{"id":124799,"date":"2025-09-09T09:12:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T09:12:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/124799\/"},"modified":"2025-09-09T09:12:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T09:12:09","slug":"fans-discover-brian-odriscoll-is-married-to-well-known-irish-actress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/124799\/","title":{"rendered":"Fans discover Brian O\u2019Driscoll is married to well-known Irish actress"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Brian O\u2019Driscoll isn\u2019t just one of Ireland\u2019s greatest-ever rugby players \u2014 he\u2019s a living legend on the emerald isle.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Born in Dublin in 1979, O\u2019Driscoll captained both Ireland and the British &amp; Irish Lions during a career that spanned 15 years. He earned 133 caps for Ireland, scored 46 international tries, and led his nation to their first Grand Slam in 61 years back in 2009.<\/p>\n<p>Since hanging up his boots in 2014, he\u2019s become a regular face on rugby coverage with BT Sport and ITV, known for his sharp analysis and dry humour. But off the pitch, O\u2019Driscoll\u2019s personal life has long intrigued fans \u2014 especially his marriage to a star in her own right.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4jFSIOt\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Join RUCK\u2019s Instagram broadcast channel\u00a0<\/a>and get the latest rugby news straight to your phone.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfac\u00a0Amy Huberman: Actress, Author\u2026 and Shoe Designer?<\/p>\n<p>Amy Huberman isn\u2019t just \u201cBrian O\u2019Driscoll\u2019s wife\u201d \u2014 she\u2019s an award-winning actress and creative powerhouse. Born in 1979 in Dublin, Huberman made her name playing Daisy in RT\u00c9\u2019s\u00a0The Clinic, and went on to star in a string of hit shows and films, including\u00a0Derry Girls,\u00a0Striking Out, and the self-penned comedy\u00a0Finding Joy.<\/p>\n<p>She\u2019s also a published author, with her books\u00a0Hello Heartbreak\u00a0and\u00a0I Wished For You\u00a0earning critical acclaim. And yes \u2014 she even has her own successful shoe line. Amy\u2019s been a fashion icon in Ireland for over a decade, blending humour and humility with serious talent.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc91\u00a0Ireland\u2019s Posh and Becks (Sort Of)<\/p>\n<p>When O\u2019Driscoll and Huberman started dating in the mid-2000s, Irish tabloids were quick to label them the Emerald Isle\u2019s answer to David and Victoria Beckham. The couple tied the knot in 2010 in a private ceremony at St. Joseph\u2019s Church in County Leitrim, and their wedding was one of the most talked-about events of the year.<\/p>\n<p>While the media frenzy has cooled, the pair remain one of Ireland\u2019s most recognisable celebrity couples \u2014 beloved for keeping things down-to-earth despite their fame.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc76\u00a0From Test Matches to Teething: A Growing Family<\/p>\n<p>The O\u2019Driscoll-Huberman clan expanded with the birth of their daughter Sadie in 2013, followed by sons Billy in 2015 and Ted in 2020. Despite juggling high-profile careers, the couple make a conscious effort to prioritise family over fame.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to\u00a0The Mirror\u00a0in 2022, Huberman said:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI go to the school to pick up my kids. I identify with the day-to-day\u2026 With Brian\u2019s success and [seeing as] we\u2019re both in the public eye, [fame] is not a thing we focus on. It\u2019s just a side that comes with our jobs \u2014 it still takes me by surprise.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfa5\u00a0Still in the Spotlight \u2013 But On Their Own Terms<\/p>\n<p>While Brian remains a fixture in rugby punditry and Amy continues to act, write, and design, both are selective about the limelight. You won\u2019t find them chasing headlines or reality show deals \u2014 they\u2019re more likely to be spotted at a school run than a red carpet event.<\/p>\n<p>Still, fans are only just realising the full extent of their power couple status \u2014 and frankly, we\u2019re here for it.3<\/p>\n<p>British &amp; Irish Lions WAG\u2019s <\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a look at some of the partners of the England, Irish and Scottish stars likely to be packing their passports \u2014 and maybe a Lions bucket hat or two\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Scotland:<\/p>\n<p>Nika van der Merwe \u2013 Married to the Big Man (Duhan van der Merwe)<\/p>\n<p>Nika and powerhouse wing Duhan van der Merwe tied the knot in sunny South Africa back in January 2023. She turned heads in a chic fitted gown with a thigh-high split, topped off with a glam studded cape \u2014 a wedding as bold as Duhan\u2019s sidestep.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SEI170642653.jpg.webp.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"900\" data-attachment-id=\"212808\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.ruck.co.uk\/andy-farrell-allows-lions-stars-to-bring-wags-to-australia-meet-them-here\/sei170642653-jpg\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SEI170642653.jpg.webp.webp\" data-orig-size=\"650,900\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"SEI170642653.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.ruck.