[15], Although O'Driscoll started the first two rounds of the competition in 1996, he was subsequently dropped to the bench for the remainder of the competition, and was an unused replacement in the team's victorious final appearance, in which Leo Cullen and Bob Casey were the second row. Amy Huberman has given her husband Brian O’Driscoll a DIY haircut. [61] The tour commenced on Saturday 1 June 2013 when the Lions beat the Barbarians at the Hong Kong Stadium. After completing his school, O’Driscoll studied sports management at University College Dublin. [53][54] The 19–16 Heineken Cup victory included a drop goal from O'Driscoll who was suffering from a shoulder injury. For the Ireland national team, he won 133 caps and 245 international points. Rugby star Brian O'Driscoll was awarded another cap today at Trinity's Honorary Degrees 2017. He started every match for Ireland in the 2010 Autumn Tests. [19], In 2000, O'Driscoll scored a Hat-trick of tries in a Six Nations Championship victory against France in Paris, propelling Ireland to their first win in Paris since 1972. In 2001, he lost out to his Irish teammate Keith Wood; in 2002, to Fabien Galthié; and, in 2009, when widely regarded as favourite for the award, to Richie McCaw by a solitary point, with one judge, who would otherwise have given O'Driscoll the award, citing a flawed voting system. They have two children. [2][31], O'Driscoll's popularity in Ireland was expressed by supporters wearing T-shirts bearing the motto "In BOD We Trust". [35][36] He scored a try in every match except one, culminating in a 17–15 victory in Cardiff in which O'Driscoll again scored a try and was the RBS man of the match. He was also named in the outside centre position for the Lions in their first test of the 2009 tour against South Africa, in which he made two assists as the Lions lost 26 – 21. In 2007, Leinster reached the final hurdle of the Magners league only to be denied by the Ospreys and Cardiff. He captained the team for their 2005 tour of New Zealand. [22], In 2007, Wasps beat Leinster in the quarter-finals of the Heineken Cup. He was invited to the wedding of Prince William, but only his wife attended. [86] O'Driscoll is a supporter of Manchester United F.C. In 2008, Leinster won that title ahead of Munster, marking O'Driscoll's second honour with the province, his first and only as captain. [58] On 1 June 2009, he was named as captain of the Lions for the game against the Golden Lions taking place on 3 June, in place of the rested Paul O'Connell. He played for Ireland in the last four World Cups (17 caps, 7 tries). The Ireland rugby legend took … [46] Declan Kidney named O'Driscoll's Leinster teammate Jamie Heaslip as captain, in his place. To make matters worse the Irish rugby legend's wife … The duo celebrated their seventh anniversary and pictures along with David Beckham. [7], In 2007, former England centre and captain Will Carling published his list of the '50 Greatest Rugby players' in The Daily Telegraph, and ranked O'Driscoll the tenth greatest player of all time. [66], O'Driscoll has received Honorary Doctorates from Dublin City University in 2013,[67] Queen's University Belfast in 2014,[68] and Trinity College Dublin in 2017. 'Happy 10 year anniversary to the best husband I’ve ever been married to,' she gushed about Brian to her followers on Thursday. In 1999, he was called up to the senior squad for the match against Italy, however, he did not play. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill / The Irish Times . [1][2] He scored 46 tries for Ireland and 1 try for the Lions in 2001, making him the highest try scorer of all time in Irish Rugby. [19] While at UCD, his coach John McClean moved O'Driscoll from the fly-half position to centre. He later named a captain for the team and holds captain position for nine years from 2003 to 2012. Brian Gerard O'Driscoll (born 21 January 1979) is an Irish former professional rugby union player. And their marriage life is going considerably. Besides his career, he released his book named, “A Year in the Centre” in 2005. [72] Their second child, a son named Billy, was born on 20 November 2014. Brian O'Driscoll and wife Amy Huberman - Kerry Ireland - Wednesday 16th April 2014. … Taking to his Instagram Stories on Sunday, Brian shared a video of his actress wife going at … Moreover, O'Driscoll is the brand ambassador for the Lexus Hybrid company and receives a good sum of money. Brian Gerard O'Driscoll (born 21 January 1979) is an Irish former professional rugby union player. O'Driscoll made his Ireland