Heather O'Brien

Heather O'Brien (born 22 July 1984) is a female Irish rugby union player. She was in Ireland's 2014 Women's Rugby World Cup squad.[1] She scored a try in Ireland's victory over the Black Ferns at the 2014 World Cup.

Heather O'Brien
Date of birth (1984-07-22) 22 July 1984
Place of birthChurchtown, North Cork
Height1.69 m (5 ft 6 1⁄2 in)
Weight70 kg (150 lb; 11 st 0 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loose Forward
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
Highfield ()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
 Ireland

O'Brien studied Physical therapy at Queen Margaret University.[2][3] She runs her own clinic, the North Cork Physiotherapy & Acupuncture Clinic, in Mallow, County Cork.[4] She was awarded the Evening Echo Ladies Sportstar of the Month for August 2014.[5]

References
  1. IRB.com (1 May 2014). "Ireland women to seek "another level"". Archived from the original on 11 September 2014. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
  2. Munster Rugby.ie (16 October 2013). "Player Focus: Heather O'Brien". Retrieved 1 October 2014.
  3. Northcorkphysio.ie. "Heather O'Brien – Physiotherapist". Retrieved 1 October 2014.
  4. Mary White, Eveningecho.ie (30 July 2014). "Highfield's Heather O'Brien set for her first women's rugby World Cup". Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
  5. Mary White, Eveningecho.ie (September 11, 2014). "Heather O'Brien wins prestigious Ladies Sportstar Award". Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
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