It was me, Johnny, ROG (Ronan O'Gara) on the bus. The La Rochelle manager went viral last month after a video of. Ex-Ireland and British and Irish Lions fly-half Ronan O'Gara has been promoted to. And I've five kids — Rua, Molly, JJ, Zak and Max. The Ireland and Munster legend has gone from being one of the modern game's most celebrated stars to proving his nous as a world-class coach only a few years into landing his first senior role. 2 replies 0 retweets 24 likes. And speaking about the incident after the match, Urios tore into ROG, calling him “shit” and “unbearable”. But Stephen Ferris warns that France could make their claim for. Issued on: 21/05/2021 - 04:26. The 22-year-old found himself thrown in at the deep end against Australia. 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. 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. The name is derived from a very old legend, which tells the story of a. 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. Last year, he admitted that he would be open to. Sq m 330 (3,562 sq ft) Bedrooms: 4. You’re like ‘Hey man, how’s the family’ and I’d like never met this guy before. May 28th 2022, 10:00 PM. The La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara says he 'could do with listening more'. 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. 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. 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 has been at the heart of Munster and Irish rugby throughout his 16-year professional career. 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. 5 million times. 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. 1 reply 0 retweets 9 likes. ”. 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. The French outfit beat Leinster 27-26 in Dublin in a. We’ve a French bulldog and a jack russell. 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. 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. 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. Watch footage of the La Rochelle boss delivering an impassioned pep talk to his side here. 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. We were 17-0 down, I don’t know how they found a way but they found a way. 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. 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. Retweet. Well that’s all about to change now as a video has emerged of the La Rochelle. He is currently head coach of La Rochelle in the French Top 14. But I was speaking to him and he’s like ‘Mate, I’ve actually lost weight’. During his appearance on Ireland AM, the Cork native explained how France has been dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. La Rochelle were 17-0 down early on but clawed it back with a magnificent show of strength to win the final 27-26. 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. The way things are shaping it will. Introduction Ronan O'Gara; Early life; Munster 1997–2007 2008–2013; Ireland 1999–2003 2004. 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. Ronan O'Gara and Johnny Sexton. 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. He spoke on the. O'Gara is well-placed to judge the French mood right now. Ronan John Ross O'Gara (Irish: Rónán Ó Gadhra; born 7 March 1977) is an Irish former rugby union player and current coach. 00:59 - Source: CNN. Ronan O'Gara has plenty in his locker, being a rugby legend and a feared coach. Ronan O’Gara is set to extend his contract at La Rochelle despite interest from the RFU, according to reports in France. French may be the language of Baudelaire, Rimbaud and Voltaire, but sometimes it takes a rugby player from Cork to inject extra oomph. 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. Reply. O’Gara’s side took Exeter apart in Bordeaux yesterday in front of 42,000 fans; their 47-28 seven-try win was the highest semi-final score in the competition’s history. RONAN O'GARA was hilariously caught unawares by his La Rochelle players while preoccupied speaking to RTE. 3. 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. Ronan John Ross O’Gara is one of the most talented Irish rugby union players of his generation. Ronan O'Gara's speech to his La Rochelle side went viral after the clip surfaced on social media. 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. The French outfit beat Leinster 27-26 in Dublin in a. HAVING SPENT SIX years working as an. 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. RUGBY star Ronan O'Gara has dismissed rumours that he is still a serious gambler, insisting he has put his betting days behind him. 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. Ronan O'Gara was speaking on the latest episode of the Hard Yards and detailed the difference between French mentality and Irish mentality. The player responded in anger, taking to shoving O'Gara, who kept his cool. 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, 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. Ed Elliot. Rob Kearney insists the IRFU don't need to bring Ronan O'Gara home to a top provincial job before handing him the Ireland hot-seat. Blues blow 17-0 lead as French dominate. London (AFP) – Ireland rugby great Ronan O'Gara ruled himself out Friday of the running to replace under-pressure England coach Eddie Jones. 