Irishman
Brian is someone with power and pace, as witnessed on the wing in 2006-07 when
he scored 17 tries in the league for Earth Titans. He
was the leading try-scorer for the Yorkshire club, his total putting him impressively
third in National One's top try-scoring list. Born
in Limerick, his first rugby was played at the UL Bohemians club, aged 9, his
development then nurtured at Crescent College Comprehensive from 1995-2001.
He played three seasons for the 1st. XV and captained them in his final year.
It is a school that has also produced Irish international players the calibre
of David Wallace, Paul Wallace, and Eoin Reddan. Brian
has played for Shannon - he was a try-scorer for them in 2005 against Belfast
Harlequins at Lansdowne Road, a victory that captured the All-Ireland Division
One title, and he has also played for Munster at legendary Thomond Park, alongside
such outstanding world-class performers as Christian Cullen, Ronan O'Gara, Jerry
Flannery, and Paul O'Connell.. He
has also represented Ireland in the 2005 Rugby World Cup 7s played in Hong Kong. From
a sporting family, his brother plays for Shannon and his two sisters have represented
Ireland in equestrian events. Brian
is a qualified 'chippy' who learnt his trade in the family carpentry business.
His other interests include athletics and horse riding. Joining
us for the 2007-08 campaign, Brian was yet another player who was hampered by
injuries. He scored seven tries in 19 appearances, including a first against Leicester
Tigers on his debut. A real
crowd-pleaser, especially his effort from half-way when we played the Cornish
All Blacks before Christmas - which was finished off with a spectacular mid-air
dive! The summer of 2008 was
a busy one for Brian as he helped the Ireland 7s team in their bid to qualify
for the 2009 Rugby World Cup 7s, before joining the Ireland A Churchill Cup squad. | 
