Ronan O’Gara extends Stade Rochelais contract until 2031

Stade Rochelais head coach Ronan O’Gara has signed a contract extension that keeps him with the club until 2031. Since joining in 2019, O’Gara has led the team to back-to-back Champions Cup titles in 2022 and 2023.

Players within the squad have noted a significant evolution in O’Gara’s management and tactical approach. Captain Grégory Alldritt highlighted the coach's ability to adapt his philosophy and bring novelty to training to avoid stagnation. This shift includes a more modern management style characterized by increased squad rotation to maintain player freshness throughout the championship.