Ronan O'Gara is an Irish rugby legend and head coach of La Rochelle who joined Consello as Senior Advisor in December 2024 during Consello's Irish launch. Born on 7 March 1977 in San Diego, California, O'Gara was educated at Presentation Brothers College and University College Cork. He graduated with a B.A and a master's in Business Economics.
As a player, O'Gara won 128 caps for Ireland, made 240 appearances for Munster, and played for the British & Irish Lions. He is the second highest points scorer and third most-capped player in Irish rugby history. Over his playing career, he won three Triple Crowns and the Grand Slam in 2009, as well as two European Cups with Munster. In 2018, he was inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame.
After retiring from playing in 2013, O'Gara coached Racing 92's defence from 2013 to 2017, then became assistant coach with the Crusaders in 2018-2019, helping them win back-to-back Super Rugby titles. In 2019, O'Gara became head coach of Stade Rochelais (La Rochelle), guiding them to three European Cup finals and winning in 2022 and 2023. He is the only player to win the European Cup twice as a player and twice as a manager for different clubs.
Career history
- La Rochelle (Stade Rochelais) – Head Coach, 2019–present
- Crusaders – Assistant Coach, 2018–2019
- Racing 92 – Defence Coach, 2013–2017
- Munster – Player, 1997–2013
- Ireland National Team – Player, 2000–2013
What O'Gara could bring to his role at Consello: His appointment to Consello's Leadership Development, Talent and Business Transformation team leverages his documented expertise in building and sustaining high-performing teams. O'Gara brings three decades of world-class rugby experience to his role on the Consello Advisory Board, with a focus on Leadership Development. His record of transforming La Rochelle into a European powerhouse and his experience coaching multiple world-class teams position him to advise C-suite executives and senior leaders on competitive strategy, organizational culture, and performance excellence.
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