After title success with the Crusaders, O'Gara's coaching path should be clear

After steering the Crusaders to a Super Rugby title alongside Scott Robertson, there is talk once more that former internationalist Ronan O'Gara could be one of the contenders for the Ireland head coach role when Joe Schmidt's current contract expires after next year's World Cup. O'Gara made the move into coaching following his international retirement in 2013, joining the Racing 92 setup in Paris. During his time there as defence coach (the irony of this is not lost on this writer), O'Gara helped the Top 14 side reach the final of the European Champions Cup and win the French league for the …