Brian Barry-Murphy on sharing coaching notes with Ronan O’Gara, the influence of the GAA, and managing Cardiff City’s revival
Corkman feels right at home being manager of the high-flying Bluebirds. Every game is like an All-Ireland final…
Players need to 'look in mirror' says O'Gara after La Rochelle slip to fourth consecutive defeat – Irish Examiner
Players need to ‘look in mirror’ says O’Gara after La Rochelle slip to fourth consecutive defeat Irish Examiner‘Rugby isn’t…
It feels like we’ve suffered a death in our family
I WANT to write today’s entire column about Uini Atonio. I understand it’s difficult for anyone at home…
France sweat on Atonio fitness for Ireland Six Nations clash
Uini Atonio is a doubt for France’s opening Six Nations match against Ireland after withdrawing from La Rochelle’s…
Punched in the nose, left sitting on our backsides
The things that kills you is the hope. But poor errors and attitude cripple too. This has been…
Rúaidhrí O’Connor: Serious doubts still linger over Leinster after La Rochelle display
Defence and discipline remain concerns for Leo Cullen as Blues close in on home advantage for Champions Cup…
Drawing a line after humiliation against Toulouse and preparing for Leinster
EACH week there’s too great a lunge. Two backwards, one forward. We build continuity, then injuries and international…
David Kelly: More twists and turns in Ronan O’Gara and La Rochelle’s road to redemption
La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Sometimes one has to get completely lost before discovering…
Bringing Sexton into a column about O’Gara is an easy trap to fall into – The Irish Times
After last season’s victory by the visitors at Stade Marcel Deflandre, there was a rap on the door…
Josh van der Flier has his homework done for latest La Rochelle exam – The Irish Times
Josh van der Flier grabs a chair and places a blue hardback notebook on the table. A guesstimate…
Rúaidhrí O’Connor: IRFU should be plotting Ronan O’Gara’s return to Irish rugby – and Leinster could be the perfect entry point
Ronan O’Gara. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile It’s time to start planning for the return of Ronan O’Gara to Irish…
They smile at Ireland in that pat-on-the-head sort of way
GOT A grumpy flight home from Toulon to La Rochelle on Saturday to catch the last half an…