The former Munster man competed in three during his career.
La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara says Ireland's failure to capitalize at a World Cup during his time in the green jersey eats at him.
O'Gara went to three World Cups in 03, 07, and 2011, failing to get beyond the quarter-finals.
He says the preparation for Ireland's sluggish performance in France thirteen years ago is still a sour point for him:
Robbie Henshaw Named To Start For Leinster This Weekend
Leo Cullen's side take on La Rochelle tomorrow.
Offaly Players Shine For NUIG In Fitzgibbon Cup
The Galway college secured their first win of the season over UCD.
2019 Win Against Dublin Was My Career Highlight - Willie Dunphy
The Clough Ballacolla has retired from inter county hurling.
Westmeath And Offaly Set To Do Battle In O'Byrne Cup
Westmeath had a strong win over Louth on Wednesday evening.
Hearts Sign Offaly Star Ellen Dolan
Dolan enjoyed an impressive 2025 with Peamount United.
Offaly Prepped For Galway Walsh Cup Semi
The Faithful County will be hurling in Division 1A in the coming weeks.
Buccaneers Looking To Start 2026 With A Win
The Tyrone side were big winners in the previous encounter.
Carlow The Opposition For Laois In Walsh Cup Shield
Tommy Fitzgerald's side can book their place in the semi-finals this evening.
Midlands Players Feature In Opening Round Of Fitzgibbon Cup
Offaly's Adam Screeney finished on the winning side for the UL team.
Portlaoise Panthers Aiming For Back To Back Super League Wins
The Laois side were four point winners in their previous fixture.
Offaly And Westmeath Victories Set Up O'Byrne Cup Midlands Derby
The two counties will meet in the semi-finals.
Maynooth Edge Out Colaiste Choilm In Leinster Quarter Final
It brings an end to the campaign for the Tullamore school.
Midlands Boxers To Begin National Elite Championships This Week
The tournament gets underway this Friday.
TUS Midlands Lose First Sigerson Cup Game
MTU Kerry were too strong over the course of the 60 minutes.
Semi-Finals Places Up For Grabs In O'Byrne Cup
Offaly and Westmeath can meet each other if they both win this evening.
TUS Midlands Begin Sigerson Cup Campaign This Evening
MTU Kerry are the opponents.
Ronan Sweeney Named New Portarlington Manager
Sweeney takes over from Pat Roe.
I've Always Been A Fan Of The Pre Season Competitions - Mickey Harte
Offaly take on Meath in the O'Byrne Cup quarter final tomorrow evening.
Paul Loonam Set To Fight In February
The Offaly man returns to the ring for the first time since September.
Athlone Town Secure Signature Of Thomas Considine
David Elebert will be part of Ian Ryan's backroom team.
