O’Gara played as a fly-half and is Ireland’s second most-capped player and highest ever points scorer. Beaten finalists in last season’s Top 14 and Heineken Champions Cup, La Rochelle have overcome a slow start in. Knocking out near-perfect French is probably one of the last things you'd expect the Cork man to do, but it's. 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. 00:59 - Source: CNN. On Wednesday, we headed into La Rochelle to buy a pair of golf shoes for JJ. He said: ‘ This guy is insufferable. Jessica revealed: "We moved to Paris in the summer of 2013 and. Speaking on Off The Ball, O'Gara proclaimed that Sexton should not be facing a. Issued on: 21/05/2021 - 04:26. Style and Sport icons Jessica and Ronan O'Gara have been announced as this year's ambassadors for Longines Irish Champions Weekend and will be attending the weekend with family and friends. "We're driven by. 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 was at the heart of Munster and Irish rugby for fifteen years up until his retirement 2013. O’Gara has been the backs coach with New Zealand side Crusaders since January 2018, and said that he may decide to stay with Crusaders for another year. The French club may harbour painful memories. RONAN O'GARA will team up with former colleague Scott Robertson at the helm of the Barbarians. Saturday in Dublin brought La. [youtube] Ronan O'Gara parle Français, 2011 Watch on ] After Munster's win against Brive in the Amlin last spring, O'Gara did a post-match interview with French TV. 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. . "But you mix that with the best of French, South African, New Zealand. It is not the only narrative of Irish interest. The former Ireland international retired from playing in 2013 and moved. Jessica O'Gara, Ronan O'Gara. As Joe Naughton puts it, it’s “the most Irish team talk while actually speaking French. La Rochelle successfully defended their Champions Cup title during the 2022–23 season, coming from seventeen points down to defeat Leinster. The former Munster, Ireland and Lions outhalf spent four and a half. He won 128 caps for Ireland, won three Triple Crowns, the Grand Slam in 2009, and played on. It is the collective fluency of La Rochelle’s attacking. Jessica revealed: "We moved to Paris in the summer of 2013 and it has. Former Ireland out-half O'Gara’s La Rochelle defeated Leinster in. Ronan O’Gara is now sharing is acquired and extensive knowledge on leadership as part of speaking engagements. Will Skelton has hailed "awesome" La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara as the French club prepare for their debut Heineken Champions Cup final appearance. 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. 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. Urios even looked like he attempted a quick slap, which O’Gara avoided. Ronan O'Gara's family ties helped to give La Rochelle the impetus to produce their special Champions Cup final comeback. Leinster will come away from this game feeling they have left another European trophy behind them. Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle were crowned European champions for the second year in a row. Ronan O'Gara and Donnacha. 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. 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. Only Leo Cullen and Ugo Mola had done so previously. The Munster and Ireland legend led the French side to Champions Cup glory for the. . At the following lineout, still in the French 22, the deflection at the tail. I regret that the fourth or fifth referee. Urios tried to slap Ronan O’Gara but missed. Tommy Dickson / INPHO. Former Ireland flyhalf Ronan O’Gara has given an insight into how Ireland might go about beating South Africa’s renowned rush defence. 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. Well that’s all about to change now as a video has emerged of the La Rochelle Head Coach delivering an intense speech to his men in fluent French. Ronan O'Gara's Langan ancestors come from Ballycastle, Co. and as such is in high demand for after dinner speaking engagements, brand ambassadorial roles and corporate events. “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. 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 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. Issued on: 21/05/2021 - 04:26. 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. RONAN O’GARA dedicated La Rochelle’s Champions Cup win over Leinster to his mother. A team talk by Munster rugby legend Ronan O'Gara is making the rounds after the Bishopstown native was. The three men were equal partners in the pub. RONAN O'GARA was hilariously caught unawares by his La Rochelle players while preoccupied speaking to RTE. Ronan O'Gara joins Joe to discuss his beginnings as a head coach in France. Ronan O'Gara on La Rochelle mentality. Coaching in English sometime in the future will be a lot easier. Ronan is the sixth highest points scorer in the history of international rugby and on March 14, 2009 became. 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. 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 has offered some context to his La Rochelle team-talk which has gone viral on social media in recent days. 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 was the villain 12 years ago when instead of kicking the ball dead and accepting a draw in the second test in Pretoria he opted to go for an up and under. La Rochelle, who are also challenging. And I've five kids — Rua, Molly, JJ, Zak and Max. The Cork man had been linked with the England job – now vacant after Eddie Jones’ sacking – but ruled himself out of the. Ronan O'Gara does not have much time for clichés. 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. 28/05/2022. Mr. This morning, the former Ireland international's share price is as high as any coach in the game. Jessica O'Gara, Ronan O'Gara. 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. His four-season stint in. But Stephen Ferris warns that France could make their claim for. Though actually born in San Diego, California, O’Gara is the highest ever. 