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. 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. Per Rugbyrama, he replied: "I didn't feel much. Over Christmas, I called out the La. The French outfit beat Leinster 27-26 in Dublin in a. Ronan O’Gara has created a La Rochelle team that is so powerful that it has almost zero weaknesses. 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. The Irish rugby star is currently the head coach of French team La Rochelle, and has been living in the area with his family. Like. O'Gara played 128 times for Ireland O'Gara is the sixth most. 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 is known for many things, but speaking French isn’t at the top of the list. “There’s massive excitement already and we know that France, with full grounds. O’Gara is still in his first season as the top dog at La. 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. He’s certainly getting the hang of the language anyway. Issued on: 21/05/2021 - 04:26. Aug 9th 2023, 4:24 PM. For others, O’Gara’s method works. New players, new. When. 27. Ronan O'Gara's French speech. Former Rugby International. The Ireland legend has. Knocking out near-perfect French is probably one of the last things you'd expect the Cork man to do, but it's. 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. Though actually born in San Diego, California, O’Gara is the highest ever. 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. Ronan O'Gara deserves the highest praise for transforming himself from a "selfish" player into an empathetic coach, according to his former Munster and. Dublin (AFP) – Ronan O'Gara has said he wants to coach his native Ireland after steering La Rochelle to a second consecutive European Champions Cup success. Jonathan Jeremiah Sexton (born 11 July 1985) is an Irish former professional rugby union player who played as a fly-half and captained the Ireland national team from 2019 until 2023. O'Gara has long spoken about his goal to move into coaching at test level at some stage. 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. BER: D2. This was another refreshing, honest, brilliant interview from Ronan O'Gara despite. Jun 17th 2023, 10:35 PM. 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. O'Gara won 128 caps for Ireland, winning three Triple. Apr 3rd 2022, 9:08 PM. 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. Sounds like a lad trying to answer a question in his French oral exam. 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. “Yes, for sure, because he has given us a lot,” said Favre who was speaking in London at the launch of the 2022/23. Jessica O'Gara, Ronan O'Gara. Sq m 330 (3,562 sq ft) Bedrooms: 4. The previous record holder was David Humphreys. Ronan O’Gara is under contract with La Rochelle until 2027. 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. Ahead of La Rochelle’s Top 14 semi-final against Bordeaux this summer, O’Gara had his players gathered for a serious pep-talk. CNN 3w. The Ireland legend has been head coach at the French side. Best Feature: Quality, top to bottom. 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. Maryborough Hill, Cork €1. The Ireland legend has been head coach at the French side since 2019 and won back to back. Sunday 12 March 2023 17:38 GMT. 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. The former Irish rugby legend has previously said he was impressed by his children's ability to speak fluent French. Ronan O'Gara had coaching roles at Racing 92 and New Zealand club Crusaders before moving to La Rochelle in 2019. The Ireland legend was in the middle of brea. Jessica revealed: "We moved to Paris in the summer of 2013 and. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile. 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. O'Gara has been associated with the French rugby club since 2019 and has achieved consecutive Champions Cup triumphs over Leinster in both 2021 and 2022. Irish rugby legend Ronan O'Gara has said he's blown away by his children's ability to speak fluent French. Irish rugby legend Ronan O'Gara has said he's blown away by his children's ability to speak fluent French. Ronan O’Gara has made quite the impression since he arrived at La Rochelle. La Rochelle's French full-back Brice Dulin and La Rochelle's Irish coach Ronan O'Gara celebrate after winning the European Rugby Champions Cup, rugby union final between Stade Rochelais (La. EXCLUSIVE: Ronan O'Gara sparked rumours of one day coaching England after admitting he would "love" the opportunity, but fellow Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll has warned against rushing into the roleFri May 19 2023 - 10:09. The. Ronan John Ross O'Gara is an Irish former rugby union player and current coach. That’s why you get tired. 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. IRELAND fans have unveiled a hilarious banner in tribute to Ronan O'Gara ahead of the Rugby World Cup. 