Rugby coach’s hilarious ‘Franglish’ speech goes viral. Ronan O'Gara speaking French to La Rochelle squad. Issued on: 21/05/2021 - 04:26. Only Leo Cullen and Ugo Mola had done so previously. The Cork man had been linked with the England job – now vacant after Eddie Jones’ sacking – but ruled himself out of the. Jessica revealed: "We moved to Paris in the summer of 2013 and. 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. 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. I was there with rugby legend Ronan O’Gara whom we had flown in from La Rochelle to speak. 75 million. The Ireland legend has been head coach at the French side since 2019 and won back to. Speaking to World Rugby’s Jim Hamilton on. 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. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. 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. The Ireland legend has been head coach at the French side. Thu, 16 Feb, 2023 - 12:42. 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. Speaking to BT Sport post-match, O'Gara (welcomingly) outlined how La Rochelle had shut Leinster down and battled away before striking with Arthur Retiere's 79th-minute try to win a first-ever. . TIES THAT BIND: Ronan O'Gara is reunited with his former Munster teammate Federico Pucciariello at the Aviva Stadium. Rory Keane. Aug 9th 2023, 4:24 PM. Ronan O'Gara's family ties helped to give La Rochelle the impetus to produce their special Champions Cup final comeback. Ronan O'Gara's speech to his La Rochelle side went viral after the clip surfaced on social media. The former Munster and Ireland out. O’Gara recently confirmed that he was on a. CNN 3w. RONAN O'GARA was hilariously caught unawares by his La Rochelle players while preoccupied speaking to RTE. Language and literature. And speaking about the incident after the match, Urios tore into ROG, calling him “shit” and “unbearable”. Photograph: Luttiau Nicolas/Inpho. 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. Right now, Prendergast has his hands full as Racing 92′s attack coach, having made a great success of his time in French rugby. Ronan O’Gara The opening dispatch of the new campaign shouldn’t really be about standards and attitude, but a five-hour bus journey home from a dreadful defeat in Bayonne tends to take you. The La Rochelle coach is currently in limbo with much of the rugby world after the French league was. Gregory Alldritt: Ronan O'Gara changed La Rochelle's mentality. 00:59 - Source: CNN. 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. We know that he could write good Latin, but he called it lingua aliena, “a. Ronan O’Gara has created a La Rochelle team that is so powerful that it has almost zero weaknesses. 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. 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. O’Gara was a chief points scorer for. Ronan O'Gara keeps a close eye on the team’s out-half and former rival Johnny Sexton ahead of a Heineken Cup game for Racing Metro. Irish rugby legend Ronan O'Gara has said he's blown away by his children's ability to speak fluent French. "Rugby in one language is hard enough because the opposition has a plan to mess you up", said the Irish rugby legend. Ronan O’Gara began his 16-year professional career as a fly-half in 1997, playing for 16 seasons with Munster, with whom he won two Heineken Cups. Speaking to BT Sport post-match, O'Gara (welcomingly) outlined how La Rochelle had shut Leinster down and battled away before striking with Arthur Retiere's 79th-minute try to win a first-ever. 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. 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. The French outfit beat Leinster 27-26 in Dublin in a. That’s why you get tired. Ronan O’Gara has explained why he named his son Rua. 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. More info. The French side staged a stirring comeback to beat Leinster. 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. Ronan O'Gara and Johnny Sexton. If you missed it, listen back on Newstalk. 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. 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. 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. The three men were equal partners in the pub. We’ve a French bulldog and a jack russell. It is evident that O'Gara has proficiently acquired the language for effective communication with his players, although English still finds its way into his discourse occasionally. James Harrington. 