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. 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. ”. I mean this in the best way when I say it sounds like he's just throwing a few French words in there. 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. Stories worth watching 16. THIS is how the day rolls. He is currently head coach of La Rochelle in the French Top 14. So you can. The Irishman had a lengthy career spanning over 16 years between Munster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions. . Aug 9th 2023, 4:24 PM. First Rob Baxter, now Ronan O'Gara - we're not used to coaches being so candid and expressing how much they would like to coach England, after O'Gara threw his hat into the ring speaking to BT. Mr O’Gara and Mr O’Driscoll gave Mr O’Flynn a €2. Effortless. while I can’t speak. What renders us helpless is watching a bad opening first period and knowing that there isn’t a lot you can do about it. O'Gara has coached La Rochelle to victory over Leinster in the last two European Cup finals. The campaign, which is fronted by rugby legend – and Corkman – Ronan O'Gara, has gone live today (8 September), as the Rugby World Cup gets under way. 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. Ronan O'Gara had coaching roles at Racing 92 and New Zealand club Crusaders before moving to La Rochelle in 2019. O'Gara has long spoken about his goal to move into coaching at test level at some stage. The French outfit beat Leinster 27-26 in Dublin in a. The sign was made in relation to a fiery clip of the La Rochelle boss letting his players. 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 37-year-old second-row, who played. 07/08/2023. For others, O’Gara’s method works. . Brive 37 - 42 Munster RugbyAmlin Challenge Cup semi-final 2011Stadium Municipal, Brive9 April 2011 Ronan O’Gara will meet with La Rochelle club president Vincent Merling on Friday to determine what steps to take following the 10-week ban handed out to him this week by the French rugby union. 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. O’Gara coaches La Rochelle in the 2021 semi-final today, but Leinster’s Sexton misses the match through injury and that’s a massive shame. MacNeill, 65, says nothing should be read into Sexton being captain, since the 2019 World Cup, and O'Gara never having that honour. THE EPCR have launched an investigation into an alleged half-time incident during the Champions Cup final. 4. 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. Ronan O'Gara's speech to his La Rochelle side went viral after the clip surfaced on social media. Pic: Michael Steele/Getty Images In 2019, Ronan O’Gara returned to France when he was announced as the new head coach of Stade Rochelais – and the rest, as they say, is history. 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. During his appearance on Ireland AM, the Cork native explained how France has been dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. 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. O’Gara joined the French side as head coach in 2019. The least we can say is that Ronan O’Gara (45 years old, 128 caps) is a courted man: French champion with Racing 92 in the spring of 2016, winner of Super Rugby with the Crusaders two years later, and last May the former Irish out-half became a European champion with Stade Rochelais. The French outfit beat Leinster 27-26 in Dublin in a. He’s certainly getting the hang of the language anyway. 5 million times. The word for seal in Irish Gaelic is rón. They wouldn’t speak to each other it was so awkward. This record lasted for 18. Ronan O’Gara is surprised when I tell. Ronan O'Gara says he wants to coach his native Ireland after guiding La Rochelle to a second successive Heineken Champions Cup success. Jessica O'Gara has opened up about living abroad with rugby hero husband Ronan and their 5 children. Irish coach Ronan O'Gara's rousing speech to French rugby team La Rochelle has gone viral for his distinctive 'Franglais' accent. 4. With the dust settling on an incredible season for Irish rugby, which saw the national team win the Grand Slam and Munster bridge a. IRELAND fans have unveiled a hilarious banner in tribute to Ronan O'Gara ahead of the Rugby World Cup. How Ronan O'Gara has helped turn La Rochelle into Top 14 contenders. 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. La Rochelle have no European heritage to speak of so the comparison to Munster is largely. ‘The only time we ever led in the game was in the 80th. 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. 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. 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 video sees Ronan O'Gara appear in various locations around. 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. Pic: Twitter/Ottavio Arnella. The 22-year-old found himself thrown in at the deep end against Australia. Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle beat Leinster in the Heineken Champions Cup final The former Ireland fly-half had to convince his side that victory was possible La Rochelle are shaking up the Top 14. Thu Apr 7 2022 - 19:50. Ronan O'Gara speaking to La Rochelle. 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. 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 Irishman had a lengthy career spanning over 16 years between Munster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions. Earlier this summer, O'Gara stood in front of his squad and delivered a rousing speech in French ahead of La Rochelle's Top. 1. "When you think about it, you have all different. Having spent much of his post-playing career outside of Ireland, Ronan O'Gara perhaps has a more nuanced view. Ronan O’Gara The pre-match statistics suggest that Sunday will be my 12th European Cup semi-final. As manager of French rugby side La Rochelle, O. ’. Donald McRae. 