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. Ronan O'Gara speaking French to La Rochelle squad. The unbreakable resilience of La Rochelle at the Aviva last May was a shining example of team embodying a coach's words. I regret that the fourth or fifth referee. Blues blow 17-0 lead as French dominate. Nov 9th 2022, 11:49 AM. 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. Jessica O'Gara has opened up about living abroad with rugby hero husband Ronan and their 5 children. The Cork drawl of Ronan O’Gara is unmistakeable, especially on the side of a rugby pitch in France. A number of Irish rugby players met the Queen at a civic reception back in 2009 as Ireland's. It is the collective fluency of La Rochelle’s attacking. The La Rochelle head coach discusses his joie de vivre in southwestern France, his approach to. ‘I liked. The La Rochelle head coach admitted the decision to uproot his family was. 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 has been at the heart of Munster and Irish rugby throughout his 16-year professional career. 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. Mon 8 Aug 2016 at 13:46. Our rugby coverage is brought to you in association with Vodafone Ireland #TeamOfU. O'Gara's characteristics as a player are now mirrored in the sides he coaches Credit: Getty Images/David Rogers. RONAN O'GARA will team up with former colleague Scott Robertson at the helm of the Barbarians. London (AFP) – Ireland rugby great Ronan O'Gara ruled himself out Friday of the running to replace under-pressure England coach Eddie Jones. With the dust settling on an incredible season for Irish rugby, which saw the national team win the Grand Slam and Munster bridge a. Ronan O’Gara knows French rugby better than most having spent years working there and the former number ten is well suited to explain the situation. 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. He is Ireland’s all-time leading points scorer, the Six Nations leading points scorer and the most capped player in Heineken Cup history. Ex-Ireland and British and Irish Lions fly-half Ronan O'Gara has been promoted to. 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. James Harrington. 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 him in fluent French. I was there with rugby legend Ronan O’Gara whom we had flown in from La Rochelle to speak. Former Ireland out-half O'Gara’s La Rochelle defeated Leinster in. The way things are shaping it will. Dublin (AFP) – La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara said on Saturday defending the Champions Cup title was "just the start" for his side. The campaign will go live next month, to coincide with the Rugby World Cup. Last year, he admitted that he would be open to. It is the collective fluency of La Rochelle’s attacking. . 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. 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. La Rochelle coach Ronan O’Gara told ITV: “It’s truly spectacular. At the following lineout, still in the French 22, the deflection at the tail. Former Ireland flyhalf Ronan O’Gara has given an insight into how Ireland might go about beating South Africa’s renowned rush defence. Sky Sports had the TV rights to broadcast. Issued on: 21/05/2021 - 04:26. Ronan O’Gara was at the heart of Munster and Irish rugby for fifteen years up until his retirement 2013. Think in English, translate to French but deliver in real time. 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. 00:59 - Source: CNN. Ronan O’Gara still looks extremely trim for a 41-year-old who gave up playing five years ago and has been on the coaching road ever since. Dublin (AFP) – La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara said on Saturday defending the Champions Cup title was "just the start" for his side. while I can’t speak. It is easy to recognise the single-minded pursuit of perfection that defined Ronan O’Gara, the player. Dylan Coetzee 22 Jun 2023 4:02 AM. The La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara says he 'could do with listening more'. He said: ‘ This guy is insufferable. 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. The topic was broached by a French journalist during a typical media scrum in O'Gara's usual guise as La Rochelle coach. 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. Sexton received a three-game ban for his conduct following May's 27-26 loss to the French side in Dublin. Ronan O'Gara does not have much time for clichés. Ronan O'Gara joins Joe to discuss his beginnings as a head coach in France. The Irishman had a lengthy career spanning over 16 years between Munster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions. 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, wife Jessica, and their children, Rua, Molly, JJ, Zac, and Max sign the visitors’ book with Lord Mayor Des Cahill. He won 128 caps for Ireland, won three Triple Crowns, the Grand Slam in 2009, and played on. Whatever the French club are paying him, it is not enough. 