ROG-factor back in play as old foe comes to spoil party Ronan O'Gara has been the bane of Leinster since he first pulled on a Munster shirt and now in different colours aims for a third knock-out blow. Rugby • 20 May 23
ROG-factor back in play as old foe comes to spoil party Ronan O'Gara has been the bane of Leinster since he first pulled on a Munster shirt and now in different colours aims for a third knock-out blow. Rugby • 20 May 23
Leinster v La Rochelle: All you need to know Team news, TV and radio coverage and everything else you need to know ahead of Leinster and La Rochelle's meeting in the final of the Heineken Champions Cup at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 19 May 23
Leinster v La Rochelle: All you need to know Team news, TV and radio coverage and everything else you need to know ahead of Leinster and La Rochelle's meeting in the final of the Heineken Champions Cup at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 19 May 23
O'Gara: We'll make plan for future 'over a few beers' Ronan O'Gara is going to have enough hype to deal with ahead of his Stade Rochelais's Champions Cup final against Leinster so he was understandably shy about hopping the ball in the immediate aftermath of their semi-final. Rugby • 01 May 23
O'Gara: We'll make plan for future 'over a few beers' Ronan O'Gara is going to have enough hype to deal with ahead of his Stade Rochelais's Champions Cup final against Leinster so he was understandably shy about hopping the ball in the immediate aftermath of their semi-final. Rugby • 01 May 23
O'Gara's La Rochelle clinically dispatch Saracens La Rochelle will face Exeter in the Heineken Champions Cup semi-finals in Bordeaux after they clinically dispatched three-time winners Saracens 24-10. Rugby • 09 Apr 23
O'Gara's La Rochelle clinically dispatch Saracens La Rochelle will face Exeter in the Heineken Champions Cup semi-finals in Bordeaux after they clinically dispatched three-time winners Saracens 24-10. Rugby • 09 Apr 23
La Rochelle: European champions developing Irish accent A La Rochelle team with a growing Irish influence could put an end to Ulster's Heineken Champions Cup hopes on Saturday. Rugby • 14 Jan 23
La Rochelle: European champions developing Irish accent A La Rochelle team with a growing Irish influence could put an end to Ulster's Heineken Champions Cup hopes on Saturday. Rugby • 14 Jan 23
O'Gara signs new contract at La Rochelle Ronan O'Gara is set to stay at La Rochelle until 2027, after signing a new contract with the European champions. Rugby • 06 Dec 22
O'Gara signs new contract at La Rochelle Ronan O'Gara is set to stay at La Rochelle until 2027, after signing a new contract with the European champions. Rugby • 06 Dec 22
O'Gara to stay at La Rochelle despite England talks 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. Rugby • 02 Dec 22
O'Gara to stay at La Rochelle despite England talks 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. Rugby • 02 Dec 22
Ronan O'Gara: Jack Crowley 'could be the solution' Ronan O'Gara says Jack Crowley has shown the potential to be a long-term option for both Munster and Ireland at out-half. Rugby • 24 Nov 22
Ronan O'Gara: Jack Crowley 'could be the solution' Ronan O'Gara says Jack Crowley has shown the potential to be a long-term option for both Munster and Ireland at out-half. Rugby • 24 Nov 22
O'Gara gets six-week ban for 'disrespecting' official La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara has been handed a six-week touchline ban after 'he disrespected the authority of a match official' in a recent game against Lyon in the Top 14. Rugby • 22 Sep 22
O'Gara gets six-week ban for 'disrespecting' official La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara has been handed a six-week touchline ban after 'he disrespected the authority of a match official' in a recent game against Lyon in the Top 14. Rugby • 22 Sep 22
Irish away day Blacks and blues Ireland's first victory over the All Blacks on New Zealand soil has been a long time coming. Rugby • 10 Jul 22
Irish away day Blacks and blues Ireland's first victory over the All Blacks on New Zealand soil has been a long time coming. Rugby • 10 Jul 22
O'Gara: Fast start can give Irish opportunity Ronan O'Gara doesn't believe that the nature of Ireland's loss to the Maori All Blacks will seep into the preparations for Saturday's Test against New Zealand. Rugby • 01 Jul 22
O'Gara: Fast start can give Irish opportunity Ronan O'Gara doesn't believe that the nature of Ireland's loss to the Maori All Blacks will seep into the preparations for Saturday's Test against New Zealand. Rugby • 01 Jul 22
Murray unsurprised at ROG and Ryan coaching ascent Conor Murray didn't take any pleasure in seeing provincial rivals Leinster lose the Champions Cup final but the success of two former Munster team-mates certainly brought a smile to his face. Rugby • 02 Jun 22
Murray unsurprised at ROG and Ryan coaching ascent Conor Murray didn't take any pleasure in seeing provincial rivals Leinster lose the Champions Cup final but the success of two former Munster team-mates certainly brought a smile to his face. Rugby • 02 Jun 22
