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# sob - Saturday 20 July, 2019
'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.
# sob - Monday 27 May, 2019
'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.
# sob - Sunday 26 May, 2019
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.
# sob - Saturday 25 May, 2019
'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.
# sob - Sunday 21 April, 2019
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.
# sob - Tuesday 19 February, 2019
'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.
# sob - Friday 8 February, 2019
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.
Ireland back row Sean O'Brien to join London Irish after World Cup
The deal could be officially announced as early as next week.
# sob - Tuesday 25 December, 2018
From news reports to church hymns: Here's what makes Irish people cry at Christmas
‘Yep, I’m crying again.’
# sob - Saturday 10 November, 2018
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.
'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.
'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.
# sob - Thursday 8 November, 2018
'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.
# sob - Wednesday 24 October, 2018
'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.
# sob - Tuesday 2 October, 2018
'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.
# sob - Wednesday 29 August, 2018
'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.
# sob - Friday 20 April, 2018
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.
# sob - Monday 16 April, 2018
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.
# sob - Thursday 5 April, 2018
'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.
# sob - Friday 9 March, 2018
'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.
# sob - Saturday 10 February, 2018
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.
# sob - Tuesday 19 December, 2017
8 celebrity splits in 2017 that I refuse to come to terms with
The year loved died over and over again.
# sob - Monday 10 July, 2017
Sean O'Brien belting out Westlife on the Lions tour just sums up Irish people on holiday
Because it has to be done.
# sob - Saturday 8 July, 2017
Sean O'Brien set for scan after shoulder injury in Lions' draw
Meanwhile, Warren Gatland confirmed that Alun Wyn Jones passed his HIA.
# sob - Thursday 6 July, 2017
'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.
# sob - Sunday 2 July, 2017
'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.
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.
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.
# sob - Saturday 10 June, 2017
Warren Gatland was impressed with the 'outstanding' Sean O'Brien
Peter O’Mahony also made a big impression in the back row.
# sob - Thursday 8 June, 2017
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.
# sob - Tuesday 4 April, 2017
'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.
# sob - Thursday 23 March, 2017
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.
# sob - Friday 10 March, 2017
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.
# sob - Thursday 2 February, 2017
'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.
# sob - Thursday 8 December, 2016
'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.
# sob - Wednesday 23 November, 2016
Analysis: O'Brien's ruck return another reminder of what Ireland have missed
Devin Toner set a new benchmark with a huge 47 ruck contributions last weekend.
# sob - Wednesday 9 November, 2016
Ireland likely to ring the changes as POM and SOB return for Canada
The likes of Luke McGrath, Niyi Adeolokun and Billy Holland could make their debuts.
# sob - Friday 6 May, 2016
# sob - Monday 25 April, 2016
Sean O'Brien will 'definitely' be back for Leinster before the Pro12 play-offs
O’Brien may not be fit enough to face Ulster this weekend, but Jonathan Sexton will be back in Leinster’s number 10 shirt.
# sob - Thursday 10 March, 2016
The lovely moment a girl asked the man who raised her to adopt her is going viral on Facebook
It’s even caught Ellen DeGeneres’ attention.
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