http://topics.edition.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Brian_O_DriscollFind stories, videos, and photos about Brian O'Driscoll from CNN.com.en-usCable News Network LP, LLLP.Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:46:44 GMT5http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/1.0/logo/cnn.logo.rss.gifhttp://topics.edition.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Brian_O_Driscoll14433Find stories, videos, and photos about Brian O'Driscoll from CNN.com.http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/07/02/rugby.lions.springboks.smit/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/07/02/rugby.lions.springboks.smit/index.html#cnnSTCTextSouth African rugby captain John Smit has told CNN that he believes his side are not a dirty team, and there has been too much "whining" following last Saturday's controversial 28-25 second Test victory in Pretoria -- a result that secured the Test series ahead of this weekend's final match in Johannesburg.Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:48:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/07/02/lions.south.africa.botha/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/07/02/lions.south.africa.botha/index.html#cnnSTCTextSouth Africa lock Bakkies Botha will miss the final Test against the British and Irish Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday after failing in his appeal against a two-week ban.Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:07:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/06/09/rugby.lions.explainer.springboks/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/06/09/rugby.lions.explainer.springboks/index.html#cnnSTCTextForget World Cups. For many rugby union players the ultimate accomplishment is being selected to appear for the famed British Lions on their overseas tours.Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:47:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/06/03/rugby.lions.tour/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/06/03/rugby.lions.tour/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe British and Irish Lions sent a firm message to hosts South Africa after running in 10 tries in a 74-10 demolition of the Golden Lions in Johannesburg.Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:31:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/04/21/rugby.lions/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/04/21/rugby.lions/index.html#cnnSTCTextIreland's Paul O'Connell will captain the British Lions for their 10-match tour of South Africa starting at the end of May, coach Ian McGeechan announced on Tuesday.Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:20:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/02/28/ruggy/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/02/28/ruggy/index.html#cnnSTCTextMan of the match Brian O'Driscoll scored a drop goal and a try in the second half as Ireland kept their grand slam hopes alive with a scrappy 14-13 win over England in the Six Nations on Saturday.Sat, 28 Feb 2009 20:03:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/02/15/rugby.ireland/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/02/15/rugby.ireland/index.html#cnnSTCTextIreland's bid for the Six Nations rugby title gathered further momentum with a scrappy 38-9 victory against Italy at the Stadio Flaminio, Rome on Sunday.Sun, 15 Feb 2009 17:40:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/02/07/rugby.ireland/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/02/07/rugby.ireland/index.html#cnnSTCTextIreland beat France 30-21 in an enthralling Six Nations rugby opener at Croke Park, Dublin, to underline their status as genuine title contenders.Sat, 07 Feb 2009 19:45:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/10/22/rugby.ireland/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/10/22/rugby.ireland/index.html#cnnSTCTextCenter Brian O'Driscoll has been chosen by new Ireland coach Declan Kidney to captain the side in their November rugby Tests against Canada, New Zealand and Argentina.Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:33:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/03/11/rugby.england/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/03/11/rugby.england/index.html#cnnSTCTextRugby superstar Jonny Wilkinson has been dropped by England for their final Six Nations match of the season against Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday.Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:18:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/03/10/rugby.france/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/03/10/rugby.france/index.html#cnnSTCTextFrance have made six changes for the Six Nations Championship decider against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.Mon, 10 Mar 2008 21:49:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/02/19/rugby.ireland/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/02/19/rugby.ireland/index.html#cnnSTCTextScotland were dealt a blow ahead of their Six Nations Championship match against Ireland at Dublin's Croke Park when skipper Jason White was ruled out with concussion.Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:29:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/01/29/rugby.ireland/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/01/29/rugby.ireland/index.html#cnnSTCTextIreland coach Eddie O'Sullivan remained loyal to his World Cup flops on Tuesday when he named his team for the Six Nations opener against Italy at Croke Park on Saturday.Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:39:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/09/30/ireland.out/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/09/30/ireland.out/index.html#cnnSTCTextArgentina continued their outstanding World Cup form with an emphatic 30-15 victory over Ireland at the Parc des Princes on Sunday which sealed top spot in Pool D.Sun, 30 Sep 2007 20:19:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/09/10/rugby.ireland/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/09/10/rugby.ireland/index.html#cnnSTCTextIreland skipper Brian O'Driscoll is available for Saturday's rugby World Cup clash with Georgia in Bordeaux.Mon, 10 Sep 2007 20:34:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/09/09/rugby.southafrica/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/09/09/rugby.southafrica/index.html#cnnSTCTextVeteran South Africa fullback Percy Montgomery inspired his side to a 59-7 victory over Samoa in their rugby World Cup Pool A clash at the Parc des Princes -- scoring 29 points.Sun, 09 Sep 2007 