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 was soaked by La Rochelle players in his post-match interview after his side shocked Leinster to win the Champions Cup final. It was me, Johnny, ROG (Ronan O'Gara) on the bus. His interviews are getting as big a reputation as his coaching abilities. "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. [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. Ronan O’Gara’s French, in his own words. The French side staged a stirring comeback to beat Leinster. Ronan O’Gara’s well-crafted game plan eventually bore fruition; it took 79 minutes for the French club to lead for the first time, but it was perfectly timed and reversed last year’s final. Ronan O'Gara is going to coach Ireland some day [don't be surprised if Johnny Sexton does, too]. Rob Kearney insists the IRFU don't need to bring Ronan O'Gara home to a top provincial job before handing him the Ireland hot-seat. Ronan O'Gara says Jack Crowley has shown the potential to be a long-term option for both Munster and Ireland at out-half. 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. James Harrington. 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. La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara, who Atonio credits with giving the club a crucial edge in preparation and tactics since he joined in 2019. speaking in French during the post-match press conference. O’Gara has now won Super Rugby (as an assistant with the Crusaders), the Top 14 (also as an assistant at Racing 92) and now Champions Cup with La Rochelle this weekend. Advertising. O’Gara’s contract at La Rochelle does not run out until 2024, so the RFU would have to move quickly to buy him out of that deal if it wants him for the 2023 Six Nations. 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. This record lasted for 18. "We're driven by. Mon, 30 Jan, 2023 - 20:23. Knocking out near-perfect French is probably one of the last things you'd expect the Cork man to do, but it's. Former Ireland out-half O'Gara’s La Rochelle defeated Leinster in. It's a big project, one in which O'Gara is greatly invested. Saturday in Dublin brought La. Pic: INPHO/Billy Stickland. Issued on: 21/05/2021 - 04:26. Jessica O'Gara has opened up about living abroad with rugby hero husband Ronan and their 5 children. When folk wonder why I spent my entire playing career with one club, the first thing they should look to is the connection with the support and the community. O'Gara obliged with spiralling majesty, but Murray lost the ball in contact as he tried to wriggle up the short side. He is currently head coach of La Rochelle in the French Top 14. He is currently head coach of La Rochelle in the French Top 14. Matt Williams: Ronan O’Gara the lucky general as global club rugby enters Jurassic period. Speaking about the record before the game, he said. Effortless. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. A further €52,000 was spent on video production costs and a “fee for Ronan O’Gara” although Tourism Ireland declined to provide a further breakdown, saying it was commercially sensitive. The. No two teams look more capable of spoiling the French party than reigning World Champions South Africa and the World’s number one ranked team, Ireland. Stories worth watching 16 videos. Ronan O’Gara has opened up about living in France during lockdown. Stories worth watching 16. 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. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile. 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. 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. Mr O’Gara and Mr O’Driscoll gave Mr O’Flynn a €2. For others, O’Gara’s method works. European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) is the governing body and organiser of the two major club rugby union tournaments: the European Rugby Champions Cup and the EPCR Challenge Cup. 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. This morning, the former Ireland international's share price is as high as any coach in the game. 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. He also said: “I’d be in a situation where I didn’t have the words and needed a solution so it would be. *Ronan O’Gara was speaking as an ambassador for Guinness. 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. The couple, who have five children together, wed in July 2006 and marked the. 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. The French outfit beat Leinster 27-26 in Dublin in a. "Sexton obviously is a great leader but Ronan is a very good. 00:59 - Source: CNN. The O’Gara effect: Ireland legend already one France Top 14’s most compelling figures. Ronan O'Gara's speech to his La Rochelle side went viral after the clip surfaced on social media. The Ireland legend was in the middle of brea. Ronan O’Gara has created a La Rochelle team that is so powerful that it has almost zero weaknesses. Speaking to Off The Ball this evening, O'Gara said that "nothing is done yet" but that a decision over his coaching future will be made within the next two weeks. La Rochelle coach Ronan O’Gara told ITV: “It’s truly spectacular. The Irish rugby star is currently the head coach of French team La Rochelle, and has been living in the area with his family. Pic: Twitter/Ottavio Arnella. With the dust settling on an incredible season for Irish rugby, which saw the national team win the Grand Slam and Munster bridge a. But for all of his coaching genius, the Irela…Ronan O'Gara will return to Irish shores when it suits him to do so and not a moment before, according to Donal Lenihan. So you can. Irish rugby legend Ronan O’Gara has signed a new long-term contract to remain in charge of French club La Rochelle. Recommended. Jun 17th 2023, 10:35 PM. Ronan O'Gara and Johnny Sexton. On Wednesday, we headed into La Rochelle to buy a pair of golf shoes for JJ. Ronan O’Gara restated his ambition to coach Ireland after landing back-to-back Heineken Champions Cup titles with French club La Rochelle in Saturday’s titanic 27-26 win over Leinster in Dublin. I was like ‘Mate, how do you lose weight?’