People think I never bottled big kicks. Think again.

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

People think I never bottled big kicks. Think again.
Mon, 28 Sep, 2015 - 01:00
Ronan OGara
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.

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