CNN 3w. The former Irish rugby legend has previously said he was impressed by his children's ability to speak fluent French. How Ronan O'Gara fits into the Crusaders Formula One Team When moving from French club Racing 92 to the Crusaders, O'Gara saw his role change to fit into the new environment. Ronan O'Gara admits it would be a 'big leap' to take the England job as he 'understands' where he is from. Ronan O’Gara, wife Jessica, and their children, Rua, Molly, JJ, Zac, and Max sign the visitors’ book with Lord Mayor Des Cahill. Ronan O'Gara is hopeful more of his La Rochelle players will push on for international honours and believes there is a feel-good factor around the national team that was absent in recent years. It was scored by the authoritative fly-half Ronan O'Gara, who took a quick penalty immediately after the referee Paul Honiss had told the South Africa captain John Smit to speak to his players. The Munster and Ireland legend led the French side to Champions Cup glory for the. We were 17-0 down, I don’t know how they found a way but they found a way. When. Leinster will come away from this game feeling they have left another European trophy behind them. 5 million times. Ronan O’Gara has been at the heart of Munster and Irish rugby throughout his 16-year professional career. Ronan O’Gara is known for many things, but speaking French isn’t at the top of the list. Dylan Coetzee 22 Jun 2023 4:02 AM. Adam Lacey. Ronan O’Gara was the name on fans’ lips when La Rochelle picked up a statement win against Gloucester in the Champions Cup on Friday night. Sat 4 Oct 2008 at 16:00. Warning: The video below contains strong. Issued on: 21/05/2021 - 04:26. Leinster are plotting home rule in their bid to claim a first league and European double since 2018, but a familiar foe awaits them, with Ronan O’Gara and La Rochelle plotting their own double. When BT Sport presenter Martin Bayfield. Think in English, translate to French but deliver in real time. The French attitude is less laissez-faire and more the show must go on unless the pandemic becomes totally out of control. Ronan O’Gara knows French rugby better than most having spent years working there and the former number ten is well suited to explain the situation. By PJ Browne Feb 09, 2021 3:32 PM. Ronan O’Gara has been the talk of the rugby world since his La Rochelle side beat Leinster in thrilling fashion at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. "Sexton obviously is a great leader but Ronan is a very good. Ronan O’Gara is known for many things, but speaking French isn’t at the top of the list. 27 April 2013; Ronan O'Gara, Munster. *Ronan O’Gara was speaking as an ambassador for Guinness. Ronan O'Gara joins Joe to discuss his beginnings as a head coach in France. He is Ireland’s second highest points scorer, the Six Nations leading points scorer, and the second most capped player in Heineken Cup history. He also played club rugby for Leinster and Racing 92. Ronan O'Gara's speech to his La Rochelle side went viral after the clip surfaced on social media. The way things are shaping it will. We’ve a French bulldog and a jack russell. May 28th 2022, 10:00 PM. The name is derived from a very old legend, which tells the story of a. Ronan O’Gara has made quite the impression since he arrived at La Rochelle. Ronan O’Gara had just spent the previous 15 minutes speaking in French to a room of local journalists when his flow was broken by a question in English that came from a nearby laptop. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. O'Gara's talented outfit lost the 2021 final to Toulouse. Mayo. “Ronan knows how to sting me to get the best out of me,” Brice Dulin - who has played under the coach at Racing and La Rochelle - told Midi Olympique. Ronan O’Gara has explained why he named his son Rua. Ronan O'Gara and Donnacha. As fate would have it, and as an aside within an aside as it were, Sexton goes into his 60th and last Six Nations game level with Ronan O’Gara (who played in 63 games, but considerably more off. Ronan O'Gara has admitted he wants to coach Ireland after guiding La Rochelle to back-to-back Heineken Champions Cup triumphs. One wrote: "Definitely worth a watch, Ronan O’Gara giving the most Irish team talk while actually speaking French" while another commented: "This needs to be a weekly