Ronan O'Gara avoids further ban after new disciplinary hearing

The decision means that O’Gara will be able to come down from the stands in Saturday’s Top 14 match against Castres Olympique

La Rochelle's coach Ronan O'Gara is seen ahead of the French Top 14 rugby union match between La Rochelle and Perpignan USAP at The Marcel Deflandre Stadium in La Rochelle, western France, on September 17, 2022.  (Photo by XAVIER LEOTY/AFP via Getty Images)

La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara has avoided sanction after being cited for his behaviour during his side’s 39-36 Top 14 defeat at Racing 92 on Saturday, January 28.

Following a delayed hearing, the LNR said in a statement issued late on Wednesday, February 15 that, “after analysing the reports of the match officials and hearing the arguments of the licensee and his representatives, the Disciplinary and Rules Committee decided that no disciplinary sanction should be imposed on Mr Ronan O’Gara.”