Ronan O’Gara Signals Interest in Top Rugby Coaching Roles, Rules Out Wales

The La Rochelle coach expresses ambitions to lead Ireland, England, or France while reflecting on his club's challenges and future goals.

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.