show!!"Ireland face Les Bleus on Sunday in the second round of the Six Nations. French media reported that O'Gara was set to. James Harrington. For La Rochelle and their head coach Ronan O'Gara, the celebrations after last month's Champions Cup final win could only last so long. Blues blow 17-0 lead as French dominate. Rugby coach’s hilarious ‘Franglish’ speech goes viral. — Ronan O Gara (@RonanOGara10) September 8, 2016. Ronan O’Gara invents new language in expletive laden X-rated team talk. HAVING SPENT SIX years working as an. In World Cup terms O’Gara favours the French. Irish rugby legend Ronan O’Gara has gone viral after delivering a pre-match motivational speech to his La Rochelle players in his thick Cork brogue that. Ronan O'Gara's speech to his La Rochelle side went viral after the clip surfaced on social media. Even O’Gara, who won 128 caps for Ireland, says he has to watch out if he is refereeing in training and the latter is thundering around. No two teams look more capable of spoiling the French party than reigning World Champions South Africa and the World’s number one ranked team, Ireland. Rugby legend Ronan O’Gara has opened up about relocating to France revealing the language barrier made it “horrendous”. The pair chat through O'Gara's incredible tenure with the French European champions and. We’ve a French bulldog and a jack russell. One Munster man has been making all the headlines this week, with Ronan O’Gara receiving plaudits from far and wide for the sterling work he has been doing at La Rochelle. La Rochelle coach Ronan O’Gara told ITV: “It’s truly spectacular. “We all laughed about that because that. The three men were equal partners in the pub. Ronan O'Gara's speech to his La Rochelle side went viral after the clip surfaced on social media. Ireland outhalf Ronan O'Gara is tackled by France's Serge Betsen during the 2007 Six Nations match at Croke Park. Jessica O'Gara has opened up about living abroad with rugby hero husband Ronan and their 5 children. Ex-Ireland and British and Irish Lions. Stories worth watching 16 videos. La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara says connecting with players is as important as anything else. Mon Jan 16 2023 - 17:32. Ronan O'Gara, the former Ireland international who coaches French club La Rochelle, has lit up the internet with a pep talk to his team that seamlessly blend. George-Henru Colombe powers over for crucial score as French side dominate second half Leinster scored three tries in first 12 minutes at Aviva Stadium Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle rally to cut lead. NAUGHTY STEP: La Rochelle's Ronan O'Gara prior to Saturday's clash with his old club Racing 92 at Marcel-Deflandre Stadium. Maryborough Hill, Cork €1. O'Gara made little impression during last night's 25-3 defeat by France but Ireland's coach Eddie O'Sullivan denied the off-field distractions are affecting his form. It was standing room only for Ronan’s talk on leadership, entitled Straight Talking Attitude, which saw him being interviewed by Ivan Yates. Ronan John Ross O’Gara is one of the most talented Irish rugby union players of his generation. couch, French | 4. The tourism board say O’Gara, who is the head coach of French rugby team La Rochelle, is a “popular and respected figure in France”, which it hopes can help with their new campaign. It's a big project, one in which O'Gara is greatly invested. Rugby legend Ronan O’Gara has opened up about relocating to France revealing the language barrier made it “horrendous”. The French club staged a stunning. Ronan O’Gara restated his ambition to coach Ireland after landing back-to-back Heineken Champions Cup titles with French club La Rochelle in Saturday’s titanic 27-26 win over Leinster in Dublin. These days he divides his time between New Zealand. Ronan O'Gara was right at the heart of the celebrations. Ronan O’Gara has created a La Rochelle team that is so powerful that it has almost zero weaknesses. Ronan O'Gara has emerged as the star of a new Tourism Ireland ad campaign to entice more French tourists to the city of Cork, following on from the viral francophone team talk he gave to his La Rochelle squad. Ronan O’Gara gestures during the warm-up of the French Top14 rugby union match between La Rochelle and Stade. Apr 3rd 2022, 9:08 PM. Ronan