‘I understand what Andy Farrell is going through because I’ve been living it’ – Ronan O’Gara on Ireland’s ‘rebuild cycle’

February 10, 2026 15:03 UTC

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‘I understand what Andy Farrell is going through because I’ve been living it’ – Ronan O’Gara on Ireland’s ‘rebuild cycle’

Ronan O’Gara was pitch-side on Thursday night in Paris, so he got a close-up view of France’s mauling of Ireland. When he read Andy Farrell’s quotes about his team lacking “fight” and “intent”, he could empathise with the Ireland coach because he’s been trying to regenerate his La Rochelle team for two seasons.

Source: Irish Independent February 10, 2026 15:03 UTC

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