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. Ronan O'Gara speaking French is reassuringly no-nonsense. 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 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. Irish coach Ronan O’Gara’s rousing speech to French rugby team La Rochelle has gone viral for his distinctive ‘Franglais’ accent. Ronan O'Gara says Jack Crowley has shown the potential to be a long-term option for both Munster and Ireland at out-half. But I was speaking to him and he’s like ‘Mate, I’ve actually lost weight’. How Ronan O'Gara has helped turn La Rochelle into Top 14 contenders. Ronan O'Gara Believes Current Side Will Change Public's Opinion On Ireland Rugby Team. The 22-year-old found himself thrown in at the deep end against Australia. A number of Irish rugby players met the Queen at a civic reception back in 2009 as Ireland's. 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. O'Gara obliged with spiralling majesty, but Murray lost the ball in contact as he tried to wriggle up the short side. The sign was made in relation to a fiery clip of the La Rochelle boss letting his players. The name has several meanings such as 'seal', 'a pledge', and 'a promising oath'. Ex-Ireland and British and Irish Lions. Language and literature. 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. Recommended. In addition, he’s also Munster’s all-time leading scorer and he holds the Heineken Cup record for points and caps. With his La Rochelle side currently sitting second in the Top 14 table, Ronan O'Gara has an excellent vantage point from. The Ireland legend has been head coach at the French side since 2019 and won back to back. 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. It was me, Johnny, ROG (Ronan O'Gara) on the bus. 9. The French side staged a stirring comeback to beat Leinster. Mr. The 43-year-old Cork man has had an impact on the French club’s defence and attack. 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. "When you think about it, you have all different. Rugby coach’s hilarious ‘Franglish’ speech goes viral. 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. Back in 2017, on New Year’s Day, Racing 92 were in Toulon for a Top14 league game. Ronan O'Gara on Johnny Sexton. It is easy to recognise the single-minded pursuit of perfection that defined Ronan O’Gara, the player. 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. Ronan O'Gara's speech to his La Rochelle side went viral after the clip surfaced on social media. At the following lineout, still in the French 22, the deflection at the tail. 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. ROG, as he’s affectionately known, arrived at the stadium already a legend having captivated thousands of devoted fans during his time playing for Ireland. The Irish rugby star is currently the head coach of French team La Rochelle, and has been living in the area with his family. Wed Jun 12 2019 - 12:24. Ronan O'Gara speaking to La Rochelle. . 27. Saturday in Dublin brought La. Aug 9th 2023, 4:24 PM. . 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. ‘The boys here would know how I failed’ – O’Gara to call on own experience in Champions Cup final. 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. 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. Ronan O'Gara's French speech. O’Gara joined the French side as head coach in 2019. 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. Jessica revealed: "We moved to Paris in the summer of 2013 and. I was there with rugby legend Ronan O’Gara whom we had flown in from La Rochelle to speak. The Ireland legend was in the middle of brea. La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara and directer of rugby Jono Gibbes at Statde Marcel-Michelin in August 2018. Mon Jan 16 2023 - 17:32. The former Munster, Ireland and Lions outhalf spent four and a half. “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. 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 explains ‘easy’ decision to reject England and sign La Rochelle deal. Thu Apr 7 2022 - 19:50. Ireland face Les Bleus on Sunday in the second round of the Six Nations. 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. O'Gara has long spoken about his goal to move into coaching at test level at some stage. 14. Ronan O'Gara believes attitudes in France towards playing for the national team have changed. 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. Ronan O'Gara has detailed the reason his hands were in his pocket when he met the Queen back in 2009. 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. Photograph: Alan Betson. Sounds like a lad trying to answer a question in his French oral exam. 