. Ronan O’Gara has made quite the impression since he arrived at La Rochelle. 128 caps for Ireland, three Triple Crowns and the Grand Slam in 2009 later, he also played on three British and Irish Lions tours, winning two caps. Per Rugbyrama, he replied: "I didn't feel much. Ronan O'Gara speaks honestly about his Ireland ambitions. Favre is clearly hoping that O’Gara won’t be going anywhere just yet. He is Ireland’s second highest points scorer, the Six Nations leading points scorer, and the second most capped player in Heineken Cup history. Ronan O'Gara, La Rochelle's former Crusaders assistant coach, was reportedly involved in a "30-second episode'' with ex-Irish teammates. 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 is a Munster Rugby legend, a former Irish International player, Champions cup winner and head coach for La Rochelle. The French outfit beat Leinster 27-26 in Dublin in a. He said: ‘ This guy is insufferable. Ronan O'Gara speaking to La Rochelle. 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. Subscriber Only Rugby Ronan O’Gara: ‘Do I coach in French? Damn right I coach in French’ The La Rochelle head coach discusses his joie de vivre on the west. Best Feature: Quality, top to bottom. Ireland outhalf Ronan O'Gara is tackled by France's Serge Betsen during the 2007 Six Nations match at Croke Park. A third tournament, the European Rugby Challenge Cup Qualifying Competition was introduced as a qualification competition for clubs from minor nations to. Ronan John Ross O’Gara is one of the most talented Irish rugby union players of his generation. 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. My favorite suggestion is to "make a diamond or triangle" by lightly interlacing or touching your fingers of both hands. O'Gara's characteristics as a player are now mirrored in the sides he coaches Credit: Getty Images/David Rogers. The French club claimed a second consecutive European crown. Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle eased their way past a determined Bordeaux 24-13 in front of a 40,000-crowd in San Sebastian to set up a showpiece final against Toulouse. . The Ireland legend has. Enquire now to book Ronan John Ross O’Gara. The French outfit beat Leinster 27-26 in Dublin in a. O'Gara - whose side also beat Leinster in the semis in 2021 - was asked about the prospect of taking on his old rivals in Dublin on May 20. Ronan O’Gara is surprised when I tell. Joan underwent extensive surgery last year to remove blood from around. O'Gara has coached La Rochelle to victory over Leinster in the last two European Cup finals. ”The match will forever be remembered for the appalling assault by Duncan McRae on Ronan O’Gara, one that saw the Waratahs’ man ram 11 punches into the Lions fly-half’s face. Warning: The video below contains strong. Ronan O'Gara says Jack Crowley has shown the potential to be a long-term option for both Munster and Ireland at out-half. La Rochelle’s Irish coach, Ronan O'Gara, has a wealth of big men who will be difficult for Leinster to combat. 14. — Ronan O Gara (@RonanOGara10) September 8, 2016. Bathrooms: 5. Ronan O’Gara explains ‘easy’ decision to reject England and sign La Rochelle deal. Back in 2017, on New Year’s Day, Racing 92 were in Toulon for a Top14 league game. ‘The only time we ever led in the game was in the 80th. La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara bridled at suggestions, after his team beat Exeter at the weekend, that Leinster will have a more difficult schedule heading into the. Ronan O'Gara deserves the highest praise for transforming himself from a "selfish" player into an empathetic coach, according to his former Munster and. who is currently serving a ten-week ban and a €20,000 fine imposed by French Rugby authorities, coached La Rochelle to. Sq m 330 (3,562 sq ft) Bedrooms: 4. Ronan O'Gara says he wants to coach his native Ireland after guiding La Rochelle to a second successive Heineken Champions Cup success. He is Ireland’s second most-capped player (128) and the fourth most-capped in rugby union history. 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. The Ireland legend was in the middle of brea. 