Ronan O'Gara admits asthma left him surviving not thriving as a child 

Ronan O'Gara described asthma as a 'hindrance' as he would be 'gasping for breath' and found it hard to compete. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Ronan O’Gara has admitted his "frightening" experience with asthma left him “surviving as opposed to thriving” as a child and said coaches and parents should be educated on the signs and impact of the condition.

The former Ireland rugby international, whose asthma is now under control, described it as a “hindrance” as he would be “gasping for breath” and found it hard to compete.