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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.

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

Madigan's like 'This is my time, I'll show you'. And he did.

Legendary Ireland out-half Ronan O’Gara on the day Ian Madigan shut the doubters up for good.

Mon, 12 Oct, 2015

French are betting their shirt on beating Ireland

MARCOUSSIS, PARIS — I’ve put a dateline on today’s piece for context. I’m doing my coaching badge studies this week at the home of the French rugby federation. As a vox pop to tee up Sunday’s World Cup game against Ireland, it’s proved instructive.

Fri, 09 Oct, 2015

Cheika the man for the big occasion

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

Mon, 05 Oct, 2015

Why Robbie and Jared are centres of attention

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

Fri, 02 Oct, 2015

People think I never bottled big kicks. Think again.

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

Mon, 28 Sep, 2015

Why Joe Schmidt has Irish squad singing off his hymn-sheet

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

Fri, 25 Sep, 2015

Japan have launched this World Cup and the next

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

Mon, 21 Sep, 2015

The ground rules in Camp Schmidt keep the whole squad enthused

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

Fri, 18 Sep, 2015