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# seánie

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# seánie
Sean O'Brien returns from his latest injury setback for London Irish opener
The 33-year-old has recovered from hip and hamstring injuries in the last year and insists he feels better than ever.
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Nov 20th 2020, 12:10 PM
# Cruel
Ireland's Sean O'Brien has been ruled out of the World Cup
The 32-year-old will undergo hip surgery and miss six months of action.
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May 26th 2019, 3:09 PM
# tullow tank
'His last memory now with Leinster will be lifting the trophy'
Leinster captain Johnny Sexton handed the Pro14 trophy to Sean O’Brien in Glasgow.
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May 25th 2019, 10:27 PM
# big impact
Emotional O'Brien returning to his best as sun begins to set on Leinster career
Leo Cullen hailed the flanker’s ‘exceptional’ contribution against Toulouse.
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Apr 21st 2019, 9:00 PM
# last gasp
Sean Maguire scores 95th-minute winner for Preston to break Birmingham hearts
The Ireland striker notched a late header on Saturday with important Euro qualifiers on the horizon next week.
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Mar 16th 2019, 5:34 PM
# sob
'Tough dude' Sean O'Brien set to bring an edge to Ireland's pack
The 31-year-old Tullow man is back in Ireland’s seven shirt after a year-long absence.
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Nov 10th 2018, 8:15 AM
# seánie
'He's been through a tough time, but it's great to see him back out there'
Seán O’Brien is back and ready to win his 52nd cap for Ireland this weekend, 12 months after his last.
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Nov 8th 2018, 5:33 PM
# seánie
'Of course I would be pissed off': O'Brien eyes return to Ireland squad
The Leinster flanker is set to feature in his fifth straight game this weekend, as he continues to build up his fitness.
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Oct 24th 2018, 6:00 AM
# almost there
'I need those games' - SOB keen on Australia tour after missing Grand Slam
The 31-year-old expects to return for Leinster next week against Benetton.
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Apr 5th 2018, 7:47 AM
# he's done it again
Irish charm on St Patrick's Day as Sean Maguire scores seventh goal in as many games
The 23-year-old has nine goals and three assists in his last 14 games for Preston North End.
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Mar 17th 2018, 4:54 PM
# on fire
Can't stop scoring! Sean Maguire has bagged his fourth goal in three games for Preston
The former Cork City striker has scored four goals since returning from a four month injury lay-off last weekend.
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Mar 10th 2018, 5:15 PM
# seanie watch
Sean Maguire scored a brilliant solo goal as Preston fell at home to Brentford this afternoon
Maguire was named in Martin O’Neill’s provisional squad for Ireland’s World Cup play-off against Denmark in a fortnight.
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Oct 28th 2017, 4:33 PM
# seánie
On fire! Sean Maguire just scored his first Championship goal for Preston
The striker has earned plaudits since moving to the Championship during the summer as he continues to wait for a first international appearance for Ireland.
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Sep 9th 2017, 4:00 PM
# sob
'We're seeing the best of him' - O'Brien making his mark in New Zealand
All Blacks openside Sam Cane has big respect for the Irishman.
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Jul 6th 2017, 10:13 PM
# In the dock
Sean O'Brien cited for a swinging arm against the All Blacks
The Lions openside could now miss the third and decisive Test in Auckland.
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Jul 2nd 2017, 12:56 AM
# seánie
Warren Gatland was impressed with the 'outstanding' Sean O'Brien
Peter O’Mahony also made a big impression in the back row.
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Jun 10th 2017, 4:15 PM
# no rucking way
O'Brien praises Italy's 'smart' tactics but says he would have known the rules
The flanker sat out today’s open training session after suffering a head injury on Saturday.
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Feb 27th 2017, 5:09 PM
# SOBLESS
Sean O'Brien to miss Toulon return leg as Triggs faces six weeks out
The Ireland back row remains ‘a couple of weeks’ away with his inner ear issue.
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Dec 11th 2015, 3:23 PM
# Michelin Man
Wolfhounds relieved to have 'X-factor' of returning O'Brien on their side
The back row’s Leinster teammates came up with an unkind nickname during the early stages of his injury.
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Jan 30th 2015, 12:05 AM
# tank immobiliser
Back row blow: Sean O'Brien ruled out of Pro12 final clash with Ulster
Warren Gatland revealed that the openside’s knee is badly bruised, but Brian O’Driscoll is set to return this week.
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May 20th 2013, 3:10 PM
# Seánie in court
A nice tan but no cheeky grin from Seánie on his day in court
There were more than a few interested spectators as the former chairman and chief executive of the now defunct Anglo Irish Bank appeared in a criminal court in Dublin.
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Jul 25th 2012, 6:45 AM
# seánie
In pictures: The cheeky grins of Seán FitzPatrick
Remember these? Bless.
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Jul 24th 2012, 12:54 PM