O'Brien has new perspective after brother's injury hell Munster's Seán O'Brien says he has a new appreciation for his career after his brother's injury-enforced retirement. Rugby • 09 Nov
No place like home for Prendergast, says O'Brien Sean O'Brien believes there's no better place for Sam Prendergast to serve his apprenticeship than at home. Rugby • 17 Apr
O'Brien relishing life as Leinster coach Former Ireland international Sean O'Brien expects to stay in the same coaching role with Leinster next season ahead of the province's backroom ticket being finalised. Rugby • 11 Apr
'Who said I can't drill one of them?' - O'Brien "Who said I can't drill one of them?" Sean O'Brien replies with a smile when asked if he will set aside his famed abrasive nature … Rugby • 17 Mar
O'Brien: Doris 'more comfortable and confident at 8' Former Ireland, Leinster and Lions forward Sean O'Brien says he has no doubt where Caelan Doris's best position is. Rugby • 07 Mar
Welsh win template can hush Murrayfield crowd - Toner Ireland should follow the template form their victory over Wales to hush the Murrayfield crowd, says Devin Toner. Rugby • 06 Mar
Leinster coach Sean O'Brien set for AIL stint with Naas Leinster coach Sean O'Brien will line out for Naas RFC in the Energia All-Ireland League this season. The province's contact skills coach will join the … Rugby • 06 Oct 22
O'Brien 'in the thick of it the whole time' - Cullen Leinster head coach Leo Cullen says new coaches Sean O'Brien and Andrew Goodman have settled in well, as they prepare for the start of the … Rugby • 26 Aug 22
Seán O'Brien replaces Leamy on Leinster coaching team Leinster have confirmed the return of Seán O'Brien to the province, with the former Ireland international replacing Munster-bound Denis Leamy as Leo Cullen's new contact … Rugby • 01 Jun 22
Seán O'Brien to retire at the end of the season Former Leinster, Ireland and British & Irish Lions forward Seán O'Brien will retire from rugby at the end of the season. Rugby • 08 Apr 22
We Become Heroes: Sean O'Brien on battling the pain On this week's episode of We Become Heroes, former Leinster, Ireland, and British and Irish Lions rugby player Seán O'Brien tells Marie Crowe about living … GAA • 03 Aug 21
Connacht's O'Brien forced to retire due to concussion Connacht have announced that flanker Sean O'Brien has been advised to retire from rugby on medical grounds following a concussion injury. Rugby • 22 Jun 21
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