under-21 debut in February 1999, and eventually gained four caps. Freedom of Dublin City ceremony - Dublin Ireland - Saturday 22nd March … O'Driscoll was in a relationship with his ex-girlfriend, Glenda Gilson, an Irish model, however, they couldn’t continue their relationship and separated in 2005 without citing the reason behind their broke up. He enrolled at the Blackrock College where he was a member of the Senior Cup team for two years from 1996 to 1997. His father, Frank, played two games for Ireland and a cousin of his father, Barry, won four caps. In the semi-final against rivals Munster in Croke Park, an 82,206 sell out, O'Driscoll was awarded the man of the match award (which he later dedicated to the entire team) after an intercept try completed a convincing win for Leinster and sent O'Driscoll to his first Heineken Cup final. [73][74][75][76] In September 2020, it was announced that they were expecting their third child.[77]. O'Driscoll's playing contribution to the 2005 Lions ended in the opening minutes of the first Test against the All Blacks in Christchurch on 25 June 2005, when he was carried off the field on a stretcher with a shoulder injury just after being spear tackled in tandem by All Blacks skipper Tana Umaga and Keven Mealamu after the ball had been cleared out of a ruck. The actress shared multiple … A native of Dublin, Ireland, Brian O'Driscoll was born on 21 January 1979, under the star sign Aquarius. He has been married to Amy Huberman since July 2, 2010. [28] He left the field injured early in the first half to be replaced by Ian Madigan. Brian O’Driscoll has admitted that he’s struggling with lockdown. He studied sports management at University College Dublin. However, Brian's wife Amy Huberman wasn't going to let him get away with dapper demeanour. He played at outside centre for the Irish provincial team Leinster and for Ireland.He captained Ireland from 2003 until 2012, and captained the British and Irish Lions for their 2005 tour of New Zealand. [38] In May 2009, he was named the Bord Gáis Energy IRUPA Players' Player of the Year for the past season. [26] In the final held at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff on 21 May 2011, Leinster came from behind to defeat Northampton 33–22.[25]. In 2004, O'Driscoll captained Ireland to a 17–12 victory over South Africa, the first Irish win over the Springboks since 1965. he is also involved in a number of business ventures including the Ultimate Rugby mobile app[10] and Zipp, an Irish e-scooter start-up. Under backs coach David Knox and the movement of Argentine international Felipe Contepomi to fly half, the Leinster back line became one of the most potent in Europe. [19] After two years, O'Driscoll graduated from UCD with a diploma in sports management. [39], On 15 November 2009, in a 20–20 draw against Australia at Croke Park, O'Driscoll scored a last minute try. [24], In the 2010–11 season, O'Driscoll won his second Heineken Cup with Leinster. Brian O'Driscoll seen with his wife Amy Huberman and their baby daughter Sadie arriving at Dublin airport from London Celebrities arriving at Dublin airport Featuring: Brian O'Driscoll,Amy Huberman,Sadie O'Driscoll Where: Dublin, Ireland When: 19 Mar 2013 **Not available for publication in Irish Tabloids or Irish magazines** Search stock photos by tags . Brian O'Driscoll: The tragic death that changed my life and career forever. He is regarded by critics as one of the greatest rugby players of all time. Brian O’Driscoll 's first hat-trick came in 2000 against France, in the Six Nations Champion. Brian O’Driscoll began his career by playing for Gaelic football before active in the field of rugby. Brian O’Driscoll played 186 games, making 311 points before ending his career in the team. In October 2014, O'Driscoll's new book The Test: My Autobiography was published. [52], O'Driscoll appeared in all three British and Irish Lions Tests on the team's 2001 tour of Australia where he announced himself as a world star with an outstanding individual try in the 1st Test victory at the Gabba in Brisbane. [40] The next day, he was named as one of the seven nominations for the 2009 International Rugby Board player of the year, but controversially missed out to Richie McCaw for this title by a solitary point. The 2008–09 season marked a shift in focus for O'Driscoll. He is the member of the team that won, IRB U-19 World Championship (1998), Six National Championship (2009, 2014), Grand Slam (2009) and Triple Crown (2004-2007 and 2009). Brian O’Driscoll’s parents are physicians. [69], He