Everyone’s been spending a disproportionate amount of time talking about the Ireland centres during this World Cup. I’m wondering why that is.

Ronan O’Gara analyses all the big issues at the Rugby World Cup.

Strategically speaking, Ireland were as impressive as any nation in the first round of games, writes Ronan O’Gara

In his exclusive online column Ronan O’Gara reflects on the opening weekend of Rugby World Cup 2015?

Coach Joe Schmidt and his management will recognise that the longer they can keep everyone champing at the bit, the better their tournament prospects, writes Ronan O’Gara

Ronan O’Gara suggests it is not so much the no 10 who is pivotal to Rugby World Cup success, but the goal-kicker. 

Munster had to beat the Ospreys three times in one game last weekend, but it will stand them in good stead tomorrow in Belfast says Ronan O'Gara.

While it had initially looked like Matt O’Connor would see out the final year of his contract with Leinster, yesterday’s news of his departure wasn’t all that surprising.

With a 4.15pm kick-off on a Sunday afternoon for Racing Metro’s crucial Top 14 derby clash with Stade Francais, I was afforded the opportunity to watch bucket loads of rugby last weekend.

Having backed Toulon and Clermont to produce a decent spectacle in the European Champions Cup final, I’m glad to say we weren’t disappointed.