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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.

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

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

Ireland v Scotland - Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship

S Ronan O'Gara: Scots jigsaw has missing piece, but Ireland built around Bundee

Watching the Ireland-England game last Saturday made me appreciate the importance of the IRFU hanging onto to prize assets like Aki

Sun, 09 Feb, 2025

Caelan Doris and Simon Easterby 21/1/2025

S Ronan O'Gara: Don't pass comment on alligator's teeth until you're safely across the riverbank

Six Nations kick-off - can Ireland set the tone? In rugby terms, France are the one side capable of beating the champions in Dublin. The others won’t do that at the moment

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

Northampton Saints v Munster - Investec Champions Cup Pool 3

S Ronan O'Gara: Munster in La Rochelle will be magic. But it will have to wait

The intrepid have nothing on the Munster supporter who needs to find a way across land and sea to get to a European Cup game.

Thu, 23 Jan, 2025