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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.
RUGBYU-FRA-TOP14-LA ROCHELLE-MONTPELLIER
S Ronan O'Gara: Rugby might be in trouble but Tolu Latu’s made my day
One or two bad apples in an orchard is no big problem. At the start when I took over there was some weeding to be done in the garden and it wasn’t done in one afternoon either. It took time

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

Leinster Rugby Players Selected for the 2025 British and Irish Lions Tour to Australia
S Ronan O’Gara: Leinster’s latest Champions Cup choke fuels doubts over Lions-bound stars
Leinster’s collapse against Northampton raises major concerns about their Lions contingent and tactical judgment under pressure

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Jordi Barrett 28/4/2025
S Ronan O'Gara: Empty seats for semi-final show Champions Cup in danger
Maybe the way Leinster have been steamrolling the knockout stages has something to do with it. Are people saving for the final? 

Fri, 02 May, 2025

RUGBYU-FRA-TOP14-LA ROCHELLE-BAYONNE
Ronan O'Gara: Lenten fast over, now for 'Jimmy Bielle-Biarrey Murphy'
Finally a win after a long time eating fish. So why am I still grumpy?

Fri, 25 Apr, 2025

Teddy Thomas dejected after the game 5/4/2025
S Ronan O'Gara: Time to channel Rory's monster mentality for that bloody breakthrough 
Ronan O’Gara reflects on pressure, perspective, and why La Rochelle’s fight starts and ends with Saturday’s clash

Fri, 18 Apr, 2025

La Rochelle v Munster - Investec Champions Cup Round of 16
S Ronan O'Gara: Bordeaux beware — I learned Munster have appetite for the occasion again
We've decamped down to Cap Ferret for a change of air but 50km up the coast on Saturday this rejuvenated Munster team should not be underestimated 

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

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Ronan O'Gara: Here I am on matchday. In this life path, Munster are in town as my opponents
The older kids know Dad needs a win, but two of them went to rugby training this week in Munster jerseys.

Sat, 05 Apr, 2025

Ireland v England - Guinness Six Nations 2025
S Ronan O'Gara: It all starts with that old Paul O'Connell expression, the TNTs
As Ireland seek a strong Six Nations finish, France’s depth, mentality, and Galthié’s tactical masterclass spark key discussions

Fri, 14 Mar, 2025

England v France - Guinness Six Nations 2025
S Ronan O'Gara: I don’t think there’s an appreciation in Ireland of how good some of these French players are
There hasn’t been this much anticipation in France around any game since the World Cup quarter-final with South Africa.

Fri, 07 Mar, 2025

Northampton Saints v Munster Rugby - Investec Champions Cup Round Of 16
S Ronan O'Gara: If I’m Clayton McMillan, I’m not letting Peter O'Mahony walk without a chat 
Munster welcomes new coach Clayton McMillan amid retirements and leadership shifts. How will the province adapt and evolve?

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

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