Brian O'Driscoll

Former professional rugby player, Brian O’Driscoll, was the formidable captain of the Ireland national side and represented his country in the sport for twenty years. A legend of the game, O’Driscoll has played a pivotal role in a number of historic games throughout his career, and has first hand experience of the determination, commitment and teamwork required to reach a shared goal. These attributes make O’Driscoll an ideal after dinner speaker, able to entertain with his sporting highlights, and share experiences that are beneficial to teams and individuals.

Representing his country as a secondary school pupil, O’Driscoll’s international career was a success from the outset. Working his way through the ranks of professional play, O’Driscoll secured spots on the Under 19, and Under 21 squads before making his senior debut in 1999. Within his first year representing Ireland, O’Driscoll had scored a hat trick of tries in the Six Nations, and secured himself a reputation as a talented player. His skill did not go unnoticed, and O’Driscoll was awarded the captaincy in 2002, using his role to lead the side to one Grand Slam, four Triple Crowns and two Six Nations wins.

Equally revered for his contributions to his club career, O’Driscoll played his entire professional years with Leinster, between 1999 and 2014. Playing in the outside centre position, O’Driscoll was respected for his powerful playing style and commitment to the side. Throughout his fifteen years spent with Leinster, he won four Celtic League titles, three Heineken Cups and the Amlin European Challenge Cup in 2013, a testament to his skills and leadership.

As one of Ireland’s most revered players, O’Driscoll has seen his impressive career rewarded throughout the decades. Named as the Six Nations All-time Top Try Scorer for his huge twenty six tries, also led to him being titled the Six Nations Player of the Year on three separate occasions. Aside from his Six Nations success, O’Driscoll has won a plethora of individual trophies, including Rugby World Magazine Player of the Decade and an inductee of the RTE Sports Hall of Fame in 2008. A player with an unrivalled career history, and legendary status, O’Driscoll can add the star factor to any occasion with an entertaining after dinner speech, that’s sure to leave a long lasting impression on audiences.