Seán O'Brien (rugby union, born 1998)

Seán O'Brien (born 12 May 1998) is an Irish rugby union player, currently playing for English side Exeter Chiefs. He plays as a centre.

For other people named Sean O'Brien, see Sean O'Brien (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with Seán O'Brien (rugby union, born 1994).

Seán O'Brien
Date of birth (1998-05-12) 12 May 1998
Place of birthWestmeath, Ireland
Height1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in)
Weight101 kg (15.9 st; 223 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020–2021 Connacht 9 (5)
2021– Exeter Chiefs 18 (15)
2023[1] Munster ()
Correct as of 30 April 2023
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018 Ireland U20 6 (0)

Professional career

Connacht

O'Brien was named in the Connacht academy ahead of the 2020–21 season, and made his Connacht debut in round 9 of the 2020–21 Pro14 against Ulster.[2]

Exeter Chiefs

O'Brien joined Premiership Rugby side Exeter Chiefs ahead of the 2021–22 season.[3] O'Brien made his debut for the Chiefs on 14 November 2021.

Munster

O'Brien will return to Ireland to join United Rugby Championship club Munster on a two-year contract from the 2023–24 season.[1]

References
  1. "New Signing Confirmed For Munster Rugby". Munster Rugby. 18 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  2. "Pro14: Ulster battle past Connacht in bruising inter-provincial derby". BBC Sport. 27 December 2020. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  3. "O'Brien signs for the Chiefs". Exeter Chiefs. 3 June 2021. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
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