Ronan O’Gara and Stade Rochelle, a love story that lasts. The Irish technician (45), who arrived at Charente-Maritime in 2019, has indeed extended his loan with the Maritimes until 2027, the European champions announced on Monday. A former Munster opener and Clover XV legend (128 caps between 2000 and 2013), ‘ROG’ takes sole charge at Stade Rochelais in 2021, after partnering New Zealander Jono Gibbs from 2019.
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Towards the end of his playing career, he was first assistant to Laurent Labit and Laurent Travers at Racing 92 (in charge of defence) from 2013 to 2016, lifting the Brennus shield in Barcelona 2016 against RC Toulon. He then moved through the prestigious New Zealand Crusaders franchise between 2017 and 2019, winning two Super Rugby titles.
“I love my band. We are gradually changing our status, and I am sure that this is only the beginning. And then the supporters here are incredible. This passion that animates them, this support that they have shown me. Yes, I must say it all made my decision easier. To continue here is a great responsibility, but also a pride.”commented the Irish technician in a press release.
Ronan’s expansion is part of a sustainable performance goal
Vincent Merling, President of La Rochelle
For his part, La Rochelle president Vincent Merling said himself “I’m very pleased and proud of Ronan’s extension, which is part of a sustainable performance goal.” : “Together with our supporters, we have experienced great collective emotions and I am sure that we will experience others in the coming seasons.”
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Ronan O’Gara had been named to take over from Eddie Jones as England captain. The latter was sacked on Tuesday, nine months before the World Cup, and is to be replaced by Steve Borthwick (Leicester). In the meantime, it is Richard Cockerill (who has had a brief stint at Toulon) who will take over as interim manager.
Repeated suspensions
O’Gara was recently suspended for 10 weeks “Attack on Rugby’s Best Interests” and was fined €20,000, including €5,000 suspended on the ground. The former Clover and Munster XV opener will requalify on January 30. At the end of September, the La Rochelle manager had already been suspended for six weeks by the National Rugby League’s disciplinary committee.action against the match officialOn the 2nd day of the Top 14 in “Gerland” against Lyon (21-23) in the game that celebrated the victory.
He was then accused of having onedisrespecting the authority of the match official“. He returned to the La Rochelle bench in early November against Brive. Before you dwell on your setbacks… The reigning European champions begin their title defense when they host Northampton in the Champions League on Saturday (6.30pm).
Source: Le Figaro
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