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. La Rochelle successfully raided their rivals, bagging a hard-fought one-point victory after a fiery match in the south west of France. Saturday in Dublin brought La. The Ireland legend was in the middle of brea. The Munster and Leinster icons were fierce rivals in the early 2010s and battled. 27 April 2013; Ronan O'Gara, Munster. 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. 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. Watch footage of the La Rochelle boss delivering an impassioned pep talk to his side here. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. — Ronan O Gara (@RonanOGara10) September 8, 2016. The French club staged a stunning. Sq m 330 (3,562 sq ft) Bedrooms: 4. The clip originally aired on the French TV channel Canal+ in a behind-the. The French club win a breakdown penalty, it. And speaking about the incident after the match, Urios tore into ROG, calling him “shit” and “unbearable”. Ronan O'Gara deserves the highest praise for transforming himself from a "selfish" player into an empathetic coach, according to his former Munster and. @kennyboyfox92. He is Ireland’s all-time leading points scorer, the Six Nations leading points scorer and the most capped player in Heineken Cup history. See sport differently with our news, analysis, podcasts and storytellingRonan O’Gara. 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. 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. "From the toss, already, we were not. Ronan O’Gara has explained why he named his son Rua. Ronan O'Gara's speech to his La Rochelle side went viral after the clip surfaced on social media. At the weekend - he coached French club, La Rochelle, to their first ever Champions Cup title, beating Leinster and adding. The 22-year-old found himself thrown in at the deep end against Australia. The least we can say is that Ronan O’Gara (45 years old, 128 caps) is a courted man: French champion with Racing 92 in the spring of 2016, winner of Super Rugby with the Crusaders two years later, and last May the former Irish out-half became a European champion with Stade Rochelais. Right now, Prendergast has his hands full as Racing 92′s attack coach, having made a great success of his time in French rugby. RONAN O'GARA was hilariously caught unawares by his La Rochelle players while preoccupied speaking to RTE. There are few things in common between Ugo Mola and Ronan O'Gara, the coaches of Stade Toulousain and La Rochelle, who will play in the French league's final on Saturday evening in Saint-Denis. 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. The. . in the highly-competitive French league in the curtailed 2019/20 season, while they have. A third tournament, the European Rugby Challenge Cup Qualifying Competition was introduced as a qualification competition for clubs from minor nations to. Reply. 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. La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara says connecting with players is as important as anything else. 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. 14. 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. 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. 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. The former Munster and Ireland out. Ronan and his wife Jessica. For the second year in a row, the Top 14 club will look to spring an upset against heavily-fancied opposition. . Ronan O'Gara has admitted he wants to coach Ireland after guiding La Rochelle to back-to-back Heineken Champions Cup triumphs. O’Gara recently confirmed that he was on a. who is currently serving a ten-week ban and a €20,000 fine imposed by French Rugby authorities, coached La Rochelle to. As he leads La Rochelle into their third consecutive final, O’Gara deserves huge plaudits. Ronan John Ross O'Gara is an Irish former rugby union player and current coach. Video Unavailable. He is Ireland’s second highest points scorer, the Six Nations leading points scorer, and the second most capped player in Heineken Cup history. Advertising. Ronan O'Gara's Irish-French team talk. Ronan O'Gara joins Joe to discuss his beginnings as a head coach in France. Ronan O’Gara has created a La Rochelle team that is so powerful that it has almost zero weaknesses. A number of Irish rugby players met the Queen at a civic reception back in 2009 as Ireland's. That’s why you get tired. 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. 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. 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. 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. I was sitting there at the back on my phone, [wanting to] get off this bus as soon as possible. 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. Born 7 March 1977, Ronan O'Gara began. 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. Tue May 2 2023 - 05:00. 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. Irish rugby legend Ronan O'Gara has said he's blown away by his children's ability to speak fluent French. 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 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. He’s 12 now and has been shaping around with clubs from the garage but got. When BT Sport presenter Martin Bayfield. Speaking to Paddy McKenna for the 'Frank and Honest' interview series, via the Irish Mirror, the Munster legend debunked the myth. New players, new. They wouldn’t speak to each other it was so awkward. If you missed it, listen back on Newstalk. 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. Right now, Prendergast has his hands full as Racing 92′s attack coach, having made a great success of his time in French rugby. Ronan O’Gara is set to extend his contract at La Rochelle despite interest from the RFU, according to reports in France. all speak French and are happy in their home. 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 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. Former Rugby International. Favre is clearly hoping that O’Gara won’t be going anywhere just yet. The campaign will go live next month, to coincide with the Rugby World Cup. Irish rugby legend Ronan O’Gara has signed a new long-term contract to remain in charge of French club La Rochelle. The player responded in anger, taking to shoving O'Gara, who kept his cool. O’Gara joined the French side as head coach in 2019. 