BOD: Ireland Career in Pictures

Updated / Monday, 17 Mar 2014 10:24
Brian O'Driscoll made his Ireland debut in June 1999 against Australia in Brisbane
Brian O'Driscoll made his Ireland debut in June 1999 against Australia in Brisbane
But it was his stunning hat-trick against France in Paris in 2000 that marked him out as a star
But it was his stunning hat-trick against France in Paris in 2000 that marked him out as a star
Two men tackle O'Driscoll but, typically, he still gets his pass off against New Zealand in 2001
Two men tackle O'Driscoll but, typically, he still gets his pass off against New Zealand in 2001
Brian O'Driscoll gets to grips with another stalwart, Australia's George Gregan, during a clash in 2002
Brian O'Driscoll gets to grips with another stalwart, Australia's George Gregan, during a clash in 2002
O'Driscoll scored a stunning try against the Aussies in the 2003 Rugby World Cup
O'Driscoll scored a stunning try against the Aussies in the 2003 Rugby World Cup
He helped Ireland to the Triple Crown in 2004
He helped Ireland to the Triple Crown in 2004
O'Driscoll celebrates a try against Wales in the 2005 Six Nations
O'Driscoll celebrates a try against Wales in the 2005 Six Nations
He celebrated another Triple Crown win in 2006
He celebrated another Triple Crown win in 2006
The Leinster centre goes over for a try against Argentina during the 2007 World Cup in France
The Leinster centre goes over for a try against Argentina during the 2007 World Cup in France
Practising his soccer skills during an Ireland training session in 2008
Practising his soccer skills during an Ireland training session in 2008
The Dubliner scored four tries as captain and led Ireland to Grand Slam glory in 2009
The Dubliner scored four tries as captain and led Ireland to Grand Slam glory in 2009
Another moment of magic - O'Driscoll scores a try against New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium in 2010
Another moment of magic - O'Driscoll scores a try against New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium in 2010
Brian O'Driscoll and Keith Earls tackle Quade Cooper of Australia during the 2011 RWC win
Brian O'Driscoll and Keith Earls tackle Quade Cooper of Australia during the 2011 RWC win
In full flow against Wales in the 2012 Six Nations
In full flow against Wales in the 2012 Six Nations
A common sight - Warrior O'Driscoll played on through the pain on many occasions, including the 2013 Test against Australia at Lansdowne Road
A common sight - Warrior O'Driscoll played on through the pain on many occasions, including the 2013 Test against Australia at Lansdowne Road
O'Driscoll made a record-breaking 140th international appearance against Italy
O'Driscoll made a record-breaking 140th international appearance against Italy
In action against France in his final game
In action against France in his final game
An emotional Brian O'Driscoll after Ireland beat the French to win the 2014 RBS 6 Nations
An emotional Brian O'Driscoll after Ireland beat the French to win the 2014 RBS 6 Nations
With the Six Nations trophy after his last match for Ireland
With the Six Nations trophy after his last match for Ireland

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