Sean O'Brien

McSorley’s of Ranelagh bought by consortium of former rugby internationals led by Noel Anderson for €5.5m

Ranelagh pub will maintain popular features but plans some new additions

Wed Jul 31 2024 - 13:04

Leo Cullen managing Leinster’s bigger picture to perfection

Senior team are beneficiaries of good work which goes on at club and schools level

Sat May 21 2022 - 06:00

Three Leinster players on European player of the year shortlist

Caelan Doris, Hugo Keenan and James Lowe, included on five-man shortlist

Tue May 17 2022 - 15:32

Sean O’Brien in frame to replace Denis Leamy on Leinster staff

Leamy looks set to move back to native Munster as defence coach under Rowntree

Thu May 05 2022 - 06:00

Former Leinster and Ireland backrow Sean O’Brien announces retirement

London Irish flanker calls time on one of the most decorated careers in Irish rugby

Fri Apr 08 2022 - 10:35

The Offload: Spain win Iberian derby to secure spot in Ireland’s World Cup pool

All Blacks apologise over International Women’s Day post; Under-20s chase Grand Slam

Mon Mar 14 2022 - 10:17

Tadhg Beirne: ‘Processing those negative thoughts is still an issue for sure’

Ireland and Munster secondrow still showing the self-belief that resurrected his career

Sat Mar 05 2022 - 06:00

‘He’s phenomenal’: Hard-working Josh van der Flier at top of his game

Seven-try forward enjoying his most prolific season to date for both Leinster and Ireland

Sat Feb 05 2022 - 06:00

Leinster trio in the mix for European Player of the Year award

Caelan Doris, Jimmy O’Brien and Josh van der Flier included on longlist

Tue Feb 01 2022 - 17:03

Prison officer who claimed bullet narrowly missed him loses court action

Firearm was discharged by an Irish Army soldier at Portlaoise prison 34 years ago

Thu Jan 27 2022 - 16:08

Pay freeze for Aer Lingus ground staff proposed until 2024

Seen & Heard: Wetherspoon sale of Blackrock pub, and Cowen seeks inquiry into ESB

Sun Jan 23 2022 - 12:56

Leinster Rugby season preview: Strength ensures Cullen’s side remains the team to beat

Leinster machine rolls on and remains standard-bearer for United Rugby Championship

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 06:00

Connacht Rugby season preview: Good start essential if Friend’s men are to reach their goal

Upheaval and season format against them but Connacht will aim to defy the odds again

Thu Sept 23 2021 - 06:00

Beauparc Utilities founder in €74m deal for Royal Hibernian Way

Eamon Waters acquires Dawson Street scheme anchored by Davy Stockbrokers HQ

Fri Sept 03 2021 - 14:57

Leinster name seven new academy recruits and three graduates to senior ranks

Props Michael Milne and Thomas Clarkson and centre David Hawkshaw awarded contracts

Mon Aug 23 2021 - 17:13

Deciding factor: When a Lions tour hinged on the third Test

Only five times in modern British & Irish Lions history has it gone down to a third and final decider

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 06:00

‘It is like a dream’: Jubilation in Skibbereen at Olympic gold medal

‘For a small club in Ireland to have a gold, a silver and an Olympic bronze is just amazing’

Thu Jul 29 2021 - 14:03

Josh van der Flier enjoying the responsibility that comes with Ireland seniority

28-year-old flanker has been given the freedom to build on his running game

Thu Jul 08 2021 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Fewer midweek games could cause trouble in Lions camp

Non-Test games provided focus and hope; it afforded the ‘dirt-trackers’ a little self-respect

Tue Jul 06 2021 - 06:00

Liam Williams ready to create fresh Lions memories

Welsh winger initiated one of the British and Irish Lions’ greatest tries four years ago

Wed Jun 23 2021 - 17:53

Connacht and Ireland lock Quinn Roux signs two-year deal with Toulon

Tighthead prop Conor Kenny leaves Sportsground for Newcastle Falcons

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 17:25

Leinster ring the changes for trip to Connacht

Home side hoping to build upon last-gasp victory over Connacht

Fri May 07 2021 - 14:45

Rugby Stats: Josh Van der Flier’s versatility keeps him out ahead of his rivals

The Leinster and Ireland openside has always been a quick learner in his career

Thu Apr 15 2021 - 08:29

Gerry Thornley: Eight great Leinster wins in Europe that trump Exeter comeback

The Sandy Park win is a long way down any list of great victories in the competition

Mon Apr 12 2021 - 21:00

Connacht target rare win across the water to secure European quarter-final spot

Andy Friend optimistic his province can produce third win against a Premiership side

Sat Apr 03 2021 - 01:00

Gordon D’Arcy: I do not hate this Munster team – that should worry their supporters

The clarity that Leinster displayed in the Pro 14 Final was down to superior coaching

Wed Mar 31 2021 - 06:00

Andy Friend wants Connacht to bury English ‘hoodoo’ against Leicester

Coach knows his side must avoid an arm wrestle against physical Tigers side

Wed Mar 31 2021 - 06:00

What lies beneath - Leinster’s talent finding mission under financial strain

Pandemic could make it harder to develop stars from every corner of province

Sat Mar 27 2021 - 06:00

Connacht give up 21-point half time lead as Scarlets claim Champions Cup spot

Andy Friend’s side lose out on chance of first win at Parc y Scarlets

Mon Mar 22 2021 - 22:43

Six Nations permutations: What do Wales and France need this weekend?

Italy try to avoid worst ever season as Ireland and England audition for the Lions squad

Thu Mar 18 2021 - 06:00

Farrell’s early record as Ireland coach in shadow of Schmidt and Kidney

Ireland’s progress as a rugby nation has stalled since 2018, we’re now ranked seventh

Sun Mar 14 2021 - 06:00

Connacht mix things up for visit of Edinburgh

Cian Prendergast and centre Sean O’Brien are both handed their first starts

Fri Mar 12 2021 - 12:43

Alex Soroka named in Leinster backrow for trip to Zebre

Seán O’Brien and Tim Corkery are in line for their debuts off the bench in Italy

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 12:34

Johnny Sexton: ‘I am more confident about where we’re going than I have ever been’

Ireland captain looking for side to make statement against Scotland at Murrayfield

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 06:00