O’Gara, a former Ireland international who coaches the French club La Rochelle, has lit up the internet with a pep talk to his team that seamlessly blended French with English swearing, graced with a Cork accent. Urdapilleta, who had the final say of the match when slotting a penalty to claim a 11-10 Clermont win, later accused O. O’Gara is still in his first season as the top dog at La. In World Cup terms O’Gara favours the French. The La Rochelle head coach admitted the decision to uproot his family. Johnny Sexton scored his third try of the World Cup in that win over Tonga and now sits on 1,090 points in Test rugby. While we get to see and hear a lot of Ronan O’Gara due to his various media appearances, pundit gigs and post-game interviews, we don’t often get. The La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara says he 'could do with listening more'. RUGBY STAR RONAN O’Gara will front a new campaign for Tourism Ireland to promote trips to county Cork in France, during the autumn this year ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Ronan O'Gara says Jack Crowley has shown the potential to be a long-term option for both Munster and Ireland at out-half. "Once a player's opinion is valued and respected and he has a platform where he can speak openly, that can accelerate another discussion and. O’Gara played as a fly-half and is Ireland’s second most-capped player and highest ever points scorer. Speaking to Paddy McKenna for the 'Frank and Honest' interview series, via the Irish Mirror, the Munster legend debunked the myth. Ronan O’Gara The pre-match statistics suggest that Sunday will be my 12th European Cup semi-final. Jessica revealed: "We moved to Paris in the summer of 2013 and. Rory Keane. Ronan O'Gara dedicated La Rochelle's Heineken Champions Cup victory over. RONAN O’GARA COULD be set for another suspension after being cited for alleged comments he made towards a Top 14 match official. This record lasted for 18. . ”The match will forever be remembered for the appalling assault by Duncan McRae on Ronan O’Gara, one that saw the Waratahs’ man ram 11 punches into the Lions fly-half’s face. I was like ‘Mate, how do you lose weight?’. Johnny Sexton x Ronan O’Gara x The Breakfast Club: How that viral video was made Four new films to stream this weekend ‘I had a lot of offers to play a terrorist or the French boyfriend’Ronan O'Gara claims there was a lack of respect following La Rochelle's Champions Cup victory. General, tactician and genius come to mind when one looks at the career of the great Ronan O’Gara as a player and one of the world’s front-running coaches. In addition, he’s also Munster’s all-time leading scorer and he holds the Heineken Cup record for points and caps. . He said he was especially proud as a sportsperson to follow in. — Ronan O Gara (@RonanOGara10) September 8, 2016. Jun 17th 2023, 10:35 PM. the fact that the kids can speak French a small bit. ”. La Rochelle successfully defended their Champions Cup title during the 2022–23 season, coming from seventeen points down to defeat Leinster. Thu, 16 Feb, 2023 - 12:42. Ronan O'Gara says he wants to coach his native Ireland after guiding La Rochelle to a second successive Heineken Champions Cup success. Ronan O'Gara deserves the highest praise for transforming himself from a "selfish" player into an empathetic coach, according to his former Munster and. If you missed it, listen back on Newstalk. He is currently head coach of La Rochelle in the French Top 14. Ronan O’Gara had just spent the previous 15 minutes speaking in French to a room of local journalists when his flow was broken by a question in English that came from a nearby laptop. At the weekend - he coached French club, La Rochelle, to their first ever Champions Cup title, beating Leinster and adding. 