"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. Ronan O'Gara has admitted he wants to coach Ireland after guiding La Rochelle to back-to-back Heineken Champions Cup triumphs. 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. In World Cup terms O’Gara favours the French. 1 reply 0 retweets 9 likes. Ronan O’Gara explains ‘easy’ decision to reject England and sign La Rochelle deal. French media reported that O'Gara was set to. 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. 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. 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. — Ronan O Gara (@RonanOGara10) September 8, 2016. 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. Tue May 2 2023 - 05:00. Ireland face Les Bleus on Sunday in the second round of the Six Nations. Speaking to Off The Ball, new head coach of La Rochelle Ronan O'Gara said it's been tough trying to communicate to his players in a second language. O’Gara’s 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. The 43-year-old Cork man has had an impact on the French club’s defence and attack. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. O'Gara - 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. RONAN O’GARA COULD be set for another suspension after being cited for alleged comments he made towards a Top 14 match official. 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 is known for many things, but speaking French isn’t at the top of the list. Enquire now to book Ronan John Ross O’Gara. Leinster are hurting from last season's last-gasp defeat in Marseille. The La Rochelle head coach discusses his joie de vivre in southwestern France, his approach to. Ronan O'Gara was right at the heart of the celebrations. The player responded in anger, taking to shoving O'Gara, who kept his cool. If you missed it, listen back on Newstalk. 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. . 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 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. As he leads La Rochelle into their third consecutive final, O’Gara deserves huge plaudits. ‘The boys here would know how I failed’ – O’Gara to call on own experience in Champions Cup final. 2 million personal guarantee to cover Ezeon’s liabilities, a sum neither man could repay. HAVING SPENT SIX years working as an. 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. — Ronan O Gara (@RonanOGara10) September 8, 2016. The French side staged a stirring comeback to beat Leinster. Our rugby coverage is brought to you in association with Vodafone Ireland #TeamOfU. Subscriber Only Rugby Ronan O’Gara: ‘Do I coach in French? Damn right I coach in French’ The La Rochelle head coach discusses his joie de vivre on the west. Pic: INPHO/Billy Stickland. Mon Jan 16 2023 - 17:32. Uini Atonio in a French jersey. 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. 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. La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara has signed a five-year extension with the Top 14 side until 2027. 2 replies 0 retweets 24 likes. TRAILBLAZER: La Rochelle Head Coach Ronan O'Gara. Ronan O’Gara has been at the heart of Munster and Irish rugby throughout his 16-year professional career. The Cork man had been linked with the England job – now vacant after Eddie Jones’ sacking – but ruled himself out of the. 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. 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. I mean this in the best way when I say it sounds like he's just throwing a few French words in there. Ex-Ireland and British and Irish Lions fly-half Ronan O'Gara has been promoted to. 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. Advertising. Ronan O'Gara's family ties helped to give La Rochelle the impetus to produce their special Champions Cup final comeback. The clip was hailed 'the most Irish team talk while actually speaking French' by writer Joe Naughton, who joined the throngs on viewers overawed by what they were hearing. Ronan O'Gara's Langan ancestors come from Ballycastle, Co. 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. 00:59 - Source: CNN. Ireland outhalf Ronan O'Gara is tackled by France's Serge Betsen during the 2007 Six Nations match at Croke Park. Ronan O'Gara and Johnny Sexton. RONAN O'Gara has defended his gambling lifestyle and spoken about the spiralling rumours that have dogged his career. Amy Mulvaney. 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. Speaking to Paddy McKenna for the 'Frank and Honest' interview series, via the Irish Mirror, the Munster legend debunked the myth. Ronan O’Gara, Head Coach of La Rochelle, speaks with Leo Cullen, Head Coach of Leinster Rugby, prior to kick off of the Heineken Champions Cup Final match between Leinster Rugby and La Rochelle at Stade Velodrome on May 28, 2022 in Marseille. But I was speaking to him and he’s like ‘Mate, I’ve actually lost weight’. 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. 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. Ronan O'Gara has offered some context to his La Rochelle team-talk which has gone viral on social media in recent days. Ronan O’Gara has ended speculation about his future by signing a new five-year contract with La Rochelle. Stories worth watching 16. Speaking about the record before the game, he said. 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 speaking to La Rochelle. Ronan O'Gara's ultimate ambition is to lead Ireland to Rugby World Cup glory Credit: AFP. all speak French and are happy in their home. I was sitting there at the back on my phone, [wanting to] get off this bus as soon as possible. Urios tried to slap Ronan O’Gara but missed. 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: Ronan O'Gara's foul-mouthed French team talk hailed. French may be the language of Baudelaire, Rimbaud and Voltaire, but sometimes it takes a rugby player from Cork to inject extra oomph. Questions will certainly be asked. La Rochelle coach Ronan O’Gara told ITV: “It’s truly spectacular. With the dust settling on an incredible season for Irish rugby, which saw the national team win the Grand Slam and Munster bridge a. 