Ronan O'Gara: La Rochelle head coach signs contract extension until 2031

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, O'Gara has led La Rochelle to two European Champions Cup titles

La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara has signed a contract extension to keep him at the club until 2031.

O'Gara arrived at the club in 2019 after coaching spells with rival Top 14 side Racing 92 and New Zealand outfit Crusaders.

Following defeat in the 2021 European Champions Cup final, the former Ireland international signed an initial extension before guiding La Rochelle to back-to-back final wins in 2022 and 2023 - the club's first major silverware.

"My family and I are very happy and proud to continue this adventure with Stade Rochelais," O'Gara told the club website.