All Blacks visit will end Italian 'honeymoon' for O'Shea
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentHe knows there is every chance of facing an All Blacks backlash in his first home match as Italian coach, but Conor O'Shea is taking a much more long-term approach to his first job as an international...
O'Brien vows to win back his Ireland place after Schmidt omission
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSean O'Brien has admitted he didn't agree with the decision of Ireland coach Joe Schmidt to omit him from the 23-man squad which would ultimately topple the All Blacks in Chicago.
All Blacks leading try scorer Doug Howlett explains what it was like to watch Ireland's historic win alongside Paul O'Connell
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAll Blacks legend Dougie Howlett has admitted it was hard not to be 'thrilled for Ireland' watching Joe Schmidt's men end their 111-year famine against New Zealand in Chicago on Saturday night.
Howlett, 'Hard Not To Be Thrilled For Ireland'
1 decade ago by Munster Rugby NewsEven as the All Blacks' leading try scorer of all time, Doug Howlett was delighted for the country he has called home for the last nine years as Ireland finally overcame world champions New Zealand in...
Paddy Jackson set for swift Ireland return in place of Jonathan Sexton
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Jackson missed win against All Blacks after his arrest became public• Sexton suffered cramp and is likely to be saved for New Zealand returnPaddy Jackson is in line to be selected by Ireland against...
O'Brien frustrated to miss NZ win but relishing Canada return
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsSean O'Brien admits to "not fully agreeing with coach Joe Schmidt" over his omission from the squad which beat New Zealand.
Italy gamble on youth against NZ
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comItaly's new coach Conor O'Shea has gambled on a youthful line-up sprinkled with a few old heads for his first home match in charge, against the All Blacks on Saturday.
O'Brien turns focus to Canada
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbySean O'Brien has admitted not fully seeing eye to eye with Joe Schmidt over the Ireland boss's decision to omit him from Saturday's historic victory over New Zealand.
Could Josh Hohneck make his Gloucester debut against Northampton?
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoJosh Hohneck is ready to boost Gloucester's front row options. The versatile prop agreed a move to Gloucester after helping Highlanders win the Super Rugby trophy for the first time last season and has...
O'Shea names young Italy squad
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyItaly's new coach Conor O'Shea has gambled on a youthful line-up sprinkled with a few old heads for his first home match in charge, against New Zealand on Saturday.
