Ronan O’Gara: ‘Do I coach in French? Damn right I coach in French’. 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. 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. 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. The 37-year moved level with former international team-mate Ronan O’Gara’s total of 557. 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. The province’s quest to join the French giants in adding a fifth star to their shirts is near completion. Ronan O’Gara gestures during the warm-up of the French Top14 rugby union match between La Rochelle and Stade. Few Irishman are as well versed in the French game as Ronan O'Gara, who is currently the head coach of Top 14 outfit La Rochelle, having previously spent four years working with Racing 92. O'Gara's talented outfit lost the 2021 final to Toulouse. 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. 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. NAUGHTY STEP: La Rochelle's Ronan O'Gara prior to Saturday's clash with his old club Racing 92 at Marcel-Deflandre Stadium. He went on to attend University College Cork, winning an All-Ireland Under-20 medal in 1996, before making his Munster debut against Connacht in August 1997. 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. . — Ronan O Gara (@RonanOGara10) September 8, 2016. Introduction Ronan O'Gara; Early life; Munster 1997–2007 2008–2013; Ireland 1999–2003 2004. The audience was rapt, and it was clear why as Ronan shared his vision, his drivers and his insights. Sunday 12 March 2023 17:38 GMT. Speaking to French TV afterwards, he said. Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle eased their way past a determined Bordeaux 24-13 in front of a 40,000-crowd in San Sebastian to set up a showpiece final against Toulouse. I was like ‘Mate, how do you lose weight?’. At the following lineout, still in the French 22, the deflection at the tail. The French club claimed a second consecutive European crown. . Urios tried to slap Ronan O’Gara but missed. "But you mix that with the best of French, South African, New Zealand. Mon 8 Aug 2016 at 13:46. The campaign includes a new video featuring O’Gara visiting various locations in Kinsale and Cork city that ‘fill his heart with Ireland’. Ronan O’Gara is a Munster Rugby legend, a former Irish International player, Champions cup winner and head coach for La Rochelle. 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. 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. Ronan O'Gara says he will not be the next England head coach, after confirming his plans to remain in La Rochelle for the foreseeable future. Retweet. Rob OHalloran. The La Rochelle head coach discusses his joie de vivre in southwestern France, his approach to. 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. The video sees Ronan O'Gara appear in various locations around. Irish coach Ronan O’Gara’s rousing speech to French rugby team La Rochelle has gone viral for his distinctive ‘Franglais’ accent. 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. It has been claimed, by scholars both medieval and modern, that St Patrick spoke Brittonic. and as such is in high demand for after dinner speaking engagements, brand ambassadorial roles and corporate events. wives, the English-speaking ones, they. French may be the language of Baudelaire, Rimbaud and Voltaire, but sometimes it takes a rugby player from Cork to inject extra oomph. Head. “There’s massive. 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. He is currently head coach of La Rochelle in the French Top 14. Sounds like a lad trying to answer a question in his French oral exam. A statement from LNR confirmed the La. But with hindsight, it’s coach Ronan O’Gara’s speech about the French team that gets people talking. 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. Ronan John Ross O'Gara (Irish: Rónán Ó Gadhra; born 7 March 1977) is an Irish former rugby union player and current coach. O'Gara played as a fly-half and is Ireland's second most-capped player and second highest points scorer. Pic: David Rogers/Getty Images. Since retiring from Munster and Ireland last year, he has. The former Ireland international retired from playing in 2013 and moved. He also said: “I’d be in a situation where I didn’t have the words and needed a solution so it would be. The Ireland legend has been head coach at the French side since 2019 and won back to. Stories worth watching 16 videos. After he eulogised about the impact Donnacha Ryan has been making on his coaching staff, Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle players showed their appreciation to the. The video sees Ronan O'Gara appear in various locations around. Saturday in Dublin brought La. 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. 