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. French may be the language of Baudelaire, Rimbaud and Voltaire, but sometimes it takes a rugby player from Cork to inject extra oomph. O'Gara played as a fly-half and is Ireland's second most-capped player and second highest points scorer. ”. Ronan O'Gara joins Joe to discuss his beginnings as a head coach in France. 2 replies 0 retweets 24 likes. It was standing room only for Ronan’s talk on leadership, entitled Straight Talking Attitude, which saw him being interviewed by Ivan Yates. 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. With his La Rochelle side currently sitting second in the Top 14 table, Ronan O'Gara has an excellent vantage point from. 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. 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 French with a number of English. 07/08/2023. The Ireland legend has been head coach at the French side since 2019 and won back to back. O'Gara played as a fly-half and is Ireland's second most-capped player and highest points scorer. At the following lineout, still in the French 22, the deflection at the tail. The La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara says he 'could do with listening more'. Irish rugby great Ronan O'Gara has extended his contract as head coach with European champions La Rochelle until 2027, the French Top 14 club confirmed on Tuesday. The audience was rapt, and it was clear why as Ronan shared his vision, his drivers and his insights. So you can. The three men were equal partners in the pub. O’Gara joined the French side as head coach in 2019. 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. 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. The French club may harbour painful memories. Well that’s all about to change now as a video has emerged of the La Rochelle. Irish rugby legend Ronan O'Gara has said he's blown away by his children's ability to speak fluent French. Ronan O'Gara is going to coach Ireland some day [don't be surprised if Johnny Sexton does, too]. 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. O’Gara was the villain 12 years ago when instead of kicking the ball dead and accepting a draw in the second test in Pretoria he opted to go for an up and under. 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. O'Gara has been a huge success in France - leading La Rochelle to back-to-back Champions Cup triumphs - including most recently over Leinster in Dublin at the. 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. Former Ireland rugby great Ronan O’Gara has become an overnight sensation after a video of the La Rochelle coach delivering an impassioned team talk in heavily accented French went viral. Irish coach Ronan O’Gara’s rousing speech to French rugby team La Rochelle has gone viral for his distinctive ‘Franglais’ accent. O’Gara played as a fly-half and is Ireland’s second most-capped player and highest ever points scorer. Ronan O’Gara has been at the heart of Munster and Irish rugby throughout his 16-year professional career. 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. Ex-Ireland and British and Irish Lions fly-half Ronan O'Gara has been promoted to. Leinster had been hoping that La Rochelle would beat Toulouse in the French Top 14 final on Saturday because they would have joined Ronan O’Gara’s European champions, URC winners Munster and. The French side. O’Gara was a chief points scorer for. Head. Even O’Gara, who won 128 caps for Ireland, says he has to watch out if he is refereeing in training and the latter is thundering around. An ecstatic Ronan O'Gara praised his team's defence in the final stages of yesterday's Heineken Champions Cup victory as Leinster pounded the La Rochelle line looking for the winning score. Ronan John Ross O'Gara (Irish: Rónán Ó Gadhra; born 7 March 1977) is an Irish former rugby union player and current coach. 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. 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. They wouldn’t speak to each other it was so awkward. Though actually born in San Diego, California, O’Gara is the highest ever. 1 reply 0 retweets 9 likes. The way things are shaping it will. The player responded in anger, taking to shoving O'Gara, who kept his cool. 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. Ronan O’Gara, Head Coach of La Rochelle, speaks with Leo Cullen, Head Coach of Leinster Rugby, prior to kick off of the Heineken Champions Cup Final match between Leinster Rugby and La Rochelle at Stade Velodrome on May 28, 2022 in Marseille. 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. As manager of French rugby side La Rochelle, O. NAUGHTY STEP: La Rochelle's Ronan O'Gara prior to Saturday's clash with his old club Racing 92 at Marcel-Deflandre Stadium. How Ronan O'Gara fits into the Crusaders Formula One Team When moving from French club Racing 92 to the Crusaders, O'Gara saw his role change to fit into the new environment. Jessica and Ronan O'Gara celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary in style. 