Ronan O’Gara extends contract with Munster and Ireland
Ronan O’Gara has committed his future to Ireland and Munster by extending his deal with club and country by two more years.
The out-half is currently preparing for Ireland’s Test match with New Zealand on Saturday 20 November and will expect to feature from the substitute bench at some point in the match.
Speaking to reporters, O’Gara said, “I am extremely happy with my new contract and to be continuing my career in Ireland. I believe there is much more that I want and can achieve with both Ireland and Munster and I am looking forward to concentrating on
doing that over this season and the next two years.”
O’Gara made his 101st cap for Ireland in their 20-10 win over Samoa last weekend and the player is expected to be a crucial player for Ireland at the World Cup, despite losing his place to Leinster out-half Jonathan Sexton for the Test against
New Zealand.
Irish Coach Declan Kidney welcomed the news and said, “I am delighted that Ronan has accepted a new two-year contract and believe that his contribution to Irish and Munster Rugby will be as great as ever."
O’Gara has won a Grand Slam and five Triple Crowns with Ireland, while the out-half has lifted two Heineken Cups and a Magners League title with Munster. The out-half has also been involved in two British and Irish Lions tours.
Munster was also pleased that they could tie the gifted out-half to a new contract. Munster chief executive Garrett Fitzgerald said, "The news that Ronan has extended his contract is extremely pleasing and comes at a very opportune time as we renew our Magners
League campaign with the Heineken Cup to follow. Having a player of Ronan's calibre and experience commit to Munster sends out a positive message and augers well for the future of Munster Rugby."
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