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. French may be the language of Baudelaire, Rimbaud and Voltaire, but sometimes it takes a rugby player from Cork to inject extra oomph. Issued on: 21/05/2021 - 04:26. Ronan O'Gara and Johnny Sexton. RONAN O'GARA was hilariously caught unawares by his La Rochelle players while preoccupied speaking to RTE. Nowadays the Cork man dons the coaching cap of a French club side that has successfully achieved what only a handful of other sides have ever done – won back-to-back European Champions. Think in English, translate to French but deliver in real time. The Munster and Leinster icons were fierce rivals in the early 2010s and battled. Ronan O'Gara has offered some context to his La Rochelle team-talk which has gone viral on social media in recent days. 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. It was me, Johnny, ROG (Ronan O'Gara) on the bus. "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. 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. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile. He is currently head coach of La Rochelle in the French Top 14. La Rochelle coach O'Gara banned for 10 weeks The 45-year-old won the Champions Cup with the French side last season and has guided them to another final and a Top 14 final during his three years. Mon, 30 Jan, 2023 - 20:23. Per Rugbyrama, he replied: "I didn't feel much. Heineken Champions Cup Final, Aviva Stadium, Dublin 20/5/2023 Leinster vs La Rochelle La Rochelle’s Ronan O’Gara celebrates after the game with his mother Joan Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie. Wednesday, 11 October 2023 ePaperBut with the French media going into meltdown, it seems as though the Top 14 disciplinary may look at Saturday’s contretemps between Ronan O’Gara and Christophe Urios. Dublin (AFP) – La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara said on Saturday defending the Champions Cup title was "just the start" for his side. Ronan O’Gara has explained why he named his son Rua. Ronan O'Gara has plenty in his locker, being a rugby legend and a feared coach. 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. The name has several meanings such as 'seal', 'a pledge', and 'a promising oath'. La Rochelle coach Ronan O’Gara lights up the internet seamlessly blending French with English with a few choice wordsFormer Ireland outhalf is enjoying learning from Joe Schmidt as he shadows him on US tourO’Gara’s coaching journey has been an intriguing one, with his first job coming as an assistant coach in Racing 92 before a move to New Zealand to join the Crusaders. The three men were equal partners in the pub. The word for seal in Irish Gaelic is rón. The Ireland legend was in the middle of brea. More info. Ronan O’Gara, wife Jessica, and their children, Rua, Molly, JJ, Zac, and Max sign the visitors’ book with Lord Mayor Des Cahill. Pic: Twitter/Ottavio Arnella. Andy Farrell’s Ireland will take on Springboks in what is being billed as the Pool B decider at the Stade de France in Paris this weekend, with the winners likely avoiding France in the quarterfinals. "Sexton obviously is a great leader but Ronan is a very good. “There’s massive excitement already and we know that France, with full grounds. Ronan O'Gara's family ties helped to give La Rochelle the impetus to produce their special Champions Cup final comeback. Aug 9th 2023, 4:24 PM. Ronan O'Gara deserves the highest praise for transforming himself from a "selfish" player into an empathetic coach, according to his former Munster and. However, the Ireland legend's head-shot as part of the r. Ronan O'Gara says he wants to coach his native Ireland after guiding La Rochelle to a second successive Heineken Champions Cup success. 128 caps for Ireland, three Triple Crowns and the Grand Slam in 2009 later, he also played on three British and Irish Lions tours, winning two caps. Retweeted. 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. Rory Keane. Watch: Ronan O'Gara's foul-mouthed French team talk hailed. Ronan O'Gara has detailed the reason his hands were in his pocket when he met the Queen back in 2009. Over Christmas, I called out the La. 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 with his mother Joan. James Harrington. Amy Mulvaney. It was standing room only for Ronan’s talk on leadership, entitled Straight Talking Attitude, which saw him being interviewed by Ivan Yates. He said: ‘ This guy is insufferable. Ronan O'Gara had coaching roles at Racing 92 and New Zealand club Crusaders before moving to La Rochelle in 2019. Irish rugby legend Ronan O'Gara has said he's blown away by his children's ability to speak fluent French. 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. Mon Jan 16 2023 - 17:32. His four-season stint in. The French club may harbour painful memories. Warren Gatland 19 May 2023 • 7:00am. THE EPCR have launched an investigation into an alleged half-time incident during the Champions Cup final. 