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 obliged with spiralling majesty, but Murray lost the ball in contact as he tried to wriggle up the short side. “There’s massive excitement already and we know that France, with full grounds and their nation behind them, do. Jessica revealed: "We moved to Paris in the summer of 2013 and it has. Tue May 2 2023 - 05:00. 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. NAUGHTY STEP: La Rochelle's Ronan O'Gara prior to Saturday's clash with his old club Racing 92 at Marcel-Deflandre Stadium. Johnny Sexton x Ronan O’Gara x The Breakfast Club: How that viral video was made Four new films to stream this weekend ‘I had a lot of offers to play a terrorist or the French boyfriend’Ronan O'Gara claims there was a lack of respect following La Rochelle's Champions Cup victory. 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. Adam Lacey. As one of the most influential figures for both. Ahead of La Rochelle's Top 14 semi-final against Bordeaux this summer, O. Wednesday, 11 October 2023 ePaperBut with the French media going into meltdown, it seems as though the Top 14 disciplinary may look at Saturday’s contretemps between Ronan O’Gara and Christophe Urios. The 37-year moved level with former international team-mate Ronan O’Gara’s total of 557. Dublin (AFP) – La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara said on Saturday defending the Champions Cup title was "just the start" for his side. 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. Speaking after La Rochelle's famous win, Jessica gushed how proud she was that "all the hard work paid off". Ronan O’Gara invents new language in expletive laden X-rated team talk. Again, Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle will contest the biggest final in club rugby. O’Gara coaches La Rochelle in the 2021 semi-final today, but Leinster’s Sexton misses the match through injury and that’s a massive shame. Mr O’Gara and Mr O’Driscoll gave Mr O’Flynn a €2. 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. However, the Ireland legend's head-shot as part of the r. Video Unavailable. 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 a Cork accent. Thu, 16 Feb, 2023 - 12:42. Ronan O'Gara won the European Champions Cup with La Rochelle in 2022. 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. “Yes, for sure, because he has given us a lot,” said Favre who was speaking in London at the launch of the 2022/23. Beaten finalists in last season’s Top 14 and Heineken Champions Cup, La Rochelle have overcome a slow start in. Ronan O'Gara's ultimate ambition is to lead Ireland to Rugby World Cup glory Credit: AFP. Former Ireland flyhalf Ronan O’Gara has given an insight into how Ireland might go about beating South Africa’s renowned rush defence. The video sees Ronan O'Gara appear in various locations around. Apr 3rd 2022, 9:08 PM. Donnacha Ryan looks set to join Ronan O'Gara's coaching team at La Rochelle next season after Racing 92 confirmed he would not return for them as a player. Sunday 12 March 2023 17:38 GMT. 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. Sky Sports had the TV rights to broadcast. 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. For many the enduring moment of that game would be Sexton standing over his Munster opposite number Ronan O’Gara and screaming as Leinster scored a try. 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. The name Ronan is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "little seal". 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 with his mother Joan. 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. Rob OHalloran. 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. wives, the English-speaking ones, they. O'Gara giving a team talk in French. Blues blow 17-0 lead as French dominate. O'Gara also proved to be useful in managing the club's English-speaking players. It has been claimed, by scholars both medieval and modern, that St Patrick spoke Brittonic. Ronan O'Gara and Donnacha. The Irishman had a lengthy career spanning over 16 years between Munster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions. O'Gara is well-placed to judge the French mood right now. 27 April 2013; Ronan O'Gara, Munster. The La Rochelle head coach admitted the decision to uproot his family was. I was like ‘Mate, how do you lose weight?’. He'd previously spoken of how challenging he'd found trying to speak French while coaching, but. "When you think about it, you have all different. Donnacha Ryan looks set to join Ronan O'Gara's coaching team at La Rochelle next season after Racing 92 confirmed he would not return for them as a player. The French club win a breakdown penalty, it. 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 says he wants to coach his native Ireland after guiding La Rochelle to a second successive Heineken Champions Cup success. Sat 4 Oct 2008 at 16:00. The 22-year-old found himself thrown in at the deep end against Australia. The name has several meanings such as 'seal', 'a pledge', and 'a promising oath'. Since retiring from Munster and Ireland last year, he has. Pic: INPHO/James Crombie. 