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Italy have won just 13 Test matches since the start of 2015

How do Italy move from rugby's lonely middle ground?

With Italy looking to arrest their run of 34 consecutive Guinness Six Nations defeats, Neil Treacy looks at how they've found themselves isolated in the rugby world.

Rugby • 27 Feb 22

Michael Bradley pictured before Zebre's game against Leinster in Dublin last October

Struggling Zebre dismiss Michael Bradley

Former Ireland international Michael Bradley has been dismissed as head coach by URC side Zebre after four and a half years in charge.

Rugby • 04 Jan 22

Michael Bradley is the Pro14 Coach of the Season

Michael Bradley named Pro14 Coach of the Season

Zebre's Irish coach Michael Bradley has been named as the Pro14 Coach of the Season for 2020/21.

Andrea Moretti • 02 Apr 21

Conor O'Shea is yet to lead Italy to victory in the Six Nations

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 Azzurri continue their journey in search of a Six Nations win.

Rugby • 20 Feb 19

RTÉ Rugby Podcast: When in Rome

Michael Bradley shares an Italian perspective on Conor O'Shea's work with the national team.

Rugby • 26 Feb 19

Ulster stunned by Bradley's pumped-up Zebre

Ulster fell to a shock Guinness Pro14 defeat as they came unstuck 27-23 against plucky Italian opponents Zebre at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi.

Rugby • 30 Sep 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 O'Shea, are flying the flag elsewhere in the Pro14.

Rugby • 29 Aug 17

Michael Bradley pictured during the 2015 Rugby World Cup in his role as Georgia defence coach

Zebre appoint Bradley after O'Shea recommendation

Zebre have confirmed the appointment of Michael Bradley as head coach of Zebre after the recommendation of Conor O'Shea.

Rugby • 31 Jul 17

Michael Bradley