Conor O'Shea

Conor O'Shea is Director of Rugby for English Premiership side Harlequins. He is a former full-back for Ireland, winning 35 caps between 1993 and 2000. Conor played for London Irish and Harlequins and is currently a TV pundit for RTÉ …

Injuries meant Ireland were able to blood some new players ahead of the tour to South Africa

Column: No title but lessons learned for Ireland

Despite relinquishing their Six Nations crown, Ireland will have learned many lessons from the campaign, writes Conor O'Shea.

Six Nations • 21 Mar 16

Conor O'Shea feels it won’t be long before Ireland are right at the top of the tree again

Column: Ireland not allowed to be in transition

RTÉ rugby analyst Conor O'Shea feels that the burden of expectation on Ireland is such that they are not allowed be a side in transition.

Six Nations • 14 Mar 16

Ultan Dillane's cameo was a big positive for Ireland

Column: O'Shea sees the positives in Ireland loss

I have always preferred being at matches because you get a greater sense of perspective as to how it is going - you are able to sense the momentum, the energy and the physicality of the game so much better.

Rugby • 29 Feb 16

Maxime Médard got that clinching try in Paris

Column: Ireland lacking that killer punch

RTÉ analyst Conor O'Shea reflects on Ireland's narrow loss to France and looks ahead with some trepidation to the clash with England at Twickenham in game three of this year's Six Nations.

Six Nations • 15 Feb 16

Ireland and Wales drew for the seventh time in 124 meetings on Sunday

Column: New leaders show up in Aviva cauldron

RTÉ analyst Conor O'Shea reflects on Ireland's draw against Wales in their Six Nations opener and looks forward to Saturday's clash with France in Paris.

Six Nations • 09 Feb 16

Column: Ireland head into Six Nations unknown

Ireland go looking for an unprecedented third Six Nations championship in a row but a myriad of unknown unknowns lie ahead, writes Conor O'Shea.

Six Nations • 07 Feb 16

Ireland's next fixture is against Wales on 7 February 2016 at Aviva Stadium in the RBS 6 Nations

Column: Ireland couldn't cope without key players

When expectations are not met the disappointment and reaction is all the greater, the introspection all the more intense, writes Conor O'Shea about Ireland's Rugby World Cup exit to Argentina.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 20 Oct 15

Ireland produced a performance for the ages against France, but at what cost?

Column: Ireland holed beneath the water line

Rugby has an obligation to look after its players, writes Conor O'Shea in the aftermath of Ireland's "brutal" win over France.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 13 Oct 15

Ireland face France on Sunday in the Pool D decider

Column: Ireland's RWC finally kicks-off for real

Italy gave Ireland their first real test of the 2015 Rugby World Cup, writes RTÉ Rugby analyst Conor O'Shea.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 06 Oct 15

Rob Kearney (R) celebrates scoring Ireland's fifth try with Simon Zebo

Column: Wales and Ireland provide special moments

Wales' epic comeback win over England and Ireland's sparkling back play against Romania illuminated the weekend at the Rugby World Cup, writes Conor O'Shea.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 29 Sep 15