Zebo's Irish snub sharpens O'Brien's Premiership focus Former Ireland flanker Sean O'Brien is hoping to kick-start his own career with London Irish, having made just one appearance for his new club before ... Rugby • 13 Aug 20
'If I was happy, I probably would have packed it in' Seán O'Brien has revealed that frustration over his injury-disrupted last two seasons with Leinster and Ireland and inspired him to take on a 10-month rehab ... Rugby • 07 Apr 20
O'Brien talks Leinster envy and 'rattling' team-mates Former Ireland back-row Seán O'Brien says he is settling in well in London, but admits he misses Leinster and outlines how he has had to ... Rugby • 09 Jan 20
'I messaged Joey earlier and said 'keep the faith'' Seán O'Brien says Joey Carbery's latest injury setback is a major blow for the player, Munster and Ireland, but believes the out-half can come back ... Rugby • 09 Jan 20
Connacht extend O'Halloran, O'Brien and Farrell deals Connacht Rugby have announced contract extensions for Tiernan O'Halloran, Sean O'Brien and Tom Farrell until the end of the 2021/22 season. Rugby • 05 Nov 19
Injured O'Brien upbeat as Ireland set off for Japan Sean O'Brien could easily have been a star of the World Cup but as the Ireland team depart from Dublin Airport this afternoon, the flanker ... Rugby • 12 Sep 19
Sean O'Brien ruled out of World Cup due to injury Sean O'Brien has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup as he is set to undergo hip surgery that will keep the Carlow man ... Rugby • 26 May 19
Nucifora on Kearney: 'Everyone has decisions to make' IRFU high-performance director David Nucifora has hinted that Rob Kearney may be set for pastures new after the Rugby World Cup in Japan. Rugby • 24 May 19
Fardy aims to give departing squad-mates a big send-off Leinster's Scott Fardy is eager to ensure the likes of Sean O'Brien and Jack McGrath get a winning send-off in Saturday's Guinness Pro14 final. Rugby • 23 May 19
Fardy aims to keep Leinster mistakes to a minimum Scott Fardy says Glasgow Warriors have threats all over the pitch ahead of Saturday's Guinness Pro 14 final (kick-off 6.30pm) at Celtic Park. Rugby • 22 May 19
Leinster vow to keep O'Brien emotions in check Johnny Sexton has described departing Leinster team-mate Seán O'Brien as "one hell of a player", but insists his European swansong hasn't been spoken about within ... Rugby • 10 May 19
Ireland's gameplan has been figured out, says Miller Ireland must accept the fact that teams have figured out their game plan and not be afraid to mix in new players before the World ... Rugby • 28 Mar 19
'We're expecting Sean to put his best foot forward' Joe Schmidt has laid down the gauntlet in front of Sean O'Brien and expects the wing forward to rise to the challenge. Rugby • 14 Mar 19
Beirne and O'Brien in line for Wales clash Tadhg Beirne is in line for his Six Nations debut with the Ireland team to play Wales on Saturday being named this afternoon. Rugby • 14 Mar 19
RTÉ Rugby Podcast: Ireland set for Cardiff collision On episode 7 of the RTÉ Rugby podcast Stephen Ferris joins the panel of Daire O'Brien, Wes Liddy and Michael Glennon to look ahead to ... Rugby • 13 Mar 19
Ferris: O'Brien absence may be down to player Stephen Ferris reckons that Sean O'Brien's absence from the Ireland squad against France could have been down to the player himself. Rugby • 12 Mar 19
O'Brien hopes to continue Irish career despite move Sean O'Brien hopes he can extend his Ireland career beyond the World Cup despite trading Leinster for London Irish after the autumn's global battle in ... Rugby • 19 Feb 19
O'Brien departure leaves void but door opens for Doris Leinster will lose a great player when Sean O'Brien moves to London Irish but they will also have to deal with the loss of a ... Rugby • 19 Feb 19
Sean O'Brien primed to pen London Irish deal Sean O'Brien is set to leave Leinster for London Irish after this year's World Cup. Rugby • 08 Feb 19
O'Brien, Kearney and Roux primed for Ireland starts With at least three enforced changes to make for Scotland, Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt will have to shuffle the pack for the trip to ... Rugby • 05 Feb 19
Henshaw in line for full-back slot against England Robbie Henshaw is being considered for a surprise switch to full-back for Ireland's Six Nations opener against England on Saturday. Six Nations • 30 Jan 19
Cullen backs O'Brien to play major role against Wasps O'Brien broke his arm in Ireland's win over Argentina last November and he hasn't played since. Rugby • 18 Jan 19
O'Brien and Sexton on track for England clash Leinster coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update on a number of Ireland internationals just three weeks out from the start of the Six ... Rugby • 11 Jan 19
Sean O'Brien eager to make up for lost time Sean O'Brien will make his much-awaited return to the Test arena on Saturday, one year after his last international and determined to make up for ... Rugby • 09 Nov 18
Pumas the perfect audition for under pressure O'Brien After a hard year looking on from the sidelines, Sean O'Brien is facing into a key moment in his career, writes new RTÉ rugby columnist ... Rugby • 08 Nov 18
