O'Driscoll signs diary deal

Brian O'Driscoll has signed an exclusive deal with publisher Penguin Ireland to publish a Diary of the 2005 rugby season.

It will include his games for Leinster and Ireland and, barring injury, his impact on the Lions Tour to New Zealand.

Michael McLoughlin, Penguin Ireland Managing Director, said: "Brian is undoubtedly rugby’s highest profile player. We are very proud to be publishing his diary of 2005. Sports fans will read how Brian felt about games, his fellow players, and opponents in what is set to be a huge year for rugby".

Brian O’Driscoll’s rugby diary will be published by Penguin Ireland in November ‘05.