O'Gara commits immediate future to rugby

Ronan O'Gara has released a statement committing his immediate future to rugby.

The Munster and Irish outhalf had been linked to American football side the Miami Dolphins.

O'Gara has admitted talking to an agent from the Dolphins, but says he'll see out his current contract, which expires at the end of next year's Six Nations Championship.

The statement reads: "While acknowledging an informal conversation with an agent representing the Miami Dolphins, I would like to categorically state my commitment to Irish rugby for the remainder of my contract, to the end of the Six Nations Championship, 2004.

"In the meantime, I am calling a formal closure on the issue and ask for understanding in that regard."