Ronan O'Gara

A different class... superb insight

Linda Maher, Sunday Business Post

Arguably the best Irish book of the year... told with flawless skill

Malachy Clerkin, The Sunday Tribune

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

Candour is a defining characteristic of O'Gara's and pervades his autobiography... a compelling read

Hugh Farrelly, Irish Independent

Compelling reading

Richard Fitzpatrick, Irish Examiner

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

It is to O'Gara's credit that his autobiography remains true to his personality. It is a compellingly candid read... There is a sense of singularity about O'Gara that takes him into places others find uncomfortable... few men walk the walk better than Munster and Ireland's No. 10

Vincent Hogan, Irish Independent

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

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

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)

Searing honesty

Daily Telegraph

Since so many sports efforts in this genre tend to reveal very little, a memoir like O'Gara's, one with real bite and new insight, makes for a markedly refreshing read. The book is laced with fleshy anecdotes. All make for bona fide eyebrow arching, giggle-inducing, page turning stuff

Dermot Keyes, Munster Express

Smoothly written... open and honest. As a sports autobiography, straight between the posts

Michael Moynihan, Irish Examiner

The perfect present for any rugby fan. It shows the goldfish-bowl aspect to life as a modern-day sporting legend and gives an insight into what it's like on the inside looking out

Irish Independent

This engrossing book sails straight between the posts

John O'Donnell, Irish Times

Whether you are a rugby fan or not, this book is likely to please... This honest autobiography will provide an intriguing read for the Christmas period

South Tipp Today