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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.

New year but no point sugar-coating Munster malaise

New Year’s resolutions? Don’t believe in them, writes Ronan O’Gara

Fri, 01 Jan, 2016

Racing is developing something like the old Munster team ethos...

I DIDN’T anticipate a boost at 6am on Wednesday morning but that’s what I got from reading Conor Murray’s quotes on his Munster future. That was pleasing, writes Ronan O’Gara. 

Fri, 18 Dec, 2015

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