Sean O'Brien set to retire at the end of the 2021/22 campaign
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London Irish can confirm Sean O'Brien is set to retire from rugby at the end of the 2021/22 season.
The back-row forward will bring a storied 14-year career to a conclusion this summer after two-and-a-half years with the Exiles.
O'Brien spent eleven seasons with his home province of Leinster, winning four Pro12/ Pro14 league titles, four Heineken Cup/ Champions Cup honours and an Amlin Challenge Cup, whilst also earning the ERC European Player of the Year accolade in 2011.
He was capped 56 times for Ireland between 2009 and 2019 and represented the British and Irish Lions on two tours, firstly to Australia in 2013 and then to New Zealand in 2017.
On his decision to retire, O’Brien stated:
At the end of the 2021/22 season, I will be retiring from professional rugby.
— Sean O'Brien (@SeanOBrien1987) April 8, 2022
I've enjoyed every second of my career and can't thank my friends and family enough for their support.
Thank you,
Sean. pic.twitter.com/kEvhDUBXhn
O’Brien joined London Irish in December 2019 and has played a vital part across three successful seasons in west London, becoming a fan favourite amongst the Exile Nation.
