Brian O'Driscoll
Rugby player and team captain
Born
January 21st, 1979
46 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Ireland
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A celebrated rugby player, notable for playing as a centre for Ireland and the British and Irish Lions. O'Driscoll participated in four Rugby World Cups and captained Ireland to victory in the 2009 Six Nations Championship, achieving a Grand Slam. His career spanned from 1999 to 2014, during which he became Ireland's highest try-scorer. O'Driscoll retired with a reputation as one of the game's greats, having contributed significantly to his teams' successes.
Captained Ireland to 2009 Six Nations Grand Slam
Played in four Rugby World Cups
Ireland's all-time leading try scorer
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