Murray taking nothing for granted in Italian job Conor Murray insists that Ireland cannot afford to take Italy lightly as they prepare to welcome the Azzurri to the Aviva Stadium for the second … Rugby • 10 Feb 18
O'Shea resists urge to play McKinley against Ireland The Italy team shows three changes for Saturday's Natwest Six Nations clash against Ireland, but there is no place in the matchday 23 for Irish-born … Rugby • 09 Feb 18
'You go to a dark place' - Stander knows price of glory The warm glow of Saturday's incredible Six Nations defeat of France still flickers in the Irish camp, but CJ Stander knows major improvements must be … Rugby • 05 Feb 18
Ireland born out-half set to make debut for Italy Ireland born out-half Ian McKinley is set to make his debut for Italy, after being named among the replacements for the side's opening November International … Rugby • 09 Nov 17
McKinley: It would mean everything to play for Italy Ian McKinley could make his Italy debut in the November internationals after being named in a 31-man provisional squad. Rugby • 01 Nov 17
O'Shea: McKinley's inspirational story is like a movie Conor O'Shea has described Dubliner Ian McKinley's astonishing road to an Italy call-up as being like something from a movie, and said the former Leinster … Rugby • 12 Oct 17
Italy call-up 'career highlight' for McKinley Former Leinster player Ian McKinley could be in line for his first international cap after being included in Italy's squad for the November internationals. Rugby • 11 Oct 17
The growing Irish coaching influence in the Pro14 Leo Cullen may be the only native coach in the hotseat at Irish provincial level, but Michael Bradley, Bernard Jackman, and - indirectly - Conor … Rugby • 29 Aug 17
O'Shea excited to face New Zealand and South Africa Italy could hardly have been handed a tougher World Cup draw but Conor O'Shea says the prospect of facing New Zealand and South Africa is … Rugby • 10 May 17
Ian McKinley gets Italy call-up Ian McKinley's remarkable return to competitive rugby has been rewarded with a call-up to the Italy training squad for their June Test series - six … Rugby • 03 May 17
Conor O'Shea makes three Italian changes for France Italy have named three changes to the starting line-up for their home match against France in the Six Nations as head coach Conor O'Shea insists … Rugby • 07 Mar 17
Cunning O'Shea enjoyed plotting 'The Fox' Conor O'Shea admits he got a kick out of plotting 'The Fox' in the week building up to Italy's clash against England. Rugby • 01 Mar 17
World Rugby rules out immediate breakdown changes World Rugby has ruled out any knee-jerk response to the breakdown tactics used by Italy against England at Twickenham on Sunday. Rugby • 28 Feb 17
Italy tactic almost didn't happen, says O'Shea Italy's tactic of refusing to ruck that so unsettled England at Twickenham on Sunday almost bit the dust 24 hours before the RBS 6 Nations … Rugby • 27 Feb 17
O'Shea robust in defence of Italy Italy coach Conor O'Shea issued an impassioned defence of his side after a 36-15 defeat to England at the end of a week in which … Rugby • 26 Feb 17
Conor O'Shea calls for expanded Six Nations Conor O'Shea has reacted to scrutiny of Italy's place in the RBS 6 Nations by declaring the tournament should be expanded if the sport is … Rugby • 25 Feb 17
Conor O'Shea urges Italy to show fighting spirit Italy head coach Conor O'Shea insisted his side can still move forward and forge a competitive Six Nations side despite another hefty defeat. Rugby • 12 Feb 17
Italy v Ireland - 5 key areas Ireland must see off Italy in Rome to get their Six Nations campaign back on track after their 27-22 defeat to Scotland on the opening … Six Nations • 11 Feb 17
When Horgan met O'Shea: The full interview Italy head coach Conor O'Shea sits down with fellow former international Shane Horgan for an in-depth chat about his plans to change the fortunes of … Rugby • 11 Feb 17
On The Box: Your TV guide to sport this weekend Redemption in the Eternal City, a double dose of the Dubs and a Westmeath GAA legend's cottage on Room To Improve - it's your guide … Other sport • 11 Feb 17
Schmidt: Conor O'Shea has inside line on Ireland Joe Schmidt has said that his Italian counterpart Conor O'Shea can use his inside knowledge of Ireland's tactical set-up to his advantage this weekend. Six Nations • 10 Feb 17
Unpredictable Zebo prepared for Italian backlash Simon Zebo insists the Irish squad is excited at the opportunity to right the wrongs from their defeat to Scotland when they take on Italy … Rugby • 10 Feb 17
Care backs O'Shea to inspire Italy Conor O'Shea is "tailor-made" for the all-encompassing job of revitalising Italian rugby, according to his former player Danny Care. Rugby • 08 Feb 17
Parisse pleased with O'Shea's Italian impact Italian captain Sergio Parisse says the enthusiasm of head coach Conor O'Shea has been infectious and has had an immediate impact on the Azzurri. Rugby • 09 Feb 17
Italy seek to bypass aerial threat of Toner Italy will seek to nullify Ireland's lineout threat by steering completely clear of Devin Toner in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash. Rugby • 07 Feb 17
