Ronan O'Gara to join Crusaders coaching staff

Racing 92 have allowed Ronan O'Gara early release from his contract to allow the former Ireland flyhalf to join the Crusaders Super Rugby coaching staff. 

The club revealed in a statement this morning that they 'did not want to deprive a loyal servant of a fine opportunity for his development'.

Former Ireland out-half O'Gara, who joined Racing 92 in July 2013 current deal was due to expire in July 2019 but has been granted early release to join Scott Robertson's coaching staff.

It is said that O'Gara has been offered a two-year-deal by the Super Rugby franchise, he will coach high-profile All Blacks such as Sam Whitelock, Kieran Read, Israel Dagg & Ryan Crotty.

O'Gara recently assisted the Ireland national team during the June Internationals on their summer tour to USA & Japan.

The 40-year-old will join the reigning Super Rugby Champions Crusaders in Christchurch as of 1 January 2018.