Ronan O'Gara
My Autobiography
$39.43
- Paperback
448 pages
- Release Date
15 September 2009
Summary
The colourful and dramatic life story of the record points scorer in Irish rugby history.
Ronan O’Gara is one of the greatest sportsmen Ireland has ever produced. A brilliant kicker both from the hand and at penalty goals, a sublime orchestrator of play from the out-half position he has made his own, and a cool head in the pressure-cooker of club and international rugby, the list of the Cork man’s achievements goes on and on. The leading points scorer in Irish rugby history, the Six N…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781848270107 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1848270100 |
| Author: | Ronan O'Gara |
| Publisher: | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Imprint: | Transworld Ireland |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 448 |
| Release Date: | 15 September 2009 |
| Weight: | 305g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 128mm x 26mm |
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Critics Review
Munster’s recent story is compelling and O’Gara has been a central figure. With the assistance of Denis Walsh, this is a sweetly struck penalty of a book: revealing and hard-nosed
Munster’s recent story is compelling and O’Gara has been a central figure. With the assistance of Denis Walsh, this is a sweetly struck penalty of a book: revealing and hard-nosed – Robert Kitson * Guardian *Perhaps the finest sports book of the year and among the best Irish sports biographies ever written… a deeply rewarding portrait of a great sportsman – Michael Foley * Sunday Times (Ireland) *O’Gara is fascinating on both the mental and physical mechanics of the rugby kick… His candour means that he does not avoid discussing the darker aspects of his personal life – Leo McKinstry * Sunday Telegraph *Candour is a defining characteristic of O’Gara’s and pervades his autobiography… a compelling read – Hugh Farrelly * Irish Independent *Basically it’s the book O’Gara hoped it would be and that’s the genius of it. Nothing is off limits, his world is laid bare and people are left to make up their own minds about the subject… He is brutally honest in his observations, is very hard and unforgiving on himself and tells it like it is. It is a hallmark of the man… It’s all O’Gara – Conor George * Evening Echo *Smoothly written… open and honest. As a sports autobiography, straight between the posts – Michael Moynihan * Irish Examiner *Searing honesty * Daily Telegraph *A different class… superb insight – Linda Maher * Sunday Business Post *Compelling, entertaining and woven together with particular style and grace… O’Gara is up with the greats – Dave Hannigan * Evening Echo *He should be commended for his frankness. It certainly defines this tome in contrast to the usual drudgery of rugby autobiographies – James Corrigan * Independent *
About The Author
Ronan O'Gara
Ronan O’Gara was born in 1977 in California. He was a star player at Presentation Brothers College, University College Cork and Cork Constitution, and soon became a key member of the Irish national rugby squad. Since making his international debut in 2000, O’Gara has gone on to win more than 90 caps and score more than 900 points for Ireland. He was the leading points scorer in the Six Nations championship in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2009, winning three Triple Crowns and one Grand Slam, and won the Heineken Cup with Munster in 2006 and 2008.
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