Injury forces former Leinster centre Conor O'Brien to retire at 26

O’Brien last played for Leinster in October 2021 against Dragons in the URC, his only appearance of the campaign and he left the club at the end of last season

FORCED TO RETIRE: Conor O'Brien tracks Munster's Rory Scannell during a Pro 14 game in 2019. Pic: INPHO/Bryan Keane

Former Leinster centre Conor O’Brien has announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect due to injury.

The 26-year-old Mullingar native played 24 times for Leinster since making his debut away to Glasgow Warriors in the 2017/18 season.