2 million personal guarantee to cover Ezeon’s liabilities, a sum neither man could repay. Knocking out near-perfect French is probably one of the last things you'd expect the Cork man to do, but it's. The French domesti…Born in San Diego, O’Gara moved back to Ireland when he was six months old before starting his rugby career playing at secondary level with Presentation Brothers College, Cork. He’s 12 now and has been shaping around with clubs from the garage but got. Rugby legend and Corkman Ronan O'Gara has shown off his French skills again in a new Tourism Ireland video promoting his home county. La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara, who Atonio credits with giving the club a crucial edge in preparation and tactics since he joined in 2019. The name Ronan is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "little seal". European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) is the governing body and organiser of the two major club rugby union tournaments: the European Rugby Champions Cup and the EPCR Challenge Cup. Recommended. RONAN O'GARA has reacted to his viral team talk by maintaining that his French is usually quite a bit more convincing in daily life! A fiery clip of the La Rochelle boss letting his players know. O'Gara's characteristics as a player are now mirrored in the sides he coaches Credit: Getty Images/David Rogers. RONAN O'GARA has reacted to his viral team talk by maintaining that his French is usually quite a bit more convincing in daily life! A fiery clip of the La Rochelle boss letting his players know. wives, the English-speaking ones, they. Dublin (AFP) – La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara said on Saturday defending the Champions Cup title was "just the start" for his side. Coaching in English sometime in the future will be a lot easier. O'Gara giving a team talk in French. An ecstatic Ronan O'Gara praised his team's defence in the final stages of yesterday's Heineken Champions Cup victory as Leinster pounded the La Rochelle line looking for the winning score. Ronan O'Gara's Honest Takes On Munster's Level, Erasmus' Reign, And "Rock Bottom" FranceRonan O'Gara has plenty in his locker, being a rugby legend and a feared coach. Leinster had been hoping that La Rochelle would beat Toulouse in the French Top 14 final on Saturday because they would have joined Ronan O’Gara’s European champions, URC winners Munster and. La Rochelle have no European heritage to speak of so the comparison to Munster is largely. 12/09/2023. Sounds like a lad trying to answer a question in his French oral exam. Irish rugby legend Ronan O’Gara has signed a new long-term contract to remain in charge of French club La Rochelle. The Ireland legend was in the middle of brea. Ahead of La Rochelle’s Top 14 semi-final against Bordeaux this summer, O’Gara had his players gathered for a serious pep-talk. O’Gara paid a moving tribute to his wife Jessica, his parents, Fergal and Joan, to his friends, his former coaches and team mates as he was awarded the freedom. Ronan O’Gara OF all the traditions and tropes that a career in professional sport dismantles, the notion of a considered end-of-year reflection and review ranks high. Ronan O’Gara is under contract with La Rochelle until 2027. Ronan O'Gara's Band of Brothers! The moment La Rochelle realised their European dream, winning the @ChampionsCup in Marseille #. La Rochelle's French full-back Brice Dulin and La Rochelle's Irish coach Ronan O'Gara celebrate after winning the European Rugby Champions Cup, rugby union final between Stade Rochelais (La. Ronan O'Gara, Head Coach of La Rochelle celebrates after the team's victory in the Heineken Champions Cup Semi Finals match between La Rochelle and Exeter Chiefs at Stade Matmut Atlantique. Irish coach Ronan O’Gara’s rousing speech to French rugby team La Rochelle has gone viral for his distinctive ‘Franglais. The French side staged a stirring comeback to beat Leinster. Ronan O'Gara keeps a close eye on the team’s out-half and former rival Johnny Sexton ahead of a Heineken Cup game for Racing Metro. As he leads La Rochelle into their third consecutive final, O’Gara deserves huge plaudits. A number of Irish rugby players met the Queen at a civic reception back in 2009 as Ireland's. His interviews are getting as big a reputation as his coaching abilities. Le discours motivant de Ronan O'Gara avant d'affronter l'ASM ! 