Brian O'Driscoll

Awards & Honours

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Brian O'Driscoll's career is defined by extraordinary consistency and leadership. He is one of only three players to have toured with the British & Irish Lions four times, and his 46 tries for Ireland remain a national record. His 26 Six Nations tries are the most in tournament history. Leading Ireland to their first Grand Slam in 61 years in 2009 was a historic achievement that inspired a generation.

AwardsBrian O'Driscoll won numerous team and individual honours during his career. He was named Six Nations Player of the Tournament three times (2006, 2007, 2009), led Ireland to a Grand Slam in 2009, and won three Heineken Cups with Leinster. He was inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame in 2016.

Honours & Distinctions

World Rugby Hall of Fame

World Rugby·2016

Inducted for his outstanding contributions to the sport.

Rankings & Lists

#Top 10

Greatest Rugby Players of All Time

Various sports publications·2024

Records & Feats

Most tries for Ireland

Career Record·2014

46 tries in test matches

Most Six Nations tries

Tournament Record·2014

26 tries in the Six Nations Championship

One of only three players to tour with the British & Irish Lions four times

Historic First·2013

Toured in 2001, 2005, 2009, and 2013