18 May, 11:09
IRFU Chief Executive Philip Browne has issued a statement following confirmation of Ronan O'Gara's decision to retire from playing professional rugby.
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Brian joined the Irish senior management team in 2004 and is taking part in his second Rugby World Cup.
A graduate of the Pennsylvania State University, he has worked as a physiotherapist and athletic rehabilitator with several collegiate level sports and with the Pittsburgh Steelers NFL team.
Recently, Brian has earned a PhD from University College Dublin investigating performance and injury testing in rugby union.