RIP Brian O’Brien.
He was a big part of the province’s success in recent decades, also serving as a player, selector, and coach.
He spent nearly 15 years playing at senior level with Shannon, and went on to coach them to Munster Senior Cup titles in 1977 and 1978. His influence in the game remained in ensuing decades — roles included manager of the Irish U21 team and the Shannon team that won four in a row, Team Manager of the Munster men’s team, and Manager of the Irish men’s side, a position which he assumed in 2000.A figure synonymous with Munster Rugby, particularly during his years as a selector and team manager, he introduced the famous ‘Stand Up and Fight’ party piece, which swiftly became an anthem for the province.
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