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 head coach Ronan O’Gara, who Atonio credits with giving the club a crucial edge in preparation and tactics since he joined in 2019. Like. 75 million. The Cork drawl of Ronan O’Gara is unmistakeable, especially on the side of a rugby pitch in France. So you can. Ronan O’Gara has been appointed as head coach of French Top 14 club La Rochelle for next season. O'Gara's talented outfit lost the 2021 final to Toulouse. Photograph: Luttiau Nicolas/Inpho. TIES THAT BIND: Ronan O'Gara is reunited with his former Munster teammate Federico Pucciariello at the Aviva Stadium. Dublin (AFP) – La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara said on Saturday defending the Champions Cup title was "just the start" for his side. Head. 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. The Munster star has also. A company whose shareholders include rugby. . Ronan O'Gara's speech to his La Rochelle side went viral after the clip surfaced on social media. RONAN O'GARA is set to front a new Tourism Ireland campaign to encourage French people to holiday in Cork this autumn. During his appearance on Ireland AM, the Cork native explained how France has been dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. 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. 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. Again, Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle will contest the biggest final in club rugby. O'Gara played as a fly-half and is Ireland's second most-capped player and second highest points scorer. O’Gara played as a fly-half and is Ireland’s second most-capped player and highest ever points scorer. 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. It is the collective fluency of La Rochelle’s attacking. Last year, he admitted that he would be open to. He said: ‘ This guy is insufferable. In addition, he’s also Munster’s all-time leading scorer and he holds the Heineken Cup record for points and caps. The sign was made in relation to a fiery clip of the La Rochelle boss letting his players. Ronan O’Gara’s French, in his own words. By PJ Browne Feb 09, 2021 3:32 PM. 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 believes his La Rochelle side have hit their stride at the right time. 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. But I was speaking to him and he’s like ‘Mate, I’ve actually lost weight’. Favre is clearly hoping that O’Gara won’t be going anywhere just yet. 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. However, the Ireland legend's head-shot as part of the r. 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. Aug 9th 2023, 4:24 PM. 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. Dylan Coetzee 22 Jun 2023 4:02 AM. Speaking to World Rugby’s Jim Hamilton on. what Ireland will need to do to break this seemingly impenetrable wall is former Ireland flyhalf turned coaching star Ronan O’Gara (ROG). The proposals for the globalisation of rugby have been floated out there, a World League between 12 nations in the summer and November windows. Irish coach Ronan O'Gara's rousing speech to French rugby team La Rochelle has gone viral for his distinctive 'Franglais' accent. Issued on: 02/12/2022 - 14:46 2 minBrian O'Driscoll praises Ronan O'Gara after La Rochelle win. He's been. It was me, Johnny, ROG (Ronan O'Gara) on the bus. The La Rochelle coach is currently in limbo with much of the rugby world after the French league was. 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. 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. Frédéric ZabalzaKenneth Fox. Ronan O’Gara has explained why he named his son Rua. Ronan O'Gara deserves the highest praise for transforming himself from a "selfish" player into an empathetic coach, according to his former Munster and. 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. Pic: INPHO/James Crombie. O'Gara obliged with spiralling majesty, but Murray lost the ball in contact as he tried to wriggle up the short side. 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. Thu, 16 Feb, 2023 - 12:42. For the second year in a row, the Top 14 club will look to spring an upset against heavily-fancied opposition. Sq m 330 (3,562 sq ft) Bedrooms: 4. Rugby legend and Corkman Ronan O'Gara has shown off his French skills again in a new Tourism Ireland video promoting his home county. Ronan O'Gara does not have much time for clichés. who is currently serving a ten-week ban and a €20,000 fine imposed by French Rugby authorities, coached La Rochelle to. The. One Munster man has been making all the headlines this week, with Ronan O’Gara receiving plaudits from far and wide for the sterling work he has been doing at La Rochelle. The campaign includes a new video featuring O’Gara visiting various locations in Kinsale and Cork city that ‘fill his heart with Ireland’. Right now, Prendergast has his hands full as Racing 92′s attack coach, having made a great success of his time in French rugby. He won 128 caps for Ireland, won three Triple Crowns, the Grand Slam in 2009, and played on. Though actually born in San Diego, California, O’Gara is the highest ever. 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. 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. Leinster will come away from this game feeling they have left another European trophy behind them. O'Gara has coached La Rochelle to victory over Leinster in the last two European Cup finals. Warren Gatland 19 May 2023 • 7:00am. This season, they are second in the table, just a few points behind, you guessed it, Toulouse. 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. O'Gara has long spoken about his goal to move into coaching at test level at some stage. Ronan O'Gara on Johnny Sexton. As performed by yours truly here: What I don't ever suggest however. RUGBY STAR RONAN O’Gara will front a new campaign for Tourism Ireland to promote trips to county Cork in France, during the autumn this year ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Ronan O'Gara, 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. La Rochelle, who are also challenging. The audience was rapt, and it was clear why as Ronan shared his vision, his drivers and his insights. Ex-Ireland and British and Irish Lions fly-half Ronan O'Gara has been promoted to. "From the toss, already, we were not. 