Jimmy O'Brien rugby player
Jimmy O'Brien rugby player

Jimmy O'Brien

27th Nov 1996 1.83m/89kg Inside Centre

Robbie Henshaw ruled out of Springbok test

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Andy Farrell has been forced into tweaking his starting lineup on the eve of Ireland's clash against the World Champion Springboks on Saturday.   Robbie Henshaw has withdrawn from the matchday 23...

Alan Quinlan picks his Ireland XV to tackle the Springboks

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan has selected his Ireland starting lineup to face South Africa on 5 November.   It's been six years since Ireland faced off against the Springboks, with a...

The Weekend's United Rugby Championship Round 5 Teams

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The teams for this weekend's Round 5 fixtures of the United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below.   TEAM NEWS HEADLINES   #OSPvSTO Rhys...

Friday's United Rugby Championship Teams

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The teams for Friday's Round 5 fixtures of the United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below.   TEAM NEWS HEADLINES   #OSPvSTO Rhys...

Maori All Blacks v Ireland: All You Need To Know

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With a new captain and a rejigged back-line, Ireland begin the last week of their summer tour in New Zealand's capital city where the Māori All Blacks will provide stiff opposition again. 2022 SUMMER...

"Cian Healy does not look too good" - Andy Farrell

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says Cian Healy's leg injury "does not look too good".   Healy was helped off the pitch on a medical cart during Ireland's 32-17 defeat by the Maori All Blacks.   The...

Ireland soundly beaten by Maori All Blacks in tour opener

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland's tour of New Zealand has got off to a rocky start going down 32-17 to the Maori All Blacks.   The Maori All Blacks ran in four tries to Ireland's two with captain Bundee Aki and Gavin Coombes...

A look at the five uncapped players in the Ireland squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland boss Andy Farrell has named his squad to tour New Zealand next month and has included five uncapped names among his troops, representing three of the four provinces.    The Leinster...

Bulls stun Leinster to reach URC Grand Final

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  The Bulls booked their place in the United Rugby Championship Grand Final after a thrilling 27-26 win over Leinster at the RDS. A Bulls purple patch delivered tries from Johan Grobbelaar...

URC Wrap: Leinster dominate Glasgow, Bulls edge Sharks, Roos inspires Stormers

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Bulls, Leinster and Stormers secured their place in the United Rugby Championship semi-finals along with Ulster.   Ulster beat Munster in the first quarter-final on Friday and will now head...