Ronan O'Gara extends his contract with La Rochelle until 2031
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he Club and Ronan O'Gara have decided to continue their long-term partnership. The Irish manager, who joined the Club in 2019 and has been in charge of the first team since 2021, has extended his contract until June 2031.
This extension is a continuation of a project founded on deep trust, built since 2019 and fueled by significant moments shared together. It reflects a common desire to pursue the work already begun and to commit to the long term , based on a shared vision and ambition: to sustainably lead the team towards high performance.
Over the seasons, Ronan O'Gara has helped to firmly establish his high standards, vision, and ambition within the Stade Rochelais project. Through his daily commitment, Ronan has become a true club man. His attachment to La Rochelle, to Marcel Deflandre stadium, and to its supporters is deep and reciprocated. Together, Stade Rochelais and Ronan O'Gara have chosen to continue a story with many chapters yet to be written.
My family and I are very happy and very proud to continue this adventure with Stade Rochelais. We have experienced exceptional moments and weathered some more difficult times together. In each of them, I felt the Club's confidence and the support of our fans. I deeply believe in this Club, its players, its staff, and its ambition. We have already built a lot, but I am convinced that the best is yet to come. I want to continue to develop this team and win with Stade Rochelais.