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. Rugby legend Ronan O’Gara has opened up about relocating to France revealing the language barrier made it “horrendous”. 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. He spoke on the. 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. 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. Former Rugby International. IRELAND fans have unveiled a hilarious banner in tribute to Ronan O'Gara ahead of the Rugby World Cup. The French outfit beat Leinster 27-26 in Dublin in a. 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. The 22-year-old found himself thrown in at the deep end against Australia. Ex-Ireland and British and Irish Lions. But Stephen Ferris warns that France could make their claim for. He’s certainly getting the hang of the language anyway. 12/09/2023. I regret that the fourth or fifth referee. 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. Ronan O’Gara has admitted he wants to coach Ireland after guiding French side La Rochelle to back-to-back Heineken Champions Cup triumphs. La Rochelle successfully defended their Champions Cup title during the 2022–23 season, coming from seventeen points down to defeat Leinster. Stories worth watching 16. I have never told this story before, but. O'Gara has been a huge success in France - leading La Rochelle to back-to-back Champions Cup triumphs - including most recently over Leinster in Dublin at the. Ronan O'Gara said that as a shareholder of Ezeon he had not been made aware of Mr O'Driscoll's bid for a PIA until he read about it in the newspapers. Issued on: 21/05/2021 - 04:26. La Rochelle successfully raided their rivals, bagging a hard-fought one-point victory after a fiery match in the south west of France. Ronan O'Gara speaking to La Rochelle. 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. . You do not need to know any French to pick up on words like energy, sacrifice and opportunity f*****g enorme, and get the gist of what he is saying. Matt Williams: Ronan O’Gara the lucky general as global club rugby enters Jurassic period. The Irishman had a lengthy career spanning over 16 years between Munster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions. And I've five kids — Rua, Molly, JJ, Zak and Max. Ronan John Ross O'Gara (Irish: Rónán Ó Gadhra; born 7 March 1977) is an Irish former rugby union player and current coach. These days he divides his time between New Zealand. Ronan O'Gara joins Joe to discuss his beginnings as a head coach in France. 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. We’ve a French bulldog and a jack russell. 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 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. O'Gara won 128 caps for Ireland, winning three Triple. Rugby coach’s hilarious ‘Franglish’ speech goes viral. It is not the only narrative of Irish interest. RUGBY star Ronan O'Gara has dismissed rumours that he is still a serious gambler, insisting he has put his betting days behind him. O’Gara recently confirmed that he was on a. Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle were crowned European champions for the second year in a row. 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. 00:59 - Source: CNN. Ronan O'Gara dedicated La Rochelle's Heineken Champions Cup victory over. In addition, he’s also Munster’s all-time leading scorer and he holds the Heineken Cup record for points and caps. O’Gara’s house, protected by a Jack Russell named Finn and a French bulldog, Mabel, is beautifully appointed, a middling punt from the beach, one of many on the Île de Ré - or Ile de Rog, as. WITH THE CHAMPIONS Cup sitting proudly at the front of the table, Ronan O’Gara tried to make sense of a thrilling, at times chaotic Heineken Champions Cup final in. I mean this in the best way when I say it sounds like he's just throwing a few French words in there. Speaking in English! 4 replies 1 retweet 29 likes. Ronan O'Gara's Band of Brothers! The moment La Rochelle realised their European dream, winning the @ChampionsCup in Marseille #. This was another refreshing, honest, brilliant interview from Ronan O'Gara despite. Will Skelton and Ronan O’Gara (EPCR) “Funnily, when you see somebody that’s a foreigner, you like gravitate towards them. Ronan O’Gara is set to extend his contract at La Rochelle despite interest from the RFU, according to reports in France. Adam Lacey. Ahead of La Rochelle’s Top 14 semi-final against Bordeaux this summer, O’Gara had his players gathered for a serious pep-talk. ‘The boys here would know how I failed’ – O’Gara to call on own experience in Champions Cup final. . Ronan O'Gara says he wants to coach his native Ireland after guiding La Rochelle to a second successive Heineken Champions Cup success. O'Gara has been associated with the French rugby club since 2019 and has achieved consecutive Champions Cup triumphs over Leinster in both 2021 and 2022. Ronan O'Gara's agent could be a busy man in the next 12 months. It is easy to recognise the single-minded pursuit of perfection that defined Ronan O’Gara, the player. 