Ronan O’Gara agrees to extend Canterbury Crusaders deal into 2019

Ronan O’Gara has short-circuited speculation regarding a coaching return to the northern hemisphere by agreeing a one-year extension to his contract with the Canterbury Crusaders in New Zealand.

O’Gara confirmed to Examiner Sport last night that he has signed a deal to remain on the coaching staff at the Crusaders for the 2019 Super Rugby season.

The defending champions lead the Super Rugby standings, having won 10 games in a row to boost their record to 12-2 this year with two games left in the regular season, both of them at home.