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Ronan O’Gara

JJ Hanrahan is the one that got away for Munster

I DON’T think anyone was blowing kisses or throwing bouquets when JJ Hanrahan left Munster, writes Ronan O'Gara.

Fri, 11 Dec, 2015

Dan Carter and John Hayes have a lot in common...

TRAINING WITH MESSI

Fri, 04 Dec, 2015

Dan Carter's the man but I’ll be here for as long as I can

Today Ronan O’Gara talks about the incoming world champion Dan Carter and his future with Racing Metro

Fri, 27 Nov, 2015

Ronan O'Gara considering his future in France following attacks in Paris

"Am I rattled? Damn right I am. This is too random." Ronan O’Gara reflects on a traumatic week in his current home, Paris

Fri, 20 Nov, 2015

How the European Champions Cup pools will play out

Ronan O’Gara gives his expert opinion on the five pools for the European Champions Cup.

Fri, 13 Nov, 2015

Where confidence is everything and perception is dangerous

There are still strange days in this great old game, writes Ronan O’Gara

Fri, 06 Nov, 2015

Carter can show why he is the greatest 10 ever

It’s been said that most Rugby World Cup finals have been dour, boring affairs, and there’s good reason for that, but I think we could be looking at the exception to the rule this weekend, writes Ronan O’Gara

Fri, 30 Oct, 2015

Fond farewell Rala - the man who babysat the Irish rugby team

Ronan O’Gara explains that Patrick ’Rala’ O’Reilly has been his precious friend and confidante over the past 21 years and he will be a huge loss for the Irish rugby internationals

Fri, 23 Oct, 2015

We could do with a few of those Polynesian lads declaring for Ireland

The disappointment is palpable, but it’s important to separate the lessons that need learning from the hysterical over-reaction in some quarters to Ireland’s World Cup exit, writes Ronan O’Gara.

Mon, 19 Oct, 2015

Argentina is a dog with size and fight

Ronan O’Gara looks forward to what promises to be an exciting weekend of rugby action and warns that Ireland should not underestimate Argentina who, he suggests, are playing better than ever before.

Fri, 16 Oct, 2015