No Champions Cup return for O’Brien and Healy Leinster have confirmed that Sean O'Brien and Cian Healy are not expected to play any part in this month’s Champions Cup clashes. Rugby • 07 Jan 15
No Champions Cup return for O’Brien and Healy Leinster have confirmed that Sean O'Brien and Cian Healy are not expected to play any part in this month’s Champions Cup clashes. Rugby • 07 Jan 15
Heaslip, O’Brien and Healy Leinster injury boosts Leinster have reported good news on the injury front, with Jamie Heaslip’s shoulder problem not as serious as feared and Cian Healy and Sean O’Brien in line for returns later this month. Rugby • 05 Jan 15
Heaslip, O’Brien and Healy Leinster injury boosts Leinster have reported good news on the injury front, with Jamie Heaslip’s shoulder problem not as serious as feared and Cian Healy and Sean O’Brien in line for returns later this month. Rugby • 05 Jan 15
No surgery necessary for Rhys Ruddock Leinster have confirmed that Rhys Ruddock does not need surgery on his fractured arm and the clean break should heal in four to six weeks. Rugby • 16 Dec 14
No surgery necessary for Rhys Ruddock Leinster have confirmed that Rhys Ruddock does not need surgery on his fractured arm and the clean break should heal in four to six weeks. Rugby • 16 Dec 14
Infection caused O'Brien shoulder complication Leinster head coach Matt O’Connor says that an infection to Sean O’Brien’s shoulder will mean a second operation and rules the flanker out of the 2015 Six Nations. Rugby • 03 Oct 14
Infection caused O'Brien shoulder complication Leinster head coach Matt O’Connor says that an infection to Sean O’Brien’s shoulder will mean a second operation and rules the flanker out of the 2015 Six Nations. Rugby • 03 Oct 14
Sean O'Brien set to miss Six Nations Leinster's Sean O'Brien will miss Ireland's autumn internationals and most likely the Six Nations campaign after the province revealed he would be out for five to six months due to shoulder surgery. Rugby • 03 Oct 14
Sean O'Brien set to miss Six Nations Leinster's Sean O'Brien will miss Ireland's autumn internationals and most likely the Six Nations campaign after the province revealed he would be out for five to six months due to shoulder surgery. Rugby • 03 Oct 14
O'Brien ruled out of IRB World Junior Championship Ireland Under-20 captain Sean O'Brien has been ruled out of the Junior World Championship in New Zealand with an ankle injury. Rugby • 26 May 14
O'Brien ruled out of IRB World Junior Championship Ireland Under-20 captain Sean O'Brien has been ruled out of the Junior World Championship in New Zealand with an ankle injury. Rugby • 26 May 14
‘Remote’ chance O’Brien will return this season Sean O’Brien is “training very well” and has a “remote chance” of playing this season should Leinster reach the Rabo Direct Pro12 play-offs, but the club are at pains to play down expectations. Rugby • 29 Apr 14
‘Remote’ chance O’Brien will return this season Sean O’Brien is “training very well” and has a “remote chance” of playing this season should Leinster reach the Rabo Direct Pro12 play-offs, but the club are at pains to play down expectations. Rugby • 29 Apr 14
Schmidt admits O'Brien's absence will be felt Sean O'Brien's injury-enforced absence denies Ireland an extra ball-carrying dimension, according to head coach Joe Schmidt. Six Nations • 07 Feb 14
Schmidt admits O'Brien's absence will be felt Sean O'Brien's injury-enforced absence denies Ireland an extra ball-carrying dimension, according to head coach Joe Schmidt. Six Nations • 07 Feb 14
Henry: I'll play my own game Chris Henry will stick to his ball-stealing strengths in his bid to offset the loss of "world-class" Sean O'Brien to Ireland's RBS 6 Nations campaign. Six Nations • 05 Feb 14
Henry: I'll play my own game Chris Henry will stick to his ball-stealing strengths in his bid to offset the loss of "world-class" Sean O'Brien to Ireland's RBS 6 Nations campaign. Six Nations • 05 Feb 14
Schmidt: Forwards must step up without O'Brien Ireland's entire pack must make up for the "unbelievable" burden carried by injured flanker Sean O'Brien, according to boss Joe Schmidt. Rugby • 01 Feb 14
Schmidt: Forwards must step up without O'Brien Ireland's entire pack must make up for the "unbelievable" burden carried by injured flanker Sean O'Brien, according to boss Joe Schmidt. Rugby • 01 Feb 14
Keeping O'Brien a 'great coup', says Quinlan Keeping Sean O’Brien at Leinster is a huge boost for Irish rugby, according to former international Alan Quinlan. Rugby • 17 Jan 14
Keeping O'Brien a 'great coup', says Quinlan Keeping Sean O’Brien at Leinster is a huge boost for Irish rugby, according to former international Alan Quinlan. Rugby • 17 Jan 14
O'Brien signs new Leinster contract The IRFU has announced that Sean O'Brien has signed a new contract that will see him remain at Leinster for the next two years. Rugby • 17 Jan 14
O'Brien signs new Leinster contract The IRFU has announced that Sean O'Brien has signed a new contract that will see him remain at Leinster for the next two years. Rugby • 17 Jan 14
