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:
Offaly Soccer Club Granted Planning Permission For Facility Expansion
Paddy Maloney Park in Edenderry is set to improve its facilities.
Athlone Town Looking To Move Step Closer To Premier Division Title
Town are nine points clear at the top.
Ireland Team Named Ahead Of USA Test
Aoife Dalton is named to start.
Positive Starts At BMW PGA Championship For Shane Lowry And Rory McIlroy
The pair are back on the course later this afternoon.
Laois SHC: Semi-Final Spots Up For Grabs
Clough Ballacolla and Camross are into the final four.
Offaly SHC: Four Clubs Fighting For Two Semi-Final Places
St Ryangh's, Shinrone, Birr, and Belmont are competing in quarter final action this weekend.
Lowry Makes Steady Start At Wentworth
The newly crowned Irish Open Champion carded a 71 on day one of the BMW PGA Championship.
In Form Town Return To League Of Ireland Action Tomorrow
Sean O'Connor's side shared the spoils with UCS last week.
McNulty Set For Another Year With Laois Footballers
The former Armagh player is entering into his fourth year as the county's manager.
There Are Very Strict Rules When It Comes To International Sport - Tanaiste
Republic of Ireland face Israel twice in the next few weeks.
Westmeath SFC: Great To Win At The Weekend - John Heslin
John Heslin will be hoping to add another county medal to his cabinet this year.
2027 Irish Open To Take Place Next July
Shane Lowry will be defending his crown.
Offaly’s First All-Ireland Winning Hurling Manager Andy Gallagher Dies Aged 89
The Tullamore man led the Faithful to Liam McCarthy Cup success in 1981.
Laois SFC: Killeshin Deliver Knockout Blow To Portlaoise
The semi-finals take place on Sunday September 27th.
Westmeath SFC: Moate All Whites Turn Attention To County "Standard Bearers"
Val Daly's players managed to overcome Athlone in Mullingar on Saturday evening.
Town Continue Rich Vein Of Form With Creditable Students Draw
Sean O'Connor's side remain unbeaten in their last four outings.
Offaly SFC: Shamrocks And Tullamore Secure Semi-Final Spots
Ferbane and Rhode lie in wait for the weekend's winners.
John Heslin Aiming To Feature For Westmeath Next Season
The St Loman's Mullingar man came out of retirement earlier this year.
Westmeath SFC: St Loman's Mullingar And Moate All Whites Progress
The two sides secured their places in the semi-finals.
Athlone Town Move Closer To Women's Premier Division Title
Lily Agg's side secured a big win away to Treaty United.
