O'Gara poised to join Sexton at Racing Metro

melekalikimaka · 17-05-2013 3:47pm #1

French media are reporting that Ronan O'Gara is poised to join Jonathan Sexton at Racing Metro for next season.

Sports newspaper, L'Equipe claim that the Munster out-half has agreed a 2-year contract to join the Paris club as an assistant coach.

The 36-year-old is rumoured to be joining as a kicking coach, which means that he would be working alongside his former rival for the Ireland number 10 shirt.

http://www.newstalk.ie/OGara-poised-to-join-Sexton-at-Racing-Metro

Kayless · 17-05-2013 3:51pm

If true, this is the definition of irony but fair play to ROG

Benny Cake · 17-05-2013 3:51pm

I'd say its highly unlikely O'Gara would have been hired without Johnny Sexton being consulted.

Could work out very well for both O'Gara & Sexton......

LuckyLloyd · 17-05-2013 3:53pm

I don't think Sexton is beyond learning from a player with a superior career under his belt so could work out well.

shuffol · 17-05-2013 3:54pm

It'd make a great sitcom.

justsomebloke · 17-05-2013 3:56pm

well this thread is going to end well

Ruck Inspector · 17-05-2013 3:58pm

ROG could certainly learn a thing or two.

Benny Cake · 17-05-2013 3:59pm

Ruck Inspector wrote: »

ROG could certainly learn a thing or two.

Not sure you really understand the whole "player-coach" relationship....;)

geekington · 17-05-2013 3:59pm

This is priceless!

totallegend · 17-05-2013 3:59pm

I see that Newstalk missed/ignored the more mundane fact that O'Gara's primary role is supposed to be with the youth team, i.e. his contact with Sexton day-to-day will probably be minimal.

Fireball07 · 17-05-2013 4:00pm

totallegend wrote: »

I see that Newstalk missed/ignored the more mundane fact that O'Gara's primary role is supposed to be with the youth team, i.e. his contact with Sexton day-to-day will probably be minimal.

It's still funny

Lapin · 17-05-2013 4:00pm

Ruck Inspector wrote: »

ROG could certainly learn a thing or two.

Oh dear.

Here we go......

trouttrout · 17-05-2013 4:03pm

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

I don't think Sexton is beyond learning from a player with a superior career under his belt so could work out well.

Ruck Inspector wrote: »

ROG could certainly learn a thing or two.

This should be fun........

melekalikimaka · 17-05-2013 4:08pm

I think his experience will be a big benefit to the players, and sexton still hasnt reached his potential. So assuming theres no bad blood, which I doubt there is, it'll be great for sexton having a fellow irishman to step up his game. We laugh now, but a year down the line when Johnny is the face of Northern Hemisphere rugby, it will be partly down to O'Gara's coaching. Regardless on how people feel about him, he was good at kicking, damn good. And if Sexton gets his sniper rifle of a boot on him, with Sextons other attributes, its all good, just a shame its not in a Leinster jersey... sure he might even say Sexton to come back to Munster :eek:

Grimebox · 17-05-2013 4:11pm

totallegend wrote: »

I see that Newstalk missed/ignored the more mundane fact that O'Gara's primary role is supposed to be with the youth team, i.e. his contact with Sexton day-to-day will probably be minimal.

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

justsomebloke · 17-05-2013 4:16pm

Grimebox wrote: »

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

ah sure it will be grand, it's not like all the Leinster supporters are going on the lash this evening and will come home drunk as a skunk to try and start a fi....

Ah crap!!!!!

Ruck Inspector · 17-05-2013 4:17pm

ROG could certainly learn how to tackle, not sure Johnny has time to waste teaching ROG though.

trouttrout · 17-05-2013 4:18pm

Ruck Inspector wrote: »

ROG could certainly learn how to tackle, not sure Johnny has time to waste teaching ROG though.

God this is pretty pathetic post. ROG is retired you know? Doubt he's going to be tackling the youngsters he'll be coaching

justsomebloke · 17-05-2013 4:18pm

Ruck Inspector wrote: »

ROG could certainly learn how to tackle, not sure Johnny has time to waste teaching ROG though.