20:32:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/09/04/rugby.wilkinson/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/09/04/rugby.wilkinson/index.html#cnnSTCTextFly-half Jonny Wilkinson will miss England's opening World Cup match against the United States on Saturday after twisting an ankle in training.Tue, 04 Sep 2007 02:10:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/08/18/rugby.punch/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/08/18/rugby.punch/index.html#cnnSTCTextBayonne second row Mikaera Tewhata, who has offered his apologies to Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll after injuring him with a punch during a Cup warm-up match, has been temporarily suspended by the French federation (FFR)Sat, 18 Aug 2007 01:53:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/08/17/rugby.captain.reut/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/08/17/rugby.captain.reut/index.html#cnnSTCTextCaptain Brian O'Driscoll will miss Ireland's opening match of the World Cup next month after suffering a fractured sinus during a warm-up match in France, the Irish Rugby Union said on Friday.Fri, 17 Aug 2007 04:23:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/03/06/rugby.ireland/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/03/06/rugby.ireland/index.htmlIreland have made one change on the bench for Saturday's Six Nations match against Scotland at Murrayfield from the team that beat England 43-13.Tue, 06 Mar 2007 16:24:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/02/20/rugby.ireland/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/02/20/rugby.ireland/index.htmlBrian O'Driscoll will return as Ireland captain for this Saturday's Six Nations rugby union international against England at Croke Park, Dublin.Tue, 20 Feb 2007 14:00:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/02/07/rugby.ireland/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/02/07/rugby.ireland/index.htmlShane Horgan will return at right wing for Ireland, replacing Andrew Trimble, to start Sunday's Six Nations rugby match against France at Croke Park.Wed, 07 Feb 2007 16:22:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/02/06/rugby.france/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/02/06/rugby.france/index.htmlFrance coach Bernard Laporte has made five changes to the starting XV who beat Italy 39-3 last weekend for Sunday's historic Six Nations match against Ireland in Dublin.Tue, 06 Feb 2007 14:45:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/11/15/rugby.springboks/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/11/15/rugby.springboks/index.htmlSpringbok coach Jake White has opted for the physical presence of Butch James at flyhalf as he announced a team with 11 changes -- five positional -- for Saturday's Test against England at Twickenham.Wed, 15 Nov 2006 17:08:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/10/24/rugby.ireland/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/10/24/rugby.ireland/index.htmlIreland coach Eddie O'Sullivan has called up Ulster's Stephen Ferris for the first time and named three other uncapped players in a 32-man squad to face South Africa, Australia and the Pacific Islands.Tue, 24 Oct 2006 18:53:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/06/20/rugby.ireland/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/06/20/rugby.ireland/index.htmlIreland coach Eddie O'Sullivan said Australia may pinpoint fly-half Ronan O'Gara as a weak point in his side's defense when the two sides meet in a one-off test in Perth on Saturday.Tue, 20 Jun 2006 13:46:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/06/13/rugby.blacks/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/06/13/rugby.blacks/index.htmlNew Zealand made three changes to the team that beat Ireland 34-23 in Hamilton last weekend for the second Test in Auckland on Saturday.Tue, 13 Jun 2006 11:34:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/06/10/rugby.allblacks/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/06/10/rugby.allblacks/index.htmlReplacement lock Troy Flavell capitalised on an error to score a 73rd minute try to help New Zealand to an unconvincing 34-23 victory over Ireland.Sat, 10 Jun 2006 12:19:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/02/06/rugby.france/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/02/06/rugby.france/index.htmlIreland number eight Denis Leamy has been cited following an alleged stamping incident in the Six Nations against Italy, tournament organisers said on Monday.Mon, 06 Feb 2006 13:35:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/01/25/rugby.ireland/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/01/25/rugby.ireland/index.htmlLions hooker Shane Byrne was left out of Ireland's squad on Wednesday for the Six Nations opener against Italy on February 4.Wed, 25 Jan 2006 11:09:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/01/17/rugby.wales/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/01/17/rugby.wales/index.htmlWales coach Mike Ruddock has called up four new faces in the squad which the injury-stricken Six Nations Grand Slam champions hope will defend their title this season.Tue, 17 Jan 2006 14:04:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/12/13/rugby.driscoll/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/12/13/rugby.driscoll/index.htmlIreland captain Brian O'Driscoll has pulled out of a possible move to French champions Biarritz to sign a new contract with the Irish rugby union and his current team Leinster.Tue, 13 Dec 2005 13:15:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/10/25/rugby.france/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/10/25/rugby.france/index.htmlLlanelli Scarlets full-back Lee Byrne is the only uncapped player named in Wales' injury-hit squad for the November Test series against New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Fiji.Tue, 25 Oct 2005 11:37:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/07/20/rugby.ireland/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/07/20/rugby.ireland/index.htmlIreland will play two tests in New Zealand and one in Australia next June, the Irish Rugby Union have said.Wed, 20 Jul 2005 21:46:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/06/26/rugby.grewcock/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/06/26/rugby.grewcock/index.htmlBritish and Irish Lions lock Danny Grewcock has been banned for two months after being found guilty of biting All Blacks hooker Keven Mealamu in Saturday's first test defeat.Sun, 26 Jun 2005 