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Former rugby star Seán O'Brien's suspension from Tullow RFC matches will end on September 23, coinciding with the club's three-match ground closure for unrelated disciplinary issues. The sanctions follow a hearing into alleged abuse of a match official and a separate incident during a women's league game.
Seán O'Brien, the former Leinster, Ireland, and Lions backrower, will complete a 10-week suspension from all Tullow RFC matches on September 23. The ban was imposed by the IRFU following a disciplinary hearing regarding allegations of verbal abuse against a match official during an Energia Women's All-Ireland League match.
Additionally, Tullow RFC has received a three-match ground closure for a separate incident in the same game. Despite these sanctions, O'Brien's role as a contact skills coach for Leinster remained unaffected as the ban only applied to club-level games. Throughout his career, O'Brien has remained loyal to Tullow RFC, regularly coaching voluntary teams. The club has communicated that upcoming home matches will be played behind closed doors, resulting in a loss of bar revenue and gate receipts for three games
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