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. Ronan O'Gara believes attitudes in France towards playing for the national team have changed. O’Gara joined the French side as head coach in 2019. Think in English, translate to French but deliver in real time. Wed Jun 12 2019 - 12:24. "But you mix that with the best of French, South African, New Zealand. Apr 3rd 2022, 9:08 PM. The clip, taken from earlier in the season, shows a rousing O'Gara team-talk, delivered in French but in that Cork twang, and with the odd English curse word. Saturday in Dublin brought La. 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 does not have much time for clichés. Dublin (AFP) – La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara said on Saturday defending the Champions Cup title was "just the start" for his side. Uini Atonio in a French jersey. Astrophysicist explains why dinosaurs died when crocodiles survived. 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. Former Rugby International. Our rugby coverage is brought to you in association with Vodafone Ireland #TeamOfU. Retweet. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. 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. Pic: INPHO/Billy Stickland However, he has since been keen to clarify that he did not say he would accept an offer, and added that he would have to sit down with his family to discuss any potential switch. In addition, he’s also Munster’s all-time leading scorer and he holds the Heineken Cup record for points and caps. La Rochelle successfully defended their Champions Cup title during the 2022–23 season, coming from seventeen points down to defeat Leinster. Ronan O'Gara was doused in water by his elated squad after La Rochelle's stunning Champions Cup victory over Leinster at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. 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. Questions will certainly be asked. As a surname, it is derived from the Gaelic Ó Rónáin 'descendant of Rónán'. Ex-Ireland and British and Irish Lions fly-half Ronan O'Gara has been promoted to. Ronan O’Gara: ‘Do I coach in French? Damn right I coach in French’. During his appearance on Ireland AM, the Cork native explained how France has been dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. what Ireland will need to do to break this seemingly impenetrable wall is former Ireland flyhalf turned coaching star Ronan O’Gara (ROG). Retweet. Wed Nov 30 2022 - 10:38. 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 of Cork. Ahead of La Rochelle’s Top 14 semi-final against Bordeaux this summer, O’Gara had his players gathered for a serious pep-talk. Sexton received a three-game ban for his conduct following May's 27-26 loss to the French side in Dublin. Leinster are hurting from last season's last-gasp defeat in Marseille. Ronan O'Gara speaking French is reassuringly no-nonsense. Ronan O’Gara The pre-match statistics suggest that Sunday will be my 12th European Cup semi-final. . The Irishman had a lengthy career spanning over 16 years between Munster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions. At the following lineout, still in the French 22, the deflection at the tail. I regret that the fourth or fifth referee. Will Skelton and Ronan O’Gara (EPCR) “Funnily, when you see somebody that’s a foreigner, you like gravitate towards them. Whatever the French club are paying him, it is not enough. 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. 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. It is easy to recognise the single-minded pursuit of perfection that defined Ronan O’Gara, the player. You’re like ‘Hey man, how’s the family’ and I’d like never met this guy before. La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara, who Atonio credits with giving the club a crucial edge in preparation and tactics since he joined in 2019. Since Ireland's disastrous World Cup exit at the hands of Argentina last weekend, plenty of pundits have called for a comprehensive overhaul of Ireland's game. Departing Crusaders back-line coach Ronan O’Gara believes that his two-year stint with the champions had provided him with an invigorating reaffirmation of his love for rugby. 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. A team talk by Munster rugby legend Ronan O'Gara is making the rounds after the Bishopstown native was filmed riling up his La Rochelle squad - mixing French with English swearing, all delivered with his strong Cork accent. Check out our ronan o 'gara selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Like. And I've five kids — Rua, Molly, JJ, Zak and Max. It is not the only narrative of Irish interest. Ronan is the sixth highest points scorer in the history of international rugby and on March 14, 2009 became. . About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright.