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Highlight video of Brian O'Driscoll emerges amidst calls for statue to be erected in his honour (IrishCentral)

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:47:12 PDT

Fantastic highlight video of Brian O’Driscoll’s glittering career created as some urge for statue to be erected in his honourBrian O'Driscoll - might he become the first Irishman to captain the Lions twice?Get ready for a hell of a lot of Brian O’Driscoll related stories doing the rounds on Irish related sporting media the next few days in particular Ireland finish off what can only be described as a disappointing Six Nations tournament this weekend with a game against Italy, in what could conceivably be the final game in an Irish jersey for who some think is Ireland’s greatest Rugby Union player of all time, one Brian O’Driscoll The match has added importance with a view to the Lions tour this coming Summer Some are taking Lions coach Warren Gatland’s presence at the Irish training camp yesterday as a sign that he will be considering O’Driscoll for the captain’s armband for the touring party READ MORE

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.

Poppy fascism used against Irish leaders in politics and sport -- No reason to glorify horrific deaths in World War I (IrishCentral)

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 04:31:01 PST

Irish leader Enda Kenny made the decision not to wear a Remembrance Day poppyI see Irish leader Enda Kenny, Foreign Minister Eamon Gilmore, rugby star Brian O’Driscoll, and soccer star James McClean have all been attacked for not wearing the poppy on Remembrance DayThat is poppy fascism at its finestJohn Snow, the distinguished British commentator, refuses to wear a poppy for that very reason, as he rails against the Poppy fanatics who regard not wearing one in honor of Britain’s war dead as close to treasonI’ll wear my own poppy when the British wear an Easter Lily remembering the Easter Rising of 1916 dead – that is it, pure and simple READ MORE

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: Ireland's rugby team are black and blue (IrishCentral)

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 06:53:43 PDT

By: CATHAL DERVAN

IRELAND’S rugby stars were at a loss to explain their record 60-0 hammering at the hands of the All-Blacks in the final test of the summer tour series in Hamilton on Saturday.

Sports Digest: All Blacks narrowly edge Ireland, Graeme McDowell close, and Shay Given move (IrishCentral)

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 06:51:22 PDT

By: CATHAL DERVAN

All Blacks Narrowly Edge Ireland

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.

Brian O'Driscoll ready for Saturday's Heineken Cup quarter final (IrishCentral)

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 06:46:02 PDT

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Brian O’Driscoll has handed Leinster a major boost ahead of Saturday’s Heineken Cup quarterfinal date with Cardiff and insisted he is no rush to retire from professional rugby.

New dad Keith Earls gets nod from Ireland coach Declan Kidney (IrishCentral)

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:20:10 PST

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Keith Earls will celebrate the arrival of his first child with the starring role for Ireland in the Six Nations opener against Wales at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday.

Ireland Six Nations squad - How to overcome the loss of Brian O'Driscoll (IrishCentral)

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:30:17 PST

Captain Brian O'DriscollDeclan Kidney today announced his provisional squad for the upcoming Six Nations rugby tournament There were a few familiar faces from recent times missing but none as devastating as Brian O'DriscollO'Driscoll's absence was expected, after he suffered a long-term injury earlier this season, but nonetheless the former captain will still be missed Despite being 32 years of age, O'Driscoll still figured to be a key player in Ireland's hopes to land another Grand Slam under Kidney READ MORE

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.

Paul O’Connell to captain Ireland for 2012 Six Nations Championship (IrishCentral)

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 01:49:58 PST

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Paul O’Connell is the new captain of the Irish rugby team – for as long as regular skipper Brian O’Driscoll is out injured.

The top sports news stories of 2011 - lots of thrills and a few chills (IrishCentral)

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:15:18 PST

Rory McIlroy wins the US OpenIt’s the time of year when us sports journalists get lazy We put the feet up, dust down the clichés and do what we always do for the final edition of each and every calendar year – we look backWe reminisce We remember the way we were READ MORE

Irish rugby legend Brian O'Driscoll’s career may be over (IrishCentral)

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:42:10 PST

By: DARA KELLY

Brian O’Driscoll, the Irish rugby captain and Leinster centre, has been rule of the Six Nations, due to an ongoing shoulder injury and there are fears that his career may be over.

Ireland has the rugby blue again after RWC (IrishCentral)

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 07:15:27 PDT

Brian O'Driscoll and Ronan O'GaraThe Ireland rugby team made a low key return home to Dublin and other parts of the country on Tuesday, back just in time to see their soccer counterparts keep their big dream alive against AndorraBrian O’Driscoll and the Leinster-based players were met by some fans as they arrived back in the capital, but nothing like the tens of thousands who would have greeted them had their New Zealand odyssey extended beyond last Saturday’s quarterfinalRonan O’Gara led the Munster players through the arrivals gate at Cork Airport and immediately told the fans present that he has no intention of turning his back on his country just yetThat’s the good news because this Ireland team needs to have one more crack at the Grand Slam before the golden generation hang up their boots READ MORE

Ireland meet Wales in Rugby World Cup quarter final after defeating Italy 36-6 (IrishCentral)

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 02:40:13 PDT

An inspired second half performance by Ireland saw them pull away from Italy and win by 36-6 and qualify to meet Wales in the quarter final of the World Cup next weekendUp 9-6 at half time Ireland finally broke open the game with a Brian O'Driscoll try early in the second halfFrom then on they ran rampant and were completely dominant over an Italian side that had looked dangerous in that first halfThe other quarter final match ups are England v France, South Africa versus Australia and New Zealand and Argentina READ MORE

Brian O'Driscoll boost for Leinster ahead of Huge Heineken Cup Final on Saturday (IrishCentral)

Thu, 19 May 2011 02:25:09 PDT

The news that Brian O'Driscoll is to take a full part in training on Friday will come as a massive boost to Leinster boss Joe SchmidtO'Driscoll suffered a knee injury in the team's last Magner's league outing, a semi final victory over Ulster that sets up a meeting with rivals Munster in the finalLeinster coach Joe Schmidt said, "We're pretty confident that by tomorrow (Friday) he will be able to stretch out and be able to fully accelerate"O'Driscoll may not be the team's captain any longer, that mantle falls to Leo Cullen, but he remains one of the best if not the best player in the world READ MORE

Brian O'Driscoll and Paul O'Connell star in revised version of the leaked British "Grand Slam Celebration" video (IrishCentral)

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 08:30:05 PDT

Just days after Ireland's victory over the English team denied them the Grand Slam, in the Rugby RBS Six Nations the RFU's "Grand Slam Celebration" video was embarrassingly leaked onto the internet However in true Irish style someone called "GrandSlamMeArse" has changed the video up a bit and released it to YouTube Although Ireland may not have done as well as expected in the RBS Six Nations I think this video makes the point READ MORE