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. Again, Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle will contest the biggest final in club rugby. Ronan O'Gara speaking to La Rochelle. Leinster are plotting home rule in their bid to claim a first league and European double since 2018, but a familiar foe awaits them, with Ronan O’Gara and La Rochelle plotting their own double. Speaking in English! 4 replies 1 retweet 29 likes. 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. He is Ireland’s second most-capped player (128) and the fourth most-capped in rugby union history. Issued on: 02/12/2022 - 14:46 2 minBrian O'Driscoll praises Ronan O'Gara after La Rochelle win. Irish rugby legend Ronan O'Gara has said he's blown away by his children's ability to speak fluent French. 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. CONTEST: La Rochelle. — Ronan O Gara (@RonanOGara10) September 8, 2016. Ronan O'Gara says he will not be the next England head coach, after confirming his plans to remain in La Rochelle for the foreseeable future. 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,. ‘I liked. O'Gara played as a fly-half and is Ireland's second most-capped player and second highest points scorer. But I was speaking to him and he’s like ‘Mate, I’ve actually lost weight’. Advertising. The Irishman had a lengthy career spanning over 16 years between Munster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions. O'Gara has long spoken about his goal to move into coaching at test level at some stage. If you missed it, listen back on Newstalk. With his La Rochelle side currently sitting second in the Top 14 table, Ronan O'Gara has an excellent vantage point from. At the weekend - he coached French club, La Rochelle, to their first ever Champions Cup title, beating Leinster and adding. The French club claimed a second consecutive European crown. Rory Keane. 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. The French outfit beat Leinster 27-26 in Dublin in a. The La Rochelle head coach discusses his joie de vivre in southwestern France, his approach to. Ronan John Ross O'Gara (Irish: Rónán Ó Gadhra; born 7 March 1977) is an Irish former rugby union player and current coach. 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. 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 does not have much time for clichés. 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. 27 April 2013; Ronan O'Gara, Munster. Ronan O'Gara says he wants to coach his native Ireland after guiding La Rochelle to a second successive Heineken Champions Cup success. Sq m 330 (3,562 sq ft) Bedrooms: 4. Wed Jun 12 2019 - 12:24. La Rochelle’s Irish coach, Ronan O'Gara, has a wealth of big men who will be difficult for Leinster to combat. "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. "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. 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. Jessica O'Gara has opened up about living abroad with rugby hero husband Ronan and their 5 children. Right now, Prendergast has his hands full as Racing 92′s attack coach, having made a great success of his time in French rugby. The 43-year-old Cork man has had an impact on the French club’s defence and attack. As he leads La Rochelle into their third consecutive final, O’Gara deserves huge plaudits. Aug 9th 2023, 4:24 PM. Sky Sports had the TV rights to broadcast. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. O'Gara's 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. Bathrooms: 5. 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. He won 128 caps for Ireland, won three Triple Crowns, the Grand Slam in 2009, and played on. Stories worth watching 16. 1. Will Skelton and Ronan O’Gara (EPCR) “Funnily, when you see somebody that’s a foreigner, you like gravitate towards them. Donald McRae. 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. wives, the English-speaking ones, they. couch, French | 4. The player responded in anger, taking to shoving O'Gara, who kept his cool. He is currently head coach of La Rochelle in the French Top 14. Ronan O'Gara speaking French to La Rochelle squad. In typical ROG fashion, even the non-French speaking fans can feel the intensity of his words as his. Ed Elliot. You do not need to know any French to pick up on words like energy, sacrifice and opportunity f*****g enorme, and get the gist of what he is saying. 07/08/2023. La Rochelle, who are also challenging. But another has been working away quietly in the background. I was there with rugby legend Ronan O’Gara whom we had flown in from La Rochelle to speak. O'Gara made little impression during last night's 25-3 defeat by France but Ireland's coach Eddie O'Sullivan denied the off-field distractions are affecting his form. Ireland outhalf Ronan O'Gara is tackled by France's Serge Betsen during the 2007 Six Nations match at Croke Park. Results quickly started coming in, including beating Toulon to earn the title of French champions in 2016. 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. By PJ Browne Feb 09, 2021 3:32 PM. It is the collective fluency of La Rochelle’s attacking. Whatever the French club are paying him, it is not enough. You’re like ‘Hey man, how’s the family’ and I’d like never met this guy before. “Yes, for sure, because he has given us a lot,” said Favre who was speaking in London at the launch of the 2022/23. This record lasted for 18. 