Tommy O'Brien (rugby union)

Tommy O'Brien (born 28 May 1998) is an Irish rugby union player who is currently a member of the Leinster academy. He plays as a centre.

Tommy O'Brien
Date of birth (1998-05-28) 28 May 1998 (age 26)
Place of birthDublin, Ireland
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight92 kg (14.5 st; 203 lb)
SchoolBlackrock College
UniversityUniversity College Dublin
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
UCD ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019– Leinster 23 (30)
Correct as of 22 April 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017–2018 Ireland U20 15 (30)
Correct as of 28 March 2021 [1]

Early life

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O'Brien attended Blackrock College and played in the Leinster Schools Rugby Senior Cup for the school, as well being a Leinster Schools 110-metre hurdles champion.[1]

Leinster

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O'Brien made his senior competitive debut for Leinster in their round 8 2019–20 Pro14 interprovincial clash against Ulster on 20 December 2019, with O'Brien starting at 13 for Leinster and playing 70 minutes in their 54–42 win against the northern province.[1][2] O'Brien is 25 points behind Michael Bent on the all time Leinster points list.[3]

Ireland

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O'Brien represented Ireland under-20s between 2017 and 2018, and captained the side during 2018.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Cronin returns and O'Brien debuts in the centre as Leinster name team for Ulster clash". The42. 19 December 2019. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
  2. ^ "Match Report: Leinster Rugby 54 Ulster Rugby 42". Leinster Rugby. 20 December 2019. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
  3. ^ "Men's Squad".
  4. ^ "Ireland U20s captain O'Brien follows in the footsteps of BOD and Ringrose". The42. 24 January 2018. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
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