About Matt O'Brien
Born 1981. Matt O'Brien is an Australian and New Zealand rugby union player and rugby union match official.
Matt O'Brien (born 22 July 1981) is a New Zealand-born Australian professional rugby union referee. He has officiated on the IRB Sevens World Series circuit since 2011 and was appointed to the Super Rugby referees panel for 2014 and 2015.
Family and early life O'Brien was born in Southland, New Zealand and is the son of former international rugby referee Paddy O'Brien. He studied pharmacy at the University of Otago where he played as a winger on the University's rugby team in the early 2000s, before he moved to the Gold Coast in Australia and established a pharmacy business.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Matt O'Brien?
Australian rugby union referee
When was Matt O'Brien born?
Matt O'Brien was born on 22 July 1981 in Southland Region.
What is Matt O'Brien's occupation?
Matt O'Brien is a rugby union player and rugby union match official.
What nationality is Matt O'Brien?
Matt O'Brien is Australian and New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Matt O'Brien. https://biography.guide/matt-o-brien/
MLA: "Matt O'Brien." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/matt-o-brien/.
Chicago: "Matt O'Brien." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/matt-o-brien/.
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