Ronan O'Gara
# ronan-ogara - Thursday 21 June, 2012
Earls back on the left wing as Kidney names strong side for Third Test
The Munster man returns from a shoulder injury to face the All Blacks and is joined in the Irish backline by Paddy Wallace.
# ronan-ogara - Wednesday 20 June, 2012
Ronan O’Gara: ‘I would have only been too happy to have a crack off that late penalty’ Exclusive
We caught up for a one-on-one chat with the Munster out-half ahead of his final Test match ever in New Zealand.
# ronan-ogara - Tuesday 19 June, 2012
Summer Tour Diary: Unbelievable belief and a fantastic sponge in Queenstown
Donncha O’Callaghan braves icy cold waters and Les Kiss talks up the ongoing development of Conor Murray.
# ronan-ogara - Monday 18 June, 2012
Can the real Ireland please stand up?
Ireland’s performance against the All Blacks in Christchurch was impressive, but was it, like many of the side’s best results in recent years, merely a flash in the pan?
# ronan-ogara - Saturday 16 June, 2012
Brian O’Driscoll left ‘gutted’ by last-gasp Christchurch defeat
Dan Carter nailed a last-minute penalty to deny the tourists a fame first win over the All Blacks.
# ronan-ogara - Friday 8 June, 2012
Ireland’s Call: You asked, O’Driscoll and Kidney answered
We put some some of your questions to the Irish coach and captain ahead of the first Test – here is what they had to say.
# ronan-ogara - Wednesday 30 May, 2012
In pictures: Ireland sign off before New Zealand trip with defeat in Gloucester
In the wake of Sunday’s narrow defeat to the Ospreys in the RaboDirect PRO12 final last Sunday, Ireland lined out without the Leinster contingent.
# ronan-ogara - Tuesday 29 May, 2012
Baa-Baas pip Ireland in Kingsholm
The sides shared eight tries but in the end, the game was won by a late penalty from a very familiar face.
# ronan-ogara - Monday 28 May, 2012
# ronan-ogara - Monday 21 May, 2012
Rob Kearney named European Rugby Player of the Year
The stellar performances of the Leinster and Ireland full-back have been recognised by the ERC.
# ronan-ogara - Friday 11 May, 2012
The Morning Score: Friday
Thank God it’s Friday — a weekend full of sport is nearly upon us. Here’s what you need to know this morning.
# ronan-ogara - Thursday 10 May, 2012
Pro12 team news: O’Gara on the bench for Munster
Ospreys and Munster have named their teams for tomorrow’s Pro12 semi-final in the Liberty Stadium.
# ronan-ogara - Wednesday 9 May, 2012
Ronan O’Gara back in Munster squad ahead of trip to Swansea
Tony McGahan brings his side to Liberty Park for a Pro12 last-four clash with Ospreys.
# ronan-ogara - Tuesday 8 May, 2012
Munster expect O’Connell to miss 4-6 weeks
Paul O’Connell and Damien Varley will both miss Friday’s Pro12 semi-final against the Ospreys in Swansea.
# ronan-ogara - Saturday 5 May, 2012
When sports stars attack: six of the best/worst
Serie coach Delio Rossi was sacked after he attacked player Adem Ljajic during the club’s 2-2 draw on Wednesday night.
# ronan-ogara - Saturday 14 April, 2012
200 not out: Donner now amongst the most brave and faithful servants
After 14 years, Donncha O’Callaghan will serve Munster for the 200th time today. Plenty more where that came from.
# ronan-ogara - Sunday 8 April, 2012
Paulie rues Munster mistakes on dark day in Thomond
“We probably had enough possession to climb that hill, but we just didn’t do enough with it.”
As it happened: Munster v Ulster, Heineken Cup
Munster and Ulster lived up to their pre-match billing in a thrilling Heineken Cup quarter-final. Catch up with the action in our minute-by-minute report.
# ronan-ogara - Friday 6 April, 2012
Munster versus Ulster: 3 keys battles to decide European Cup clash
A semi-final date at Lansdowne Road awaits and some familiar faces return to spice up the knock-out clash
# ronan-ogara - Tuesday 3 April, 2012
ROG v Sexton (again!): Out-halves, Ferris longlisted for European prize
Ronan O’Gara, Jonny Sexton and Stephen Ferris have all been named on the 15-man longlist for European Player of the Year.
# ronan-ogara - Saturday 31 March, 2012
Who’s the boss? Leinster seek to assert themselves on unwelcome territory
Time to lace up the business boots for Brian O’Driscoll, Keith Earls & co – It’s business time.
# ronan-ogara - Saturday 24 March, 2012
Munster: Still standing, still fighting, but wounded
Connacht host Munster this evening. The sides remain miles apart in terms of ability, but is there a growing fragility in the Thomond mindset?
# ronan-ogara - Sunday 18 March, 2012
# ronan-ogara - Saturday 10 March, 2012
Six Nations: How Ireland rated against the Scots
It was another eventful evening at Lansdowne Road as Declan Kidney’s men took on the Scots. Here’s how we think they went.
As it happened: Ireland v Scotland, Six Nations
Every kick and tackle and some of the atmosphere live from Lansdowne Road. Join us for Ireland’s latest Six Nations showdown.
Open thread: how do you think Ireland will do against Scotland today?
Rory Best will the skipper the side at the Aviva Stadium this evening. How are you feeling about it?
# ronan-ogara - Friday 9 March, 2012
We have the best backs in the world, says Heaslip
We’ll come up with plans, says the Leinster man ahead of tomorrow’s clash at Lansdowne Road.
# ronan-ogara - Thursday 8 March, 2012
Don’t forget Paris: 5 key questions for Ireland ahead of this weekend’s Scotland clash
Let’s do this, Deccie.
# ronan-ogara - Wednesday 7 March, 2012
Caption time: when ROG met Mickey Harte…
What was said between the Munster out half Ronan O’Gara and the Red Hand boss?
# ronan-ogara - Tuesday 6 March, 2012
Kearney demands greater ‘killer instinct’
The in-form fullback says Ireland were just ‘one or two percent’ from victory in Paris.
# ronan-ogara - Tuesday 28 February, 2012
Opinion: Departing Tony will leave a mixed Limerick legacy
The departing Aussie has never fully won over the fans in his time at Thomond Park, writes Whiff of Cordite.
# ronan-ogara - Saturday 25 February, 2012
Opinion: Plenty still to ponder before Paris
Conor Murray could be one man punished after Ireland ran up an impressive scoreline against Italy
Reaction: O’Connell satisfied as focus turns to France
“We kept coming and coming and eventually broke them, which was satisfying.” said the Irish skipper.
Six Nations: How Ireland rated
Our man in the stand runs the rule over the victorious Irish players.
As it happened: Ireland v Italy, Six Nations
We sat high in the west stand and went minute-by-minute for Ireland’s Six Nations season re-start against Italy. Read it and weep.
Open thread: how do you think Ireland will do today?
The Italians are in town and looking for their first win of the tournament. How do you reckon it will go?
# ronan-ogara - Friday 24 February, 2012
Keyboard warriors: Rugby bloggers from Ireland and Italy file in for a Gchat debate
We called in the on-line experts to give us their thoughts ahead of tomorrow’s big game.
# ronan-ogara - Wednesday 22 February, 2012
Ireland need to get angry against Italians
Declan Kidney’s side need to play at a much higher tempo against the Italians and with a greater intensity this weekend, writes Tom Fox.
Italy make four changes for trip to Dublin
Azzurri coach Jacques Brunel has named his side for Saturday’s Six Nations test against Ireland.



























