Please don't start this crap today

thomond2006 · 17-05-2013 4:18pm

Maybe ROG can finally teach Sexton how to control a game.

jm08 · 17-05-2013 4:19pm

totallegend wrote: »

I see that Newstalk missed/ignored the more mundane fact that O'Gara's primary role is supposed to be with the youth team, i.e. his contact with Sexton day-to-day will probably be minimal.

That was the offer from Stade Francais. I think he had offers from a few French clubs.

According to L'equipe, he met the Racing President in London today and he will be an Assistant Coach on a 2 year contract.

’ex-demi d’ouverture de l’Irlande et du Munster, Ronan O'Gara, qui a rencontré le président du Racing-Métro 92, Jacky Lorenzetti ce vendredi à Londres, s’est engagé pour deux ans avec le club francilien comme entraîneur-adjoint. A 36 ans, O’Gara (1083 points en 130 sélections) entame sa reconversion par un poste d’importance aux côtés du duo Laurent Labit-Laurent Travers, qui arrivera au Racing la saison prochaine.

Soap opera

though in reality it could be good for both to help settle in as they will have some familarity with each other.

Larbre34 · 17-05-2013 4:20pm

These things normally go well.

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P_1 · 17-05-2013 4:20pm

Well Sexton's head is clearly not going to be right tonight :pac:

trouttrout · 17-05-2013 4:21pm

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

Ruck Inspector · 17-05-2013 4:21pm

trouttrout wrote: »

God this is pretty pathetic post. ROG is retired you know? Doubt he's going to be tackling the youngsters he'll be coaching

well we wouldnt want the young kids being taught how to tackle wrongly?

might result in an injury that could be avoided.

anyway i'm off to get drunk and celebrate Sexton controlling Leinster to another medal.

*knock on wood*

jamiedav2011 · 17-05-2013 4:24pm

Ruck Inspector wrote: »

well we wouldnt want the young kids being taught how to tackle wrongly?

might result in an injury that could be avoided.

anyway i'm off to get drunk and celebrate Sexton controlling Leinster to another medal.

*knock on wood*

I really hope you don't regret that post.

Ruck Inspector · 17-05-2013 4:25pm

jamiedav2011 wrote: »

I really hope you don't regret that post.

hence the knock on wood.

Micky Dolenz · 17-05-2013 4:26pm

I can't help but smile at that story. Life can be funny sometimes. It'll be nice that they now have someone they know in the area.

Balls that ROG wouldn't stay on the extra year though.

sweetie · 17-05-2013 4:27pm

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

Larbre34 · 17-05-2013 4:28pm

The communication between Les Jeunes Racings and ROG should be interesting

Sexton is doing hours of French study a week just to comply with the RCM decision that all coaching shall be in French......

buyer95 · 17-05-2013 4:28pm

Ruck Inspector wrote: »

well we wouldnt want the young kids being taught how to tackle wrongly?

might result in an injury that could be avoided.

anyway i'm off to get drunk and celebrate Sexton controlling Leinster to another medal.

*knock on wood*

Or taught their grammar incorrectly

thomond2006 · 17-05-2013 4:29pm

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 · 17-05-2013 4:33pm

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 · 17-05-2013 4:34pm

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

Larbre34 · 17-05-2013 4:36pm

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 · 17-05-2013 4:36pm

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 · 17-05-2013 4:38pm

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 · 17-05-2013 4:44pm

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 · 17-05-2013 4:49pm

justsomebloke wrote: »

Please don't start this crap today

What about tomorrow?

:P

Micky Dolenz · 17-05-2013 4:49pm

He gives the accent a decent shot anyway.

totallegend · 17-05-2013 4:50pm

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 · 17-05-2013 4:50pm

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

Burgo · 17-05-2013 4:53pm

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

He gives the accent a decent shot anyway.

He's no Joey barton thats for sure.

sydthebeat · 17-05-2013 5:08pm

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 · 17-05-2013 5:13pm

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 · 17-05-2013 5:19pm

Haha, who wrote this script?

LowOdour · 17-05-2013 5:24pm

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 · 17-05-2013 5:28pm

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 · 17-05-2013 5:42pm

sydthebeat wrote: »

tv5monde sometimes shows matches

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

errlloyd · 17-05-2013 5:52pm

Rte confirmed. The ****

thomond2006 · 17-05-2013 5:54pm

Nothing on the Racing Métro site anyway.

O'Gara poised to join Sexton at Racing Metro

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