I’m not even close to retiring, says O’Gara

Ronan O’Gara has vowed to continue his battle with Jonathan Sexton for the Ireland out-half jersey for at least two more years.

The Munster out-half dispelled any talk of quitting, describing calls for his retirement as “a joke given my record over the last few years.”

O’Gara, 35, said: “I love playing for Munster; I love playing for Ireland. Anyone who knows me knows I’ll be the first to call retirement when my time is up. I can assure you my time ain’t up. In fact I have never felt better about my rugby. I’ve never worked harder and I am as committed as ever.