O'Shea rules himself out of Ireland job

Conor O’Shea today removed himself from the running to become Ireland’s next head coach by confirming his intention to continue as Harlequins’ director of rugby.

The departure of Declan Kidney from a post he has held since 2008 moved a step closer with Sunday’s 12-8 RBS 6 Nations defeat by Scotland and it is unlikely his contract will be renewed when it expires this summer.