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 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. Retweet. . *Ronan O’Gara was speaking as an ambassador for Guinness. Advertising. [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. 1 reply 0 retweets 9 likes. Jessica and Ronan O'Gara celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary in style. — Ronan O Gara (@RonanOGara10) September 8, 2016. The name Ronan is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "little seal". "Ronan has coped very well. He'd previously spoken of how challenging he'd found trying to speak French while coaching, but. 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, 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. Ronan John Ross O'Gara (Irish: Rónán Ó Gadhra; born 7 March 1977) is an Irish former rugby union player and current coach. O'Gara's talented outfit lost the 2021 final to Toulouse. 2 million personal guarantee to cover Ezeon’s liabilities, a sum neither man could repay. Reply. 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. He spoke on the. 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. Since retiring from Munster and Ireland last year, he has. 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. Ex-Ireland and British and Irish Lions. I was like ‘Mate, how do you lose weight?’. 27 April 2013; Ronan O'Gara, Munster. See sport differently with our news, analysis, podcasts and storytellingRonan O’Gara. I have never told this story before, but. O'Gara is currently coach of French side La Rochelle. 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. Watch: Ronan O'Gara's foul-mouthed French team talk hailed. Reply. Stories worth watching 16. 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 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. 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. wives, the English-speaking ones, they. A video of former Irish rugby star and Crusaders assistant coach Ronan O'Gara blowing up at his team in French has lit up the internet. 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 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 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. The word for seal in Irish Gaelic is rón. 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. The French outfit beat Leinster 27-26 in Dublin in a. You’re like ‘Hey man, how’s the family’ and I’d like never met this guy before. Ireland rugby legend Ronan O'Gara has lifted the lid on his love/hate relationship with current star Johnny Sexton. Thu, 16 Feb, 2023 - 12:42. Donald McRae. Thu, 16 Feb, 2023 - 12:42. 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. 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. La Rochelle successfully defended their Champions Cup title during the 2022–23 season, coming from seventeen points down to defeat Leinster. La Rochelle were 17-0 down early on but clawed it back with a magnificent show of strength to win the final 27-26. 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. More info. Right now, Prendergast has his hands full as Racing 92′s attack coach, having made a great success of his time in French rugby. 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. 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. Rory Keane. 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. As he leads La Rochelle into their third consecutive final, O’Gara deserves huge plaudits. The O’Gara effect: Ireland legend already one France Top 14’s most compelling figures. And I've five kids — Rua, Molly, JJ, Zak and Max. . The Irishman had a lengthy career spanning over 16 years between Munster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions. Irish coach Ronan O'Gara's rousing speech to French rugby team La Rochelle has gone viral for his distinctive 'Franglais' accent. Speaking to French TV afterwards, he said. Rugby coach’s hilarious ‘Franglish’ speech goes viral. 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. 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. The French side. Ronan O’Gara has confirmed that he is “extremely happy” to stay at La Rochelle amid stories that he was being considered as Eddie Jones’s replacement for the England coaching job after the World Cup in 2023. And speaking about the incident after the match, Urios tore into ROG, calling him “shit” and “unbearable”. 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. A statement from LNR confirmed the La. They wouldn’t speak to each other it was so awkward. Ronan John Ross O’Gara is one of the most talented Irish rugby union players of his generation. In World Cup terms O’Gara favours the French. Wed Jun 12 2019 - 12:24. couch, French | 4. At the following lineout, still in the French 22, the deflection at the tail. 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. His four-season stint in. Dublin (AFP) – La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara said on Saturday defending the Champions Cup title was "just the start" for his side. The three men were equal partners in the pub. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. I was like ‘Mate, how do you lose weight?’