'Frustrated' Sexton eager to get back, says Dean Ireland will make a call on Johnny Sexton's fitness for the RBS 6 Nations trip to Rome later in the week as the Leinster out-half makes progress in his recovery. Six Nations • 06 Feb 17
'Frustrated' Sexton eager to get back, says Dean Ireland will make a call on Johnny Sexton's fitness for the RBS 6 Nations trip to Rome later in the week as the Leinster out-half makes progress in his recovery. Six Nations • 06 Feb 17
O'Shea 'honoured' as Italy seek Wales atonement Conor O'Shea readily accepts that Italy's last two RBS 6 Nations experiences against Wales were "very difficult" for the Azzurri. Six Nations • 03 Feb 17
O'Shea 'honoured' as Italy seek Wales atonement Conor O'Shea readily accepts that Italy's last two RBS 6 Nations experiences against Wales were "very difficult" for the Azzurri. Six Nations • 03 Feb 17
O'Shea keeps faith with Italy's Bok slayers Italy head coach Conor O'Shea has included 10 of the starting line-up that accounted for South Africa in November for Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash against Wales. Rugby • 01 Feb 17
O'Shea keeps faith with Italy's Bok slayers Italy head coach Conor O'Shea has included 10 of the starting line-up that accounted for South Africa in November for Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash against Wales. Rugby • 01 Feb 17
Wales wary of 'master motivator' Conor O'Shea Conor O'Shea has been described as "a master motivator" ahead of his coaching bow in the RBS 6 Nations Championship. Six Nations • 30 Jan 17
Wales wary of 'master motivator' Conor O'Shea Conor O'Shea has been described as "a master motivator" ahead of his coaching bow in the RBS 6 Nations Championship. Six Nations • 30 Jan 17
O'Shea hoping Munster model can inspire Italy Italy coach Conor O'Shea hopes his side's 20-18 win over South Africa can represent the same kind of mental catalyst as Munster's famed win over the All Blacks in 1978 as his team prepare for their RBS 6 Nations opener against Wales. Rugby • 26 Jan 17
O'Shea hoping Munster model can inspire Italy Italy coach Conor O'Shea hopes his side's 20-18 win over South Africa can represent the same kind of mental catalyst as Munster's famed win over the All Blacks in 1978 as his team prepare for their RBS 6 Nations opener against Wales. Rugby • 26 Jan 17
O'Shea: Italy will be judged on results Italy coach Conor O'Shea has set his side a series of goals from competitiveness in the Six Nations to instilling fear at the next World Cup as he seeks to continue their upward curve under his guidance. Rugby • 23 Jan 17
O'Shea: Italy will be judged on results Italy coach Conor O'Shea has set his side a series of goals from competitiveness in the Six Nations to instilling fear at the next World Cup as he seeks to continue their upward curve under his guidance. Rugby • 23 Jan 17
Brendan Venter joins Conor O'Shea at Italy Italy have secured in-demand Brendan Venter as defence coach until the 2019 World Cup. Rugby • 23 Jan 17
Brendan Venter joins Conor O'Shea at Italy Italy have secured in-demand Brendan Venter as defence coach until the 2019 World Cup. Rugby • 23 Jan 17
O'Shea names his Italian Six Nations squad Italy coach Conor O'Shea has kept faith with most of his November internationals squad after naming his 32-man Six Nations squad today. Rugby • 12 Jan 17
O'Shea names his Italian Six Nations squad Italy coach Conor O'Shea has kept faith with most of his November internationals squad after naming his 32-man Six Nations squad today. Rugby • 12 Jan 17
Parisse banned for Italy's clash with Tonga Italy captain Sergio Parisse will miss Saturday's home test match against Tonga after being banned for three weeks by the French club leagues. Rugby • 24 Nov 16
Parisse banned for Italy's clash with Tonga Italy captain Sergio Parisse will miss Saturday's home test match against Tonga after being banned for three weeks by the French club leagues. Rugby • 24 Nov 16
O'Shea wants Springboks shock to galvanise Italy Italy boss Conor O'Shea has warned that his side's historic win over South Africa is not a sign that everything is "all right" within Italian rugby. Rugby • 21 Nov 16
O'Shea wants Springboks shock to galvanise Italy Italy boss Conor O'Shea has warned that his side's historic win over South Africa is not a sign that everything is "all right" within Italian rugby. Rugby • 21 Nov 16
O'Shea hails 'heroic' Italy as Springboks caught Conor O'Shea's Italy claimed their first-ever victory over South Africa with a nail-biting 20-18 success in Florence. Rugby • 19 Nov 16
O'Shea hails 'heroic' Italy as Springboks caught Conor O'Shea's Italy claimed their first-ever victory over South Africa with a nail-biting 20-18 success in Florence. Rugby • 19 Nov 16
Leo Cullen warns of Italian renaissance Leinster coach Leo Cullen has warned of an Italian renaissance ahead of Treviso's visit to the RDS on Friday night (7.35pm). Rugby • 02 Sep 16
Leo Cullen warns of Italian renaissance Leinster coach Leo Cullen has warned of an Italian renaissance ahead of Treviso's visit to the RDS on Friday night (7.35pm). Rugby • 02 Sep 16