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. At the following lineout, still in the French 22, the deflection at the tail. ‘The only time we ever led in the game was in the 80th. 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. Introduction Ronan O'Gara; Early life; Munster 1997–2007 2008–2013; Ireland 1999–2003 2004. Thu Apr 7 2022 - 19:50. 3. The 37-year moved level with former international team-mate Ronan O’Gara’s total of 557. Ronan O’Gara is known for many things, but speaking French isn’t at the top of the list. The La Rochelle playing corps is comprised largely of Frenchman - even if there are a smattering of Irish faces behind the scenes - and O'Gara has not shied away. He said he was especially proud as a sportsperson to follow in. The former Ireland international retired from playing in 2013 and moved. Mr O’Gara and Mr O’Driscoll gave Mr O’Flynn a €2. What renders us helpless is watching a bad opening first period and knowing that there isn’t a lot you can do about it. Leinster are hurting from last season's last-gasp defeat in Marseille. 9. 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. 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. Check out our ronan o 'gara selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Knocking out near-perfect French is probably one of the last things you'd expect the Cork man to do, but it's. O'Gara is currently coach of French side La Rochelle. 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 said: ‘ This guy is insufferable. General, tactician and genius come to mind when one looks at the career of the great Ronan O’Gara as a player and one of the world’s front-running coaches. Ronan O'Gara says he wants to coach his native Ireland after guiding La Rochelle to a second successive Heineken Champions Cup success. O’Gara is still in his first season as the top dog at La. what Ireland will need to do to break this seemingly impenetrable wall is former Ireland flyhalf turned coaching star Ronan O’Gara (ROG). Pic: INPHO/James Crombie. Ahead of La Rochelle's Top 14 semi-final against Bordeaux this summer, O. 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 obliged with spiralling majesty, but Murray lost the ball in contact as he tried to wriggle up the short side. They wouldn’t speak to each other it was so awkward. 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. 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's Band of Brothers! The moment La Rochelle realised their European dream, winning the @ChampionsCup in Marseille #. 5 million times. 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. Well that’s all about to change now as a video has emerged of the La Rochelle. His four-season stint in. It has been claimed, by scholars both medieval and modern, that St Patrick spoke Brittonic. See sport differently with our news, analysis, podcasts and storytellingRonan O’Gara. The Munster and Ireland legend led the French side to Champions Cup glory for the. 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. 6K views, 8 likes, 0 loves, 1 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from The Six O'Clock Show: Joanne McNally was putting Ronan O’Gara in his place on the Six Sofa tonight! O'Gara speaking a little bit of French! | couch, French | Joanne McNally was putting Ronan O’Gara in his place on the Six Sofa tonight! | By The. 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 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. He may have only signed a contract. Ronan O’Gara has created a La Rochelle team that is so powerful that it has almost zero weaknesses. Born 7 March 1977, Ronan O'Gara began. At the following lineout, still in the French 22, the deflection at the tail. Aug 9th 2023, 4:24 PM. Frédéric ZabalzaKenneth Fox. With his La Rochelle side currently sitting second in the Top 14 table, Ronan O'Gara has an excellent vantage point from. This season, they are second in the table, just a few points behind, you guessed it, Toulouse. How Ronan O'Gara fits into the Crusaders Formula One Team When moving from French club Racing 92 to the Crusaders, O'Gara saw his role change to fit into the new environment. 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. 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. and as such is in high demand for after dinner speaking engagements, brand ambassadorial roles and corporate events. Ronan O’Gara is set to extend his contract at La Rochelle despite interest from the RFU, according to reports in France. It was me, Johnny, ROG (Ronan O'Gara) on the bus. The. 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. Wednesday, 11 October 2023 ePaperBut with the French media going into meltdown, it seems as though the Top 14 disciplinary may look at Saturday’s contretemps between Ronan O’Gara and Christophe Urios. The 22-year-old found himself thrown in at the deep end against Australia. 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. As manager of French rugby side La Rochelle, O. Leinster will come away from this game feeling they have left another European trophy behind them. Retweet. 