Former British and Irish Lions back-rower Sean O’Brien has agreed to prolong his career at grassroots level in Ireland by signing for Naas, the Division 1B side headed up by Johne Murphy.
Former Ireland back row Sean O'Brien has been told he will not be allowed to play for his home town club due to 'safety concerns'.
The abrasive backrow forward hangs up his boots this summer knowing he has blazed a trail on and off the field
London Irish back-row Sean O'Brien is to retire from professional rugby at the end of the current season.
Exeter have a habit of signing non-frontline players and unheralded Connacht centre Sean O'Brien has become the latest Rob Baxter recruit.
Despite joining London Irish last summer from Leinster, a serious hip injury prevented him from making his Premiership debut until last month.
Ex-Wales midfielder Jamie Roberts earned kudos a few weeks ago by giving his flat in Cardiff up to the health service... now ex-Ireland back row O'Brien has done likewise in Dublin.
The ex-Ireland back row last played when chosen for Leinster to start in their Heineken Champions Cup final defeat to Saracens last May in Newcastle.