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SEI170642653.jpg-217x300.webp\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SEI170642653.jpg.webp.webp\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-212808\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SEI170642653.jpg.webp.webp\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Emma Canning \u2013 Heptathlete and Super Mum (Finn Russell)<\/p>\n<p>It hasn\u2019t all been smooth sailing for Emma and magician-in-boots Finn Russell, but the pair are back stronger than ever and now proud parents to two daughters: Charlie and Skye.<\/p>\n<p>Emma knows the pressure of elite sport first-hand \u2014 she\u2019s a heptathlete, battling across seven gruelling events. Now she balances it all with family life and Finn\u2019s erratic brilliance.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SEI170640147.jpg.webp.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"900\" data-attachment-id=\"212809\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.ruck.co.uk\/andy-farrell-allows-lions-stars-to-bring-wags-to-australia-meet-them-here\/sei170640147-jpg\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SEI170640147.jpg.webp.webp\" data-orig-size=\"650,900\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"SEI170640147.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.ruck.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SEI170640147.jpg-217x300.webp\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SEI170640147.jpg.webp.webp\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-212809\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/SEI170640147.jpg.webp.webp\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Annabel Jones \u2013 Puppy Love and Ibiza Vibes (Huw Jones)<\/p>\n<p>Huw Jones and Annabel said \u201cI do\u201d in Ibiza back in July 2022 after meeting in Glasgow. Huw\u2019s not afraid to show his romantic side, often calling Annabel his \u201ceverything.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When an injury sidelined him during the 2019 Six Nations, she bought him a fluffy Maltese poodle named Louis \u2014 his furry lockdown lifesaver.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/358053195_1331331460753082_2551204344906760927_n.jpg.webp.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"900\" data-attachment-id=\"212811\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.ruck.co.uk\/andy-farrell-allows-lions-stars-to-bring-wags-to-australia-meet-them-here\/358053195_1331331460753082_2551204344906760927_n-jpg\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/358053195_1331331460753082_2551204344906760927_n.jpg.webp.webp\" data-orig-size=\"650,900\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"358053195_1331331460753082_2551204344906760927_n.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.ruck.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/358053195_1331331460753082_2551204344906760927_n.jpg-217x300.webp\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/358053195_1331331460753082_2551204344906760927_n.jpg.webp.webp\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-212811\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/358053195_1331331460753082_2551204344906760927_n.jpg.webp.webp\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dina Celina \u2013 Nutrition Queen and Future Mrs Kinghorn (Blair Kinghorn)<\/p>\n<p>Blair Kinghorn popped the question to nutritionist Dina during a dreamy weekend at Gleneagles in 2023 \u2014 wedding bells will ring this August after the tour wraps.<\/p>\n<p>The couple made an appearance in\u00a0Six Nations: Full Contact\u00a0on Netflix, with viewers spotting Blair stepping in at fly-half when Finn Russell was sidelined. Dina\u2019s backstage support? Rock solid.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BlairDina.jpg.webp.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"900\" data-attachment-id=\"212810\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.ruck.co.uk\/andy-farrell-allows-lions-stars-to-bring-wags-to-australia-meet-them-here\/blairdina-jpg\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BlairDina.jpg.webp.webp\" data-orig-size=\"650,900\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"BlairDina.jpg\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.ruck.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BlairDina.jpg-217x300.webp\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BlairDina.jpg.webp.webp\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-212810\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/BlairDina.jpg.webp.webp\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruck.co.uk\/fans-discover-brian-odriscoll-is-married-to-well-known-irish-actress\/2\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CONTINUES ON PAGE TWO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Like this:<\/p>\n<p>Like Loading&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"sd-link-color\"\/>\t\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Brian O\u2019Driscoll isn\u2019t just one of Ireland\u2019s greatest-ever rugby players \u2014 he\u2019s a living legend on the emerald&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":124800,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[35],"tags":[5903,101,56,54,55],"class_list":{"0":"post-124799","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-rugby","8":"tag-rugby","9":"tag-sports","10":"tag-uk","11":"tag-united-kingdom","12":"tag-unitedkingdom"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/124799","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=124799"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/124799\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/124800"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=124799"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=124799"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=124799"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}