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. The pair played together for two seasons, and speaking to Off The Ball, O’Gara explained how he quickly learned to respect the New Zealander. 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. 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 and his wife Jessica. La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara has been hit with a ten-week suspension and fined €15,000 by the rugby authorities in France as a result of comments that were "harming the best interests of. Speaking to World Rugby’s Jim Hamilton on. Ronan John Ross O'Gara is an Irish former rugby union player and current coach. I was sitting there at the back on my phone, [wanting to] get off this bus as soon as possible. Urios even looked like he attempted a quick slap, which O’Gara avoided. 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. 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. 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. Only Leo Cullen and Ugo Mola had done so previously. My favorite suggestion is to "make a diamond or triangle" by lightly interlacing or touching your fingers of both hands. 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 had coaching roles at Racing 92 and New Zealand club Crusaders before moving to La Rochelle in 2019. Mon 8 Aug 2016 at 13:46. Dylan Coetzee 22 Jun 2023 4:02 AM. Ronan O'Gara's ultimate ambition is to lead Ireland to Rugby World Cup glory Credit: AFP. 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. . . Ronan is the sixth highest points scorer in the history of international rugby and on March 14, 2009 became. . Ronan O’Gara The pre-match statistics suggest that Sunday will be my 12th European Cup semi-final. Ronan O'Gara speaks honestly about his Ireland ambitions. Ronan O'Gara dedicated La Rochelle's Heineken Champions Cup victory over. Ronan O’Gara, wife Jessica, and their children, Rua, Molly, JJ, Zac, and Max sign the visitors’ book with Lord Mayor Des Cahill. Last year, he admitted that he would be open to. Ronan O’Gara has been appointed as head coach of French Top 14 club La Rochelle for next season. Per Rugbyrama, he replied: "I didn't feel much. Ronan O'Gara deserves the highest praise for transforming himself from a "selfish" player into an empathetic coach, according to his former Munster and. Irish coach Ronan O’Gara’s rousing speech to French rugby team La Rochelle has gone viral for his distinctive ‘Franglais. 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. So you can. He also represented the British & Irish Lions on their 2013 and 2017 tours, and has scored over 1,000 points in his. A company whose shareholders include rugby. Language and literature. 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. 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. Ronan O’Gara has been suspended for two weeks by the disciplinary committee of the Ligue Nationale du Rugby after being held “responsible for indiscipline, in. Speaking after La Rochelle's famous win, Jessica gushed how proud she was that "all the hard work paid off". 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 a surname, it is derived from the Gaelic Ó Rónáin 'descendant of Rónán'. Ronan O’Gara is now sharing is acquired and extensive knowledge on leadership as part of speaking engagements. Jessica and Ronan O'Gara celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary in style. On Wednesday, we headed into La Rochelle to buy a pair of golf shoes for JJ. "Sexton obviously is a great leader but Ronan is a very good. 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. Ronan O’Gara has admitted he wants to coach Ireland after guiding French side La Rochelle to back-to-back Heineken Champions Cup triumphs. The way things are shaping it will. . La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara bridled at suggestions, after his team beat Exeter at the weekend, that Leinster will have a more difficult schedule heading into the. And I've five kids — Rua, Molly, JJ, Zak and Max. TRAILBLAZER: La Rochelle Head Coach Ronan O'Gara. 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 name Ronan is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "little seal". 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. RONAN O'GARA was hilariously caught unawares by his La Rochelle players while preoccupied speaking to RTE. Mr. The La Rochelle head coach was speaking with Jim Hamilton on RugbyPass and the pair chatted through O’Gara’s incredible tenure with the. Jun 17th 2023, 10:35 PM. 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. 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. Ronan O'Gara had coaching roles at Racing 92 and New Zealand club Crusaders before moving to La Rochelle in 2019. Ronan O’Gara has opened up about living in France during lockdown. Ronan O'Gara has plenty in his locker, being a rugby legend and a feared coach. 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. 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. Over Christmas, I called out the La. 1 reply 0 retweets 9 likes. The Munster player, while admitting he has "lost a fair bit of. 1. 