No grudge: Brian O'Driscoll backs old foe Gatland for Lions job ahead of Schmidt
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWales coach Warren Gatland would probably be the best person to coach the British and Irish Lions on their tour of New Zealand next year, according to former Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll.
'It's impossible to compete without deep pockets'
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAs someone who won the European Cup three times in four years during a golden period for Irish club rugby, naturally it pains Brian O'Driscoll that not one of Ireland's four provinces made it through to...
O'Driscoll fears Irish teams facing bleak Euro future
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentBrian O'Driscoll fears that European Champions Cup quarter-finals taking place without any Irish provinces may be more than a once-off.
Brian O'Driscoll: Sevens rugby has the potential to be as bias the 15s game is now
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentBrian O'Driscoll believes Olympics fever can eventually catapult Rugby Sevens onto a par with the 15-man game.
Rio exposure can take Rugby Sevens to new level, says Brian O'Driscoll
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyBrian O'Driscoll believes Olympics fever can eventually catapult Rugby Sevens onto a par with the 15-man game.
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1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby'Phenomenal' Schmidt would inspire Lions - O'DriscollFormer Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll believes that his old boss and current Ireland coach Joe Schmidt would inspire the Lions down in New Zealand...
Schmidt would inspire Lions, insists O'Driscoll
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentBrian O'Driscoll believes Joe Schmidt would be a "phenomenal" appointment for the Lions in 2017, but believes the IRFU may stand in the Ireland coach's way if he is asked to lead the tour of his homeland.
Brian O'Driscoll weighs in on Johnny Sexton's 'football' reaction after dangerous tackle
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAfter Johnny Sexton was criticised by a host of ex-England internationals last weekend, Brian O'Driscoll has defended the Irish star over his reaction to a dangerous tackle against Scotland.
Brian O'Driscoll is a little pessimistic about Ireland's chances on their tour of South Africa
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentBrian O'Driscoll has delivered his verdict on Ireland's Six Nations and has given his prediction for the upcoming tour of South Africa in the summer.
Off the Ball: Past deeds should set rugby standard
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe Off The Ball Roadshow came to Dublin's RDS last night with a rugby special featuring an all-star line-up including Brian O'Driscoll, Sean O'Brien, Luke Fitzgerald and Ciaran Fitzgerald.
