'I'm not looking for Sonny Bill' – BOD defends Jared Payne and urges Ireland to take more risks
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentBrian O'Driscoll has re-iterated his belief that Jared Payne is an integral part of the current Ireland team, but believes his former team-mates will need to take more risks against better opposition.
It's All About The 'Team Effort' - Earls
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsKeith Earls is now Ireland's joint top Rugby World Cup try scorer alongside Brian O'Driscoll (7 tries) - and boasts one of the best strike rates in tournament history - following his brace against Romania...
Brian O'Driscoll has some advice for England ahead of crunch clash with Australia
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentBrian O'Driscoll has urged England to restore George Ford at fly-half and pick Henry Slade at outside centre for Saturday's critical World Cup clash with Australia.
'If Jared Payne is dropped for Italian game...' - Brian O'Driscoll praises Ireland's number 13
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland's record tryscorer Brian O'Driscoll believes Jared Payne has become a vital cog in Joe Schmidt's plans and is a certainty to start Ireland biggest games.
Brian O'Driscoll reveals the conversation with Joe Schmidt that should give all of us confidence
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIreland legend Brian O'Driscoll has given fans of Joe Schmidt's side cause for optimism.
Brian O'Driscoll: Ireland to beat England in semi-final but All Blacks to retain World Cup
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIrish rugby legend Brian O'Driscoll is predicting that his former team-mates will reach the World Cup Final, but believes the reigning champions New Zealand will retain their trophy.
Weekend preview & BOD's predictions
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of the Pro12 kick off, we get underway our weekly preview of the weekend's action. This week we preview all the Pro 12 games and the 3 internationals that take place and ask Brian O'Driscoll to give...
Irish Rugby TV: Ireland RWC 2023 Bid Meeting
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsAn Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD and Government Ministers from both North and South attended a meeting of Ireland's Rugby World Cup 2023 Oversight Board at the Aviva Stadium. Irish Rugby TV spoke to Minister...
No room for D'Arcy in BOD's dream team for World Cup
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentBrian O'Driscoll has joined the rest of the nation in speculating what players Joe Schmidt will bring to the World Cup, and he does not think the man whom he partnered in the Irish midfield on 63 occasions...
George Gregan's halfback masterclass with Justin Marshall
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpGeorge Gregan is widely regarded as one of the best nines to ever play the game of rugby and in this informative clip for SKY SPORT NZ he gives some valuable pointers to anyone wanting to improve their...
