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# BYE BYE BOD

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'Shit happens!' Brian O'Driscoll sums up his final game perfectly
The retired centre paid tribute to outgoing club captain Leo Cullen too.
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Jun 1st 2014, 12:18 PM
'I'm sure I'll be about the place. I'll take anything' - O'Driscoll waves goodbye, for now
The retired rugby legend says he will miss the Leinster supporters and the training ground camaraderie.
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Jun 1st 2014, 8:00 AM
'He won't miss any more games, the injury isn't that significant' - O'Connor on BOD
The Australian also joked that Leo Cullen should be fit enough to start coaching the forwards next season.
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May 31st 2014, 11:08 PM
Brian O'Driscoll's final farewell cruelly cut short by injury
The RDS was rising to applaud the great centre much earlier than anyone wanted or expected.
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May 31st 2014, 7:02 PM
75 pictures that sum up Brian O'Driscoll's brilliant career with Leinster
This is the end.
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May 31st 2014, 6:41 PM
9 of Brian O'Driscoll's greatest Leinster tries
From football skills against Wasps to 80-metres dashes and a whole load of Gordon D’Arcy pop passes.
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May 31st 2014, 11:00 AM
Opinion: Brian O'Driscoll is up there with sporting greats such as Pele - and it's down to his mindset
Brian O’Driscoll has always backed himself and was never surprised when he succeeded. Let’s hope his legacy will be passed on to the next generation.
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May 30th 2014, 6:00 PM
Tricks, tackles and more than a few tries: Leinster's Brian O'Driscoll tribute is absolutely brilliant
There’s enough BOD magic in here to make even the stoniest of hearts turn to mush.
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May 30th 2014, 3:32 PM
O'Driscoll starts for Leinster but O'Brien and Madigan named subs
Matt O’Connor has placed Zane Kirchner on the left wing after Dave Kearney’s season-ending injury.
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May 30th 2014, 12:21 PM
Will we ever see the impulsive, electric likes of Brian O'Driscoll again?
We spoke with the outside centre’s Leinster and Ireland teammate Fergus McFadden, and old rival Paul Warwick, on rugby post-BOD.
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May 26th 2014, 8:00 AM
Everyone must be sick of my long goodbye by now -- Brian O'Driscoll
The centre is ready for the challenges that come with not being a rugby player any more.
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May 8th 2014, 2:09 PM
D'Arcy hoping to dovetail with O'Driscoll on three final steps to Pro12 glory
The inside centre is treating this weekend’s league game with Edinburgh as a quarter final.
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May 6th 2014, 8:00 AM
All Blacks pay tribute to 'Irish rugby legend' Brian O'Driscoll
New Zealand out-half Dan Carter also had kind words for the outside centre.
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Mar 17th 2014, 11:30 PM
113 brilliant pictures of Brian O'Driscoll's international career
When will we see his likes again?
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Mar 15th 2014, 9:05 PM
Winning a World Cup with BOD in 1998 and watching him soar ever since
Former Connacht and Ireland Wolfhounds hooker Adrian Flavin recounts his early encounters with Brian O’Driscoll.
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Mar 15th 2014, 9:00 AM
Barack Obama salutes BOD at annual White House Shamrock ceremony
The US President will have his eyes peeled on the Six Nations decider in Paris, we’re sure.
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Mar 15th 2014, 12:15 AM
Evocative artwork and raising a toast in Peru - two stunning BOD tributes
The outpouring of love for Ireland’s outgoing rugby hero has been impressive in its creativity.
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Mar 14th 2014, 9:38 PM
Tánaiste presents Brian O'Driscoll with framed picture of French heroics
On the eve of the Irish rugby star’s final Test match, he took time out to re-live his 2000 hat-trick in Paris.
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Mar 14th 2014, 6:23 PM
Gaël Fickou 'proud' to line-up against Brian O'Driscoll in his final game
The Toulouse teen will be partnered by Mathieu Bastareaud at Stade de France tomorrow.
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Mar 14th 2014, 4:01 PM
Greatest hits: Brian O'Driscoll's finest international tries away from home
Ireland’s record try-scorer has one last chance to add to his list in Paris on Saturday.
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Mar 12th 2014, 3:56 PM
'There is no reason why we can't win this for him' - Henry plots triumphant BOD farewell
“It is crazy to think how many young kids he has inspired,” reflected the Ulster flanker after Ireland’s impressive win over Italy.
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Mar 10th 2014, 8:00 AM
Fergus McFadden thanks Irish fans for standing ovation after replacing BOD
The 27-year-old came on for Brian O’Driscoll and scored a late try.
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Mar 9th 2014, 9:00 PM
Humbled O'Driscoll couldn't have asked for better ending than seven-try farewell party
As the veteran centre attempted to deflect praise, Paul O’Connell says the skill of the man continues to amaze.
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Mar 8th 2014, 9:00 PM
'I've loved my time playing in this jersey': Brian O'Driscoll bows out in style on Lansdowne Road
The legendary centre was holding back the tears when he was interviewed on RTE.
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Mar 8th 2014, 5:01 PM
Ireland v Italy, Six Nations
We went minute-by-minute for Brian O’Driscoll’s last home international.., and there’s a Championship to be played for too.
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Mar 8th 2014, 1:27 PM