Seán O'Brien (born 31 July 2000) is an American born Irish

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player, currently playing for

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and

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side

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. His preferred position is

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. and Number 8. Although born in Pittsburgh, Sean returned to Dublin before the age of 1, and played his junior rugby at Greystones Rugby Club in Wicklow before winning a JCT and SCT medal with Blackrock College. Sean was part of the Leinster academy from 2020 to 2023 when he was then offered a professional contract with Connacht Rugby.

Leinster

O'Brien was named in the

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academy for the 2020–21 season. He made his debut in Round 15 of the

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against .

Connacht

O'Brien was named in the Connacht Squad for the 2023–24 season. He made his debut, and received his first cap vs Ospreys. O'Brien then travelled with the squad to South Africa, playing in both away games, vs the Sharks and Bulls, scoring his first URC try in Durban.

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* 2000 births Living people Sportspeople from Pittsburgh Irish rugby union players Leinster Rugby players Rugby union flankers LA Giltinis players Connacht Rugby players Rugby union players from Pennsylvania People educated at Blackrock College {{Ireland-rugbyunion-bio-stub