Pics: Paul O’Connell has been sinking baskets like a giant, ginger Larry Bird

It started off as a fun day out. Then, things got competitive.

The Irish rugby squad have been unwinding at Pure Skill, indoor adventure centre, in Galway today. Paul O'Connell and his teammates will train at Connacht Rugby's Sportsground stadium on Wednesday morning but enjoyed their down day out west. Rumour has it, O'Connell is not leaving the facility until he breaks the 'most baskets in 60 seconds record'.

They're fighting over every single point here in Galway. @Paul_OConnell @henshawrob @SeanOBrien1987 @jackmc100 pic.twitter.com/Wc7KjPs6f2 — Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) February 17, 2015

A little bit of R and R for the lads practicing their skills. Competitive? oh yeah! #ShoulderToShoulder pic.twitter.com/EAbUsBbssE — Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) February 17, 2015