Rory O'Brien
Rory O'Brien (born 2 June 1989) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. He most recently played for the Parramatta Eels in the National Rugby League, as a . He previously played for the St. George Illawarra Dragons. Background Born in Sydney, New South Wales, O'Brien is of Māori and Irish descent and played his junior football for Hurstville United, before being signed by the St. George Illawarra Dragons. Playing career Early career In 2008, O'Brien played for the St. George Illawarra Dragons' NYC team, before giving up the game in early 2009. In 2013, he took up rugby league again, playing with the Collegians in the Illawarra Rugby League and winning the 2013 Country Rugby League Player of the Year award along with former Newcastle Knights, Sydney Roosters and Gold Coast Titans player Riley Brown. In October 2013, he played for the New South Wales Country Residents team that toured South Africa. In 2014, he joined the Illawarra Cutters in the New South Wales Cup. On 26 June 2014, he signed a -year contract to return to the St. George Illawarra Dragons effective immediately. 2015 In round 1 of the 2015