💪#rugby #sports #fr #france #ffr #6nations #top14 #prod2 #skillsO’Gara’s right-hand man is La Rochelle’s unsung hero and a proven master of no-frills efficiency. The former Ireland international retired from playing in 2013 and moved. Donnacha Ryan looks set to join Ronan O'Gara's coaching team at La Rochelle next season after Racing 92 confirmed he would not return for them as a player. The French side beat Leo Cullen's Leinster 21-24 with a last gasp try from Arthur Retière to win their first piece of silverware in their history. The clip was hailed 'the most Irish team talk while actually speaking French' by writer Joe Naughton, who joined the throngs on viewers overawed by what they were hearing. Ronan O'Gara has emerged as the star of a new Tourism Ireland ad campaign to entice more French tourists to the city of Cork, following on from the viral francophone team talk he gave to his La Rochelle squad. Blues blow 17-0 lead as French dominate. Mon, 03 Oct, 2022 - 06:50 Tony Leen, La RochelleThey released a video to launch the campaign yesterday, with the former outhalf appearing to speaking in his Cork version of French. For others, O’Gara’s method works. The 22-year-old found himself thrown in at the deep end against Australia. O’Gara was a chief points scorer for. Aug 9th 2023, 4:24 PM. But I was speaking to him and he’s like ‘Mate, I’ve actually lost weight’. Mon, 03 Oct, 2022 - 06:50 Tony Leen, La Rochelle They released a video to launch the campaign yesterday, with the former outhalf appearing to speaking in his Cork version of French. Jonathan Jeremiah Sexton (born 11 July 1985) is an Irish former professional rugby union player who played as a fly-half and captained the Ireland national team from 2019 until 2023. 12/09/2023. BORDEAUX-BÉGLES BOSS Christophe Urios has described La Rochelle counterpart Ronan O’Gara as “insufferable” after the pair clashed on the touchline during their sides. Photograph: Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP/Getty Images. It is evident that O'Gara has proficiently acquired the language for effective communication with his players, although English still finds its way into his discourse occasionally. Dublin (AFP) – La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara said on Saturday defending the Champions Cup title was "just the start" for his side. La Rochelle successfully raided their rivals, bagging a hard-fought one-point victory after a fiery match in the south west of France. Astrophysicist explains why dinosaurs died when crocodiles survived. Ronan O’Gara: ‘Do I coach in French? Damn right I coach in French’. Jessica's children - she and husband, former rugby international, Ronan O'Gara have five, all aged under 10 - were at the Curragh to watch their mother. The former Irish rugby legend has previously said he was impressed by his children’s ability to speak fluent French. Ronan O'Gara's French speech. Ronan is the compelling legendary name of twelve Irish and Scottish saints that is now drawing some deserved attention; this cousin of the ascending Roman and Rowan was chosen by actor Daniel Day-Lewis and his writer-director wife Rebecca Miller in 1998, and more. Irish coach Ronan O’Gara’s rousing speech to French rugby team La Rochelle has gone viral for his distinctive ‘Franglais. With his La Rochelle side currently sitting second in the Top 14 table, Ronan O'Gara has an excellent vantage point from. Pic: INPHO/Billy Stickland However, he has since been keen to clarify that he did not say he would accept an offer, and added that he would have to sit down with his family to discuss any potential switch. Ronan O'Gara and Johnny Sexton. His four-season stint in. what Ireland will need to do to break this seemingly impenetrable wall is former Ireland flyhalf turned coaching star Ronan O’Gara (ROG). La Rochelle’s Ronan O’Gara explains THAT viral French speech Rob OHalloran 11/08/2023 Ronan O’Gara has offered some context to his La Rochelle team-talk which has gone viral on social media in recent days. Speaking of overly long, the French Top 14, which started on September 4th last year, lumbers along. Bathrooms: 5. A video of former Irish rugby star and Crusaders assistant coach Ronan O'Gara blowing up at his team in French has lit up the internet. Speaking in the latest issue of RSVP Magazine, Jessica discussed her family's move to Paris in 2013 and their life there over the past 5 years. The campaign will go live next month, to coincide with the Rugby World Cup. O'Gara is well-placed to judge the French mood right now. But with hindsight, it’s coach Ronan O’Gara’s speech about the French team that gets people talking. Matt Williams: Ronan O’Gara the lucky general as global club rugby enters Jurassic period. Reply. There were brilliant scenes