Ronan O'Gara
IrelandathleteMaleb. 19777.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Ronan O'Gara is a retired Irish rugby union player and current coach, celebrated for his exceptional kicking ability and playmaking skills as a fly-half. With over 130 caps for Ireland, O'Gara is best known for his contributions to Ireland's historic achievements, including the 2009 Grand Slam. He has also had a successful club career, primarily with Munster, where he helped secure two Heineken Cups. Following his playing career, he transitioned into coaching, where he continues to influence the game.
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O’Gara could well be one of the more straightforward options.
Four of the most likely candidates to replace Leo Cullen at Leinster next summer – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-23
Ronan O’Gara is among the intriguing possibilities to succeed Leo Cullen at Leinster.
Who will succeed Leo Cullen at Leinster? Ronan O’Gara is among the intriguing possibilities – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-22
The exodus shows no sign of abating as Prendergast joins Ronan O’Gara.
Expectations of Welsh success have nosedived – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-05
Ronan O'Gara emphasized the importance of speed in rugby.
One statistic will define Ireland’s opener against France on Thursday, and the whole tournament – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-03
Ronan O’Gara, a two-time Champions Cup winner as a player with Munster and coach with La Rochelle, admitted it’s unacceptable.
Challenge Cup might suit Munster given they are a team in transition – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-20
Ronan O’Gara’s two-time winners were knocked out of the competition by Harlequins.
Leinster to face Edinburgh in Champions Cup last 16 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-19Ronan O'Gara made 14 changes to his starting XV for the match against the Stormers.
Things have truly become nonsensical in the Champions Cup – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-16
O’Gara was incensed when a leaping Antoine Hastoy earned the fastest red card in Top 14 history.
Is rugby failing its supporters? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-08
Ronan O'Gara is mentioned as the uncle of Ray McMahon.
Irish doctor died in Manchester hospital after being given wrong medication – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-07
Former Irish and Munster outhalf Ronan O’Gara picked up on the joyless craic of hating the sport after the All Blacks beat Ireland in the RWC quarter-final.
Haters gonna hate the next four weeks of intense Test rugby – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-31
I also remember Ronan O’Gara trying to sign Jack Crowley for La Rochelle.
Exceptional Jack Crowley makes strong case to start against All Blacks – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-24
Ryan is now an assistant to his former Ireland and Munster team-mate Ronan O’Gara at La Rochelle.
Donnacha Ryan on how Ireland clinched first All Blacks win – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-23
Ronan O'Gara is referenced for his memorable drop goal in the 2009 Champions Cup semi-final.
media-stoked outhalf rivalry is about to get real – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-17
Ronan O'Gara labelled Jamison Gibson-Park as Andy Farrell's 'go-to man'.
Jamison Gibson-Park’s numbers don’t lie – Ireland is a scrumhalf country – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-02
Ronan O'Gara expressed admiration for Finn Russell's ability to adapt during games.
Wallabies v Lions: How a New Zealand club shaped Finn Russell into arguably the world’s best No 10
New Zealand· 2025-07-21
Ronan O’Gara is noted to be in the building during a media event.
Take me to Churchie, then Death and Taxes – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-18
Ronan O’Gara pointed out the need for carriers to be brave enough to throw offloads.
Joe Schmidt’s masterplan - how former Ireland boss might attack former apprentice Andy Farrell – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-16
Ronan O'Gara has been a significant influence on Will Skelton's career.
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii carrying weight of Wallabies’ expectations ahead of first Lions Test – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-14
Ronan O’Gara was interviewed by Gerry Thornley.
The leaving of unlivable Temple Bar – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-13
Ronan O’Gara’s record for most conversions was broken by Jack Crowley.
Ireland break scoring records as they pass the 100-point mark against Portugal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-13
Gerry Thornley has an interview with Ronan O’Gara in today’s newspaper.
Impressive start for tourists with Van der Merwe scoring twice – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-12
Ronan O'Gara is involved as a co-commentator and coach, sharing insights on rugby and his experiences.
‘They have to be careful the Lions doesn’t become elite. The cost is very expensive’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-12
Ronan O’Gara is interviewed at his hotel.
Irish everywhere as team settles in down under – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-12
Ronan O’Gara is mentioned in the context of discussing the performance of the Lions tour and referees' decisions.
For the good of the Lions tour, referees need to stop ignoring the rules of rugby – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-07
Ronan O'Gara's aerial infringement led to a penalty that affected the Lions' chances.
Players who had their career made by a Lions tour or broken by it – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-05
Ronan O’Gara was famously pinned to the ground and punched 11 times in the face by Duncan McRae.
Lions roll on to Sydney where a Waratahs upset seems unlikely – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-05
Ronan O’Gara was involved in a legendary brawl in 2001 between him and Duncan McRae.
Lions’ insulting attitude is nicely stoking Australian pride – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-04
Ronan O’Gara is one of the previous Munster captains of the Lions.
What time is kick-off and where can I watch it in Ireland? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-04
Ronan O’Gara rightly said on television that at his best Gibson-Park is up there with French nine Antoine Dupont.
Five things we learned from Lions’ flawed win over Queensland Reds – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-02
Ronan O’Gara delivers a man-of-the-match display on Lions duty years after hanging up his boots.
Ronan O’Gara delivers a man-of-the-match display on Lions duty years after hanging up his boots – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-02
