# BOD

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2022

# the goat

Sorry Bod but it is time to stand aside - Sexton on his 37th birthday has become the GOAT

Johnny Sexton turns 37 today – the birthday boy has now won so much that he has to be recognised as the best we’ve had.

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Jul 11th 2022, 12:03 PM

# learning from the best

'It was a really special moment for us as a squad to have Brian in'

Ireland and Leinster legend O’Driscoll was a welcome visitor to camp ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations opener.

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Mar 28th 2022, 12:10 PM

# rugby weekly extra

'O'Gara held onto my hand and said, 'Look me in the eye and show some respect''

Will Genia was a guest on today’s episode of Rugby Weekly Extra for members of The42.

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Mar 16th 2022, 3:00 PM

# partnership

'It's hard to look away from Gordon for a better centre partner' - Brian O'Driscoll

The ex-Ireland centre discusses what makes a good centre combination.

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Feb 25th 2022, 7:55 AM

All time

# BOD

'She has this rawness to her... Imagine where she could get to in even four or five years'

Brian O’Driscoll reflects on Ireland’s performance against Wales and looks ahead to the challenge that France will pose.

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Apr 17th 2021, 8:25 AM

# Memories

20 years on: Looking back at Brian O'Driscoll's hat-trick in Paris in 2000

The 21-year-old centre bagged three wonderful tries in Ireland’s historic 27-25 win.

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Mar 19th 2020, 8:00 AM

# BOD

O'Driscoll: Ireland need a 'thug' who will throw their weight around

The former Ireland captain also warned it will be difficult for Andy Farrell to experiment during the Six Nations.

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Jan 27th 2020, 12:31 PM

# reflection

'In the final year, Joe failed to evolve the team when he needed to' - BOD

Brian O’Driscoll wants to see Irish rugby placing a greater focus on developing passing skills.

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Oct 29th 2019, 1:01 AM

# legacy

'I'm gutted for him' - Paulie and BOD lament Schmidt's cruel swansong

‘Look at what he’s done for Ireland over the past six or seven years,’ says Brian O’Driscoll.

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Oct 19th 2019, 2:21 PM

# fixable

O'Driscoll nervous for Schmidt's Ireland after 'horror performance' in London

The former Ireland captain empathised with Rory Best’s struggles last weekend.

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Aug 27th 2019, 8:51 PM

# Skippers

'Johnny is an antagonistic person' - BOD on Sexton's 'confrontational' captaincy style

O’Driscoll believes it can sometimes have a ‘negative knock-on connotation’ for the team as a whole.

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Jan 3rd 2019, 1:03 PM

# Back To School

Amy Huberman shared a gas back-to-school photo of Brian O'Driscoll

Why does this 39-year-old man look so much like a child?

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Aug 31st 2018, 9:39 AM

# BOD

It's safe to say that drinks were on Brian O'Driscoll after yesterday's Grand Slam win

He won a handy €500 from a bet he put on for yesterday’s Grand Slam.

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Mar 18th 2018, 11:55 AM

# BOD

It's safe to say that drinks were on Brian O'Driscoll after yesterday's Grand Slam win

He won a handy €500 from a bet he put on for yesterday’s Grand Slam.

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Mar 18th 2018, 11:26 AM

# the joe show

Scotland should beware 'rugby anorak' Schmidt, says O'Driscoll

‘One word you associate with Joe Schmidt is detail. I have never known any coach to scrutinise a game like him.’

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Mar 9th 2018, 8:59 AM

# Temple Street

Brian O'Driscoll had a lovely reunion with the little girl in THAT adorable Temple Street photograph

This is almost too cute.

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Jan 24th 2018, 12:51 PM

# Role Models

Ireland U20s captain O'Brien follows in the footsteps of BOD and Ringrose

The UCD clubman is an exciting prospect for the future.

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Jan 24th 2018, 6:15 AM

# BOD

O'Driscoll hopes defensive improvement can lift Irish World Cup hopes

The Ireland icon believes the gap between the southern and northern hemispheres has narrowed as the 2019 World Cup nears.

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Dec 2nd 2017, 11:36 AM

# old scars

Sonny Bill Williams helps Tana Umaga shut down talk of '05 BOD incident

‘If people haven’t put it behind them then they never will,’ said the Blues head coach.

