Irish · Limerick, Ireland · Born 7 March 1977Ireland fly-half and record points scorer for Munster, whose precision kicking, clever game management and remarkable consistency made him an indispensable figure in Ireland and European rugby for over a decade.
Ronan O'Gara is Ireland's greatest fly-half and Munster's most beloved player, the record points scorer in European rugby whose exceptional tactical kicking, clutch goal-kicking, and intelligent game management were central to Ireland's and Munster's greatest successes. His drop goal to win the 2009 Lions series against South Africa remains one of the sport's most celebrated moments. He later became a successful head coach at La Rochelle.
He is famous for being Ireland's leading points scorer of all time with 1,083 international points.
How They Played
O'Gara was renowned for his exceptional goal-kicking accuracy and tactical awareness as a fly-half. He possessed excellent game management skills, able to control matches through precise kicking and intelligent decision-making. His distribution and ability to read the game made him an outstanding orchestrator of attacking plays.
Lasting Impact
O'Gara revolutionized the fly-half position in Irish rugby and became the template for modern tactical kickers in the professional era.
Career Honours
- Heineken Cup Winner 2006
- Heineken Cup Winner 2008
- Heineken Cup Winner 2009
- Heineken Cup Winner 2011
- Heineken Cup Winner 2012
- Six Nations Championship 2009
- Six Nations Grand Slam 2009
- Six Nations Championship 2014
- Triple Crown 2004
- Triple Crown 2006
- Triple Crown 2007
- British & Irish Lions Tour 2001
- British & Irish Lions Tour 2005
- IRB World Rugby Player of the Year Nominee 2009
- Celtic League Winner 2002
- Celtic League Winner 2011
| Club | Period | Apps | Tries | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munster | 1997–2013 | 240 | 45 | #10 |
| Racing 92 | 2013–2014 | 22 | 99 | — |
 Ireland | — | 128 | — | — |
Irish Athletes