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Sports Digest: Brian O’Driscoll is ready to roar leading out the Lions in Australia (IrishCentral)

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:21:01 PDT

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Brian O’Driscoll is back where it all began as a Lion, back in Australia and preparing for the only farewell that is guaranteed as his glittering rugby career comes to an end.

Irish fans elated as Brian O’Driscoll signs on for one more year with Leinster rugby team (IrishCentral)

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:15:23 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has signed a new one-year contract with former Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll to play for Leinster.

Irish rugby legend Brian O’Driscoll is still our man (IrishCentral)

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 06:32:14 PDT

Amy Huberman and daughter Sadie look on as Brian O’Driscoll enters the dressing room at the Aviva Stadium on SaturdayThis may come as a shock to celebrity watchers in Ireland and further afield, but the actress Amy Huberman, otherwise known as Brian O’Driscoll’s wife, is human after allAnd there’s a photograph from the Aviva Stadium late last Saturday afternoon that proves it as her hubby came to terms with the full impact of Ireland’s disappointing Six Nations draw with FranceA lot has been said and written about Dricco’s international intentions in the wake of the penultimate game of Ireland’s disappointing championship season READ MORE

Irish rugby star Brian O’Driscoll's baby is a life changer (IrishCentral)

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 06:46:57 PST

Brian O'Driscoll and his wife, actress Amy HubermanBrian O’Driscoll sat down with the Irish sports media on Tuesday and offered a lesson in life that most of us will ignore completely for the remaining three weeks of the Six Nations seasonFacing the press for the first time since his wife Amy gave birth to baby daughter Sadie on the morning of the England game, Brian was in the room to talk only rugbyHis PR advisers had made that much clear in their emails before the Adidas media briefing, telling the news desks to stay away and confirming that no baby talk would be allowed on the dayBut, rugby god that he is, Brian O’Driscoll is also a human being like the rest of us, and the recent addition to his life has put everything into a new perspective for Ireland’s former captain READ MORE

Brian O’Driscoll reveals fatherhood has changed the Irish rugby legend forever (IrishCentral)

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 04:43:14 PST

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Ireland rugby hero Brian O’Driscoll has revealed how fatherhood has changed him forever – and put sport into context.

Decision to take rugby captaincy away from Brian O’Driscoll criticized (IrishCentral)

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 05:54:55 PST

By: James O'Brien

Former Irish rugby international Conor O’Shea has criticized the decision to take the captaincy of Ireland away from the legendary Brian O’Driscoll.

U2’s Bono envisions the world in 2023 - talks Obama, Clinton and Brian O’Driscoll for PM (IrishCentral)

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 05:14:55 PST

By: KERRY O’SHEA

In a supplement for The Irish Times this week, U2’s frontman Bono writes a piece in which he envisions not only Ireland, but the entire world ten years on in 2023. The piece is a part of The Irish Times’ support for Hireland.

Brian O’Driscoll dropped as captain for Six Nations - Declan Kidney names Jamie Heaslip (IrishCentral)

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 05:56:18 PST

By: DARA KELLY

Head coach for the Irish rugby squad, Declan Kidney, has announced that Jamie Heaslip will take over as captain, replacing Brian O’Driscoll.

Katie Taylor, Rory McIlroy and Brian O’Driscoll named as most popular Irish sportspeople of 2012 (IrishCentral)

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 05:32:45 PST

By: CATHY HAYES

Katie Taylor has stolen the hearts of Ireland according to the Pembroke Communications’ Sports Sentiment Index for 2012, while Rory McIlroy and Brian O’Driscoll follow just behind.

Brian O’Driscoll unlikely for 2015 Rugby World Cup (IrishCentral)

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 06:26:38 PST

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Ireland will have to face the might of France in the Rugby World Cup again – but captain Brian O’Driscoll has all but ruled himself out of the 2015 clash in England.

