Seán O'Brien (rugby union, born 1998)

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 (age 26)
Place of birth	County Westmeath, Ireland
Height	1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in)
Weight	101 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 31 (45) Correct as of 12 April 2025 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

Connacht

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

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

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

References

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.

External links

• Munster Profile
• Exeter Chiefs Profile
• Seán O'Brien at European Professional Club Rugby
• Seán O'Brien at European Professional Club Rugby
• Seán O'Brien at ItsRugby.co.uk