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. NAUGHTY STEP: La Rochelle's Ronan O'Gara prior to Saturday's clash with his old club Racing 92 at Marcel-Deflandre Stadium. 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. He is Ireland’s second highest points scorer, the Six Nations leading points scorer, and the second most capped player in Heineken Cup history. Jun 17th 2023, 10:35 PM. Ronan O’Gara has opened up about living in France during lockdown. Ronan O'Gara says he wants to coach his native Ireland after guiding La Rochelle to a second successive Heineken Champions Cup success. 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. For others, O’Gara’s method works. 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. Jessica O'Gara has opened up about living abroad with rugby hero husband Ronan and their 5 children. Mon, 30 Jan, 2023 - 20:23. 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. THE EPCR have launched an investigation into an alleged half-time incident during the Champions Cup final. Issued on: 21/05/2021 - 04:26. Photograph: Alan Betson. Well that’s all about to change now as a video has emerged of the La Rochelle. 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. The 37-year moved level with former international team-mate Ronan O’Gara’s total of 557. Reply. It is not the only narrative of Irish interest. and as such is in high demand for after dinner speaking engagements, brand ambassadorial roles and corporate events. They wouldn’t speak to each other it was so awkward. The French side have long lingered in the lower reaches of this sport, in a rugby mad country, but reached the summit after deservedly beating Leinster, in Marseille. Saturday in Dublin brought La. “Yes, for sure, because he has given us a lot,” said Favre who was speaking in London at the launch of the 2022/23. . 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. 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. 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. wives, the English-speaking ones, they. La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara and directer of rugby Jono Gibbes at Statde Marcel-Michelin in August 2018. Ronan O'Gara does not have much time for clichés. 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. Thu Apr 7 2022 - 19:50. At the following lineout, still in the French 22, the deflection at the tail. 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. ‘I liked. 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. The Irishman had a lengthy career spanning over 16 years between Munster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions. In World Cup terms O’Gara favours the French. Irish rugby legend Ronan O’Gara has gone viral after delivering a pre-match motivational speech to his La Rochelle players in his thick Cork brogue that blended French with a number of English. 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. Ronan O'Gara's Irish-French team talk. “There’s massive excitement already and we know that France, with full grounds and their nation behind them, do. 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 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. It is the first major trophy win for La Rochelle and Munster legend O'Gara's first as the main man in charge of a club. 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. This morning, the former Ireland international's share price is as high as any coach in the game. Ronan O'Gara has detailed the reason his hands were in his pocket when he met the Queen back in 2009. The La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara says he 'could do with listening more'. La Rochelle successfully raided their rivals, bagging a hard-fought one-point victory after a fiery match in the south west of France. Astrophysicist explains why dinosaurs died when crocodiles survived. More info. Speaking on Off The Ball, O'Gara proclaimed that Sexton should not be facing a. London (AFP) – Ireland rugby great Ronan O'Gara ruled himself out Friday of the running to replace under-pressure England coach Eddie Jones. 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. Ronan O'Gara says Jack Crowley has shown the potential to be a long-term option for both Munster and Ireland at out-half. Ronan and his wife Jessica. At that point, it had been viewed over 3. 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. Ronan O'Gara is going to coach Ireland some day [don't be surprised if Johnny Sexton does, too]. 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. 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. Mr O’Gara and Mr O’Driscoll gave Mr O’Flynn a €2. ”. The Irishman had a lengthy career spanning over 16 years between Munster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions. “There’s massive. Ahead of La Rochelle’s Top 14 semi-final against Bordeaux this summer, O’Gara had his players gathered for a serious pep-talk. 1. 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. It is the collective fluency of La Rochelle’s attacking. The name is derived from a very old legend, which tells the story of a. Rory Keane. Retweeted. 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. Ronan O'Gara speaking to La Rochelle. How Ronan O'Gara has helped turn La Rochelle into Top 14 contenders. The Munster player, while admitting he has "lost a fair bit of. La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara says connecting with players is as important as anything else. Ronan O’Gara is set to extend his contract at La Rochelle despite interest from the RFU, according to reports in France. The name Ronan is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "little seal". O’Gara is still in his first season as the top dog at La. Sky Sports had the TV rights to broadcast. That’s why you get tired. RONAN O'GARA was hilariously caught unawares by his La Rochelle players while preoccupied speaking to RTE. Former. The La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara says he 'could do with listening more'. Effortless. "Sexton obviously is a great leader but Ronan is a very good. 