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. In World Cup terms O’Gara favours the French. He'd previously spoken of how challenging he'd found trying to speak French while coaching, but. Ronan O’Gara is now sharing is acquired and extensive knowledge on leadership as part of speaking engagements. He is Ireland’s second most-capped player (128) and the fourth most-capped in rugby union history. Irish coach Ronan O'Gara's rousing speech to French rugby team La Rochelle has gone viral for his distinctive 'Franglais' accent. 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. 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. The Ireland legend has been head coach at the French side since 2019 and won back to. Photograph: Luttiau Nicolas/Inpho. Ronan O’Gara’s French, in his own words. 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's talented outfit lost the 2021 final to Toulouse. TRAILBLAZER: La Rochelle Head Coach Ronan O'Gara. 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. Ronan O'Gara on La Rochelle mentality. This morning, the former Ireland international's share price is as high as any coach in the game. The couple, who have five children together, wed in July 2006 and marked the. 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. Ronan O'Gara's speech to his La Rochelle side went viral after the clip surfaced on social media. Ronan O'Gara was soaked by La Rochelle players in his post-match interview after his side shocked Leinster to win the Champions Cup final. 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. 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,. 07/08/2023. Ronan O'Gara deserves the highest praise for transforming himself from a "selfish" player into an empathetic coach, according to his former Munster and. while I can’t speak. RONAN O’GARA dedicated La Rochelle’s Champions Cup win over Leinster to his mother. Bernard Jackman: Ronan O'Gara is talking the talk, but he's also walking the walk The gospel according to ROG – six lessons from La Rochelle coach’s many interviews following Champions Cup. ”. Retweet. Ahead of La Rochelle's Top 14 semi-final against Bordeaux this summer, O. The Ireland legend has been head coach at the French side. Irish coach Ronan O’Gara’s rousing speech to French rugby team La Rochelle has gone viral for his distinctive ‘Franglais. Ronan O'Gara's speech to his La Rochelle side went viral after the clip surfaced on social media. Will Skelton and Ronan O’Gara (EPCR) “Funnily, when you see somebody that’s a foreigner, you like gravitate towards them. “We all laughed about that because that. Speaking to Paddy McKenna for the 'Frank and Honest' interview series, via the Irish Mirror, the Munster legend debunked the myth. Dylan Coetzee 22 Jun 2023 4:02 AM. Ronan O'Gara speaks honestly about his Ireland ambitions. Ronan O'Gara is a legend of Irish rugby who is Ireland ’s second most-capped player and their highest ever point scorer. "Sexton obviously is a great leader but Ronan is a very good. "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. I regret that the fourth or fifth referee. Former Rugby International. The former Ireland international retired from playing in 2013 and moved. The topic was broached by a French journalist during a typical media scrum in O'Gara's usual guise as La Rochelle coach. Sky Sports had the TV rights to broadcast. The three men were equal partners in the pub. French media reported that O'Gara was set to. Maryborough Hill, Cork €1. A team talk by Munster rugby legend Ronan O'Gara is making the rounds after the Bishopstown native was. The. If someone rings you and wants to speak face-to-face, you know it's probably not good news, and O'Gara says he knew to ask Kidney to cut the bullshit. On Wednesday, we headed into La Rochelle to buy a pair of golf shoes for JJ. Irish rugby legend Ronan O'Gara has said he's blown away by his children's ability to speak fluent French. 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. 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. Enquire now to book Ronan John Ross O’Gara. ‘I liked. Blues blow 17-0 lead as French dominate. Dylan Coetzee 22 Jun 2023 4:02 AM. Former Ireland outhalf is now La Rochelle head coach after spell with CrusadersRonan O’Gara. 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. Speaking to French TV afterwards, he said. Ronan O'Gara is going to coach Ireland some day [don't be surprised if Johnny Sexton does, too]. Ronan O'Gara joins Joe to discuss his beginnings as a head coach in France. James Harrington. These days he divides his time between New Zealand. Irish coach Ronan O'Gara's rousing speech to French rugby team La Rochelle has gone viral for his distinctive 'Franglais' accent. all speak French and are happy in their home. When. 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. Nov 9th 2022, 11:49 AM. He may have only signed a contract. Speaking on Off The Ball, O'Gara proclaimed that Sexton should not be facing a. Ronan O’Gara, wife Jessica, and their children, Rua, Molly, JJ, Zac, and Max sign the visitors’ book with Lord Mayor Des Cahill. Speaking in English! 