on the pitch after the match as O’Gara celebrated with his players – and he also got to share the moment. NAUGHTY STEP: La Rochelle's Ronan O'Gara prior to Saturday's clash with his old club Racing 92 at Marcel-Deflandre Stadium. Dec 4th 2021, 10:00 AM. Wed Jun 12 2019 - 12:24. Former Ireland and Lions fly-half Ronan O’Gara insists that Ross Byrne has leapt to the front of the queue to become Johnny Sexton’s reliable backup after starring against France in the Six Nations. French may be the language of Baudelaire, Rimbaud and Voltaire, but sometimes it takes a rugby player from Cork to inject extra oomph. Stories worth watching 16. Former Ireland outhalf is now La Rochelle head coach after spell with CrusadersRonan O’Gara. Ronan O'Gara had coaching roles at Racing 92 and New Zealand club Crusaders before moving to La Rochelle in 2019. Pic: INPHO/Dan Sheridan. "We're driven by. Advertising. It was a sweet moment for La Rochelle’s Irish coach Ronan O’Gara and their passionate fans who had travelled across France for the match, especially considering they lost the final last year. The La Rochelle manager went viral last month after a video of. The French club may harbour painful memories. O'Gara played as a fly-half and is Ireland's second most-capped player and highest points scorer. 6K views, 8 likes, 0 loves, 1 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from The Six O'Clock Show: Joanne McNally was putting Ronan O’Gara in his place on the Six Sofa tonight! O'Gara speaking a little bit of French! | couch, French | Joanne McNally was putting Ronan O’Gara in his place on the Six Sofa tonight! | By The. Ronan O'Gara has detailed the reason his hands were in his pocket when he met the Queen back in 2009. Ronan O'Gara had coaching roles at Racing 92 and New Zealand club Crusaders before moving to La Rochelle in 2019. A further €52,000 was spent on video production costs and a “fee for Ronan O’Gara” although Tourism Ireland declined to provide a further breakdown, saying it was commercially sensitive. Uini Atonio in a French jersey. Speaking to Off The Ball, new head coach of La Rochelle Ronan O'Gara said it's been tough trying to communicate to his players in a second language. O'Gara's La Rochelle lost to Toulouse in the Top 14 final Credit: AFP Romain Ntamack's stunning solo try with just two minutes to go broke La Rochelle hearts as the 22-time champions won 29-26. The French club claimed a second consecutive European crown. MacNeill, 65, says nothing should be read into Sexton being captain, since the 2019 World Cup, and O'Gara never having that honour. Aug 9th 2023, 4:24 PM. You’re like ‘Hey man, how’s the family’ and I’d like never met this guy before. The video sees Ronan O'Gara appear in various locations around. The unbreakable resilience of La Rochelle at the Aviva last May was a shining example of team embodying a coach's words. Donald McRae. Ronan O'Gara's Irish-French team talk. A team talk by Munster rugby legend Ronan O'Gara is making the rounds after the Bishopstown native was filmed riling up his La Rochelle squad - mixing French with English swearing, all delivered with his strong Cork accent. This season, they are second in the table, just a few points behind, you guessed it, Toulouse. He also said: “I’d be in a situation where I didn’t have the words and needed a solution so it would be. As one of the most influential figures for both. It is the first major trophy win for La Rochelle and Munster legend O'Gara's first as the main man in charge of a club. wives, the English-speaking ones, they. And speaking about the incident after the match, Urios tore into ROG, calling him “shit” and “unbearable”. Earlier this summer, O'Gara stood in front of his squad and delivered a rousing speech in French ahead of La Rochelle's Top. Thu, 30. Building on his reputation for language, the new campaign includes a video of O’Gara visiting various locations in Kinsale and Cork city and narrating his experiences in word-perfect French. P HOTOGRAPHS can tell you a lot about a house, ever before. Retweet. As manager of French rugby side La Rochelle, O. 1 reply 0 retweets 9 likes. all speak French and are happy in their home. Speaking in the latest issue of RSVP Magazine, Jessica discussed her family's move to Paris in 2013 and their life there over the past 5 years. He