Profession: Rugby Union Player
Biography: Brian O'Driscoll is an Irish rugby union player, best known as outside centre for Leinster and the Irish national team. He captained the latter team between 2013 and 2012, as well as serving as captain of the British & Irish Lions during their 2005 tour of New Zealand.
O'Driscoll played 141 test matches over the course of his career, with 133 for Ireland and 9 for the Lions, making him the fourth most-capped player in rugby union history. He is also the all-time highest try scorer in the history of Irish rugby, with a total of 46 tries for Ireland, as well as the 8th-highest, in international rugby union history.
Widely regarded as one of the all-time best rugby union players, O'Driscoll was inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame in 2016. He works today as a rugby analyst in the United Kingdom on BT Sport and ITV Sport, as well as being involved with various business venture.
Born: January 21, 1979
Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland
Age: 45 years old
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius
Historical Events
- 2014-03-15 Ireland edges France, 22-20 at Stade de France, Saint-Denis to beat England on points difference and win Six Nations Rugby Championship; final international match for Ireland centre Brian O'Driscoll with record 141 caps
- 2015-08-08 Australia clinches first Rugby Championship with 27-19 win over New Zealand in Sydney; All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw equals Irishman Brian O'Driscoll's record for most capped international player (141)
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