“I’ve had an incredible career and I am thankful for every second of my time at Leinster, Ireland, London Irish and the British and Irish Lions”; Ireland and former British and Irish Lions flanker Sean O’Brien will retire from playing rugby at the end of the season
By PA Media
Last Updated: 08/04/22 11:31am
Sean O’Brien won 56 caps for Ireland and played five Tests for the British and Irish Lions
Ireland international flanker Sean O’Brien has announced he will retire from playing rugby at the end of this season.
The 35-year-old won 56 caps and played in five Tests for the British and Irish Lions on tours to Australia (2013) and New Zealand (2017).After 11 seasons with Leinster, which included winning the European Cup and four league titles, he joined Gallagher Premiership club London Irish in December 2019. O’Brien’s career achievements also include him being named European Player of the Year 11 years ago.”After much deliberation and consultation with my family and friends, I can confirm that I have decided to retire from playing professional rugby at the end of the season,” O’Brien said, in a statement released by Irish. “I’ve had an incredible career and I am thankful for every second of my time at Leinster, Ireland, London Irish and the British and Irish Lions.”I feel lucky to have experienced so many wonderful highlights over the course of my career. At an international level, I feel privileged to have won 56 caps for Ireland.”I gave everything I could possibly give, and I will always look back with great pride at every time I pulled on the Irish jersey to represent my country, my county, my friends and family. Live Super Rugby April 9, 2022, 8:00am …