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. Though actually born in San Diego, California, O’Gara is the highest ever. He'd previously spoken of how challenging he'd found trying to speak French while coaching, but. The Ireland legend has been head coach at the French side since 2019 and won back to. Ronan O’Gara invents new language in expletive laden X-rated team talk. Warren Gatland 19 May 2023 • 7:00am. He is Ireland’s all-time leading points scorer, the Six Nations leading points scorer and the most capped player in Heineken Cup history. La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara has signed a five-year extension with the Top 14 side until 2027. 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 joins Joe to discuss his beginnings as a head coach in France. 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. Ronan O’Gara is surprised when I tell. Ahead of La Rochelle’s Top 14 semi-final against Bordeaux this summer, O’Gara had his players gathered for a serious pep-talk. Ronan O'Gara Believes Current Side Will Change Public's Opinion On Ireland Rugby Team. We were 17-0 down, I don’t know how they found a way but they found a way. Ronan O'Gara says Jack Crowley has shown the potential to be a long-term option for both Munster and Ireland at out-half. 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. Ronan O'Gara on Johnny Sexton. 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. O’Gara was a chief points scorer for. The unbreakable resilience of La Rochelle at the Aviva last May was a shining example of team embodying a coach's words. Will. 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. The video sees Ronan O'Gara appear in various locations around. Former Ireland rugby great Ronan O’Gara has become an overnight sensation after a video of the La Rochelle coach delivering an impassioned team talk in heavily accented French went viral. This morning, the former Ireland international's share price is as high as any coach in the game. I was sitting there at the back on my phone, [wanting to] get off this bus as soon as possible. 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. 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. . RUGBY star Ronan O'Gara has dismissed rumours that he is still a serious gambler, insisting he has put his betting days behind him. The Ireland legend has been head coach at the French side since 2019 and won back to back. ”. O'Gara obliged with spiralling majesty, but Murray lost the ball in contact as he tried to wriggle up the short side. Ronan O'Gara's speech to his La Rochelle side went viral after the clip surfaced on social media. 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. RONAN O’GARA dedicated La Rochelle’s Champions Cup win over Leinster to his mother. all speak French and are happy in their home. Ronan O'Gara is going to coach Ireland some day [don't be surprised if Johnny Sexton does, too]. 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. I have never told this story before, but. 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,. The video sees Ronan O'Gara appear in various locations around. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile. 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. La Rochelle successfully defended their Champions Cup title during the 2022–23 season, coming from seventeen points down to defeat Leinster. He is Ireland’s second highest points scorer, the Six Nations leading points scorer, and the second most capped player in Heineken Cup history. 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. When folk wonder why I spent my entire playing career with one club, the first thing they should look to is the connection with the support and the community. 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. Joan underwent extensive surgery last year to remove blood from around. 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. The French club may harbour painful memories. Sunday 12 March 2023 17:38 GMT. Dublin (AFP) – La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara said on Saturday defending the Champions Cup title was "just the start" for his side. "We're driven by. O'Gara's characteristics as a player are now mirrored in the sides he coaches Credit: Getty Images/David Rogers. 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. Ronan O'Gara and Donnacha. 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. Video Unavailable. When BT Sport presenter Martin Bayfield. They wouldn’t speak to each other it was so awkward. Ronan O’Gara: ‘Do I coach in French? Damn right I coach in French’. Ireland rugby legend Ronan O'Gara has lifted the lid on his love/hate relationship with current star Johnny Sexton. 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. 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 believes his La Rochelle side have hit their stride at the right time. The former Munster and Ireland out. 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. Like. He is currently head coach of La Rochelle in the French Top 14. 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. O'Gara giving a team talk in French. Ronan O’Gara gestures during the warm-up of the French Top14 rugby union match between La Rochelle and Stade. Pic: INPHO/Dan Sheridan. I mean this in the best way when I say it sounds like he's just throwing a few French words in there. Our rugby coverage is brought to you in association with Vodafone Ireland #TeamOfU. Today, he’s the head coach of La Rochelle in the French Top 14. For others, O’Gara’s method works. 