Rainbow: O'Brien will lift Carlow players Carlow manager Anthony Rainbow believes rugby international Sean O’Brien’s presence in the county set-up will be uplifting for his players. Football • 14 Jan 14
Rainbow: O'Brien will lift Carlow players Carlow manager Anthony Rainbow believes rugby international Sean O’Brien’s presence in the county set-up will be uplifting for his players. Football • 14 Jan 14
O'Brien ruled out for four months Ireland rugby coach Joe Schmidt has revealed that Sean O’Brien is unlikely to play again until the end of the current season at the earliest. Rugby • 11 Jan 14
O'Brien ruled out for four months Ireland rugby coach Joe Schmidt has revealed that Sean O’Brien is unlikely to play again until the end of the current season at the earliest. Rugby • 11 Jan 14
French interest in Irish pair ongoing French clubs are continuing to pursue Leinster back-row duo Sean O’Brien and Jamie Heaslip but at least one may have dropped out of the race for Heaslip, writes Brendan Cole. Rugby • 09 Jan 14
French interest in Irish pair ongoing French clubs are continuing to pursue Leinster back-row duo Sean O’Brien and Jamie Heaslip but at least one may have dropped out of the race for Heaslip, writes Brendan Cole. Rugby • 09 Jan 14
O'Brien injury blow for Six Nations Leinster have confirmed that inspirational flanker Sean O'Brien will need surgery on the dislocated shoulder sustained against Ulster on Saturday, ruling him out of Ireland's opening Six Nations games. Six Nations • 30 Dec 13
O'Brien injury blow for Six Nations Leinster have confirmed that inspirational flanker Sean O'Brien will need surgery on the dislocated shoulder sustained against Ulster on Saturday, ruling him out of Ireland's opening Six Nations games. Six Nations • 30 Dec 13
Extent of O'Brien shoulder injury is unclear The full extent of Sean O'Brien's shoulder injury, sustained during Leinster's 19-6 victory over Ulster in the RaboDirect PRO12 this evening, remains unclear. Rugby • 28 Dec 13
Extent of O'Brien shoulder injury is unclear The full extent of Sean O'Brien's shoulder injury, sustained during Leinster's 19-6 victory over Ulster in the RaboDirect PRO12 this evening, remains unclear. Rugby • 28 Dec 13
O'Brien: Ireland must grow up after NZ defeat Following defeat to New Zealand, Ireland must "grow up" and finally come of age in next year's Six Nations, says flanker Sean O'Brien. Rugby • 26 Nov 13
O'Brien: Ireland must grow up after NZ defeat Following defeat to New Zealand, Ireland must "grow up" and finally come of age in next year's Six Nations, says flanker Sean O'Brien. Rugby • 26 Nov 13
O'Connell back in training for Samoa showdown Ireland forwards Paul O'Connell, Sean O'Brien and Cian Healy trained fully with the Irish squad in Carton House today. Rugby • 05 Nov 13
O'Connell back in training for Samoa showdown Ireland forwards Paul O'Connell, Sean O'Brien and Cian Healy trained fully with the Irish squad in Carton House today. Rugby • 05 Nov 13
Strauss out for season with heart condition Ireland and Leinster hooker Richardt Strauss has been diagnosed with a heart condition and has been ruled out for the remainder of the season. Rugby • 08 Oct 13
Strauss out for season with heart condition Ireland and Leinster hooker Richardt Strauss has been diagnosed with a heart condition and has been ruled out for the remainder of the season. Rugby • 08 Oct 13
O'Brien winning final fitness battle Sean O'Brien could yet play for Leinster in Saturday's RaboDirect PRO12 final after making rapid progress in his recovery from a knee injury. Rugby • 21 May 13
O'Brien winning final fitness battle Sean O'Brien could yet play for Leinster in Saturday's RaboDirect PRO12 final after making rapid progress in his recovery from a knee injury. Rugby • 21 May 13
Gatland expects Irish pair to be fit Warren Gatland expects Leinster duo Brian O'Driscoll and Sean O'Brien to be on board Monday's flight to Hong Kong, where the tour opens against the Barbarians on 1 June. Rugby • 21 May 13
Gatland expects Irish pair to be fit Warren Gatland expects Leinster duo Brian O'Driscoll and Sean O'Brien to be on board Monday's flight to Hong Kong, where the tour opens against the Barbarians on 1 June. Rugby • 21 May 13
O'Brien: Losing to France not an option Sean O'Brien has declared "losing is not an option" when Ireland attempt to rescue a deflating RBS 6 Nations campaign by inflicting further embarrassment on France at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Six Nations • 08 Mar 13
O'Brien: Losing to France not an option Sean O'Brien has declared "losing is not an option" when Ireland attempt to rescue a deflating RBS 6 Nations campaign by inflicting further embarrassment on France at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Six Nations • 08 Mar 13
O'Brien: Still plenty to play for Flanker Sean O'Brien insists Ireland must be ready to pounce on any errors by their RBS 6 Nations title rivals when they resume their championship against Scotland. Six Nations • 15 Feb 13
O'Brien: Still plenty to play for Flanker Sean O'Brien insists Ireland must be ready to pounce on any errors by their RBS 6 Nations title rivals when they resume their championship against Scotland. Six Nations • 15 Feb 13