O'Shea suffers defeat in first Italy match Conor O'Shea suffered defeat in his first match in charge of Italy as Argentina ran out 30-24 winners in Santa Fe on Saturday. Rugby • 11 Jun 16
O'Shea suffers defeat in first Italy match Conor O'Shea suffered defeat in his first match in charge of Italy as Argentina ran out 30-24 winners in Santa Fe on Saturday. Rugby • 11 Jun 16
Conor O'Shea proud of defeated Harlequins Conor O’Shea’s Harlequins farewell didn’t go according to plan as Montpellier claimed the Challenge Cup and the former Ireland international concedes that his move to become Italy coach may have been a factor. Rugby • 03 Jun 16
Conor O'Shea proud of defeated Harlequins Conor O’Shea’s Harlequins farewell didn’t go according to plan as Montpellier claimed the Challenge Cup and the former Ireland international concedes that his move to become Italy coach may have been a factor. Rugby • 03 Jun 16
Mighty Quin O'Shea holding fire on Italy ambition Former Ireland international Conor O'Shea will take over as Italy boss in June but first and foremost, there's still work to be done with Harlequins. Rugby • 03 Jun 16
Mighty Quin O'Shea holding fire on Italy ambition Former Ireland international Conor O'Shea will take over as Italy boss in June but first and foremost, there's still work to be done with Harlequins. Rugby • 03 Jun 16
O'Shea 'honoured and humbled ' to take Italy job Conor O'Shea says he is "honoured, humbled and excited" to have been appointed Italy's new head coach on a four-year contract that will incorporate the 2019 World Cup. Rugby • 25 Mar 16
O'Shea 'honoured and humbled ' to take Italy job Conor O'Shea says he is "honoured, humbled and excited" to have been appointed Italy's new head coach on a four-year contract that will incorporate the 2019 World Cup. Rugby • 25 Mar 16
Conor O'Shea confirmed for Italy job in June Former Ireland international Conor O'Shea will take control of the Italian national team from June and bring with him Stephen Aboud - the IRFU's head of technical direction. Rugby • 25 Mar 16
Conor O'Shea confirmed for Italy job in June Former Ireland international Conor O'Shea will take control of the Italian national team from June and bring with him Stephen Aboud - the IRFU's head of technical direction. Rugby • 25 Mar 16
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
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 urges Ireland to ignore rankings Ireland must ignore any threat of slipping into a World Cup 2019 pool of death ahead of Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Scotland, according to Conor O'Shea. Six Nations • 17 Mar 16
Conor O'Shea urges Ireland to ignore rankings Ireland must ignore any threat of slipping into a World Cup 2019 pool of death ahead of Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Scotland, according to Conor O'Shea. Six Nations • 17 Mar 16
Davies will be 'midget of midfield' - O'Shea Wales' Jonathan Davies will be "the midget of the midfield" if Ireland pair Stuart McCloskey and Robbie Henshaw at centre for Sunday's Six Nations opener, according to Conor O'Shea. Six Nations • 04 Feb 16
Davies will be 'midget of midfield' - O'Shea Wales' Jonathan Davies will be "the midget of the midfield" if Ireland pair Stuart McCloskey and Robbie Henshaw at centre for Sunday's Six Nations opener, according to Conor O'Shea. Six Nations • 04 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
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
Conor O'Shea turns down Italy job Conor O’Shea has turned down the chance to replace Jacques Brunel as head coach of Italy, saying he is flattered but his job is with Harlequins. Rugby • 07 Dec 15
Conor O'Shea turns down Italy job Conor O’Shea has turned down the chance to replace Jacques Brunel as head coach of Italy, saying he is flattered but his job is with Harlequins. Rugby • 07 Dec 15
Analysis: Opening games will shape Ireland Conor O'Shea believes the focus will be firmly away from Ireland as the open their Rugby World Cup campaign against Canada Rugby World Cup 2019 • 19 Sep 15
Analysis: Opening games will shape Ireland Conor O'Shea believes the focus will be firmly away from Ireland as the open their Rugby World Cup campaign against Canada Rugby World Cup 2019 • 19 Sep 15
Column: Ireland prevail on most dramatic of days Conor O'Shea reflects on the final day of the 2015 Six Nations, which has been labelled as one of the greatest days in rugby history. Six Nations • 24 Mar 15
Column: Ireland prevail on most dramatic of days Conor O'Shea reflects on the final day of the 2015 Six Nations, which has been labelled as one of the greatest days in rugby history. Six Nations • 24 Mar 15
Column: Wales were heroic, but Irish made it easy As the raw emotion and disappointment of letting the opportunity for a tilt at another Grand Slam slip away dissipates, so the post-mortem begins, writes Conor O'Shea. Six Nations • 18 Mar 15
Column: Wales were heroic, but Irish made it easy As the raw emotion and disappointment of letting the opportunity for a tilt at another Grand Slam slip away dissipates, so the post-mortem begins, writes Conor O'Shea. Six Nations • 18 Mar 15