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. Bathrooms: 5. Speaking to BT Sport post-match, O'Gara (welcomingly) outlined how La Rochelle had shut Leinster down and battled away before striking with Arthur Retiere's 79th-minute try to win a first-ever. O'Gara obliged with spiralling majesty, but Murray lost the ball in contact as he tried to wriggle up the short side. He also said: “I’d be in a situation where I didn’t have the words and needed a solution so it would be. Ronan O'Gara says Jack Crowley has shown the potential to be a long-term option for both Munster and Ireland at out-half. For many the enduring moment of that game would be Sexton standing over his Munster opposite number Ronan O’Gara and screaming as Leinster scored a try. La Rochelle successfully defended their Champions Cup title during the 2022–23 season, coming from seventeen points down to defeat Leinster. The unbreakable resilience of La Rochelle at the Aviva last May was a shining example of team embodying a coach's words. 00:59 - Source: CNN. 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. Ronan O’Gara was at the heart of Munster and Irish rugby for fifteen years up until his retirement 2013. 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. Ronan O'Gara, La Rochelle's former Crusaders assistant coach, was reportedly involved in a "30-second episode'' with ex-Irish teammates. 5 million times. Pic: INPHO/Billy Stickland. La Rochelle coach Ronan O'Gara, Leinster coach Sean O'Brien and Leinster's club captain Johnny Sexton were all involved in an angry exchange at the Aviva Stadium, with O'Brien reportedly trying to. Beaten finalists in last season’s Top 14 and Heineken Champions Cup, La Rochelle have overcome a slow start in. Andy Farrell’s Ireland will take on Springboks in what is being billed as the Pool B decider at the Stade de France in Paris this weekend, with the winners likely avoiding France in the quarter-finals. Watch footage of the La Rochelle boss delivering an impassioned pep talk to his side here. "When you think about it, you have all different. Advertising. CNN 3w. The pair played together for two seasons, and speaking to Off The Ball, O’Gara explained how he quickly learned to respect the New Zealander. Ronan O'Gara's speech to his La Rochelle side went viral after the clip surfaced on social media. He said he was especially proud as a sportsperson to follow in. while I can’t speak. The Munster star has also. Photograph: Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP/Getty Images. I was sitting there at the back on my phone, [wanting to] get off this bus as soon as possible. O’Gara is still in his first season as the top dog at La. Knocking out near-perfect French is probably one of the last things you'd expect the Cork man to do, but it's. Will Skelton and Ronan O’Gara (EPCR) “Funnily, when you see somebody that’s a foreigner, you like gravitate towards them. all speak French and are happy in their home. And I've five kids — Rua, Molly, JJ, Zak and Max. 28/05/2022. La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara bridled at suggestions, after his team beat Exeter at the weekend, that Leinster will have a more difficult schedule heading into the. The La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara says he 'could do with listening more'. 2 replies 0 retweets 24 likes. Well that’s all about to change now as a video has emerged of the La Rochelle. speaking in French during the post-match press conference. Jessica O'Gara, Ronan O'Gara. The video will run on Tourism Ireland’s YouTube channel in France and on digital outdoor screens in the cities where the Ireland team will be playing. who is currently serving a ten-week ban and a €20,000 fine imposed by French Rugby authorities, coached La Rochelle to. We’ve a French bulldog and a jack russell. For the second year in a row, the Top 14 club will look to spring an upset against heavily-fancied opposition. — Ronan O Gara (@RonanOGara10) September 8, 2016. Picking The Best Irish Rugby U23 Squad From The Four Provinces With Tourism Ireland launching a new campaign which seeks to bring French tourists to Cork,. The three men were equal partners in the pub. Irish coach Ronan O'Gara's rousing speech to French rugby team La Rochelle has gone viral for his distinctive 'Franglais' accent. La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara has been hit with a ten-week suspension and fined €15,000 by the rugby authorities in France as a result of comments that were "harming the best interests of. In Leinster's Heinken Cup semi-final against Munster in Croke Park in 2009, tensions reached a new high as the Reds were shaken to their core and