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. 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 fact that the kids can speak French a small bit. Photograph: Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP/Getty Images. O’Gara joined the French side as head coach in 2019. Dublin (AFP) – La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara said on Saturday defending the Champions Cup title was "just the start" for his side. “Ronan 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. MacNeill, 65, says nothing should be read into Sexton being captain, since the 2019 World Cup, and O'Gara never having that honour. So you can. The French outfit beat Leinster 27-26 in Dublin in a. Speaking on Off The Ball, O'Gara proclaimed that Sexton should not be facing a. Ronan O'Gara speaking to La Rochelle. @kennyboyfox92. 4. The Irishman had a lengthy career spanning over 16 years between Munster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions. Jessica revealed: "We moved to Paris in the summer of 2013 and it has. Ronan O'Gara was speaking on the latest episode of the Hard Yards and detailed the difference between French mentality and Irish mentality. Rugby legend Ronan O’Gara has opened up about relocating to France revealing the language barrier made it “horrendous”. Photograph: Luttiau Nicolas/Inpho. Speaking about the record before the game, he said. 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. The French side. Nov 9th 2022, 11:49 AM. Ronan O'Gara's Honest Takes On Munster's Level, Erasmus' Reign, And "Rock Bottom" FranceRonan O'Gara has plenty in his locker, being a rugby legend and a feared coach. It is easy to recognise the single-minded pursuit of perfection that defined Ronan O’Gara, the player. 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. IRELAND fans have unveiled a hilarious banner in tribute to Ronan O'Gara 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 blended French with English. 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. A team talk by Munster rugby legend Ronan O'Gara is making the rounds after the Bishopstown native was. At the recent Off The Ball roadshow, Ronan O'Gara makes his best attempt at a posh southside Dublin accent. Ronan O’Gara’s French, in his own words. The 22-year-old found himself thrown in at the deep end against Australia. The 37-year-old second-row, who played. The Ireland legend was in the middle of brea. 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. who is currently serving a ten-week ban and a €20,000 fine imposed by French Rugby authorities, coached La Rochelle to. In addition, he’s also Munster’s all-time leading scorer and he holds the Heineken Cup record for points and caps. With the dust settling on an incredible season for Irish rugby, which saw the national team win the Grand Slam and Munster bridge a. As performed by yours truly here: What I don't ever suggest however. That’s why you get tired. Ronan O'Gara's Langan ancestors come from Ballycastle, Co. THIS is how the day rolls. 75 million. Ronan O'Gara's speech to his La Rochelle side went viral after the clip surfaced on social media. The French outfit beat Leinster 27-26 in Dublin in a. Ronan O’Gara is known for many things, but speaking French isn’t at the top of the list. For the second year in a row, the Top 14 club will look to spring an upset against heavily-fancied opposition. "Rugby in one language is hard enough because the opposition has a plan to mess you up", said the Irish rugby legend. 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. Heineken Champions Cup Final, Aviva Stadium, Dublin 20/5/2023 Leinster vs La Rochelle La Rochelle’s Ronan O’Gara celebrates after the game with his mother Joan Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie. Urios tried to slap Ronan O’Gara but missed. 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. Think in English, translate to French but deliver in real time. — Ronan O Gara (@RonanOGara10) September 8, 2016. Irish rugby great Ronan O'Gara has extended his contract as head coach with European champions La Rochelle until 2027, the French Top 14 club confirmed on Tuesday. May 28th 2022, 10:00 PM. 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 one of the most influential figures for both. This was another refreshing, honest, brilliant interview from Ronan O'Gara despite. Ronan O'Gara's French speech. ‘The boys here would know how I failed’ – O’Gara to call on own experience in Champions Cup final. French may be the language of Baudelaire, Rimbaud and Voltaire, but sometimes it takes a rugby player from Cork to inject extra oomph. The La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara says he 'could do with listening more'. Ronan O'Gara joins Joe to discuss his beginnings as a head coach in France. 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 mused in his post-match chat with BT Sport that, in his opinion, La Rochelle have it much tougher, over the course of a season, than Leinster. 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. Ronan O'Gara on La Rochelle mentality. He is currently head coach of La Rochelle in the French Top 14. The Ireland legend has been head coach at the French side since 2019 and won back to back.