Brian O'Riordan explained

Brian O'Riordan
Birth Name:Brian O'Riordan
Birth Date:4 February 1981
Height:1.85m (06.07feet)
Weight:89kg (196lb)
University:Gonzaga College, Dublin
University College Dublin
Ru Position:Scrum-half
Ru Clubyears:???? - 2006
2006 - 2008
2008 -
Ru Proclubs:Leinster
Bristol
Lansdowne
Ru Clubcaps:
36
Ru Clubpoints:
(15)

Brian O'Riordan (born 4 February 1981[1] in Dublin), is a professional rugby player. He currently plays scrum-half for Lansdowne in the Irish AIB league.[2] He previously played two seasons for Bristol after signing for them in the summer of 2006.[3] For the previous four seasons he played for Leinster. He has represented Ireland at under 19, under 21 and at A international levels. He attended Gonzaga College in Dublin and also is a graduate of University College Dublin. Brian's father Alec represented Ireland at cricket (playing in the famous win against the West Indies in Sion Mills) and Brian could have followed in his fathers footsteps after representing Ireland while in school but chose to pursue his interest in rugby.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brian O'Riordan profile. Bristol Rugby. 2009-03-02.
  2. Web site: Ex-Leinster duo join Lansdowne promotion bid. Farrelly. Hugh. 2 September 2008. Independent.ie. 2009-03-02.
  3. Web site: Bristol open chequebook in move to keep pace with elite. https://web.archive.org/web/20121026011458/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/bristol-open-chequebook-in-move-to-keep-pace-with-elite-477491.html. dead. October 26, 2012. Hewett. Chris. 10 May 2006. The Independent. 2009-03-02.