Assessing the Italian Job
9 years ago by Irish IndependentWhen Conor O'Shea took the Italy job, he talked of bringing the team to the highest point in their history. For now, that entails securing a respectable finish in the RBS Six Nations.
Exeter Chiefs 52 Wasps 5: Match report - Campagnaro hat-trick...
9 years ago by Exeter Express & EchoA Michele Campagnaro hat-trick helped Exeter Chiefs to an eight-try battering of Wasps to keep their Anglo-Welsh Cup hopes alive.The popular Italian - who is out of contract in the summer - struck twice...
Weekly Round Up
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCarolan Rules out of Connacht job Nigel Carolan has ruled himself out of the running of Connacht's head coach next season, with Pat Lam leaving the position vacant. The former Connacht...
Six Nations 2017: Sergio Parisse - the great carrying a nation
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsAfter winning only 17% of his Six Nations games Italy captain Sergio Parisse thought about calling it quits, but then Conor O'Shea came calling.
O'Shea relishing Ireland's 'special' visit to Rome
9 years ago by Irish IndependentConor O'Shea says he will do his best to leave emotion at the gates of the Stadio Olimpico when he leads his Italy side against Ireland for the first time.
Conor O'Shea calls on Italy to use Munster's victory over the All Blacks in 1978 as an inspiration
9 years ago by Irish IndependentConor O'Shea has challenged Italy to end the argument over RBS 6 Nations promotion and relegation as he bids to mastermind a revival among the Azzurri.
Six Nations: What’s being said about the introduction of bonus points
9 years ago by Rugby WorldTry time Dan Biggar scores for Wales against Italy in last year's Six NationsThis year sees bonus points introduced into the Six Nations, women’s Six Nations, and U20 Six Nations. Many are cheering...
O'Shea: Italy here on merit
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyConor O'Shea has challenged Italy to end the argument over Six Nations promotion and relegation as he bids to mastermind a revival among the Azzurri.
Italy forget Boks win as Wales, Irish approach
9 years ago by Rugby 365IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Captain Sergio Parisse said Italy won't be relying on the memories of their historic victory over South Africa when they host Wales then Ireland in tough openers to this year's...
O'Shea persuades Venter to extend his stay with Italians
9 years ago by Irish IndependentConor O'Shea has secured the services of in-demand Brendan Venter as Italy's defence coach until the 2019 World Cup.