'We genuinely believed we would win today' - O'Gara Ronan O'Gara says he never stopped believeing in his players during their nailbiting Heineken Champions Cup final win against Leinster in Marseille. Rugby • 29 May 22
'We genuinely believed we would win today' - O'Gara Ronan O'Gara says he never stopped believeing in his players during their nailbiting Heineken Champions Cup final win against Leinster in Marseille. Rugby • 29 May 22
'Everyone is pretty devastated in there' - Sexton Johnny Sexton put on a brave face, but it was hard to mask the dejection in the aftermath of their Heineken Champions Cup final defeat to La Rochelle. Rugby • 28 May 22
'Everyone is pretty devastated in there' - Sexton Johnny Sexton put on a brave face, but it was hard to mask the dejection in the aftermath of their Heineken Champions Cup final defeat to La Rochelle. Rugby • 28 May 22
O'Gara's stock soars after Marseille masterclass After leading La Rochelle to the club's first ever trophy, Ronan O'Gara will be one of the world's most in-demand coaches in the coming years, writes Neil Treacy Rugby • 30 May 22
O'Gara's stock soars after Marseille masterclass After leading La Rochelle to the club's first ever trophy, Ronan O'Gara will be one of the world's most in-demand coaches in the coming years, writes Neil Treacy Rugby • 30 May 22
La Rochelle boss O'Gara: 'We've timed our run nicely' Ronan O'Gara believes his La Rochelle side have hit their stride at the right time ahead of tomorrow's Champions Cup final against Leinster. Rugby • 27 May 22
La Rochelle boss O'Gara: 'We've timed our run nicely' Ronan O'Gara believes his La Rochelle side have hit their stride at the right time ahead of tomorrow's Champions Cup final against Leinster. Rugby • 27 May 22
Preview: Leinster can count on their five-star veterans Leinster go in search of their fifth Champions Cup title, and so too do Johnny Sexton and Cian Healy Rugby • 28 May 22
Preview: Leinster can count on their five-star veterans Leinster go in search of their fifth Champions Cup title, and so too do Johnny Sexton and Cian Healy Rugby • 28 May 22
Coughlan thinks Leinster have the edge over La Rochelle Toulon coach James Coughlan believes that Leinster have the intensity and pace to get the better of La Rochelle in this weekend's European Champions Cup final. Rugby • 25 May 22
Coughlan thinks Leinster have the edge over La Rochelle Toulon coach James Coughlan believes that Leinster have the intensity and pace to get the better of La Rochelle in this weekend's European Champions Cup final. Rugby • 25 May 22
RTÉ Rugby podcast: The Champions Cup final preview show Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Donal Lenihan as we preview this Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup final between Leinster and La Rochelle. Rugby • 25 May 22
RTÉ Rugby podcast: The Champions Cup final preview show Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Donal Lenihan as we preview this Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup final between Leinster and La Rochelle. Rugby • 25 May 22
Gibson-Park still learning as he hits new heights Ahead of tomorrow's Champions Cup final, Jamison Gibson-Park reflects on his six years with Leinster, and how he's not yet the finished product. Rugby • 27 May 22
Gibson-Park still learning as he hits new heights Ahead of tomorrow's Champions Cup final, Jamison Gibson-Park reflects on his six years with Leinster, and how he's not yet the finished product. Rugby • 27 May 22
O'Gara hoping hurling gods can help Kerr-Barlow Ronan O'Gara has not ruled out the possibility that La Rochelle's Tawera Kerr-Barlow will feature against Leinster despite the scrum-half breaking his hand in the Champions Cup semi-final. Rugby • 25 May 22
O'Gara hoping hurling gods can help Kerr-Barlow Ronan O'Gara has not ruled out the possibility that La Rochelle's Tawera Kerr-Barlow will feature against Leinster despite the scrum-half breaking his hand in the Champions Cup semi-final. Rugby • 25 May 22
Updated Skelton makes La Rochelle return in time for Leinster Ronan O'Gara has named second row Will Skelton in the La Rochelle squad to face Stade Francais. Rugby • 21 May 22
Updated Skelton makes La Rochelle return in time for Leinster Ronan O'Gara has named second row Will Skelton in the La Rochelle squad to face Stade Francais. Rugby • 21 May 22
Cullen paying little attention to O'Gara talk It's unusual for an Irish side in Europe to have so much access to the thoughts of a rival coach but Leo Cullen smiles at the suggestion that Ronan O'Gara might be speaking out of school. Rugby • 20 May 22
Cullen paying little attention to O'Gara talk It's unusual for an Irish side in Europe to have so much access to the thoughts of a rival coach but Leo Cullen smiles at the suggestion that Ronan O'Gara might be speaking out of school. Rugby • 20 May 22
O'Gara: Leinster final no more important than Top14 tie La Rochelle boss Ronan O'Gara says that their upcoming Champions Cup final against Leinster is no more important than tomorrow's Top 14 regular season clash against Stade Francais. Rugby • 20 May 22
O'Gara: Leinster final no more important than Top14 tie La Rochelle boss Ronan O'Gara says that their upcoming Champions Cup final against Leinster is no more important than tomorrow's Top 14 regular season clash against Stade Francais. Rugby • 20 May 22
