Sean O'Brien
# sean-obrien - Yesterday’s News
Brian O’Driscoll in for Pro12 decider but Sean O’Brien misses out
Joe Schmidt’s reign comes to an end against Ulster.
Wounded Lion: Versatile O’Brien won’t be pinned down
The Leinster flanker will hope his knee injury clears soon, but it’s not likely to be this weekend.
# sean-obrien - Wednesday 22 May, 2013
‘Watch this space’ for O’Brien in Pro12 Final after miracle injury recovery
Lions forwards coach Graham Rowntree says the back-row’s participation in the Pro12 Final is up to the player and Leinster.
# sean-obrien - Tuesday 21 May, 2013
‘O’Brien is beef and I’m cattle’: Lydiate keen to link up with his Irish equivalent
The Paris-bound flanker even offered to give Sean O’Brien a hand on the farm, if he needs it.
# sean-obrien - Monday 20 May, 2013
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.
# sean-obrien - Saturday 18 May, 2013
Stiff-neck dressing room jigs and champagne showers for cup-winning Leinster
“If there is a little tear in the eye next week, I wouldn’t be surprised,” said outgoing coach Joe Schmidt.
# sean-obrien - Sunday 12 May, 2013
My how you’ve grown, Sean! It’s the sporting tweets of the week
In addition, Fergus McFadden compares Ian Madigan to one particular 90s pop star, and Piers Morgan gives his thoughts on Fergie.
# sean-obrien - Saturday 11 May, 2013
Here are 4 worrying images for fans of the Lions or Leinster
Leinster have lost two men from Warren Gatland’s squad this evening.
# sean-obrien - Wednesday 8 May, 2013
Tom Croft to edge Sean O’Brien out of Lions back row – Scott Quinnell
The former Wales and Lions international believes Warren Gatland will rely heavily on his touring Welshmen.
# sean-obrien - Monday 6 May, 2013
Your ‘Shur What Else Would You Be doing on a Bank Holiday’ Pic of the Day
Seanie’s waiting on a rub-down. Any volunteers?
# sean-obrien - Sunday 5 May, 2013
Lion O’Brien ready for back row battle Down Under
The Leinster and Ireland flanker has some Welshmen to displace if he wants a starting role against the Wallabies.
# sean-obrien - Saturday 4 May, 2013
Another Nigel Owens classic: ‘I hope you two are not sharing a room on the tour’
Sean O’Brien and Alun Wyn Jones got a telling off last night.
# sean-obrien - Sunday 31 March, 2013
A tip of the hat to the greatest farmers in Irish sport
We pay tribute to the men and women that slung off their wellies and laced up some boots.
# sean-obrien - Tuesday 19 March, 2013
Healy and O’Brien may be Ireland’s only Lions starters – Shane Byrne
The former Ireland and Lions hooker believes Jamie Heaslip is in for a nervy time ahead of Warren Gatland’s squad selection.
# sean-obrien - Tuesday 12 March, 2013
O’Driscoll set for 125th Ireland cap after steaming through training
The Ireland centre took a full part in training today and found some time to meet with young supporters.
‘I kind of got him perfectly’ – Sean O’Brien on bulldozing Yoann Huget
The Tullow Tank is hoping to dish out similar punishment against Italy this weekend.
5 Irish players make it onto the Wallabies’ Lions Team of the Week
Luke Marshall and Brian O’Driscoll in the centre? We like those apples.
# sean-obrien - Saturday 9 March, 2013
The Tank needs to be at his unstoppable best to top Picamoles
Sean O’Brien and the French No. 8 face off in a crucial back-row duel.
# sean-obrien - Tuesday 26 February, 2013
Only two Irish players make the 6 Nations Lions Team of the Week
Sean O’Brien and Luke Marshall were the only members of Declan Kidney’s side to make the cut.
# sean-obrien - Thursday 14 February, 2013
Sean O’Brien not ready to give up the 6 Nations fight
“It is and it isn’t out of our own hands, do you know what I mean?” Not really Sean.
