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.^{[citation needed]}

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Heather O'Brien

Date of birth	(1984-07-22) 22 July 1984 (age 39)
Place of birth	Churchtown, North Cork
Height	1.69 m (5 ft 6+1⁄2 in)
Weight	70 kg (150 lb; 11 st 0 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loose forward Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) Highfield () International career Years Team Apps (Points)  Ireland

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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]