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. . 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. The previous record holder was David Humphreys. O'Gara giving a team talk in French. “There’s massive excitement already and we know that France, with full grounds. ‘I liked. The audience was rapt, and it was clear why as Ronan shared his vision, his drivers and his insights. Sexton received a three-game ban for his conduct following May's 27-26 loss to the French side in Dublin. 00:59 - Source: CNN. It was standing room only for Ronan’s talk on leadership, entitled Straight Talking Attitude, which saw him being interviewed by Ivan Yates. The French side. 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. La Rochelle were 17-0 down early on but clawed it back with a magnificent show of strength to win the final 27-26. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. Warren Gatland 19 May 2023 • 7:00am. Issued on: 21/05/2021 - 04:26. 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. Apr 3rd 2022, 9:08 PM. It was me, Johnny, ROG (Ronan O'Gara) on the bus. The pair chat through O'Gara's incredible tenure with the French European champions and. The 43-year-old. 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. 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’s French, in his own words. Advertising. 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. The 43-year-old Cork man has had an impact on the French club’s defence and attack. Ronan O'Gara has made a name for himself as one of the best goal-kickers and game-controlling fly-halves of his time, he is still Ireland’s leading point scorer and the top point scorer in the history of the European Cup. Ronan O’Gara has ended speculation about his future by signing a new five-year contract with La Rochelle. Ronan John Ross O'Gara (Irish: Rónán Ó Gadhra; born 7 March 1977) is an Irish former rugby union player and current coach. "Ronan has coped very well. A SORE Ronan O’Gara branded Toulouse ‘average’ in the immediate aftermath of them scuppering La Rochelle’s dream of winning their first ever Top 14 title. 9. 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. In World Cup terms O’Gara favours the French. Ronan O'Gara Believes Current Side Will Change Public's Opinion On Ireland Rugby Team. Ed Elliot. 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. Pic: INPHO/James Crombie. 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. Ronan O'Gara's Band of Brothers! The moment La Rochelle realised their European dream, winning the @ChampionsCup in Marseille #. Ronan O'Gara is a legend of Irish rugby who is Ireland ’s second most-capped player and their highest ever point scorer. RONAN O’GARA COULD be set for another suspension after being cited for alleged comments he made towards a Top 14 match official. Per Rugbyrama, he replied: "I didn't feel much. Retweet. 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. 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. Parents . The La Rochelle head coach was speaking with Jim Hamilton on RugbyPass and the pair chatted through O’Gara’s incredible tenure with the. 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. Dec 4th 2021, 10:00 AM. 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. RONAN O'Gara has defended his gambling lifestyle and spoken about the spiralling rumours that have dogged his career. Matt Williams: Ronan O’Gara the lucky general as global club rugby enters Jurassic period. Joan underwent extensive surgery last year to remove blood from around. Irish coach Ronan O'Gara's rousing speech to French rugby team La Rochelle has gone viral for his distinctive 'Franglais' accent. In typical ROG fashion, even the non-French speaking fans can feel the intensity of his words as his. wives, the English-speaking ones, they. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile. Again, Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle will contest the biggest final in club rugby. The Ireland legend has been head coach at the French side since 2019 and won back to back. 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. Knocking out near-perfect French is probably one of the last things you'd expect the Cork man to do, but it's. The former Munster and Ireland out. Mon Jan 16 2023 - 17:32. Will. 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. Irish coach Ronan O’Gara’s rousing speech to French rugby team La Rochelle has gone viral for his distinctive ‘Franglais. 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. These days he divides his time between New Zealand. The Ireland legend has been head coach at the French side since 2019 and won back to back. La Rochelle coach Ronan O’Gara told ITV: “It’s truly spectacular. 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. Ronan O’Gara has been appointed as head coach of French Top 14 club La Rochelle for next season. Ronan O’Gara’s French, in his own words Back in July of 2022, O’Gara addressed this very thing with the Irish Mirror, when he surmised that, “The boys can. Mayo. When. Former. 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. 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. 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. 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. The former Ireland and British and Irish Lions fly-half will leave the Christchurch-based outfit on Wednesday with his family to take up a coaching position with French. O'Gara won 128 caps for Ireland, winning three Triple. O’Gara is speaking primarily in French, but with a sprinkling of English expletives. 27. He is currently head coach of La Rochelle in the French Top 14. 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. 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. 2 replies 0 retweets 24 likes. Ronan O'Gara's speech to his La Rochelle side went viral after the clip surfaced on social media.