12:20:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/06/25/rugby.woodward/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/06/25/rugby.woodward/index.htmlLions coach Clive Woodward has turned his fire on All Blacks captain Tana Umaga and hooker Keven Mealamu for the 'horrendous' tackle that has put out his captain Brian O'Driscoll out of the tour.Sat, 25 Jun 2005 14:46:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/06/25/rugby.lions/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/06/25/rugby.lions/index.htmlThe British and Irish Lions lost captain Brian O'Driscoll to injury in the opening minutes before crashing to a 21-3 defeat to the New Zealand All Blacks in the first Test.Sat, 25 Jun 2005 08:21:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/06/11/lions.rugby/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/06/11/lions.rugby/index.htmlThe British and Irish Lions were beaten for the first time by a New Zealand Maori team on Saturday with coach Clive Woodward conceding it was a 'make or break defeat' for the tourists in Hamilton on Saturday.Sat, 11 Jun 2005 12:32:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/06/09/rugby.lions/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/06/09/rugby.lions/index.htmlBritish and Irish Lions coach Clive Woodward has opted for a heavyweight pack for their heavyweight clash with the New Zealand Maori in Hamilton.Thu, 09 Jun 2005 07:47:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/05/08/rugby.wilkinson/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/05/08/rugby.wilkinson/index.htmlEngland flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson has been added to the British and Irish Lions squad to tour New Zealand after proving his fitness to head coach Clive Woodward.Sun, 08 May 2005 20:08:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/03/12/rugby.ireland/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/03/12/rugby.ireland/index.htmlFrance derailed Ireland's dream of a first grand slam in 57 years and kept their own hopes of retaining their Six Nations title alive with a breathless 26-19 win at Lansdowne Road.Sat, 12 Mar 2005 15:20:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/03/08/rugby.ireland/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/03/08/rugby.ireland/index.htmlKevin Maggs was recalled to Ireland's midfield on Tuesday ahead of Saturday's critical Six Nations rugby union international against France at Lansdowne Road.Tue, 08 Mar 2005 13:28:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/02/27/rugby.ireland/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/02/27/rugby.ireland/index.htmlIreland kept alive their hopes of a Six Nations Grand Slam with a battling 19-13 win over England at Lansdowne Road on Sunday.Sun, 27 Feb 2005 17:04:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/02/25/rugby.odriscoll/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/02/25/rugby.odriscoll/index.htmlIreland captain Brian O'Driscoll has come through a tough training session with no ill effects on his damaged hamstring and has been pronounced fit to start their Six Nations clash with England on Sunday.Fri, 25 Feb 2005 18:34:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/02/14/rugby.england/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/02/14/rugby.england/index.htmlEngland will again miss Jonny Wilkinson for their next Six Nations tie in Ireland on February 27 as the flyhalf continues his recovery from a knee ligament strain.Mon, 14 Feb 2005 16:25:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/02/12/rugby.ireland/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/02/12/rugby.ireland/index.htmlIreland recovered from an early scare to beat Scotland 40-13 at Murrayfield and remain in the hunt for their first Six Nations title in 20 years.Sat, 12 Feb 2005 17:50:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/02/11/rugby.ireland/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/02/11/rugby.ireland/index.htmlIreland centre Gordon D'Arcy has been ruled out of Saturday's Six Nations match against Scotland with a hamstring injury.Fri, 11 Feb 2005 13:07:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/02/02/rugby.ireland/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/02/02/rugby.ireland/index.htmlIrish center Gordon D'Arcy returns to the starting line-up for the opening Six Nations match with Italy in Rome on Sunday.Wed, 02 Feb 2005 14:39:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/11/09/rugby.paulse/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/11/09/rugby.paulse/index.htmlWinger Breyton Paulse will win his 50th cap for South Africa as they continue their quest for a grand slam against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.Tue, 09 Nov 2004 14:45:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/03/23/rugby.ireland/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/03/23/rugby.ireland/index.htmlDavid Wallace, surprisingly left out of Ireland's World Cup squad, returned to the fold when he was named for the final Six Nations game against Scotland.Tue, 23 Mar 2004 14:47:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/03/20/rugby.ireland/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/03/20/rugby.ireland/index.htmlSkipper Brian O'Driscoll scored a try but was also sin-binned as Ireland beat Italy 19-3 in a windswept, error-strewn Six Nations encounter on Saturday.Sat, 20 Mar 2004 15:32:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/03/16/rugby.ireland/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/03/16/rugby.ireland/index.htmlGeordan Murphy was named in Ireland's lineup for their Six Nations clash with Italy on Saturday for the first time since breaking his leg last September.Tue, 16 Mar 2004 14:14:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/02/18/rugby.ireland/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/02/18/rugby.ireland/index.htmlIreland rugby captain Brian O'Driscoll has recovered from a hamstring injury and will start against Wales in the Six Nations on Sunday.Wed, 18 Feb 2004 16:15:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/02/10/rugby.ireland/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/02/10/rugby.ireland/index.htmlMunster's Paul O'Connell will captain Ireland against France in Saturday's Six Nations opener in Paris after Brian O'Driscoll was ruled out by a hamstring injury.Tue, 10 Feb 2004 14:14:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/02/09/rugby.ireland/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/02/09/rugby.ireland/index.htmlIreland have suffered another injury blow ahead of Saturday's opening Six Nations clash against France.Mon, 09 Feb 2004 15:03:00 EST