said he was especially proud as a sportsperson to follow in. Ronan O'Gara speaks honestly about his Ireland ambitions. Ronan O'Gara deserves the highest praise for transforming himself from a "selfish" player into an empathetic coach, according to his former Munster and. The Cork man had been linked with the England job – now vacant after Eddie Jones’ sacking – but ruled himself out of the. O'Gara also proved to be useful in managing the club's English-speaking players. O’Gara’s contract at La Rochelle does not run out until 2024, so the RFU would have to move quickly to buy him out of that deal if it wants him for the 2023 Six Nations. Back in July of 2022, O’Gara addressed this very thing with the Irish Mirror, when he surmised that, “The boys can have a good laugh at me trying to express myself in Cork French. Ronan O'Gara joins Joe to discuss his beginnings as a head coach in France. The player responded in anger, taking to shoving O'Gara, who kept his cool. He’s certainly getting the hang of the language anyway. CONTEST: La Rochelle. TRAILBLAZER: La Rochelle Head Coach Ronan O'Gara. The La Rochelle head coach admitted the decision to uproot his family was. “There’s massive. Ronan O’Gara’s well-crafted game plan eventually bore fruition; it took 79 minutes for the French club to lead for the first time, but it was perfectly timed and reversed last year’s final. But Stephen Ferris warns that France could make their claim for. Jessica O'Gara has opened up about living abroad with rugby hero husband Ronan and their 5 children. Former. At the weekend - he coached French club, La Rochelle, to their first ever Champions Cup title, beating Leinster and adding. . Ronan O'Gara has backed his La Rochelle team to rise to the challenge as they enter the Leinster 'lion’s den’ to defend their Heineken Champions Cup title. Earlier this summer, O'Gara stood in front of his squad and delivered a rousing speech in French ahead of La Rochelle's Top. La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara successfully dodged a slap from his opposite number during his side’s match with Bordeaux Begles in the Top 14 over the weekend. RUGBY star Ronan O'Gara has dismissed rumours that he is still a serious gambler, insisting he has put his betting days behind him. Ronan O’Gara explains ‘easy’ decision to reject England and sign La Rochelle deal. He said: ‘ This guy is insufferable. Mr. The French club, who currently sit second in the Top 14, advanced to the quarter-finals of the European club competition after a thrilling victory at Kingsholm Park. It is not the only narrative of Irish interest. O'Gara also speaks about the pummelling his professional and personal reputation took during the 2007 Rugby World Cup, when French media published unfounded stories of O'Gara's alleged personal. Ronan O’Gara has confirmed that he is “extremely happy” to stay at La Rochelle amid stories that he was being considered as Eddie Jones’s replacement for the England coaching job after the World Cup in 2023. It is easy to recognise the single-minded pursuit of perfection that defined Ronan O’Gara, the player. Born 7 March 1977, Ronan O'Gara began. So you can. ’. Ronan O Gara has been the talk of the rugby world since his La Rochelle side beat Leinster in thrilling fashion at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Saturday in Dublin brought La. The French side made it back-to-back Champions Cup triumphs over Leinster with a thrilling comeback win against a Leinster side who looked primed for victory after bursting into a. The Ireland legend was in the middle of brea. Right now, Prendergast has his hands full as Racing 92′s attack coach, having made a great success of his time in French rugby. In World Cup terms O’Gara favours the French. The pair, coaches of La Rochelle and Union Bordeaux-Begles respectively, clashed just before half-time on the touchline of the derby in Bordeaux, won by La Rochelle by a. Photograph: Alan Betson. While we get to see and hear a lot of Ronan O’Gara due to his various media appearances, pundit gigs and post-game interviews, we don’t often get him in fluent French. Ronan O’Gara is now sharing is acquired and extensive knowledge on leadership as part of speaking engagements. La Rochelle’s Ronan O’Gara explains THAT viral French speech Rob OHalloran 11/08/2023 