. Aug 9th 2023, 4:24 PM. "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. ”. Will Skelton and Ronan O’Gara (EPCR) “Funnily, when you see somebody that’s a foreigner, you like gravitate towards them. The 43-year-old. 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. The former Irish rugby legend has previously said he was impressed by his children’s ability to speak fluent French. 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. “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. Urios tried to slap Ronan O’Gara but missed. Ronan O’Gara: ‘Do I coach in French? Damn right I coach in French’. 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. 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. Only Leo Cullen and Ugo Mola had done so previously. 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. But Stephen Ferris warns that France could make their claim for. Ronan O'Gara admits it would be a 'big leap' to take the England job as he 'understands' where he is from. 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. Ronan O’Gara invents new language in expletive laden X-rated team talk. This morning, the former Ireland international's share price is as high as any coach in the game. Ronan O'Gara's family ties helped to give La Rochelle the impetus to produce their special Champions Cup final comeback. Ronan O'Gara said that as a shareholder of Ezeon he had not been made aware of Mr O'Driscoll's bid for a PIA until he read about it in the newspapers. Retweet. Check out our ronan o 'gara selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Retweeted. 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. Mayo. 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. 3. In World Cup terms O’Gara favours the French. He is Ireland’s second most-capped player (128) and the fourth most-capped in rugby union history. 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. 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. Ronan O'Gara joins Joe to discuss his beginnings as a head coach in France. 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. 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. We were 17-0 down, I don’t know how they found a way but they found a way. . 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. They wouldn’t speak to each other it was so awkward. 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. He’s 12 now and has been shaping around with clubs from the garage but got. Ronan O'Gara's speech to his La Rochelle side went viral after the clip surfaced on social media. 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. La Rochelle, who are also challenging. 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. 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. wives, the English-speaking ones, they. Apr 3rd 2022, 9:08 PM. Rónán, anglicised as Ronan, is an Irish and Breton male given name and surname. Will. 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. Ireland face Les Bleus on Sunday in the second round of the Six Nations. As one of the most influential figures for both. 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. Dylan Coetzee 22 Jun 2023 4:02 AM. Knocking out near-perfect French is probably one of the last things you'd expect the Cork man to do, but it's. Irish coach Ronan O'Gara's rousing speech to French rugby team La Rochelle has gone viral for his distinctive 'Franglais' accent. How Ronan O'Gara has helped turn La Rochelle into Top 14 contenders. What renders us helpless is watching a bad opening first period and knowing that there isn’t a lot you can do about it. 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. 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. Ronan O’Gara’s French, in his own words. 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. . Ronan O'Gara says he wants to coach his native Ireland after guiding La Rochelle to a second successive Heineken Champions Cup success. He's been. 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. By PJ Browne Feb 09, 2021 3:32 PM. Results quickly started coming in, including beating Toulon to earn the title of French champions in 2016. Ronan O'Gara's Band of Brothers! The moment La Rochelle realised their European dream, winning the @ChampionsCup in Marseille #. Jessica revealed: "We moved to Paris in the summer of 2013 and it has. O'Gara also proved to be useful in managing the club's English-speaking players. Today, he’s the head coach of La Rochelle in the French Top 14. 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. 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. 12/09/2023. Ronan O'Gara deserves the highest praise for transforming himself from a "selfish" player into an empathetic coach, according to his former Munster and. Recommended. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. "Sexton obviously is a great leader but Ronan is a very good. Our rugby coverage is brought to you in association with Vodafone Ireland #TeamOfU. 