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Athlete
Brian O'Driscoll
Famoose for
Combining creative centre play with leadership of Irish rugby.
Paris hat-trick · Grand Slam
- Born
- 21 January 1979
- Birthplace
- Dublin, Ireland
More people
Brian O'Driscoll
Brian O’Driscoll is an Irish centre whose attacking instincts and defence helped Ireland and Leinster win major titles.
Early life
Dublin
Grew up in a medical family.
School rugby
Developed at Blackrock College.
Career
- 1999
International debut
Entered Ireland’s senior team.
- 2003–2012
Ireland captain
Led the national side.
- 2014
Retirement
Finished his playing career.
Achievements
Paris hat-trick
Scored three tries against France.
Grand Slam
Captained Ireland to the championship.
European Cups
Won three with Leinster.
Beyond rugby
Broadcasting
Became a rugby analyst.
Writing
Published the autobiography The Test.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Paul Walsh from Dublin, Ireland. CC BY 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
