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 the camp. Rugby • 10 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 the camp. 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 Cup, according to Eric Miller. Rugby • 28 Mar 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 Cup, according to Eric Miller. 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
'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
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 Wales v Ireland. Rugby • 13 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 Wales v Ireland. 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
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 Japan. Rugby • 19 Feb 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 Japan. 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 leader, according to Caelan Doris. 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 leader, according to Caelan Doris. 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
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 Murrayfield Rugby • 05 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 Murrayfield 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
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
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 Nations. Rugby • 11 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 Nations. 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 lost time after missing out on a golden period for Irish rugby over the last year. Rugby • 09 Nov 18
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 lost time after missing out on a golden period for Irish rugby over the last year. 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 Stephen Ferris. Rugby • 08 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 Stephen Ferris. Rugby • 08 Nov 18
Schmidt smiling as selection provides good headache With almost a full deck to pick from, Joe Schmidt had a welcome problem when picking the Ireland team to face Argentina. Rugby • 08 Nov 18
Schmidt smiling as selection provides good headache With almost a full deck to pick from, Joe Schmidt had a welcome problem when picking the Ireland team to face Argentina. Rugby • 08 Nov 18
O'Brien back as Ireland name strong side to face Pumas Ireland have brought back the big guns for the visit of Argentina, with Sean O'Brien recalled for his first international game since last November. Rugby • 08 Nov 18
O'Brien back as Ireland name strong side to face Pumas Ireland have brought back the big guns for the visit of Argentina, with Sean O'Brien recalled for his first international game since last November. Rugby • 08 Nov 18
O'Brien hungry ahead of November squad announcement Sean O'Brien is desperate to get a full game under his belt for Leinster as the squad for the November internationals is set to be named. Rugby • 24 Oct 18
O'Brien hungry ahead of November squad announcement Sean O'Brien is desperate to get a full game under his belt for Leinster as the squad for the November internationals is set to be named. Rugby • 24 Oct 18
Shane Byrne: Leinster's game management let them down Leinster's failure to manage the game properly when in front at a crucial period in the second half was ultimately their undoing in narrowly losing to Toulose, says Shane Byrne. Rugby • 22 Oct 18
Shane Byrne: Leinster's game management let them down Leinster's failure to manage the game properly when in front at a crucial period in the second half was ultimately their undoing in narrowly losing to Toulose, says Shane Byrne. Rugby • 22 Oct 18
'The body feels great' - O'Brien ready to make his mark Sean O'Brien said he's feeling as good as ever as he targets a prolonged run in the Leinster side after nightmare year of injury. Rugby • 02 Oct 18
'The body feels great' - O'Brien ready to make his mark Sean O'Brien said he's feeling as good as ever as he targets a prolonged run in the Leinster side after nightmare year of injury. Rugby • 02 Oct 18
Farrell 'still a long way off' Munster return Chris Farrell's rehabilitation from a knee injury is not going as quickly as hoped, according to Munster coach Johann van Graan. Rugby • 26 Sep 18
Farrell 'still a long way off' Munster return Chris Farrell's rehabilitation from a knee injury is not going as quickly as hoped, according to Munster coach Johann van Graan. Rugby • 26 Sep 18
'He's just about there' – O'Brien primed for comeback John Fogarty says Seán O'Brien is "just about there" as he aims to make his playing comeback in this weekend's interprovincial derby against Connacht at the Sportsground. Rugby • 24 Sep 18
'He's just about there' – O'Brien primed for comeback John Fogarty says Seán O'Brien is "just about there" as he aims to make his playing comeback in this weekend's interprovincial derby against Connacht at the Sportsground. Rugby • 24 Sep 18
Lenihan: Connacht have reconnected with their fans Last season is one best forgotten from a Connacht perspective, but Donal Lenihan believes the team and its supporters are back on the same page under head coach Andy Friend. Rugby • 24 Sep 18
Lenihan: Connacht have reconnected with their fans Last season is one best forgotten from a Connacht perspective, but Donal Lenihan believes the team and its supporters are back on the same page under head coach Andy Friend. Rugby • 24 Sep 18
O'Brien in line to return for Connacht clash Sean O'Brien could be set to return to the Leinster line-up as the province confirmed he will return to training this week. Rugby • 24 Sep 18
O'Brien in line to return for Connacht clash Sean O'Brien could be set to return to the Leinster line-up as the province confirmed he will return to training this week. Rugby • 24 Sep 18
Ireland flankers edging closer to Leinster return Ireland internationals Dan Leavy and Seán O'Brien are edging closer to a Leinster return, according to an injury report from the Dublin-based club. Rugby • 17 Sep 18
Ireland flankers edging closer to Leinster return Ireland internationals Dan Leavy and Seán O'Brien are edging closer to a Leinster return, according to an injury report from the Dublin-based club. Rugby • 17 Sep 18