beaten by the up. He is Ireland’s second highest points scorer, the Six Nations leading points scorer, and the second most capped player in Heineken Cup history. Ronan O’Gara has made quite the impression since he arrived at La Rochelle. Joan underwent extensive surgery last year to remove blood from around. RONAN O'GARA is set to front a new Tourism Ireland campaign to encourage French people to holiday in Cork this autumn. RONAN O’GARA oversaw a victory for La Rochelle over Saracens which ensured the holders eased their way into the semi-finals of the Champions Cup. in the highly-competitive French league in the curtailed 2019/20 season, while they have. Mr O’Gara and Mr O’Driscoll gave Mr O’Flynn a €2. Earlier this summer, O'Gara stood in front of his squad and delivered a rousing speech in French ahead of La Rochelle's Top. 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. “There’s massive excitement already and we know that France, with full grounds and their nation behind them, do. For others, O’Gara’s method works. 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. Thu, 16 Feb, 2023 - 12:42. Former Ireland flyhalf Ronan O’Gara has given an insight into how Ireland might go about beating South Africa’s renowned rush defence. O’Gara is still in his first season as the top dog at La. The Munster and Ireland legend led the French side to Champions Cup glory for the. Frédéric ZabalzaKenneth Fox. Rónán, anglicised as Ronan, is an Irish and Breton male given name and surname. Thu, 30. Dublin (AFP) – La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara said on Saturday defending the Champions Cup title was "just the start" for his side. It's a big project, one in which O'Gara is greatly invested. 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. How Ronan O'Gara has helped turn La Rochelle into Top 14 contenders. 27 April 2013; Ronan O'Gara, Munster. The name Ronan is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "little seal". A team talk by Munster rugby legend Ronan O'Gara is making the rounds after the Bishopstown native was. TIES THAT BIND: Ronan O'Gara is reunited with his former Munster teammate Federico Pucciariello at the Aviva Stadium. The 37-year-old second-row, who played. O'Gara - whose side also beat Leinster in the semis in 2021 - was asked about the prospect of taking on his old rivals in Dublin on May 20. As one of the most influential figures for both. @kennyboyfox92. Ronan O'Gara's French speech. The French club staged a stunning. O'Gara played as a fly-half and is Ireland's second most-capped player and second highest points scorer. Enquire now to book Ronan John Ross O’Gara. When BT Sport presenter Martin Bayfield. 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. 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. The pair chat through O'Gara's incredible tenure with the French European champions and. EXCLUSIVE: Ronan O'Gara sparked rumours of one day coaching England after admitting he would "love" the opportunity, but fellow Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll has warned against rushing into the roleFri May 19 2023 - 10:09. *Ronan O’Gara was speaking as an ambassador for Guinness. As much as O'Gara's fingerprints were all over La Rochelle's stunning game-plan, so too were Ryan's, as the Tipperary native has helped tighten up the French side's lineout and maul, whilst also. O'Gara has coached La Rochelle to victory over Leinster in the last two European Cup finals. 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. On Wednesday, we headed into La Rochelle to buy a pair of golf shoes for JJ. Ronan O'Gara is a legend of Irish rugby who is Ireland ’s second most-capped player and their highest ever point scorer. Pic: INPHO/Dan Sheridan. The Irishman had a lengthy career spanning over 16 years between Munster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions. The former Munster and Ireland out. Dylan Coetzee 22 Jun 2023 4:02 AM. La Rochelle, who are also challenging. The sign was made in relation to a fiery clip of the La Rochelle boss letting his players. Photograph: Alan Betson. 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. Ronan O'Gara's speech to his La Rochelle side went viral after the clip surfaced on social media. You’re like ‘Hey man, how’s the family’ and I’d like never met this guy before. The French side staged a stirring comeback to beat Leinster. La Rochelle coach O'Gara banned for 10 weeks The 45-year-old won the Champions Cup with the French side last season and has guided them to another final and a Top 14 final during his three years. 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 blended French with English swearing,. 