A beloved head coach. La Rochelle head Ronan O’Gara and club legend Uini Atonio have been through thick and thin together at the French club. So it comes as no surprise that the popular Cork man was highly emotional when addressing the player’s heart attack – which has forced him to retire – at his […]

1 month ago

Not a great look. La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara has been slapped with a two-week ban after being sent to the stands during his side’s loss to Pau on November 30. The Irishman was warned after his livid reaction to Antoine Hastoy’s red card – which was the quickest in Top 14 history – […]

3 months ago

An unusual situation. La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara could be facing another suspension, after he was sent to the stands by referee Jeremy Rozier during La Rochelle’s 53-33 Top 14 loss to Pau yesterday. It was a crazy game from the get go, with Antoine Hastoy sent off after just 34 seconds when his […]

3 months ago

This would be a huge loss. La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara is once again reportedly interested in one of Ireland’s young talents. Before Jack Crowley shot to stardom with Munster and Ireland, there was a contract on offer in the South of France for him, while former Roscrea College man, Richie Whelan, is currently […]

11 months ago

“It’s a dark day for rugby. To give a red card for that?” Another Top 14 La Rochelle loss, and another frustrated post-match interview from head coach Ronan O’Gara. His side were beaten 22-17 at the Stade Jean-Bouin in Paris, leaving them ninth in the table and in trouble of missing out on top-six play-off […]

1 year ago

A talented player backing himself. Former Leinster underage player Richie Whelan will be playing for La Rochelle Under-21s (Espoirs) until the end of the season. Whelan captained Cistercian College Roscrea in the 2023 Leinster Schools Senior Cup, while he also played for Leinster at Under-18s, Under-19s, and Under-20s levels. He was not offered a Leinster […]

1 year ago