Enda Kenny and sports stars Brian O’Driscoll and James McClean criticised over Poppy Day snub (IrishCentral)

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 05:12:52 PST

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny and sports stars Brian O’Driscoll and James McClean are in the firing line after refusing to wear a poppy on Remembrance Day.

End in sight for the ‘O Generation’ - Brian O’Driscoll, Ronan O’Gara and Paul O’Connell (IrishCentral)

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 08:12:11 PST

By: KERRY O'SHEA

Despite an impressive collective records amongst the Irish rugby greats Brian O’Driscoll (33), Ronan O’Gara (35) and Paul O’Connell (33), their days in the limelight may be dwindling.

U2’s Bono, Denis O’Brien and others to plan massive testimonial bash for Irish rugby hero Brian O’Driscoll (IrishCentral)

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 05:31:01 PST

Brian O'DriscollThe fact that U2’s frontman, Bono and a group of businessmen are planning two testimonial dinners for Irish rugby hero Brian O’Driscoll suggests that he’s planning on retiring soonThe Irish rugby team captain is currently on hiatus due to a busted ankle but during his time off business head honchos Denis O’Brien, Dermot Desmond and Michael Smurfit Jr, along with Bono are planning events to honor the top player Actress Amy Huberman, O’Driscoll’s wife, who recently announced she was pregnant, dodged the retirement question earlier this week when the Irish Independent cornered herWhen asked about O’Driscoll she said “Brian had surgery during the week so he's at home with his feet up READ MORE

Sports digest: Rugby star Brian O’Driscoll determined to play in Heineken Cup final (IrishCentral)

Wed, 16 May 2012 01:42:46 PDT

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Leinster's talisman Brian O’Driscoll is so determined to start Saturday’s Heineken Cup final just over a week after knee surgery that he has promised to play on one leg.

Rugby hero Brian O’Driscoll to pen an autobiography (IrishCentral)

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:38:03 PST

By: KERRY O'SHEA

Irish rugby star Brian O’Driscoll has recently signed a deal with Penguin Ireland to write his autobiography. The celebrated rugby player will write alongside award-winning journalist Paul Kimmage in the new project.

Blow for Ireland as Denis Leamy ruled out of Six Nations bid (IrishCentral)

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:33:15 PST

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Ireland coach Declan Kidney has suffered another injury blow – Munster flanker Denis Leamy is out of the Six Nations championship.

Irish rugby captain Brian O’Driscoll plans to retire after Lions 2013 (IrishCentral)

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 06:21:31 PDT

By: DARA KELLY

Ireland’s rugby captain, Brian O’Driscoll, has announced that the 2013 Lions tour to Australia will be his swan song.

Brian O’Driscoll refuses to press Rugby World Cup panic button (IrishCentral)

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 06:16:13 PDT

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll has insisted there is no need to press the World Cup panic button after his team’s third defeat in a row.

First half class enough for Ireland (IrishCentral)

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 11:40:12 PST

A first-half of pure class contrasted heavily with an uneventful second half as Ireland brought the Autumn internationals to a close as Ireland defeated Argentina 29-9 at the Aviva, Dublin Captain Brian O'Driscoll admitted during the week that "all previous games (against Argentina) tended not to be things of beauty", but early on it looked as if todays game may have been the exception to the ruleAfter the game Ireland coach Declan Kidney told of his concern for O'Driscoll who had gone for an X-ray with a possible crack in his jaw "If its just a crack he might avoid surgery and a plate," said Kindey afterwards of his captain, who tried to play through the injury before the med said he needed to come off READ MORE

Irish undone by All Black class (IrishCentral)

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:40:15 PST

"Rory Best is going for an operation on his cheekbone on Monday," said Irish Coach Declan Kidney "Brian (O'Driscol) has gone for an Xray on his shoulder, Rob Kearney and Luke Fitzgerald will have knee scans tomorrow I wouldn't like to pre-empt any medical opinion - I would just be guessing And Gordan D'Arcy and Tommy Bowe have tight calves, but we would be hoping they will recover in time (for next week against Argentina) READ MORE