4 replies 1 retweet 29 likes. Rugby legend and Corkman Ronan O'Gara has shown off his French skills again in a new Tourism Ireland video promoting his home county. As performed by yours truly here: What I don't ever suggest however. Ronan O’Gara has explained why he named his son Rua. The French club may harbour painful memories. He is currently head coach of La Rochelle in the French Top 14. @kennyboyfox92. This season, they are second in the table, just a few points behind, you guessed it, Toulouse. Will. 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. As he leads La Rochelle into their third consecutive final, O’Gara deserves huge plaudits. O’Gara is speaking primarily in French, but with a sprinkling of English expletives. The proposals for the globalisation of rugby have been floated out there, a World League between 12 nations in the summer and November windows. James Harrington. A former business partner of one-time Irish rugby international Ronan O’Gara has rejected an allegation that he misappropriated €15,725 in funds from their Cork city. In World Cup terms O’Gara favours the French. 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's characteristics as a player are now mirrored in the sides he coaches Credit: Getty Images/David Rogers. MacNeill, 65, says nothing should be read into Sexton being captain, since the 2019 World Cup, and O'Gara never having that honour. Departing Crusaders back-line coach Ronan O’Gara believes that his two-year stint with the champions had provided him with an invigorating reaffirmation of his love for rugby. O’Gara is still in his first season as the top dog at La. 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. Ronan O'Gara had coaching roles at Racing 92 and New Zealand club Crusaders before moving to La Rochelle in 2019. But another has been working away quietly in the background. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. 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. Earlier this summer, O'Gara stood in front of his squad and delivered a rousing speech in French ahead of La Rochelle's Top. The La Rochelle boss laid out how the Champions Cup is more important to some teams in France, but is a lot less attractive to others. 28/05/2022. — Ronan O Gara (@RonanOGara10) September 8, 2016. The French side. The audience was rapt, and it was clear why as Ronan shared his vision, his drivers and his insights. Irish rugby legend Ronan O'Gara has said he's blown away by his children's ability to speak fluent French. 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. 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. 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. RONAN O'GARA was hilariously caught unawares by his La Rochelle players while preoccupied speaking to RTE. Questions will certainly be asked. French may be the language of Baudelaire, Rimbaud and Voltaire, but sometimes it takes a rugby player from Cork to inject extra oomph. 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. “There’s massive excitement already and we know that France, with full grounds and their nation behind them, do. 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. Whatever the French club are paying him, it is not enough. Ronan O'Gara joins Joe to discuss his beginnings as a head coach in France. Ronan O’Gara has been appointed as head coach of French Top 14 club La Rochelle for next season. What renders us helpless is watching a bad opening first period and knowing that there isn’t a lot you can do about it. By PJ Browne Feb 09, 2021 3:32 PM. 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. Effortless. Ronan and his wife Jessica. Ronan O'Gara dedicated La Rochelle's Heineken Champions Cup victory over. A company whose shareholders include rugby. For the second year in a row, the Top 14 club will look to spring an upset against heavily-fancied opposition. 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. Speaking to Off The Ball this evening, O'Gara said that "nothing is done yet" but that a decision over his coaching future will be made within the next two weeks. The La Rochelle coach is currently in limbo with much of the rugby world after the French league was. “Yes, for sure, because he has given us a lot,” said Favre who was speaking in London at the launch of the 2022/23. You’re like ‘Hey man, how’s the family’ and I’d like never met this guy before. 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. speaking in French during the post-match press conference. The O’Gara effect: Ireland legend already one France Top 14’s most compelling figures. Per Rugbyrama, he replied: "I didn't feel much. Ronan O’Gara has ended speculation about his future by signing a new five-year contract with La Rochelle. O’Gara was a chief points scorer for. At that point, it had been viewed over 3. But that won’t be for some time yet. 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. Wed Nov 30 2022 - 10:38. "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. CNN 3w. The La Rochelle head coach admitted the decision to uproot his family. If you missed it, listen back on Newstalk. 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. Elle Gordon catches up with La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara to talk that win against Leinster, his eye for style, and life in France with his family. Advertising. 