If you want a keynote that blends real pressure stories with practical lessons your audience can use the next day, Ronan O’Gara is a safe pair of hands. A famed Irish rugby union player who became an elite head coach, he has led squads in Ireland, France and New Zealand, and he brings a straight talking attitude that keeps rooms engaged from the first minute.
O’Gara played fly half, the decision maker who steers the game. For Ireland he became one of the country’s most capped players and, for many years, its highest ever points scorer. He remains one of the great points scorers in rugby union history. With Munster he won both the Heineken Cup finals of 2006 and 2008, moments that still echo in Heineken Cup history.
After retiring from playing, he moved into coaching with the Crusaders and collected two Super Rugby titles. He then took charge in France, where his La Rochelle side won the Heineken Champions Cup in 2022 and 2023. It is a remarkable career that has delivered at every stage.
Every talk is built around your goals, your audience and your timetable. Typical themes include:
Expect clear, relatable parallels between elite sport and business. He draws on weeks that decided Grand Slams and Triple Crowns, tight away days in Scotland and Australia, and the rhythm of knockout rugby in France and New Zealand. He is happy to discuss captaincy, selection calls, recovery after setbacks and how to reset a squad without drama.
Friendly, professional and direct. Ronan speaks as a current coach who still lives match weeks, media attention and tough team meetings. He answers questions plainly, keeps jargon light…
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