Ronan O’Gara has offered some context to his La Rochelle team. Ronan O'Gara's family ties helped to give La Rochelle the impetus to produce their special Champions Cup final comeback. “Yes, for sure, because he has given us a lot,” said Favre who was speaking in London at the launch of the 2022/23. Retweeted. Ronan O'Gara says he wants to coach his native Ireland after guiding La Rochelle to a second successive Heineken Champions Cup success. However, the Ireland legend's head-shot as part of the r. Ex-Ireland and British and Irish Lions fly-half Ronan O'Gara has been promoted to. Ronan O’Gara The opening dispatch of the new campaign shouldn’t really be about standards and attitude, but a five-hour bus journey home from a dreadful defeat in Bayonne tends to take you. With his La Rochelle side currently sitting second in the Top 14 table, Ronan O'Gara has an excellent vantage point from. The Irishman had a lengthy career spanning over 16 years between Munster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions. Former Ireland rugby great Ronan O’Gara has become an overnight sensation after a video of the La Rochelle coach delivering an impassioned team talk in heavily accented French went viral. ‘The only time we ever led in the game was in the 80th. Subscriber Only Rugby Ronan O’Gara: ‘Do I coach in French? Damn right I coach in French’ The La Rochelle head coach discusses his joie de vivre on the west. Ronan O'Gara believes his La Rochelle side have hit their stride at the right time. 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. The word for seal in Irish Gaelic is rón. They wouldn’t speak to each other it was so awkward. But I was speaking to him and he’s like ‘Mate, I’ve actually lost weight’. Ronan O’Gara still looks extremely trim for a 41-year-old who gave up playing five years ago and has been on the coaching road ever since. As if Ronan O'Gara wasn't delighting fans enough for his product on the pitch, it turns out he's just as entertaining off of it. La Rochelle were 17-0 down early on but clawed it back with a magnificent show of strength to win the final 27-26. Ronan O’Gara has been suspended for two weeks by the disciplinary committee of the Ligue Nationale du Rugby after being held “responsible for indiscipline, in. Pic: Twitter/Ottavio Arnella. Watch footage of the La Rochelle boss delivering an impassioned pep talk to his side here. Well, ahead of La Rochelle’s Top 14 semi-final against Bordeaux this summer, O’Gara had his players gathered for a serious pep-talk. Irish rugby legend Ronan O’Gara has gone viral after delivering a pre-match motivational speech to his La Rochelle players in his thick Cork brogue that blended. THERE WAS DISAPPOINTMENT for Ronan O’Gara in the French Top 14 final as Toulouse defeated La Rochelle 29-26 to claim a record-extending 22nd domestic crown. Urios even looked like he attempted a quick slap, which O’Gara avoided. Ronan O’Gara has been appointed as head coach of French Top 14 club La Rochelle for next season. Since Ireland's disastrous World Cup exit at the hands of Argentina last weekend, plenty of pundits have called for a comprehensive overhaul of Ireland's game. Our rugby coverage is brought to you in association with Vodafone Ireland #TeamOfU. 14. Ireland face Les Bleus on Sunday in the second round of the Six Nations. Ronan O'Gara deserves the highest praise for transforming himself from a "selfish" player into an empathetic coach, according to his former Munster and. When folk wonder why I spent my entire playing career with one club, the first thing they should look to is the connection with the support and the community. Nov 9th 2022, 11:49 AM. At the following lineout, still in the French 22, the deflection at the tail. The 37-year-old second-row, who played. The Ireland legend has been head coach at the French side since 2019 and won back to. Tue May 2 2023 - 05:00. Ronan O’Gara has admitted he wants to coach Ireland after guiding French side La Rochelle to back-to-back Heineken Champions Cup triumphs. RONAN O’GARA dedicated La Rochelle’s Champions Cup win over Leinster to his mother. I mean this in the best way when I say it sounds like he's just throwing a few French words in there. “There’s massive excitement already and we know that France, with full grounds and their nation behind them, do.