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:
Midlands Sides Continue U20 Leinster Football Campaigns This Evening
Offaly begin at 6:30pm, while Laois and Westmeath are both out at 7:30pm.
We're All Rooting For Shane Lowry - Donagh McArdle
The Offaly man looks to win a second major come Sunday night.
Offaly Keep Minor Hopes Alive With Win Over Longford
Laois were beaten for the second game in a row.
Shane Lowry Paired With Dustin Johnson And Jason Day For Opening Masters Round
The Offaly man is aiming to win a first major since 2019.
Laois And Offaly Venues To Host Leinster Football Semi-Finals
The two semi-finals are being played outside of Croke Park.
Westmeath And Laois Win Big In Leinster Minor Hurling Championship
The Leinster Minor Football Championship continues this evening.
Buccaneers Round Off AIL Season With Victory
Buccs claimed an impressive win over an already promoted Galwegians side.
Athlone Town Begin All Island Cup With Victory
Melissa O’Kane and Madison Gibson scored the games only goals.
Offaly Secure Win Over Laois In Leinster U20 Hurling Championship
Westmeath were heavily beaten by Antrim.
Athlone Town Claim Bragging Rights In El Classico
Town secured a comprehensive win over their rivals.
There Should Be A Big Crowd For Offaly Laois Next Weekend - Brian Gavin
The two midlands sides face off in the opening round of the Leinster Football Championship.
Buccaneers Travel To Galwegians For Final Game Of AIL Season
The club are aiming to finish off on a high.
Athlone Town Look To Maintain Unbeaten Home Record
Ian Ryan's side welcome UCD and Longford Town to Lissywollen this Bank Holiday weekend.
Laois And Offaly Face Off In Leinster U20 Hurling Championship
Westmeath welcome Antrim to the midlands.
Athlone Town Confirm Trio To Remain In Charge Of Women's Side
Brian Shelley, Dan Byrne and Anthony Faye will lead the team for the foreseeable.
Patsy Joyce Gearing Up For World Boxing Cup In Brazil
The Mullingar man is part of an 11 team squad for Ireland.
Westmeath's Jessica Hennessy Helps Bournemouth Lift Silverware
The former Athlone Town player was instrumental for her side.
Athlone Town Kick Off All Island Cup
The midlanders are in Group C.
Westmeath U20s Bounce Back While Laois Drop Out
Offaly got their campaign off to a losing start.
Laois, Offaly And Westmeath In Action In U20 Football Championship
All three games throw in at 7:30pm this evening.
