Virus halt offers chance to sort out calendar - O'Shea The decimation of world rugby by the coronavirus has given administrators an "unbelievable opportunity" to come up with a solution to the fixture chaos that … Rugby • 04 Jun 20
Luca Bigi succeeds Sergio Parisse as Italy captain Zebre hooker Luca Bigi will take over the captaincy of the Italy rugby team from long-time incumbent Sergio Parisse ahead of the 2020 Six Nations Rugby • 20 Jan 20
O'Shea joins RFU as director of performance rugby Conor O'Shea will join the Rugby Football Union as director of performance rugby next year, the governing body has announced. Rugby • 29 Nov 19
Ex-Springbok replaces O'Shea on interim basis at Italy Italy have announced former South Africa international Franco Smith as interim head coach for the 2020 Guinness Six Nations. Rugby • 21 Nov 19
Conor O'Shea steps down from Italy post Conor O'Shea has resigned from his role as Italy head coach with immediate effect. Rugby • 16 Nov 19
O'Shea admits Italy were bullied by Springboks Italy coach Conor O'Shea said his side were fortunate to receive only one red card in their 49-3 Rugby World Cup loss to South Africa, … Rugby World Cup 2019 • 04 Oct 19
O'Shea explains Parisse absence from Italy side Italy head coach Conor O'Shea has defended his decision to rest captain Sergio Parisse as they look to make it two wins out of two … Rugby • 25 Sep 19
O'Shea sees plenty of room for improvement despite win Italy coach Conor O'Shea was far from impressed with his side's performance in their Rugby World Cup Group B opener against Namibia despite the 47-22 … Rugby World Cup 2019 • 22 Sep 19
O'Shea targets Boks upset after naming Italy squad Italy coach Conor O'Shea has identified an upset win over South Africa as a possible path out of a tough Pool B at the Rugby … Rugby • 19 Aug 19
Italian federation dismisses report of Smith position The Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) has dismissed an announcement from the Free State Cheetahs who claimed that their director of rugby Franco Smith is to … Rugby • 14 May 19
Youngs expects O'Shea to produce another Italian twist England are prepared for any tactical surprises Italy may spring in Saturday's Six Nations clash at Twickenham, having learnt their lessons the hard way in … Rugby • 04 Mar 19
O'Shea feted by native press but 'gutted' after loss The former Ireland full-back was given a round of applause by Italian journalists following his side's spirited display. Rugby • 24 Feb 19
Bradley: O'Shea doing a fantastic job in Italy Zebre head coach Michael Bradley insists that anyone involved in the game can see the great job Conor O'Shea is doing with Italy as the … Rugby • 20 Feb 19
Sergio Parisse to miss Ireland match with concussion Italy captain Sergio Parisse will miss Sunday's Six Nations match with Ireland after suffering a concussion while playing for his club at the weekend. Rugby • 19 Feb 19
Conor O'Shea unconcerned by Italy seeking alternatives Conor O'Shea has insisted he has no problems if his Italy bosses are assessing alternative coaching options. Rugby • 23 Jan 19
Italy boost their Six Nations case with Georgia win Conor O'Shea's Italy came through a high pressure test when they beat Georgia 28-17. Rugby • 10 Nov 18
'Father figure' O'Shea can deliver for Italy Conor O'Shea is the father figure coach who can coax the best out Italy's next generation, according to Jake Polledri. Rugby • 03 Nov 18
O'Shea set for 'difficult challenge' against Ireland Italy have named an under-strength team for Saturday's test against Ireland at Soldier Field in Chicago but coach Conor O'Shea is hopeful they can make … Rugby • 29 Oct 18
Italy coach O'Shea sees reasons to be hopeful Moments after Italy notched up the joint-worst losing streak in the Six Nations, their head coach Conor O'Shea, lived up to his reputation as an … Rugby • 24 Mar 18
Routine win for Wales sees them move up to second Wales moved up to second in the NatWest 6 Nations table behind newly crowned champions Ireland after claiming an expected bonus point victory over Italy. Rugby • 11 Mar 18
Hard work continues for Conor O'Shea Conor O'Shea is ready for Italy's "huge learning process" to continue when they tackle Wales on Sunday. Rugby • 10 Mar 18
O'Shea dismisses idea of Welsh disrespect Conor O'Shea has dismissed any notion that Wales have been disrespectful to Italy by making 10 changes for Sunday's NatWest 6 Nations clash. Rugby • 09 Mar 18
O'Shea keen for Italy to build on Irish mistakes Conor O'Shea wants Italy to learn from their mistakes made against Ireland when the NatWest 6 Nations Championship enters new territory on Friday night. Rugby • 22 Feb 18
'Ireland play much better rugby than England' Conor O'Shea says he didn't want to mention it publicly before the match but he had expected the Ireland game, their second in six days, … Rugby • 11 Feb 18
O'Shea extended my career, says Parisse Sergio Parisse has hailed head coach Conor O'Shea for handing him a new lease of life to keep extending his record-breaking Italy career. Rugby • 10 Feb 18