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Jun 5th 2017, 6:15 AM

# BOD

O'Driscoll spear tackle fallout helped 'galvanise' All Blacks, says Graham Henry

“The guys had respect for Brian and they didn’t want that to happen. I think they handled it pretty well.”

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May 13th 2017, 10:23 AM

# BOD and Hubes

17 times Amy Huberman and Brian O’Driscoll were the soundest couple

This pair.

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Apr 8th 2017, 8:00 PM

# life made meal ruined

Brian O'Driscoll got his steak salted by the one and only Salt Bae last night

BOD-level meme.

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Feb 15th 2017, 8:04 AM

# BOD

'I remember vividly thinking that this guy has got something special'

Brian O’Driscoll has been impressed with Garry Ringrose’s emergence at outside centre.

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Feb 2nd 2017, 11:20 AM

# BOD

'It is probably the biggest tournament we're capable of hosting' - O'Driscoll

Brian O’Driscoll has been helping out with Ireland’s Rugby World Cup 2023 bid.

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Nov 16th 2016, 7:45 AM

# The BOD Support

'It was probably the game that re-attached me as a fan again' - BOD savoured the Chicago All Blacks win

The former Irish captain relished the victory at Soldier Field.

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Nov 16th 2016, 6:00 AM

# bod on ted

O'Driscoll hopes to see Leinster culture boosted by Henry's short stay

O’Driscoll hopes to see Henry usher in tools which ensure “mediocrity won’t be acceptable.”

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Jul 5th 2016, 1:11 PM

# BOD

Brian O'Driscoll is not tempted by coaching

Brian O’Driscoll and the Hoff. Together at last.

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Apr 8th 2016, 2:32 PM

# Reaction

BOD, Hook and D'Arcy deliver their verdict on Andy Farrell's new Ireland role

The rugby league legend’s role will start at this summer’s tour to South Africa.

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Jan 6th 2016, 7:45 PM

# BOD

O'Driscoll pays tribute to McCaw after losing Tests record

After losing his caps record to Richie McCaw, BOD hailed the New Zealand legend’s achievement.

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Aug 15th 2015, 3:06 PM

# Tweet Tweet

BOD and D'Arcy are hairstyle fwends! It's the sporting tweets of the week

Kieran Donaghy, Jerome Boateng, Carl Froch, Sean Cronin and Noel Connors all make the cut as well.

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May 10th 2015, 10:30 AM

# Paulie

Paul O'Connell calls on AP McCoy, ROG and BOD as he ponders retirement

The 35-year-old Ireland captain has ruled out a move to Toulon next season.

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Apr 30th 2015, 8:00 AM

# Fun in the sun

No cans by the canal for BOD, he's hanging out with other sporting legends in Dubai

Not a plastic bag in sight.

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Apr 21st 2015, 1:54 PM

# European Champions Cup

No prizes for guessing who BOD thinks will reach the Champions Cup final

He thinks Clermont are “the best team that have never won the European Cup” and the strongest of the four remaining sides.

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Apr 17th 2015, 3:46 PM

# words of wisdom

Brian O'Driscoll has explained the story behind his legendary 'tomato' quote

Poor aul’ Gordon D’Arcy.

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Apr 16th 2015, 1:29 PM

# humblebrag

Brian O'Driscoll wants off 'The Good Wall', will Andy Lee oblige?

Number one, number 13. Whatever.

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Apr 15th 2015, 12:10 PM

# Breakdown

BOD explains why that final penalty call against Bath was in Leinster's favour

There was some controversy around Jerome Garces’ decision in the final minute last Saturday.

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Apr 9th 2015, 10:05 AM

# crowdsurf

UPDATE: Brian O’Driscoll was caught rapid enjoying his 'business trip' a bit too much

Ah, rookie mistake.

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Mar 30th 2015, 8:00 PM

# relationship goals

This exchange between Brian O’Driscoll and Amy Huberman is the definition of domestic bliss

Even they fight about… raisins.

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Mar 25th 2015, 2:14 PM

# RWC2015

Irish rugby legend to star in ITV's Rugby World Cup coverage

Big news for those of you with the multichannel.

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Mar 23rd 2015, 8:00 AM

# Dat sport

11 essential phrases to bluff your way through the Six Nations

Here’s the comprehensive guide to bumbling your way through Ireland matches over the next couple of months.

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Feb 7th 2015, 1:00 PM