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Seán O'Brien (rugby union, born 1998)

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Seán O'Brien
Date of birth (1998-05-12) 12 May 1998 (age 26)
Place of birthWestmeath, Ireland
Height1.87 m (6 ft 1+12 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)
2021–2023 Exeter Chiefs 26 (15)
2023– Munster 26 (30)
Correct as of 26 October 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018 Ireland U20 6 (0)

Seán O'Brien (born 12 May 1998) is an Irish rugby union player who plays as a centre for United Rugby Championship club Munster.

Professional career

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Connacht

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O'Brien was named in the Connacht academy ahead of the 2020–21 season,[citation needed] and made his Connacht debut in round 9 of the 2020–21 Pro14 against Ulster.[1]

Exeter Chiefs

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O'Brien joined Premiership Rugby side Exeter Chiefs ahead of the 2021–22 season.[2] O'Brien made his debut for the Chiefs on 14 November 2021.[citation needed]

Munster

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O'Brien returned to Ireland to join United Rugby Championship club Munster on a two-year contract from the 2023–24 season.[3]

References

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