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. Right now, Prendergast has his hands full as Racing 92′s attack coach, having made a great success of his time in French rugby. Jessica and Ronan O'Gara celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary in style. Whatever the French club are paying him, it is not enough. O’Gara joined the French side as head coach in 2019. Gregory Alldritt: Ronan O'Gara changed La Rochelle's mentality. La Rochelle were 17-0 down early on but clawed it back with a magnificent show of strength to win the final 27-26. The La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara says he 'could do with listening more'. Sexton received a three-game ban for his conduct following May's 27-26 loss to the French side in Dublin. comFormer Ireland outhalf Ronan O’Gara, who is on the shortlist of names to replace England coach Eddie Jones after next year’s Rugby World Cup in France, said he found the challenge of coaching. Speaking to World Rugby’s Jim Hamilton on. Best Feature: Quality, top to bottom. Dublin (AFP) – Ronan O'Gara has said he wants to coach his native Ireland after steering La Rochelle to a second consecutive European Champions Cup success. 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. Apr 3rd 2022, 9:08 PM. Our rugby coverage is brought to you in association with Vodafone Ireland #TeamOfU. 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. O'Gara has long spoken about his goal to move into coaching at test level at some stage. 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. We were 17-0 down, I don’t know how they found a way but they found a way. Mayo. Jessica revealed: "We moved to Paris in the summer of 2013 and it has. Dublin (AFP) – La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara said on Saturday defending the Champions Cup title was "just the start" for his side. 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 French with a number of English. 14. Ronan O’Gara has been appointed as head coach of French Top 14 club La Rochelle for next season. La Rochelle have no European heritage to speak of so the comparison to Munster is largely. But for all of his coaching genius, the Irela…Ronan O'Gara will return to Irish shores when it suits him to do so and not a moment before, according to Donal Lenihan. Wed Nov 30 2022 - 10:38. The French side. 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. ONE OF THE things Ronan O’Gara found most fascinating about the high-achieving Crusaders set-up during his two years in New Zealand was their ‘themeing. He’s 12 now and has been shaping around with clubs from the garage but got. James Harrington. As he leads La Rochelle into their third consecutive final, O’Gara deserves huge plaudits. O’Gara played as a fly-half and is Ireland’s second most-capped player and highest ever points scorer. Irish rugby legend Ronan O’Gara has signed a new long-term contract to remain in charge of French club La Rochelle. Ahead of La Rochelle's Top 14 semi-final against Bordeaux this summer, O. 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. The clip originally aired on the French TV channel Canal+ in a behind-the. Dylan Coetzee 22 Jun 2023 4:02 AM. But I was speaking to him and he’s like ‘Mate, I’ve actually lost weight’. The La Rochelle head coach admitted the decision to uproot his family was. Ronan O'Gara had coaching roles at Racing 92 and New Zealand club Crusaders before moving to La Rochelle in 2019. 9. what Ireland will need to do to break this seemingly impenetrable wall is former Ireland flyhalf turned coaching star Ronan O’Gara (ROG). Ronan O'Gara's Irish-French team talk. 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. With his La Rochelle side currently sitting second in the Top 14 table, Ronan O'Gara has an excellent vantage point from. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. He is Ireland’s all-time leading points scorer, the Six Nations leading points scorer and the most capped player in Heineken Cup history. CONTEST: La Rochelle. 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 has created a La Rochelle team that is so powerful that it has almost zero weaknesses. Ronan O'Gara's ultimate ambition is to lead Ireland to Rugby World Cup glory Credit: AFP. Ronan O'Gara on Johnny Sexton. He won 128 caps for Ireland, won three Triple Crowns, the Grand Slam in 2009, and played on. Urdapilleta, who had the final say of the match when slotting a penalty to claim a 11-10 Clermont win, later accused O. The inspirational and insatiable captain, Johnny Sexton, crossed for his third try of the tournament, overtaking Ronan O’Gara to become his country’s leading points scorer. The clip, taken from earlier in the season, shows a rousing O'Gara team-talk, delivered in French but in that Cork twang, and with the odd English curse word. Like. 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. 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. He's been. Ireland outhalf Ronan O'Gara is tackled by France's Serge Betsen during the 2007 Six Nations match at Croke Park.