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Ronan OGara
Ronan O’Gara
An Irish rugby legend and record‑setting out‑half turned elite coach with La Rochelle. A prominent pundit known for frank, compelling, agenda-setting analysis.
France Portraits - Rugby World Cup 2019
Ronan O’Gara: Are we watching the next world champions in Paris?
France are nowhere near the finished article - but they have time

Fri, 30 Oct, 2020

Simon Zebo is tackled by Elliot Daly 26/9/2020
Ronan O'Gara: Easing the ‘Sexton Rule’ can be a positive for Irish rugby
Simon Zebo’s selection is no longer in the gift of Andy Farrell, the Irish coach. The IRFU has decided in an unwritten rule, that overseas Irish need not apply

Fri, 23 Oct, 2020

Exeter Chiefs v Bath - Gallagher Premiership - Semi Final - Sandy Park
Ronan O'Gara: Are Exeter Chiefs the best team in world rugby right now?
Racing 92 has made serious progress in changing the culture of the team and club but do they have the game detail to match Exeter's?

Thu, 15 Oct, 2020

Leinster v Saracens - Heineken Champions Cup Quarter-Final
Ronan O'Gara: Why Leinster paid heavy price for no Six Nations
From Mo’unga to Itoje to Russell to Jules Plisson, everyone respects a player looking to get the very most out of himself

Fri, 25 Sep, 2020

Simon Zebo takes to the field 9/12/2018
Ronan O’Gara: In France’s Top 14, Simon Zebo remains a man for all seasons
All things being equal, Leinster will face Clermont or Simon Zebo’s Racing 92 in the Champions Cup semi-final

Fri, 18 Sep, 2020

Chris Farrell 1/9/2020
Ronan O'Gara: Time surely to shut up Munster’s past?
A win for the visitors in tonight's Pro14 semi-final would be the biggest lift for Munster in donkey’s years

Fri, 04 Sep, 2020

Alex Wootton and James Hume 23/8/2020
Ronan O’Gara: Memo to Ultan and Alex: The only target to hit is the one in front of you
One of the players I enjoyed working with at Racing 92 in Paris was full back Brice Dulin. We developed a great relationship with a shared ambition of excellence.

Thu, 27 Aug, 2020

Ronan O'Gara 14/5/2018
Trying to read between the lines in November

It mightn’t be the Six Nations but in a World Cup year, the autumn series of Tests is what GAA fans feel at the start of the national leagues every spring, writes Ronan O'Gara

Fri, 09 Nov, 2018

Racing certainties? There ain’t no such thing
Racing certainties? There ain’t no such thing

Leinster may be the best side in Europe over the course of the season, but the notion that they are invincible ignores those human traits — thoroughbreds or not, says Ronan O’Gara.

Fri, 26 Oct, 2018

Persevere and the perception may change. It should change
Persevere and the perception may change. It should change

The perseverance of some players is necessary to overcome damaging perceptions of them, writes Ronan O’Gara

Fri, 19 Oct, 2018

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