was in a long-term relationship with Irish model and TV3 Xpose presenter Glenda Gilson for a number of years until they split up in 2005. [citation needed]. He grew up with his siblings, Julie O’Driscoll, and Susan Bradley. [25] Having suffered a knee injury in a Magners League game one week before the final, O'Driscoll was a major doubt, but he recovered sufficiently and was named in the starting XV. [11], O'Driscoll was born in Dublin to Frank and Geraldine O'Driscoll, both physicians. Former center who served as captain for team Leinster and Ireland. [4][5] The same day, O'Driscoll tied John Smit's International Captaincy caps record of 75. Registered at University College Dublin R.F.C., he plays at outside centre for the Irish provincial team Leinster and Ireland. The 42-year-old rugby player was born in Dublin, Leinster, Ireland. [citation needed], In the 2011 Six Nations Championship, O'Driscoll's 47th minute try against England, took him past Ian Smith's 78-year-old record of 24 tries to become the leading Championship try scorer of all time with 25 Tries. [79], On 18 May 2011, O'Driscoll attended a state dinner hosted by President Mary McAleese to mark Queen Elizabeth II's visit to the Republic of Ireland.[80]. Image: Niall Carson/PA Wire. Brian O'Driscoll and wife Amy Huberman attend day five of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July... Brian O'Driscoll and Amy Huberman seen arriving at Wimbledon Day 5 on July 6, 2018 in London, England. Registered at University College Dublin R.F.C., he played at outside centre for the Irish provincial team Leinster and formerly for Ireland. In January 2010, he was voted World Rugby Player of the Decade (2000–09) by the magazine Rugby World. [71] Their first child, a daughter named Sadie, was born just hours before a Six Nations clash with England on 10 February 2013. [49][50], In his last international match, the finale of the 2014 Six Nations Championship on 15 March 2014, O'Driscoll and the Irish team beat France in Paris for only the second time in 42 years, crowning Ireland the 2014 Six Nations Championship champions. Terms of Use, Brian O'Driscoll and Amy Huberman Wedding. His final act as a rugby player was assisting club captain Leo Cullen – who also finished his career on this day – in lifting the Pro12 trophy[29][30], In 1999, O'Driscoll was selected for the senior squad and was on the bench for a match against Italy, although he did not play. He played at outside centre for the Irish provincial team Leinster and for Ireland.He captained Ireland from 2003 until 2012, and captained the British and Irish Lions for their 2005 tour of New Zealand. Further, in 2018, Brian O’Driscoll and his wife have listed their home in Dublin 14, with an asking price of just under €1.4 million. Seán O'Brien opened the scoring for Leinster to put them ahead 7–3. His senior career with University College Dublin RFC spanned from 1998 to 2014. Brian O'Driscoll then met an Irish actress Amy Huberman through mutual and they eventually fell in love with each other. [83][84] It was originally to be written by award-winning sports journalist and ghostwriter Paul Kimmage, but the relationship between O'Driscoll and Kimmage broke down after three years of work together. [62], Pitch-side at the Hong Kong Sevens in March 2014, former Ireland and British and Irish Lions captain Brian O'Driscoll and former Australia captain George Gregan demonstrated their skills to Bloomberg TV Anchor John Dawson. Brian O’Driscoll’s age is 42. [43] He scored his 40th test try against New Zealand on 12 June 2010. [13] However it was another cousin of Frank's, Barry's brother John, who really put the O'Driscoll name on the map: he represented Ireland 26 times and was a member of the Lions side that toured 1980 British Lions tour to South Africa and 1983 British Lions tour to New Zealand. [7], He was inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame on 17 November 2016 at the opening ceremony for the Hall's first location in Rugby, Warwickshire. After retirement, he invested his money in the different sectors including a joint venture with tech entrepreneur, Ray Nolan through which he earns a big amount of profit. O'Driscoll is the fourth most-capped player in rugby union history, having played 141 test matches: 133 for Ireland (83 as captain), and 8 for the British and Irish Lions. Brian O'Driscoll is … [57], On 21 April 2009, O'Driscoll was selected as part of the 2009 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa. 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