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24 June 2025; Tommy O�Brien poses for a portrait after the Ireland rugby media conference at the IRFU High Performance Centre at the Sport Ireland Campus in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

O'Brien: 'I don't want to be a one-cap wonder'

All things going to plan, Tommy O'Brien should become a full Ireland international in the next two weeks. It's been a long time coming for the 27-year-old.

Rugby • 27 Jun

Tommy O'Brien is set to be involved for Leinster against Connacht

O'Brien investing in himself as he chases Irish dream

Tommy O'Brien is likely to be named in Leinster's team for this Saturday's BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with Connacht at Aviva Stadium, a game which he hopes can kickstart his season.

Rugby • 20 Dec 24

Leinster speedster O'Brien aiming to kick on

He was one of Leinster's top performers at the start of the season before suffering an injury and Tommy O'Brien is determined to get back into the swing of things.

Rugby • 16 Feb 24

Tommy O'Brien has been one of Leinster's best performers in the early stages of the season

O'Brien ruled out but Leinster's Irish on way back

Leinster will be without the services of Tommy O'Brien for "a number of weeks" after the winger suffered an ankle injury in the win over Dragons at the weekend.

Rugby • 14 Nov 23

Tommy O'Brien is back training with Leinster

O'Brien and Byrne make timely Leinster return

Leinster have been handed some timely injury reinforcements with the news that Tommy O'Brien and Ed Byrne are back in training and could be in contention for Friday's BKT United Rugby Championship clash with DHL Stormers.

Rugby • 20 Mar 23

Caelan Doris, Jordan Larmour and Tommy O'Brien have all agreed new deals

Doris and Larmour sign new Leinster contracts

Leinster have confirmed three more contract renewals, with Ireland internationals Caelan Doris and Jordan Larmour both committing their future to the province.

Rugby • 01 Mar 22

Tommy O'Brien

A former Ireland U20 captain, O'Brien came through the Leinster academy before signing his first senior contract in the summer of 2020.

Leinster • 21 Aug 24

Tommy O'Brien

O'Brien: 'I don't want to be a one-cap wonder'

O'Brien investing in himself as he chases Irish dream

Leinster speedster O'Brien aiming to kick on

O'Brien ruled out but Leinster's Irish on way back

O'Brien and Byrne make timely Leinster return

Doris and Larmour sign new Leinster contracts

Tommy O'Brien

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