La Rochelle boss Ronan O’Gara has been hit with a double whammy after French rugby chiefs successfully appealed his original touchline ban.
The outspoken Irishman has seen his suspension extended from two weeks to four following a ruling by the appeals commission of the Fédération Française de Rugby.
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Ironically, the extended ban comes as O’Gara has just joined ITV’s coverage of the Six Nations as a pundit — meaning he’ll be offering his trademark blunt analysis from the studio while watching on from afar at club level.
O’Gara was initially sidelined for an ugly confrontation with referee Jeremy Rozier after La Rochelle’s chaotic 53–33 defeat to Pau in round 11 of the Top 14. However, the governing body opted to challenge the original sanction — and won.
The former Ireland and British & Irish Lions flyhalf was found guilty of “showing disrespect towards a referee’s authority” after allegedly accosting Rozier following the final whistle.
The match itself descended into farce for La Rochelle. Flyhalf Antoine Hastoy was sent off inside the opening minute, before O’Gara himself was dismissed from the technical area in the 57th minute as tempers boiled over.
While O’Gara has already served the initial two-week ban, the successful appeal means he must now sit out a further fortnight, ruling him out of La Rochelle’s upcoming clash with Montpellier.
One thing’s for sure: whether on the touchline or on TV, Ronan O’Gara is never far from the headlines.
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Super Computer Predicts the Entire 2026 Six Nations – Full Fixtures, Scores & Predicted Table
Whether you’re a fan of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Italy, England, or France, this guide gives you a complete round-by-round breakdown and a predicted final table.
Some games are near-certainties, while others are toss-ups, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
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Key Takeaways
- France look unstoppable, going unbeaten in the predictions.
- England are strong challengers, only predicted to lose against France.
- Ireland face a mixed campaign, losing to France and England but beating the other sides.
- Scotland and Italy provide upset potential, while Wales struggle in the forecast.
- Several marquee clashes (France vs England, Ireland vs England) remain highly competitive.
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2026 Six Nations predictions by Round (SPORTS4CAST)
Round 1
| Date & Time | Home | Away | Predicted Winner | Win % | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 5 Feb 20:10 | France | Ireland | France | 54% | 21–16 | Could go either way |
| Sat 7 Feb 14:10 | Italy | Scotland | Scotland | 65% | 20–30 | Leaning Scotland |
| Sat 7 Feb 16:40 | England | Wales | England | 95% | 41–7 | Backing England |
Round 2
| Date & Time | Home | Away | Predicted Winner | Win % | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 Feb 13:10 | Ireland | Italy | Ireland | 93% | 43–12 | Backing Ireland |
| Sat 14 Feb 16:40 | Scotland | England | England | 60% | 18–23 | Could go either way |
| Sun 15 Feb 14:10 | Wales | France | France | 89% | 14–41 | Backing France |
Round 3
| Date & Time | Home | Away | Predicted Winner | Win % | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 21 Feb 14:10 | England | Ireland | England | 61% | 19–17 | Could go either way |
| Sat 21 Feb 16:40 | Wales | Scotland | Scotland | 79% | 18–37 | Leaning Scotland |
| Sun 22 Feb 15:10 | France | Italy | France | 92% | 43–14 | Backing France |
Round 4
| Date & Time | Home | Away | Predicted Winner | Win % | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 6 Mar 20:10 | Ireland | Wales | Ireland | 95% | 51–3 | Backing Ireland |
| Sat 7 Mar 14:10 | Scotland | France | France | 58% | 19–24 | Could go either way |
| Sat 7 Mar 16:40 | Italy | England | England | 84% | 13–35 | Backing England |
Round 5
| Date & Time | Home | Away | Predicted Winner | Win % | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 Mar 14:10 | Ireland | Scotland | Ireland | 84% | 29–8 | Backing Ireland |
| Sat 14 Mar 15:40 | Wales | Italy | Italy | 55% | 26–27 | Could go either way |
| Sat 14 Mar 20:10 | France | England | France | 59% | 24–19 | Could go either way |
Predicted Final Table – 2026 Six Nations (SPORTS4CAST)
| Team | P | W | L | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 5 | 5 | 0 | 20 |
| England | 5 | 4 | 1 | 16 |
| Ireland | 5 | 3 | 2 | 12 |
| Scotland | 5 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| Italy | 5 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Wales | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
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