Jimmy O’Brien
IrelandathleteMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Jimmy O’Brien is a talented rugby player who plays as a winger and fullback for Leinster Rugby. He has made a name for himself with his dynamic playing style and has been a key contributor to Leinster's success in recent seasons.
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Jimmy O’Brien’s tackle in the air on Ruben Love bordered on a yellow card.
Luke Jacobson not receiving a red card for reckless tackle was a shocker of a call – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-20
Jimmy O'Brien is getting the nod at left wing over Jamie Osborne.
Both sides out to continue winning Nations Championship run – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-18
Jimmy O'Brien was the beneficiary of Baloucoune’s absence and has impressed in both games on the right wing.
Jimmy O’Brien to start over Jamie Osborne as Andy Farrell names team – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-15
He was good in the air and worked hard off his wing with some nice touches and elusive carrying.
Ireland secure bonus-point win over Japan despite flawed performance – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-11
Jimmy O’Brien missed a tackle but gradually improved his performance during the match.
Robbie Henshaw stars as Ciarán Frawley struggles – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-11
Jimmy O'Brien made a significant break into the 22 for Ireland.
Chance for Irish breakthroughs against Brave Blossoms – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-11
Given the absence of Mack Hansen, Tommy O’Brien and Baloucoune, both Jimmy O’Brien and Jacob Stockdale will also know they’ll need to grab this chance.
Ireland name exciting lineup for Nations Championship meeting with Japan – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-09
Jimmy O’Brien was a late call-up for the match.
Ireland hang on at the death to beat the Wallabies in Nations Championship thriller – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-04
Jimmy O’Brien came into the XV as a late team change.
Ben Donaldson misses late kick to hand Ireland victory – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-04
Jimmy O'Brien is noted for being back in the squad and looking sharp.
IRFU confident relationship with Andy Farrell remains strong despite rumour mill – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-04
Jimmy O’Brien just back from an injury lay-off.
Jamie Osborne looking to make Ireland fullback position his own – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-03
Jimmy O’Brien made his comeback from injury.
Leinster take narrow defeat against Cardiff after leaving comeback too late – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-28
Bohan hopes to follow fellow graduate and international player Jimmy O’Brien.
The ‘meteoric rise’ of Billy Bohan from Connacht academy to Ireland Six Nations squad – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-28
Jimmy O'Brien had a try ruled out on review but was involved in key plays.
Leo Cullen credits Leinster resolve against Bayonne – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-17
Jimmy O'Brien scored a try for Leinster during the match against Bayonne.
Leinster behind in Champions Cup clash – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-17
Jimmy O’Brien will be available for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup clash with Aviron Bayonnais.
Ringrose, Snyman, Furlong and Jimmy O’Brien back for Leinster for Bayonne clash – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-12
Jimmy O'Brien was exposed in defence and conceded both a penalty try and a yellow card.
Imperfect Leinster beat Harlequins to get Champions Cup campaign off to winning start – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-07Jimmy O’Brien replaced Osborne against Japan.
Five things we learned from Ireland’s win over Japan – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-10
Jimmy O’Brien had a breakout 2021-22 season with Leinster.
Time already running out for players to break into World Cup picture – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-08
Jimmy O’Brien was called up to the squad.
Ireland’s Caelan Doris available for New Zealand game as Irish squad declare clean bill of health – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-27
Jimmy O’Brien dropped a high ball that contributed to Leinster's struggles.
Leinster blown away by the Stormers on chastening night for champions in Cape Town – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-26
Jimmy O’Brien played fullback against Georgia.
Jacob Stockdale ruled out of Ireland’s game against Portugal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-07
Jimmy O’Brien is a player for Leinster in the match against the Bulls.
Leinster look to end silverware drought against the Bulls at Croke Park – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-14
Jimmy O’Brien is part of the Leinster team for the URC Grand Final.
Leinster dealt late blow as Jamison Gibson-Park ruled out of URC Grand Final – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-14
Jimmy O’Brien switches to fullback.
Leinster v Glasgow Warriors – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-07
Jimmy O'Brien earned his 100th cap last week, but the acknowledgment of the milestone appeared to be in short supply.
More than a place in the final at stake for Leinster, says Ian Madigan – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-07
In 2017 Nick Timoney and Jimmy O’Brien featured in Sevens while in provincial academies.
Sevens cull shows rugby blazers no longer agree with players. Who is right? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-18
Jimmy O’Brien dashed into the corner on 27 minutes for the first points of the game.
Leinster host Scarlets and Munster head to South Africa to play Sharks – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-17
Jimmy O'Brien is another player whose development is linked to the men's Sevens programme.
IRFU decision on Sevens reflects the cold, hard business of sport – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-16
The likes of Hugo Keenan, Jimmy O’Brien and Robert Baloucoune are frequently cited as examples.
Ireland will ‘feel impact’ of not having Sevens programme, says Harry McNulty – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-15
