O'Gara poised to join Sexton at Racing Metro

thomond2006

sweetie wrote: »

Good for ROG but I can't imagine O Gara speaking french!

Si, il parle bien!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQlVQLMiN0A

jm08

thomond2006 wrote: »

Si, il parle bien!

I think his French was decent enough, but probably rusty now (he may have 3rd level French). I remember a fairly fluent interview from him after the Toulouse game in 2000.

vienne86

This is like something you would read on 1 April! It's hilarious. Is there a Racing fans forum somewhere?

Larbre34

vienne86 wrote: »

This is like something you would read on 1 April! It's hilarious. Is there a Racing fans forum somewhere?

If there is, Ill bet they're outraged that their entire fabric is being outsourced.

You only have to look at RCT to see the disconnect between a local following and a teams of mercs

thomond2006

jm08 wrote: »

I think his French was decent enough, but probably rusty now (he may have 3rd level French). I remember a fairly fluent interview from him after the Toulouse game in 2000.

He did French for a year in UCC I think.

You would forget it really quickly though if you don't use it regularly. Reading French rugby fora and websites is a way for me to keep up mine.

Is there a Racing fans forum somewhere?

http://forum.racing-metro92.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1297&p=51251&hilit=ronan+o%27gara#p51251

thomond2006

Larbre34 wrote: »

You only have to look at RCT to see the disconnect between a local following and a teams of mercs

I know this is completely off topic but RCT do a lot for their fans. They organised a Heineken Cup village for the quarter final and are broadcasting the final on Stade Mayol's big screen. There is a financial disconnect between players and supporters but that would apply here too. Toulon-Munster is still the best atmosphere I've experienced at a match.

Clermont have only three more French players in their starting lineup for tomorrow than Toulon you know.

vienne86

thomond2006 wrote: »

Si, il parle bien!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQlVQLMiN0A

This shows that he obviously has done French beyond Leaving cert. ..... I'd say he'll be fine.

Podge_irl

justsomebloke wrote: »

Please don't start this crap today

What about tomorrow?

:P

Micky Dolenz

He gives the accent a decent shot anyway.

totallegend

vienne86 wrote: »

This is like something you would read on 1 April! It's hilarious. Is there a Racing fans forum somewhere?

http://forum.racing-metro92.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1297&start=1250

I think they're bemused more than anything else, wondering how this came about. No negative reaction yet anyway.

Thud

so when the camera shows ROG in the stand after Johnny misses a kick will be be happy or sad?

Burgo

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

He gives the accent a decent shot anyway.

He's no Joey barton thats for sure.

sydthebeat

if this pans out to be true, the racing have just become my french club of choice!!!

jaysus they have a knack for stirring the sh!te

vienne86

sydthebeat wrote: »

if this pans out to be true, the racing have just become my french club of choice!!!

jaysus they have a knack for stirring the sh!te

Racing has already become my French club of choice.....I have always kept an eye on French rugby, but forget to watch the matches on Setanta....I only have it via internet, but that's changing for next season.

Aidric

Haha, who wrote this script?

LowOdour

Its good that he is going abroad to start his coaching career. No doubt, a position awaits him at munster if he wants it but it could be good for Irish rugby in the future if he learns his trade abroad and broadens his knowledge..

sydthebeat

vienne86 wrote: »

Racing has already become my French club of choice.....I have always kept an eye on French rugby, but forget to watch the matches on Setanta....I only have it via internet, but that's changing for next season.

tv5monde sometimes shows matches

vienne86

sydthebeat wrote: »

tv5monde sometimes shows matches

Only the barrage matches in the Top 14 methinks. But yes, I do watch those.

errlloyd

Rte confirmed. The ****

thomond2006

Nothing on the Racing Métro site anyway.

vienne86

errlloyd wrote: »

Rte confirmed. The ****

Incredible stuff - you couldn't make this up.

Chabals Beard

Still a better love story than twilight

athtrasna

Gotta love The Benchwarmers http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=369227003187747&set=a.126739527436497.23084.106356299474820&type=1&ref=nf

Catmologen

Grimebox wrote: »

Can everyone read this again before we all start shouting at each other

It has been confirmed that Ronan O’Gara will join Racing Metro as a kicking and youth-team coach next season.

http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/european/2013/0517/450967-ogara/

lologram

ROG to Johnny: "I wish I knew how to quit you."

Brokeback Métro. A love story for the ages.

Skid X

If Racing Metro's no.10s all get injured during next season, can they register ROG as a player too? Who knows what will happen with the Odd Couple next season!

Fair play to him for getting the gig. Having more Irishmen coaching at a top level abroad can only benefit Irish Rugby in the long term.

Grimebox

Catmologen wrote: »

It has been confirmed that Ronan O’Gara will join Racing Metro as a kicking and youth-team coach next season.

http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/european/2013/0517/450967-ogara/

Well then, gloves off

ROG to teach Sexton how to play above international standard

trouttrout

Sadly this means we've seen the last of Ronan O'Gara on a rugby field. End of an era

ironingbored

trouttrout wrote: »

There's surely a sitcom to be made based around ROG and Sexton sharing a flat in Paris

D'Incroyables?

Peregrine

Wow you guys are right, this is a gem of a sitcom opportunity.

Good luck to both ROG and Johnny, will definitely be watching Racing's matches next season. It's sad to see ROG quit his playing career though, even as a Leinster fan..but it's time.