| Darren O'Shea | |
| Birth Date: | 1992 12, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Myrtleville, Cork, Ireland |
| Weight: | 117kg (258lb) |
| Ru Position: | Lock |
| Amatyears1: | 20??–2014 |
| Amatteam1: | Crosshaven |
| Amatyears2: | 2016–2020 |
| Amatteam2: | Dolphin |
| Years1: | 2014–2016 |
| Clubs1: | Worcester |
| Apps1: | 27 |
| Points1: | 15 |
| Years2: | 2016–2020 |
| Clubs2: | Munster |
| Apps2: | 44 |
| Points2: | 10 |
| Years3: | 2020– |
| Clubs3: | Vannes |
| Apps3: | 28 |
| Points3: | 0 |
| Ru Clubupdate: | 23 September 2021 |
| School: | Colaiste Mhuire, Crosshaven |
Darren O'Shea (born 12 December 1992) is an Irish rugby union player. He plays as a lock for French Pro D2 club Vannes.
Whilst still in the Munster Rugby Academy,[1] O'Shea joined English side Worcester Warriors.[2]
In March 2016, it was announced that O'Shea would be returning to his native Munster on a two-year contract, beginning in the 2016–17 season.[3] In September 2016, O'Shea made his competitive debut for Munster when he came on as a substitute against Edinburgh in a 2016–17 Pro12 fixture.[4] On 1 October 2016, O'Shea made his first start for Munster in the Pro14 fixture against Zebre.[5] On 26 November 2016, O'Shea scored his first try for Munster in the sides 46–3 win against Benetton at Thomond Park.[6] O'Shea made his European Rugby Champions Cup debut on 9 December 2017, coming off the bench in Munster's 33–10 Pool 4 win against Leicester Tigers.[7] He signed a new two-year contract with Munster in February 2018.[8] O'Shea left Munster at the end of the 2019–20 season.[9]
O'Shea joined French Pro D2 club Vannes ahead of the 2020–21 season.[10]