Overview

• Ronan O’Gara, currently coaching La Rochelle, has expressed a desire to coach Ireland, England, or France at the international level, ruling out interest in the Wales job.
• O’Gara, who has led La Rochelle to back-to-back Champions Cup titles in 2022 and 2023, remains under contract with the club until 2027 but is open to future opportunities in Test rugby.
• Despite his success in Europe, O’Gara acknowledges La Rochelle's inconsistency in the Top 14, with the team currently sitting sixth in the league after a challenging start to the season.
• The coach emphasizes the need to reinvigorate his team and fans, aiming to improve their performance and chase their first French domestic title.
• O’Gara credits his coaching evolution to his time with Scott Robertson at the Crusaders and highlights his demanding yet motivational approach to leadership.