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:
Ireland In Czechia For Crucial World Cup Play Off
A win will move Ireland to within 90 minutes of the World Cup in North America.
NHL: Division Two Title The Goal For Laois This Weekend
Laois won the corresponding fixture earlier in the campaign.
Athlone Town On The Road In Women's Premier Division
Athlone are looking to maintain their unbeaten start to the season.
Shane Lowry Begins Houston Open Hunt This Afternoon
The Offaly man is continuing to build ahead of the Masters in two weeks.
Laois Begin U20 Leinster Football Championship With Defeat
Longford proved to strong for the O'Moore County.
Scheffler Drops Out As Lowry Searches For Form
The Offaly golfer is coming off the back of consecutive missed cuts.
Westmeath U20s Opener Postponed
The Lake County were scheduled to face Louth in Mullingar
Jack Carty Asked To Remain At Connacht Coaching
The Athlone man announced he's set to retire this summer.
Laois And Offaly Open Minor Championship In Defeat
Westmeath's meeting with Longford was postponed until Thursday.
Offaly Managers Point To 'Unprecedented" Injuries In Seventh Straight Loss
Offaly had already lost Division Two status before a 2-22 to 18 point loss to Meath.
Midlands Counties Enjoy Comfortable Minor Hurling Wins
Laois and Offaly were in action in Portlaoise and Carlow over the weekend.
Leinster Minor Football Championship Throws In
Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath are all in action this evening.
Comprehensive Mayo Win Not Enough For Westmeath
Kerry's victory over Meath ensured their promotion from Division Two.
"The Lads Deserve Enormous Credit" - Laois Surpass Expectations Against Down
Laois ended Down's winning run in Newry on Sunday.
Laois Set For Portlaoise League Final
Laois play Kerry in O'Moore Park this Saturday.
Athlone Fall To Defeat In League Of Ireland
Ian Ryan's side went down 2-0 to Treaty United.
Westmeath Fall At Final Hurdle In Wexford
The Lake County footballers surrendered their ticket for promotion in the last moments.
Westmeath Ladies Face Crucial Contest In Athlone
The Lake County face Mayo on Sunday.
Laois Face Westmeath In Camogie League Derby
The action in Portlaoise throws-in on Saturday.
"They Do The Upmost For Their County" - Offaly Playing For Promotion Play-Offs
Offaly take on Longford in Cappincur on Sunday.