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,. Irish coach Ronan O’Gara’s rousing speech to French rugby team La Rochelle has gone viral for his distinctive ‘Franglais. Ronan O'Gara's agent could be a busy man in the next 12 months. Ronan O'Gara says he wants to coach his native Ireland after guiding La Rochelle to a second successive Heineken Champions Cup success. 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. Head. Check out our ronan o 'gara selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Amy Mulvaney. CONTEST: 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. La Rochelle have no European heritage to speak of so the comparison to Munster is largely. I was sitting there at the back on my phone, [wanting to] get off this bus as soon as possible. He said: ‘ This guy is insufferable. Jessica O'Gara has opened up about living abroad with rugby hero husband Ronan and their 5 children. 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. 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 of Cork. 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. Ronan O’Gara gestures during the warm-up of the French Top14 rugby union match between La Rochelle and Stade. RONAN O’GARA COULD be set for another suspension after being cited for alleged comments he made towards a Top 14 match official. Ronan O'Gara's Band of Brothers! The moment La Rochelle realised their European dream, winning the @ChampionsCup in Marseille #. 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. Joan underwent extensive surgery last year to remove blood from around. Advertising. 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. 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. Uini Atonio in a French jersey. 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. Sexton received a three-game ban for his conduct following May's 27-26 loss to the French side in Dublin. He said he was especially proud as a sportsperson to follow in. Rónán, anglicised as Ronan, is an Irish and Breton male given name and surname. The Munster and Leinster icons were fierce rivals in the early 2010s and battled. Ronan O’Gara has poured cold water on suggestions that he is again to link up with Crusaders coach Scott Robertson and take charge of the Barbarians against the All Blacks next November. 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. Before La Rochelle put their Champions Cup on the line, against old foes Leinster, Ronan O'Gara told us about his credo at the club. La Rochelle, who are also challenging. Over Christmas, I called out the La. This was another refreshing, honest, brilliant interview from Ronan O'Gara despite. The 37-year-old second-row, who played. Dec 4th 2021, 10:00 AM. O’Gara is still in his first season as the top dog at La. 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. Photograph: Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP/Getty Images. 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. Mayo. 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 was doused in water by his elated squad after La Rochelle's stunning Champions Cup victory over Leinster at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Ronan O’Gara is under contract with La Rochelle until 2027. Mon 8 Aug 2016 at 13:46. Ronan O'Gara speaking French is reassuringly no-nonsense. The French club claimed a second consecutive European crown. Recommended. Ronan O’Gara began his 16-year professional career as a fly-half in 1997, playing for 16 seasons with Munster, with whom he won two Heineken Cups. Ronan O'Gara does not have much time for clichés. NAUGHTY STEP: La Rochelle's Ronan O'Gara prior to Saturday's clash with his old club Racing 92 at Marcel-Deflandre Stadium. 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. The pair chat through O'Gara's incredible tenure with the French European champions and. We’ve a French bulldog and a jack russell. 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. TIES THAT BIND: Ronan O'Gara is reunited with his former Munster teammate Federico Pucciariello at the Aviva Stadium. Parents . Urios tried to slap Ronan O’Gara but missed. 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. Ronan O’Gara, wife Jessica, and their children, Rua, Molly, JJ, Zac, and Max sign the visitors’ book with Lord Mayor Des Cahill. 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, 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. 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. 2 million personal guarantee to cover Ezeon’s liabilities, a sum neither man could repay. 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. Sat 4 Oct 2008 at 16:00. Advertising. Ronan O'Gara was right at the heart of the celebrations. Pic: Twitter/Ottavio Arnella. Dec 6 (Reuters) - Coach Ronan O'Gara has signed a new contract to stay at European champions La Rochelle until 2027, the French club said on Tuesday. 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 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. Only Leo Cullen and Ugo Mola had done so previously. 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.