Tag Archives: ronan o’gara

The British & Irish Lions will travel to South Africa in 2021 to face off against the world champions in three highly-anticipated Tests.  The sides have not met since 2009 when Ian McGeechan’s side fell to a 2-1 series defeat in a tour that contained plenty of controversial moments. Paul O’Connell captained the Lions that year. But it was another …

Ronan O’Gara has enjoyed one of the most prestigious careers in Irish Rugby, winning two Heineken Cups, one Grand Slam and was a three-time British & Irish Lions tourist. Throughout his near two-decade playing career, countless iconic photographs of O’Gara have been snapped from celebrating his Grand-Slam winning drop-goal to Munster’s Heineken Cup glory. However, one photograph which still lingers …

Ronan O’Gara and Johnny Sexton are a unique duo. Opposing fly-halves from one of rugby’s fiercest rivalries, Munster and Leinster, which gradually transformed into a battle for the Ireland number 10 jersey. O’Gara desperate to keep his spot, Sexton vying to take it from him. However, upon the Munster man’s retirement in 2013, both O’Gara and Sexton found themselves at …

Johnny Sexton believes his position as Ireland captain may be reviewed following the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.  The Leinster and Ireland out-half took over the captaincy from Rory Best at the turn of the year before leading Ireland in their opening three games of the 2020 Guinness Six Nations before all sporting events ceased due to the pandemic. Speaking on Off …

In our latest throwback, we remember the 2001 British and Irish Lions Tour and the infamous attack by Duncan McRae on Ronan O’Gara.  On Saturday, June 23 2001, the British and Irish Lions took on the Waratahs just a week before they were to face off against the Wallabies in the first Test on what was a three-Test tour. The …

Former Ireland international Ronan O’Gara has explained the comments he made about Johnny Sexton’s role as the Irish captain saying they were misinterpreted.  Speaking in the week after Ireland’s disastrous 24-12 defeat to England, the Munster legend suggested that his former understudy may have enough on his plate without having to deal with the pressure of leading the side as …

“You’re never as good as everyone tells you when you win, and you’re never as bad as they say when you lose.” – American Football coaching legend, Lou Holtz. Criticism is part of the parcel of professional sport, some of it justified and constructive, a lot is completely unwarranted. The Irish rugby team probably endured more of the latter this …

The post-mortem on Ireland’s troubling 24-12 loss to England in Twickenham this afternoon has already started and will continue for a long time to come.  The finishing scoreline flattered Andy Farrell’s side following a last-minute try from Andrew Porter but there can be no papering over the cracks that this game exposed. England dominated Ireland in every aspect of the …

Ronan O’Gara and Matt Williams got into an on-air disagreement following Ireland’s win over Wales. Andy Farrell’s team beat Wales 24-14 at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday in a much-improved performance from the victory over Scotland last Saturday. Ireland secured a bonus-point in the win, which saw Jordan Larmour, Tadhg Furlong, Josh van der Flier and Andrew Conway score tries …

Ronan O’Gara admits that the responsibilities now bestowed upon Johnny Sexton are “a big ask” for the 34-year-old but he backs him to be able to handle it.  Sexton, who has long shouldered a lot of control and leadership in this Irish team, now has the added responsibilities of being captain. Meetings with players and coaches, additional media obligations and …

Ronan O’Gara has praised the impact Warren Gatland had on the Wales rugby team and the sport in the country. Gatland led Wales to four Six Nations championships during his 12 years as head coach. On their day under him, Wales were a match for any side in the world. Gatland The Kiwi helped make them one of the most …

New Zealand fly-half Richie Mo’unga has praised the role former coach Ronan O’Gara played in his development during the Cork man’s time with the Crusaders.  O’Gara spent two seasons as backs coach with the New Zealand side, prior to his move to Top 14 side La Rochelle, and had a pivotal role in the side securing back-to-back Super Rugby titles. …

Life doesn’t stop for Munster and Ireland legend Ronan O’Gara.  The Cork man finished up his role as assistant coach with the Crusaders on July 6th as he watched his former side lift a third consecutive Super Rugby title thanks to their 19-3 victory over the Jaguares in Christchurch. Nine days later, he was on the other side of the …

Ronan O’Gara is the new head coach of La Rochelle The news was confirmed by the French club on Wednesday morning. O’Gara has been part of the coaching staff with Crusaders since January 2018. But will leave the Super Rugby side when their season ends next month to take up his first head coach role. The former Munster and Ireland …

Former Ireland and Munster outhalf Ronan O’Gara is reportedly set to sign a three-year deal to become the backs coach at French side La Rochelle. According to reports in the French media, O’Gara is set to leave his role at New Zealand side Crusaders at the end of the Super Rugby season and take up a role at La Rochelle. …

Munster head coach, Johann van Graan, has refused to rule out the possibility of Ronan O’Gara and Paul O’Connell joining his coaching ticket at the province in the near future. The South African signed a contract extension with the province last week that will see him remain in his post until 2022, however, he has indicated that he may look …

Munster received a huge boost during the week with the news that Joey Carbery signed a two-year contract extension with the southern province which will bring him up to the end of the 2021/22 season.  Getting Carbery’s signature so soon into his initial two-year deal is a huge coup for the club and it sends a statement of intent that …

Ronan O’Gara has admitted that he wouldn’t rule out a move to the Irish coaching setup should the right role come along at the right time. The legendary Irish outhalf is currently the Assistant Backs Coach for the Crusaders, a post he took up in January of this year. He has won many plaudits for his time there, as he …