BOD
# bod - Tuesday 21 May, 2013
Brian O’Driscoll: ROG and Jonny Sexton will be allies in France
The Leinster talisman says Sexton’s even invited O’Gara to his wedding. He’ll want that bouquet.
# bod - Thursday 16 May, 2013
“In all the world, I’ve never seen anyone like him” – O’Driscoll’s year in quotes
Talk of Brian O’Driscoll’s retirement has been commonplace since the Rugby World Cup in 2011.
Brian O’Driscoll signs on for 1 more year with Leinster and Ireland
Ring the church bells, bake a cake, take the day off work — this is amazing news.
# bod - Sunday 12 May, 2013
O’Driscoll and D’Arcy major fitness worries for Amlin Cup Final
The outside and inside centres are suffering from respective back and calf injuries.
# bod - Monday 29 April, 2013
Brian, how could you say no to this little tyke?
‘Please, Mr O’Driscoll. Just 12 more bone-shaking months.’
# bod - Wednesday 24 April, 2013
‘It’s sometimes nice to be tackled when you have the ball’ – BOD on dump tackle
The Leinster star has left citing debates to the league officials and is focusing on Biarritz.
# bod - Friday 19 April, 2013
Brian O’Driscoll thinks Henry Shefflin is Ireland’s greatest ever athlete
And 5 other things we learned from his latest Lions Q and A.
# bod - Wednesday 17 April, 2013
Brian O’Driscoll tries his hand at making Vietnamese spring rolls
Is it lunchtime yet? We’re starving.
# bod - Wednesday 10 April, 2013
Mane man: Brian O’Driscoll targets 4th Lions tour
Retirement? “I just have to play it out this season and see how things unfold and then I’ll make a call after that.”
# bod - Thursday 21 March, 2013
# bod - Wednesday 20 March, 2013
Brian O’Driscoll handed 3-week ban for stamp on Italian
The decision means the talismanic centre will miss two Rabo games and the Amlin Challenge Cup quarter-final.
# bod - Monday 11 March, 2013
O’Driscoll and Marshall concussion doubts for Italy match
The Irish backline against Italy in Rome will be unrecognisable from the one that started against Wales in February.
# bod - Sunday 10 March, 2013
‘I don’t think we’ve seen the last of him yet’ – Calls for O’Driscoll to play on
Keith Earls, Donnacha Ryan and Maxime Medard lavished the legendary centre with praise after Ireland and France drew.
Man of the match Murray backs decision to replace him on the hour
The Munster number nine says Ireland just lacked an ability to keep the scoreboard ticking over.
# bod - Saturday 9 March, 2013
Snapshot: Was that Brian O’Driscoll’s last game at Lansdowne Road?
The centre cut a dejected figure leaving the Aviva Stadium today.
# bod - Wednesday 27 February, 2013
Gabbin’ with BOD: O’Driscoll on Scotland, Sadie and his rugby future
There was a whole lot to talk about.
# bod - Friday 22 February, 2013
Cheese chips and Brucie? 7 things we learned about Brian O’Driscoll from #askbrian
It’s all cry babies and dirty nappies at the moment. But enough about the post-England team meeting.
# bod - Sunday 17 February, 2013
Immortalise this: 13 possible poses for a Brian O’Driscoll statue
How do you picture Ireland’s record try-scorer in your mind’s eye?
# bod - Sunday 10 February, 2013
‘It’s great to have a warrior in your dressing room like Brian O’Driscoll’
Ireland lock Donncha O’Callaghan pays credit to the former captain in what could be his final match against England.
# bod - Friday 8 February, 2013
So, a newspaper in New Zealand reckons Brian O’Driscoll is ‘Britain’s greatest’ rugby star
Should you tell them or shall we?
# bod - Sunday 3 February, 2013
‘I wish somebody had left O’Driscoll in Ireland’ – Shaun Edwards
The defence coach also suggested that the Welsh should have scored six tries in the second-half.
# bod - Thursday 17 January, 2013
‘It wasn’t an easy decision’ admits Kidney as Brian O’Driscoll loses Ireland captaincy for 6 Nations
Jamie Heaslip takes over the role and BOD accepts the decision says head coach Declan Kidney.
# bod - Monday 14 January, 2013
Leinster ‘confident’ on O’Driscoll fitness
Brian O’Driscoll had an ankle scan today but Leinster expect him to be fit for Saturday’s trip to the Exeter Chiefs.
# bod - Friday 4 January, 2013
Reaction: Leinster in rude health to leather Scarlets next week
There are check marks all over Joe Schmidt’s wishlist after the bonus point try over Edinburgh.
# bod - Tuesday 25 December, 2012
O’Driscoll: A man full of regrets, with the power to wash them all away
The recuperating Ireland captain has nothing left to learn on the biggest stage, but plenty left to offer.
# bod - Friday 21 December, 2012
O’Driscoll hopes to be fit for 6 Nations opener
The Ireland captain is not certain, but is aiming to get some game-time before the February clash with Wales.
# bod - Wednesday 7 November, 2012
Guinness Series: Trimble ready to emulate O’Driscoll and lay body on the line
The Ulster winger is still rattled by a chastening tour to New Zealand but determined to put things right.
# bod - Saturday 20 October, 2012
Match report: Leinster roll on as Toulouse survive fright
It’s two from two for the defending champions after a workmanlike defeat of Scarlets this afternoon.
# bod - Friday 19 October, 2012
Heineken Cup: O’Driscoll focused on rediscovering high standards
The Ireland skipper says Leinster have taken their eye off the ball to a degree this season.
# bod - Saturday 13 October, 2012
Brian O’Driscoll: You have to feel those disappointments to appreciate it fully when it comes around
Leinster’s leading try-scorer has won three Heineken Cups but can still vividly recall the semi-final heartache of 2003.
# bod - Monday 24 September, 2012
Brian O’Driscoll rules out retirement and targets World Cup success
The inspirational captain has called on his teammates to go on a winning streak and bring some passion back to the green jersey.
# bod - Monday 17 September, 2012
Up and running: Kearney, D’Arcy back in contention for Leinster
Joe Schmidt was happy with the way his side chiselled out a win in Italy this weekend. Edinburgh are next up.
# bod - Sunday 16 September, 2012
VIDEO: BOD and Sexton magic gives Leinster win in Italy
Both scores are a little special.
# bod - Sunday 5 August, 2012
It’s your ‘Finally, here’s a team we can beat’ picture of the day
Paul O’Connell, Jonny Sexton and Brian O’Driscoll showed up at Boyne RFC to teach some kids a lesson.
# bod - Saturday 23 June, 2012
# bod - Friday 22 June, 2012
# bod - Wednesday 20 June, 2012
Ireland’s Call – Part Three: Put your questions to Brian O’Driscoll and Declan Kidney
With the final Test coming up against the All Blacks on Saturday, we are giving you one last chance to put your queries to the Irish coach and captain.
# bod - Wednesday 13 June, 2012
Ireland’s Call – Part Two: Put your questions to the Irish team in New Zealand
Get in touch with us to put your most searching queries to captain Brian O’Driscoll and coach Declan Kidney.
# bod - Friday 8 June, 2012
Ireland’s Call: You asked, O’Driscoll and Kidney answered
We put some some of your questions to the Irish coach and captain ahead of the first Test – here is what they had to say.
# bod - Thursday 7 June, 2012
Summer Tour Diary: ‘Our time is now’ says O’Driscoll as Kidney shocks us all
Bold team selections excite the travelling media corp and a slovenly funnyman piques the Irish captain.



























































