Having captained ireland from 2003 to 2012 and the british and irish lions on their new zealand tour, brian knows what it takes to lead a team and claim victory. He has been married to amy huberman since july 2, 2010. Honest, gritty and thoughtful, brian odriscolls autobiography is not just an essential sports book. My autobiography first edition by brian odriscoll isbn. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Brian odriscoll bio, facts, family famous birthdays. No fireworks but odriscolls book shows his human side. Since 1999, when he made his international debut, there has been no greater player in world rugby than brian odriscoll. Odriscoll is one of my favourite all time rugby players and i was really looking forward to this book. Brian gerard o driscoll born 21 january 1979 is a former irish professional rugby union player. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible.
Brian odriscoll was born on january 21, 1979 in dublin, ireland as brian gerald odriscoll. O driscoll was part of itv sports team of studio pundits for the 2015 rugby world cup in england, and has continued to work for itv during their coverage of the six nations championship from 2016 onwards. Brian odriscoll you world people loyalty im very happy to have been a oneclub man, but i wouldnt shoot down guys who have gone off and played in multiple clubs either because, essentially, it is an earning that people are after. Brian odriscoll tells of new york arrest in new book. Brian odriscolls the test doesnt quite have the pointed anger of roy keanes the second half, but even so there are plenty of interesting little. He is currently the fourth most capped player in the world behind richie mccaw, sergio parisse and alun wyn jones. It is a book that speaks of travels in many places but its roots are in dublin, in the comfortable and secure world of his clontarf childhood. Since 1999, when he made his international debut, there has been no. Brian odriscoll is the explosive captain of the golden generation of irish rugby and a renowned genius on the field.
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This is the longawaited autobiography of the greatest rugby player of our time. It is an essential book about family, friends, hard work, courage and imagination. Brian odriscoll audio books, best sellers, author bio. Brian odriscoll jailed in new york story irish rugby great brian odriscoll reveals how he spent a night in a new york jail after being wrongly arrested for assaulting a man at a rock concert. Brian o driscoll is an irish rugby union player who has 141 caps to his name. Book brian o driscoll to speak with full authority here with promotivate speakers agency europe by calling either our offices belfast 0289 5320666 or in london 0207 8711829 to check his availability. He is an actor, known for finding joy 2018, wimbledon 1937 and the clinic 2003. Book brian odriscoll for conference speaking by promotivate. Please contact an mn2s talent agent to discuss booking brian odriscoll at your event. Brian odriscoll beats roy keane in battle of the biographies.
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