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# ROG

This year
2023
Jones right to build Wallabies around Leinster 'kryptonite' Skelton
The huge La Rochelle lock is set to be a key part of Australia’s shot at World Cup glory.
O'Gara: 'It was easy to jump ship today. We’re worthy champions'
Ronan O’Gara reflects on a famous win for his La Rochelle side in Dublin.
'It’s a home game for me too' - O'Gara and La Rochelle chase second title
The former Ireland international was in relaxed form ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Leinster.
Danty starts for La Rochelle as Dillane named on bench for Leinster clash
Ronan O’Gara has announced a powerful matchday 23 for tomorrow’s decider.
'The last time you could come and buy a ticket on the day of the game was 2015'
How La Rochelle have risen from the Pro D2 to being Champions Cup winners.
Influential Danty brings power, pace and flair to La Rochelle backline
What have Leinster learned from their heartbreaks against La Rochelle?
'The chat from the locals is like, 'No pressure, but you have to do it again!''
Ultan Dillane is enjoying the challenge of playing in the back row and chasing trophies with La Rochelle.
O'Gara's La Rochelle survive big scare to book Champions Cup quarter-final
Teddy Thomas scored late on to break Gloucester’s hearts at Stade Marcel Deflandre.
'Ronan is really a competitor. He changed the mindset of the team'
The Irishman’s influence was hailed after La Rochelle beat Ulster at the death.
ROG's La Rochelle end Toulouse hoodoo ahead of the visit of Ulster
This win ends an eight-game losing streak for La Rochelle against Toulouse.
Last year
2022
O'Gara set to extend La Rochelle contract until 2027 amid England link - reports
French media are reporting that the Munster and Ireland legend will stay on.
'It would be bad news' - La Rochelle hope to keep ROG despite England link
Jules Favre hailed the influence of O’Gara and Donnacha Ryan at the Top 14 club.
'I’m shaped by my years spent in Munster. That’s innate in me'
Ronan O’Gara is hoping to lead La Rochelle to Champions Cup success this weekend, with old foes Leinster standing in his way.
'I’d be very wary of anything the coach of La Rochelle says in the media' - Cullen cautious on O'Gara quotes
Leo Cullen says he won’t pay too much attention to Ronan O’Gara’s various media commitments ahead of next weekend’s Champions Cup final.
'It's a shame for a semi-final, it's unacceptable' - Ronan O'Gara
La Rochelle are frustrated at Racing moving the clash to Lens in the north of France.
Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle roll on to quarter-final clash with Montpellier
Another win over Bordeaux saw La Rochelle through from the Round of 16.
ROG's La Rochelle underline European credentials with away win in Bordeaux
The Irish head coach was serving a touchline ban as his men took control of their Round of 16 tie.
'O'Gara held onto my hand and said, 'Look me in the eye and show some respect''
Will Genia was a guest on today’s episode of Rugby Weekly Extra for members of The42.
All time
O'Gara's La Rochelle jump up to fourth in the Top 14 heading into 2022
Forwards coach Donnacha Ryan will have been happy with their 25-3 win over Lyon last night.
ROG the dream appointment for many Munster fans but contract complicates it
Johann van Graan will leave the province at the end of the current season.
'One out-half isn’t going to win you the World Cup, you need two'
Ronan O’Gara says Ireland need to be careful in managing their out-halves ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Ronan O'Gara leads La Rochelle into maiden French Top 14 final
A 19-6 victory over Racing 92 tonight.
Ronan O'Gara and La Rochelle still have their best days ahead of them
The Top 14 club is set up to consistently push for trophies in the coming seasons.
O'Gara: 'We've come a long way but there's no point in being second best'
The La Rochelle head coach said his team weren’t good enough to beat Toulouse.
Man mountain Skelton loving life in La Rochelle working with O'Gara
The 6ft 8ins Wallaby has been in sensational form this season.
'I'm in it to win. I'm not in it to partake' - ROG and La Rochelle target European crown
The Cork man’s coaching philosophy continues to impress.
'I’m very proud, very excited. The club is trying to write a new history'
Ronan O’Gara hopes to see La Rochelle claim their first European title this weekend.
'Ronan is an ultimate competitor. He has asked the question ‘Why not us?''
Former All Black Victor Vito has hailed O’Gara’s influence on La Rochelle.
O'Gara signs new three-year deal to stay with La Rochelle until 2024
The former Munster and Ireland out-half will lead the Top 14 club form next season onwards.
Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle reach quarter-finals of Champions Cup
La Rochelle saw off Gloucester 27-16 at Kingsholm.
How Ronan O'Gara has helped turn La Rochelle into Top 14 contenders
The 43-year-old Cork man has had an impact on the French club’s defence and attack.
'That's where we'll see what he's made of': O'Gara has sympathy for Burns blunder and O'Mahony red
The La Rochelle head coach feels more red cards are inevitable when the ruck changes so rapidly.
'I was closed in Munster. I was happy with my lot, but my eyes got opened in Crusaders'
La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara says connecting with players is as important as anything else.
'ROG has been awesome... He’s very determined like all the other Irish are'
Ronan O’Gara has had an influence on several of the All Blacks players.
Ronan O'Gara relieved as La Rochelle get up and running
The sold-out Stade Marcel Deflandre was rocking as the former Ireland out half oversaw his first home game.
Staying away from Munster helping O'Gara become a better coach
The former Ireland out-half is straight into his role as the new La Rochelle head coach.
Ronan O'Gara returning to Top 14 as head coach with La Rochelle
The Corkman will leave Christchurch this summer to replace Xavier Garbajosa in Jono Gibbes’ backroom team.
'I wouldn't say yes or no' - Van Graan on prospect of POC and ROG returns
The Munster boss said O’Gara is ‘possibly the most sought-after coach in the world.’
Join The42 for a special Ireland v All Blacks preview event with Ronan O'Gara
The New Zealand-based coach will join Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey, in association with Aldi.
Win tickets to our special Ireland v All Blacks event with Ronan O'Gara
In partnership with Aldi, one of rugby’s greats will preview the game at Liberty Hall in Dublin on Wednesday.
'I'd back myself to be a head coach, I'm not afraid of what people think or say'
Ronan O’Gara has turned down a number of head coach positions already, but says he will take a top job ‘sooner rather than later.’