# sean-obrien - Wednesday 6 February, 2013
Donncha ‘running around like Tarzan’ as Ireland get fitness boosts
The only player not to take a full part in training was flanker Sean O’Brien.
# sean-obrien - Tuesday 5 February, 2013
VIDEO: Lions competition for O’Brien, Kearney and Sexton
Gavin Hastings and Ugo Moyne are both in agreement about the credentials of England’s Chris Robshaw.
# sean-obrien - Thursday 31 January, 2013
6 Nations: O’Brien determined to avoid low blows in Welsh cauldron
The flanker was hobbled by the Welsh in 2011 but believes he can do a job on their celebrated back row.
# sean-obrien - Tuesday 29 January, 2013
‘If circumstances arise, and you might be forced to leave, then who knows’ – Sean O’Brien
The Leinster flanker has backed Jonathan Sexton’s decision to make the switch to play rugby in France.
# sean-obrien - Wednesday 23 January, 2013
Slideshow: 6 Irish players that made the ‘A’ grade on Wolfhounds duty
Some big names plyed their trade with the A team for years before making the international breakthrough.
# sean-obrien - Tuesday 22 January, 2013
Friday night off would be the perfect start for Henry’s 6 Nations quest
The flanker’s excellent performances in the Heineken Cup have propelled him into the international reckoning.
# sean-obrien - Friday 18 January, 2013
Lucky 13? O’Driscoll to start Leinster’s final fling
Leinster make five changes for tomorrow’s match against Exeter Chiefs.
# sean-obrien - Wednesday 16 January, 2013
O’Brien keeping his eye on the ball
Leinster can’t worry about results elsewhere until they get the job done themselves, back-row Sean O’Brien says.
# sean-obrien - Saturday 12 January, 2013
‘If Pele’s available, he’s more than welcome’ – Schmidt plots Escape to Victory
“All to play for,” the Leinster coach told us, “but we’re still looking at miracles.”
As it happened: Leinster v Scarlets, Heineken Cup
Seconds out, round 5 and the champs were on the hunt for tries.
Heineken Cup: 3 key battles that Leinster need to win to stay alive in Europe
Go big or go home for Joe Schmidt’s men this evening.
# sean-obrien - Monday 7 January, 2013
Pro12 Team of the Week
Hefty wins for three Irish provinces means the competition for places is high.
# sean-obrien - Friday 4 January, 2013
Pro12: McLaughlin welcomes return of O’Brien and Heaslip for Edinburgh ‘battle’
The flanker is hoping to recapture the form that saw him drafted in last summer to nullify All Black captain Richie McCaw.
# sean-obrien - Saturday 15 December, 2012
As it happened: Leinster v Clermont Auvergne, Heineken Cup
It was win or bust for the reigning champions and we were in the Aviva Stadium to watch every big hit.
# sean-obrien - Thursday 13 December, 2012
McCarthy is not the only Connacht player to express an interest to come to Leinster – Schmidt
The row over Mike McCarthy’s switch to Leinster shows no signs of going away.
# sean-obrien - Sunday 9 December, 2012
Deary me, Fergus! It’s the sporting tweets of the week
Also starring Sean O’Brien, Serena Williams and Claudine Keane.
# sean-obrien - Saturday 1 December, 2012
Schmidt dismisses injury worries over O’Brien and Sexton after Zebre win
The Leinster coach was delighted with the bonus point victory and the lack of post-match casulaties.
As it happened: Leinster v Zebre, RaboDirect Pro12
Leinster were hoping for a confidence-boosting romp ahead of a gigantically difficult Heineken Cup double-header against Clermont.
# sean-obrien - Monday 26 November, 2012
Open thread: What Ireland side should start the 6 Nations?
Declan Kidney will have big decisions to make next February.
# sean-obrien - Friday 23 November, 2012
As it happened: Glasgow Warriors v Leinster, RaboDirect Pro12
Sean O’Brien and Isa Nacewa were in action for Joe Schmidt’s men on a rainy night at Scotstoun Stadium.
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