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The unforgettable story of a rugby player at the top of his game, of a life lived to the full, and of a passionate and proud representative of the people of Cork and Ireland. "From the Hardcover edition."
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Ronan OGara is one of the greatest sportsmen Ireland has ever produced. The leading points scorer in the history of Irish rugby, with more than 800 points to his name in over 80 caps for his country, OGara has developed into an inspirational leader on and off the pitch. A brilliant kicker from the hand and at goal, a sublime orchestrator of play from the out-half position and a cool head in the pressure-cooker atmosphere of top-class rugby, there are few players in the world who can match his abilities and achievements.
In this candid and illuminating autobiography, OGara now tells the inside story of his many challenges and triumphs. From his early days in Cork through to his international debut in 2000 and three Triple Crowns in the past five years, ROG has risen to become a master of the game at No. 10. With Munster, there was the Miracle Match against Gloucester in 2003, the stunning success of 2006, when OGaras composure and perfect kicking led his team to lift the Heineken Cup for the first time in an unforgettable final against Biarritz at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, and then a sensational second triumph against Toulouse in 2008.
Yet in any career there are setbacks as well, and OGara does not shy away from addressing the darker days, most notably at the 2007 World Cup. He tells the inside story of Irelands disappointments in France, and responds to the allegations about his personal life that made front-page news that autumn. Ronan OGara: My Autobiography is the story of an Irish rugby hero, of a life lived to the full and of a modern-day sporting legend.
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