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Ronan O'Gara joined the Racing 92 coaching team in 2013

Ronan O'Gara to join Ireland coaching team

The IRFU says it will not respond to speculation that Ronan O'Gara will join Joe Schmidt's Ireland coaching team for the summer tour of the US and Japan.

Rugby • 06 Apr 17

Ryan has made 160 appearances since making his Munster debut 13 years ago

Donnacha Ryan set for shock Racing 92 switch – report

Munster and Ireland lock Donnacha Ryan is poised to complete a shock move to French club Racing 92, according to a report in today's Irish Examiner.

Rugby • 25 Mar 17

The RTÉ panel discuss Ireland's clash with Wales, which takes place in two weeks time

'I think it's tougher now' - A look ahead to Wales

The RTÉ panel look ahead to Ireland's showdown with Wales.

Six Nations • 25 Feb 17

Gregor Townsend having a laugh before his Glasgow took on Munster recently

Townsend stokes fires with Twitter jab at O'Gara

The bad blood between Scotland and Ireland spilled beyond Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash as Gregor Townsend took a Twitter dig at RTÉ analyst Ronan O'Gara.

Six Nations • 05 Feb 17

O'Gara, centre, made his feelings known as part of RTÉ Television's panel

O'Gara hopes Ireland hammer mouthy Scots

Ronan O'Gara has branded Scotland as 'too mouthy' and hopes that Ireland hammer them in today's Six Nations meeting at Murrayfield.

Rugby • 04 Feb 17

O'Gara acknowledges 'special' return to Munster

Ronan O'Gara feared the worst for his Racing 92 side when they fell behind to Munster in the Champions Cup this afternoon, but was pleased with the spirit they showed in the second half despite their eventual defeat.

Rugby • 22 Jan 17

Conor Murray and Simon Zebo are leaders in the Munster team, according Tony Ward

Munster rugby in a great place, says Tony Ward

Tony Ward believes the current Munster squad is laden with leaders and says the players channelled the emotion of the re-arranged Racing 92 match in the best possible way.

Rugby • 08 Jan 17

Ronan O'Gara had been touted as a possible replacement for Pat Lam

Content O'Gara rules out Connacht move

Ronan O'Gara has dismissed speculation linking him as a possible replacement for outgoing Connacht coach Pat Lam, insisting he has no intention of leaving Racing 92.

Rugby • 09 Dec 16

Peter O'Mahony celebrates the third Irish try

RTÉ Panel discuss Australia win and momentous 2016

Watch Shane Horgan, Ronan O'Gara and Brent Pope discuss the victory over Australia and a historic 2016 for Irish rugby.

Rugby • 26 Nov 16

Rory Best will win this 100th cap against Australia

O'Brien hails 'phenomenal' centurion Best

Sean O'Brien has hailed hooker Rory Best as the Ireland captain gets set to win his 100th cap against Australia.

Rugby • 25 Nov 16

Sexton: Lording it over O'Gara was wrong

Johnny Sexton opens up his sometimes fraught relationship with Ronan O'Gara, adding that he now regrets not showing the former Munster and Ireland player the respect he deserved.

Rugby • 29 Oct 16

Anthony Foley's sons joined Munster on the pitch after the game

Thomond farewell 'massive comfort' for O'Gara

Ronan O'Gara has hailed the "massive comfort" of Saturday's emotional Thomond Park farewell to late Munster coach Anthony Foley.

Rugby • 24 Oct 16

Munster celebrate winning the Heineken Cup in 2006

O'Connell: Irish can compete in new rugby scene

With no Irish provinces getting out of last year's Champions Cup pools, Paul O'Connell insists that former winners Munster, Ulster and Leinster can be competitive despite the massive funds available to English and French clubs.

Rugby • 16 Oct 16

O’Gara: Racing must move on after 'sickening' loss

Ronan O’Gara says that Racing Metro must prove their worth domestically after their disappointing12-point defeat to Saracens in the Champions Cup final.

Rugby • 15 May 16

Ronan O'Gara hopes there is a place for Anthony Foley in the new Munster set-up

O'Gara: Hopefully Foley stays with Munster

Ronan O’Gara believes Munster rugby would be in a poorer place without the involvement of former team-mate Anthony Foley.

Rugby • 28 Apr 16

Ronan O'Gara (L): 'I have had the honour to play with incredible players throughout my career.'

O'Gara 'honoured' to make Irish rugby Hall of Fame

Ronan O'Gara has said that he's "honoured" to follow in the footsteps of "legends of Irish rugby" after it was announced he will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at this year's Zurich Irish Rugby Players’ Awards.

Rugby • 28 Apr 16

Connacht are aiming for a league double over Munster

O'Gara: Connacht no longer have underdog card

Ronan O’Gara has heaped praise on Connacht head coach Pat Lam for their outstanding season to date and says his players must be ready for a different mental approach against neighbours Munster.

Rugby • 16 Apr 16

Ronan O'Gara and Paul O'Connell during their Munster days

O’Gara dismisses coaching link-up with O’Connell

Ronan O’Gara has dismissed speculation linking him with a move into a coaching role with former Munster team-mate Paul O’Connell.

Rugby • 14 Apr 16

Connacht's win over Leinster increased their lead at the top of the Guinness Pro12 table

Ronan O'Gara: Excellent Connacht haven't blown up

Ronan O’Gara has praised high-flying Connacht and doesn’t believe they will falter at the finishing line as they bid to qualify for next season’s Champions Cup.

Rugby • 31 Mar 16

Ronan O'Gara watches on as Dan Carter practices his kicking with Racing 92

Carter jokes about O'Gara's defensive capabilities

All Black legend Dan Carter has had a cheeky dig at former Ireland out-half Ronan O’Gara - joking that he can't believe the Munster legend is now his defence coach.

Rugby • 10 Mar 16

Conor O'Shea looks on as Ben Cohen scores another try for England in 2000

O'Gara: Twickenham not place to give 'fella a go'

Ronan O’Gara says it would be wrong to throw inexperienced players into the cauldron of Twickenham when Ireland visit England in a fortnight.

Six Nations • 15 Feb 16

Wasps put Leinster to the sword at the RDS

O'Gara shocked as Leinster's 'backbone caved in'

Ronan O’Gara says he was in “shock” watching Leinster’s “backbone caved in” against Wasps but predicted a response against Bath this weekend.

Rugby • 20 Nov 15

Leinster's Isa Nacewa in action against Scarlets

O'Gara insists Leinster capable of beating anyone

Ronan O’Gara has claimed Leinster are “capable of beating any team in Europe” as he talked up the Irish provinces’ hopes in this year’s European Champions Cup.

Rugby • 13 Nov 15

Could Simon Zebo be more effective for Munster and Ireland at full-back rather than on the wing?

Jackman & O'Gara back Zebo for full-back

RTÉ Rugby analysts Ronan O’Gara and Bernard Jackman have both backed Simon Zebo to move into the full-back slot for Munster this season.

Rugby • 30 Oct 15

Ronan O'Gara believes France will bring the best out of Joe Schmidt's Ireland

O'Gara insists 'kick on backside' good for Ireland

Ronan O'Gara is confident Ireland have received a "kick on the backside" at the perfect time and backed Joe Schmidt's men to raise their game significantly against France next Sunday.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 05 Oct 15