Brian O'Driscoll rugby player
Brian O'Driscoll rugby player

Brian O'Driscoll

21st Jan 1979 1.78m/95kg Outside Centre

The most capped Test rugby XV of all time - by position

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales and British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones will become the first player to play 149 tests for one country on Saturday.   The 36-year-old second-rower will feature in his 161st test...

Throwback: BOD's try v Australia

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

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'He comes across more as a running back than a rugby player' - Brian O'Driscoll

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Brian O'Driscoll is unconvinced by Scotland and Lions' winger Duhan van der Merwe despite his three Test starts against South Africa.   Gatland was clearly impressed with the physical winger...

'That can't happen again' - O'Driscoll's plea to Lions organisers

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Lions centre and Ireland great Brian O'Driscoll has pleaded to the organisers of the British and Irish Lions tour to bring back the midweek games between the first and second Test matches.   The...

Brian O’Driscoll calls for midfield shake up

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Brian O’Driscoll has called for a change in the British and Irish Lions midfield for their second test against the Springboks on Saturday.   The former Lions centre wants either Bundee Aki...

Analysis and Reaction: Owen Farrell stakes a claim for the starting No 10 jersey

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After two members of the Lions staff tested positive for Covid-19 hours before kick-off against the Sharks on Wednesday, Warren Gatland was forced into a host of late changes to his side as eight players...

Lions bid to emulate class of '59 - South Africa tour in numbers

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa have won eight of 13 series against the British and Irish Lions, but it is a long time since they have triumphed back-to-back.     The British and Irish Lions will repeat a...

Brian O’Driscoll picks his British and Irish Lions starting XV

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Brian O’Driscoll has picked a British and Irish Lions XV following the confirmation of the 37-man squad to tour South Africa on Thursday.   O’Driscoll selected his starting team for Off...

Best Lions XV From The Last 3 Tours

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the Lions squad being announced today and the anticipation of the upcoming series front and centre for the fans, we dive into picking the best starting XV over the last three tours. In 2009 the tourists...

Last Five British & Irish Lions Captains

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

On 6 May, Warren Gatland will name his British & Irish Lions squad for the 2021 Tour of South Africa.     After the squad announcement, Gatland is also expected to reveal the 2021...