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Seán O'Brien (rugby union, born 2000)

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Seán O'Brien
BornSean Finn O'Brien
(2000-07-31) 31 July 2000 (age 25)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Height1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight106 kg (234 lb; 16 st 10 lb)
School Blackrock College
UniversityUCD
Rugby union career
Position Flanker
Current team Connacht Rugby
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2023- Connacht 26 (15)
2020-2023 Leinster 3 (0)
2020 LA Giltinis - on loan 6
Correct as of 28 February 2026
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2020 Ireland U20s 3 (0)
Correct as of 29 Jan 2023

Seán O'Brien (born 31 July 2000) is an American born Irish rugby union player, currently playing for Pro14 and European Rugby Champions Cup side Connacht. His preferred position is flanker. [1] and Number 8.

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Although born in Pittsburgh, Sean returned to Dublin before the age of 1, and played his junior rugby at Greystones Rugby Club in Wicklow before winning a JCT and SCT medal with Blackrock College.

Sean was part of the Leinster academy from 2020 to 2023 when he was then offered a professional contract with Connacht Rugby. [2]

Leinster

O'Brien was named in the Leinster Rugby academy for the 2020–21 season. [3] He made his debut in Round 15 of the 2020–21 Pro14 against Zebre. [4] [5]

Connacht

O'Brien was named in the Connacht Squad for the 2023–24 season. [3] He made his debut, and received his first cap vs Ospreys. [6] O'Brien then travelled with the squad to South Africa, playing in both away games, vs the Sharks and Bulls, scoring his first URC try in Durban. [7]

References

  1. ↑ "Seán O'Brien". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  2. ↑ "Connacht announce signing of Seán O'Brien | 16th March 2023 | News". Connacht Rugby. 16 March 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  3. 1 2 "Leinster Rugby Academy for 2020/21 Confirmed". Leinster Rugby. 14 July 2020. Archived from the original on 27 August 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
  4. ↑ "Alex Soroka to make first start against Zebre". Leinster Rugby. 11 March 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  5. ↑ "Zebre 31-48 Leinster: Dave Kearney stars with hat-trick as province win again". BBC Sport. 12 March 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  6. ↑ "Tom Farrell to join 100 club in season opener | 20th October 2023 | News". Connacht Rugby. 20 October 2023. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  7. ↑ "Pete Wilkins believes Connacht will take a lot from gritty win over Sharks". The Irish Times. Retrieved 29 January 2024.


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