'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.
Ireland international Sean O’Brien was sanctioned by the IRFU last month for inappropriate behaviour.
The 32-year-old back row was ruled out of the World Cup due to a hip injury.
The 32-year-old will undergo hip surgery and miss six months of action.
Leinster captain Johnny Sexton handed the Pro14 trophy to Sean O’Brien in Glasgow.
Leo Cullen hailed the flanker’s ‘exceptional’ contribution against Toulouse.
The 32-year-old will join London Irish after this year’s World Cup.
Meanwhile, Munster boss Johann van Graan is with Ireland in Edinburgh.
The deal could be officially announced as early as next week.
‘Yep, I’m crying again.’
O’Brien’s first-half broken arm opened the door for his Leinster team-mate to shine.
The 31-year-old suffered the injury in the first half at the Aviva Stadium.
The 31-year-old Tullow man is back in Ireland’s seven shirt after a year-long absence.
Seán O’Brien is back and ready to win his 52nd cap for Ireland this weekend, 12 months after his last.
The Leinster flanker is set to feature in his fifth straight game this weekend, as he continues to build up his fitness.
After making his long-awaited comeback in Galway, Sean O’Brien is relishing the prospect of a first start in five months against Munster.
Sean O’Brien is making his way back from a shoulder injury and wants jackaling players to be protected.
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen revealed that the flanker required a procedure on the issue this morning.
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.
The 31-year-old expects to return for Leinster next week against Benetton.
‘Bang on the shoulder’ forced Sean O’Brien off after just 27 minutes of his comeback.
Joe Schmidt says Ireland are ‘hopeful’ that Tadhg Furlong will be fit to face Wales.
The year loved died over and over again.
Because it has to be done.
Meanwhile, Warren Gatland confirmed that Alun Wyn Jones passed his HIA.
All Blacks openside Sam Cane has big respect for the Irishman.
The Ireland openside will now prepare to perform on the biggest stage for the Lions.
The Ireland flanker’s hearing in Wellington lasted almost three hours.
The Lions openside could now miss the third and decisive Test in Auckland.
Peter O’Mahony also made a big impression in the back row.
Sean O’Brien has a big opportunity against the Crusaders on Saturday.
Sean O’Brien is enjoying Leinster’s brand of rugby under Leo Cullen and Stuart Lancaster.
The Munster back row is a strong candidate to be the next Ireland captain.
The 30-year-old openside has been steadily growing in form in the Six Nations.
Sean O’Brien has got the number seven jersey back and he wants to do it justice this weekend.
After the frustration of being kept away from the Wallabies, the Tullow Tank is revved up and ready to go again.
Devin Toner set a new benchmark with a huge 47 ruck contributions last weekend.
The likes of Luke McGrath, Niyi Adeolokun and Billy Holland could make their debuts.
O’Brien may not be fit enough to face Ulster this weekend, but Jonathan Sexton will be back in Leinster’s number 10 shirt.
It’s even caught Ellen DeGeneres’ attention.