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March 2023
# sob
'Do I think Ireland will get past a World Cup quarter-final? Yes, I do'
Seán O’Brien feels there is still change ahead in Andy Farrell’s squad.
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Mar 8th 2023, 12:02 PM
# Legend
Scotland are 'a different animal nowadays,' warns Seán O'Brien
The Leinster contact skills coach believes Ireland can handle the mental challenge.
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Mar 6th 2023, 5:25 PM
Last year
2022
# tullow tank
Ex-Ireland back row Sean O'Brien's plan to return for Tullow denied
The 35-year-old was hoping to star for his home team in junior club rugby.
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Sep 14th 2022, 6:02 PM
All time
# pipeline
SOB, Furlong and many more - Leinster Youths system producing major talent
Leinster senior debutants Jamie Osborne, Marcus Hanan, and Tim Corkery are the most recent evidence.
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Jun 20th 2021, 9:47 AM
# Irish Abroad
Exeter confirm the signing of centre Sean O'Brien from Connacht
The 23-year-old had impressed for the western province in recent times.
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Jun 3rd 2021, 10:04 AM
# Inappropriate
'Players are in the public spotlight, they have to behave accordingly'
Ireland international Sean O’Brien was sanctioned by the IRFU last month for inappropriate behaviour.
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Jul 20th 2019, 7:30 AM
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'He’s a ledge' - O'Brien's time in Ireland comes to a cruel end
The 32-year-old back row was ruled out of the World Cup due to a hip injury.
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May 27th 2019, 7:00 AM
# 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
# Exile
'There's been a few tears shed' - O'Brien hopes to play for Ireland after move
The 32-year-old will join London Irish after this year’s World Cup.
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Feb 19th 2019, 2:34 PM
# Blow
Toner to miss rest of Six Nations as O'Brien sits out Ireland's captain's run
Meanwhile, Munster boss Johann van Graan is with Ireland in Edinburgh.
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Feb 8th 2019, 3:49 PM
# tullow tank
Ireland back row Sean O'Brien to join London Irish after World Cup
The deal could be officially announced as early as next week.
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Feb 8th 2019, 11:40 AM
# sob
From news reports to church hymns: Here's what makes Irish people cry at Christmas
‘Yep, I’m crying again.’
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Dec 25th 2018, 3:00 PM
# big game player
Leavy impresses on audition for seven shirt after luckless SOB injury
O’Brien’s first-half broken arm opened the door for his Leinster team-mate to shine.
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Nov 10th 2018, 10:29 PM
# No Luck
'He's gutted' - O'Brien breaks his arm during Ireland's win over Argentina
The 31-year-old suffered the injury in the first half at the Aviva Stadium.
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Nov 10th 2018, 8:44 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
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'When I'm as fit as I can be and in as good form as I can be, I back myself to play'
After making his long-awaited comeback in Galway, Sean O’Brien is relishing the prospect of a first start in five months against Munster.
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Oct 2nd 2018, 6:45 AM
# Jackal
'That's where you're getting so much punishment - three massive free shots'
Sean O’Brien is making his way back from a shoulder injury and wants jackaling players to be protected.
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Aug 29th 2018, 12:00 PM
# tullow tank
Sean O'Brien underwent surgery on his shoulder today
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen revealed that the flanker required a procedure on the issue this morning.
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Apr 20th 2018, 2:19 PM
# Injury Update
Leinster rate O'Brien 50-50 for Scarlets, but Henshaw and Conan to train fully ahead of semi-final
Luke McGrath also remains a major doubt for Leinster and so Leo Cullen and Stuart Lancaster could be forced to drop James Lowe or Scott Fardy.
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Apr 16th 2018, 1:23 PM
# 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
# sob
'There's no long-lasting damage I'm aware of': Cullen hopeful on Sean O'Brien's shoulder injury
‘Bang on the shoulder’ forced Sean O’Brien off after just 27 minutes of his comeback.
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Mar 9th 2018, 10:35 PM
# Injury Update
Outlook on Henshaw not promising but SOB closes in on Ireland return
Joe Schmidt says Ireland are ‘hopeful’ that Tadhg Furlong will be fit to face Wales.
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Feb 10th 2018, 6:15 PM
# sob
8 celebrity splits in 2017 that I refuse to come to terms with
The year loved died over and over again.
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Dec 19th 2017, 8:00 AM
# after sesh
Sean O'Brien belting out Westlife on the Lions tour just sums up Irish people on holiday
Because it has to be done.
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Jul 10th 2017, 8:34 AM
# Unlucky
Sean O'Brien set for scan after shoulder injury in Lions' draw
Meanwhile, Warren Gatland confirmed that Alun Wyn Jones passed his HIA.
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Jul 8th 2017, 3:14 PM
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'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
# cleared
'Sean is a tough but fair player' - O'Brien boost is huge for the Lions
The Ireland openside will now prepare to perform on the biggest stage for the Lions.
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Jul 2nd 2017, 2:05 PM
# tullow tank
Sean O'Brien cleared to play in third Lions Test as citing is dismissed
The Ireland flanker’s hearing in Wellington lasted almost three hours.
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Jul 2nd 2017, 12:59 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
# sob
Delayed by a calf strain, Tullow's finest ready to hit Lions tour like a tank
Sean O’Brien has a big opportunity against the Crusaders on Saturday.
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Jun 8th 2017, 10:00 PM
# Attack
'I suppose you’ve more of a license playing with Leinster than at international level'
Sean O’Brien is enjoying Leinster’s brand of rugby under Leo Cullen and Stuart Lancaster.
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Apr 4th 2017, 8:00 AM
# Leader
A little moment that underlines Peter O'Mahony's leadership credentials
The Munster back row is a strong candidate to be the next Ireland captain.
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Mar 23rd 2017, 4:55 PM
# tullow tank
O'Brien happy with the 'dirty work' as he looks to hit his peak for Ireland
The 30-year-old openside has been steadily growing in form in the Six Nations.
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Mar 10th 2017, 6:00 AM
# sob
'If the shoe was on the other foot I'd probably be a bit peeved too'
Sean O’Brien has got the number seven jersey back and he wants to do it justice this weekend.
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Feb 2nd 2017, 7:10 PM
# Back in action
'These two weeks will define our season': O'Brien ready to empty the tank again
After the frustration of being kept away from the Wallabies, the Tullow Tank is revved up and ready to go again.
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Dec 8th 2016, 12:36 PM
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