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Jimmy O’Brien

POSITIONBack
AGE29
HEIGHT1.83m
NATIONIreland
TRACKED APPS4
WTR PERFORMANCE INDEX 2026
69.7
Attack
61
Defence
86
Impact
42

Index rates overall contribution vs positional peers. 100 = best in position.

DATA NOTES

Across 4 tracked matches: 125 metres from 26 carries, 3 clean breaks, 2 offloads and a 86% tackle success rate (24 made).

Generated from official match feeds

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Season stats

2026
0TRIES
0POINTS
0MINUTES
ATTACK
Running metres125
Carries26
Clean breaks3
Offloads2
Try assists0
Passes24
DEFENCE
Tackles made24
Tackles missed4
Tackle success86%
DATA: OFFICIAL MATCH FEED · UPDATED AFTER EACH TRACKED ROUND

Match history

Nations Championship 3 apps · 0 tries
OPPONENTMINCARRIESMETRESTACKLES
New Zealand 18 JUL 26 0 5 27 3 Japan 11 JUL 26 0 8 33 7 Australia 4 JUL 26 0 9 33 8
TOTALS 0 22 93 18
United Rugby Championship 1 apps · 0 tries
OPPONENTMINCARRIESMETRESTACKLES
Stormers 6 JUN 26 0 4 32 6
TOTALS 0 4 32 6

Frequently asked questions

What position does Jimmy O'Brien play?

Jimmy O'Brien plays as a back for Ireland.

Which team does Jimmy O'Brien play for?

Jimmy O'Brien currently plays for Ireland.

How old is Jimmy O'Brien?

Jimmy O'Brien is 29 years old (born 27 November 1996).

How tall is Jimmy O'Brien?

Jimmy O'Brien stands 1.83m tall.

What nationality is Jimmy O'Brien?

Jimmy O'Brien is from Ireland.

Teammates

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Ireland form

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New Zealand 21–40 18 JUL · L
Japan 36–20 11 JUL · W
Australia 33–31 4 JUL · W
Scotland 43–21 14 MAR · W
Wales 27–17 6 MAR · W