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 had coaching roles at Racing 92 and New Zealand club Crusaders before moving to La Rochelle in 2019. The French side staged a stirring comeback to beat Leinster. O’Gara joined the French side as head coach in 2019. Ronan John Ross O'Gara (Irish: Rónán Ó Gadhra; born 7 March 1977) is an Irish former rugby union player and current coach. 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. 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. The Ireland legend has. the fact that the kids can speak French a small bit. 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. 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. Irish coach Ronan O’Gara’s rousing speech to French rugby team La Rochelle has gone viral for his distinctive ‘Franglais. O’Gara joined the French side as head coach in 2019. The unbreakable resilience of La Rochelle at the Aviva last May was a shining example of team embodying a coach's words. 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, 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. 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. 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. speaking in French during the post-match press conference. Ronan O'Gara had coaching roles at Racing 92 and New Zealand club Crusaders before moving to La Rochelle in 2019. Coaching in English sometime in the future will be a lot easier. 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 Munster and Ireland legend led the French side to Champions Cup glory for the. Having spent much of his post-playing career outside of Ireland, Ronan O'Gara perhaps has a more nuanced view. O’Gara has now won Super Rugby (as an assistant with the Crusaders), the Top 14 (also as an assistant at Racing 92) and now Champions Cup with La Rochelle this weekend. 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. He may have only signed a contract. La Rochelle were 17-0 down early on but clawed it back with a magnificent show of strength to win the final 27-26. Ronan is the sixth highest points scorer in the history of international rugby and on March 14, 2009 became. . It has been claimed, by scholars both medieval and modern, that St Patrick spoke Brittonic. 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. I regret that the fourth or fifth referee. 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. 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. [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. O’Gara is speaking primarily in French, but with a sprinkling of English expletives. You’re like ‘Hey man, how’s the family’ and I’d like never met this guy before. 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. 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. The campaign will go live next month, to coincide with the Rugby World Cup. Ronan O’Gara was at the heart of Munster and Irish rugby for fifteen years up until his retirement 2013. He said he was especially proud as a sportsperson to follow in. while I can’t speak. 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 head coach Ronan O’Gara has avoided sanction after being cited for his behaviour during his side’s 39-36 Top 14 defeat at Racing 92 on. The 37-year-old second-row, who played. 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,. O'Gara played as a fly-half and is Ireland's second most-capped player and second highest points scorer. Ronan O'Gara won the European Champions Cup with La Rochelle in 2022. Language and literature. Ronan O'Gara's French speech. RONAN O'GARA will team up with former colleague Scott Robertson at the helm of the Barbarians. Speaking after La Rochelle's famous win, Jessica gushed how proud she was that "all the hard work paid off". Urios even looked like he attempted a quick slap, which O’Gara avoided. Mayo. Blues blow 17-0 lead as French dominate. At the recent Off The Ball roadshow, Ronan O'Gara makes his best attempt at a posh southside Dublin accent. 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, who Atonio credits with giving the club a crucial edge in preparation and tactics since he joined in 2019. The French club win a breakdown penalty, it. I was there with rugby legend Ronan O’Gara whom we had flown in from La Rochelle to speak. 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. “There’s massive excitement already and we know that France, with full grounds. 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. 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. A third tournament, the European Rugby Challenge Cup Qualifying Competition was introduced as a qualification competition for clubs from minor nations to. 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. These days he divides his time between New Zealand. And speaking about the incident after the match, Urios tore into ROG, calling him “shit” and “unbearable”. The La Rochelle manager went viral last month after a video of. Warning: The video below contains strong. Jessica O'Gara, Ronan O'Gara. A number of Irish rugby players met the Queen at a civic reception back in 2009 as Ireland's. Irish rugby legend Ronan O’Gara has signed a new long-term contract to remain in charge of French club La Rochelle. Former Ireland and Lions fly-half Ronan O’Gara insists that Ross Byrne has leapt to the front of the queue to become Johnny Sexton’s reliable backup after starring against France in the Six Nations. Urdapilleta, who had the final say of the match when slotting a penalty to claim a 11-10 Clermont win, later accused O. The former Munster and Ireland out. 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 played as a fly-half and is Ireland's second most-capped player and highest points scorer. The former Ireland international retired from playing in 2013 and moved. THIS is how the day rolls. Ronan O'Gara's agent could be a busy man in the next 12 months. Apr 3rd 2022, 9:08 PM. Retweet. . Wed Nov 30 2022 - 10:38.