28/05/2022. Pic: INPHO/Billy Stickland. Ronan O’Gara is known for many things, but speaking French isn’t at the top of the list. Amy Mulvaney. The Munster and Leinster icons were fierce rivals in the early 2010s and battled. These days he divides his time between New Zealand. The Ireland legend has been head coach at the French side since 2019 and won back to back. Matt Williams: Ronan O’Gara the lucky general as global club rugby enters Jurassic period. When BT Sport presenter Martin Bayfield. Issued on: 02/12/2022 - 14:46 2 minBrian O'Driscoll praises Ronan O'Gara after La Rochelle win. RONAN O’GARA dedicated La Rochelle’s Champions Cup win over Leinster to his mother. May 28th 2022, 10:00 PM. 1. Pic: Twitter/Ottavio Arnella. 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. Ronan O'Gara's agent could be a busy man in the next 12 months. Ronan O'Gara had coaching roles at Racing 92 and New Zealand club Crusaders before moving to La Rochelle in 2019. The former Munster, Ireland and Lions outhalf spent four and a half. 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. 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. Advertising. Ronan O'Gara says he wants to coach his native Ireland after guiding La Rochelle to a second successive Heineken Champions Cup success. A company whose shareholders include rugby. Questions will certainly be asked. Thu Apr 7 2022 - 19:50. Ronan O'Gara's speech to his La Rochelle side went viral after the clip surfaced on social media. The three men were equal partners in the pub. 4. O’Gara was a chief points scorer for. THIS is how the day rolls. 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 speaking French is reassuringly no-nonsense. O'Gara has been associated with the French rugby club since 2019 and has achieved consecutive Champions Cup triumphs over Leinster in both 2021 and 2022. Enquire now to book Ronan John Ross O’Gara. In addition, he’s also Munster’s all-time leading scorer and he holds the Heineken Cup record for points and caps. 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. P HOTOGRAPHS can tell you a lot about a house, ever before. Speaking after La Rochelle's famous win, Jessica gushed how proud she was that "all the hard work paid off". 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. Ronan O'Gara believes his La Rochelle side have hit their stride at the right time. Saturday in Dublin brought La. Brive 37 - 42 Munster RugbyAmlin Challenge Cup semi-final 2011Stadium Municipal, Brive9 April 2011 Ronan O’Gara will meet with La Rochelle club president Vincent Merling on Friday to determine what steps to take following the 10-week ban handed out to him this week by the French rugby union. Ronan O’Gara gestures during the warm-up of the French Top14 rugby union match between La Rochelle and Stade. The sign was made in relation to a fiery clip of the La Rochelle boss letting his players. 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. Born 7 March 1977, Ronan O'Gara began. Rugby legend Ronan O’Gara has opened up about relocating to France revealing the language barrier made it “horrendous”. Language and literature. 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. Speaking in English! 4 replies 1 retweet 29 likes. The Ireland legend has been head coach at the French side since 2019 and won back to. The campaign includes a new video featuring O’Gara visiting various locations in Kinsale and Cork city that ‘fill his heart with Ireland’. RONAN O’GARA COULD be set for another suspension after being cited for alleged comments he made towards a Top 14 match official. 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. He said he was especially proud as a sportsperson to follow in. Irish coach Ronan O’Gara’s rousing speech to French rugby team La Rochelle has gone viral for his distinctive ‘Franglais’ accent. I mean this in the best way when I say it sounds like he's just throwing a few French words in there. Mon Jan 16 2023 - 17:32. RUGBY star Ronan O'Gara has dismissed rumours that he is still a serious gambler, insisting he has put his betting days behind him. Back in 2017, on New Year’s Day, Racing 92 were in Toulon for a Top14 league game. 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. O’Gara recently confirmed that he was on a. The former Munster and Ireland out. Pic: INPHO/James Crombie. And I've five kids — Rua, Molly, JJ, Zak and Max. Building on his reputation for language, the new campaign includes a video of O’Gara visiting various locations in Kinsale and Cork city and narrating his experiences in word-perfect French. 00:59 - Source: CNN. 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 O'Gara's ultimate ambition is to lead Ireland to Rugby World Cup glory Credit: AFP. 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. Mr O’Gara and Mr O’Driscoll gave Mr O’Flynn a €2. 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. Uini Atonio in a French jersey. Former. 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. 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.