Connacht hopeful of Prendergast return for Racing tie Connacht are hopeful that captain Cian Prendergast will be fit in time for Saturday's EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-final against Racing 92 at Dexcom Stadium. Rugby • 08 Apr
Connacht hopeful of Prendergast return for Racing tie Connacht are hopeful that captain Cian Prendergast will be fit in time for Saturday's EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-final against Racing 92 at Dexcom Stadium. Rugby • 08 Apr
Prendergast ruled out but Connacht get injury boost Connacht captain Cian Prendergast will miss Saturday's EPCR Challenge Cup round of 16 meeting with Cardiff following the serious head injury he sustained against Munster. United Rugby Championship • 01 Apr
Prendergast ruled out but Connacht get injury boost Connacht captain Cian Prendergast will miss Saturday's EPCR Challenge Cup round of 16 meeting with Cardiff following the serious head injury he sustained against Munster. United Rugby Championship • 01 Apr
Prendergast and Connacht determined to put on a show Cian Prendergast is hoping Saturday's highly anticipated derby with Munster will be the perfect medicine after his frustration with Ireland during the Guinness Six Nations. United Rugby Championship • 28 Mar
Prendergast and Connacht determined to put on a show Cian Prendergast is hoping Saturday's highly anticipated derby with Munster will be the perfect medicine after his frustration with Ireland during the Guinness Six Nations. United Rugby Championship • 28 Mar
Prendergast boost for Connacht with trio ruled out Cian Prendergast has recovered from illness and looks set to feature for Connacht against Benetton in Saturday's URC clash. Rugby • 25 Feb
Prendergast boost for Connacht with trio ruled out Cian Prendergast has recovered from illness and looks set to feature for Connacht against Benetton in Saturday's URC clash. Rugby • 25 Feb
Prendergast signs new Connacht deal Connacht captain Cian Prendergast has signed a three-year contract with the Westerners keeping him at the club until at least 2028. Rugby • 29 Oct 24
Prendergast signs new Connacht deal Connacht captain Cian Prendergast has signed a three-year contract with the Westerners keeping him at the club until at least 2028. Rugby • 29 Oct 24
Connacht staying positive despite Thomond heartbreak Connacht captain Cian Prendergast believes the province can take a lot of confidence into this Saturday's meeting with the Sharks in Galway, despite a losing start to the season. United Rugby Championship • 23 Sep 24
Connacht staying positive despite Thomond heartbreak Connacht captain Cian Prendergast believes the province can take a lot of confidence into this Saturday's meeting with the Sharks in Galway, despite a losing start to the season. United Rugby Championship • 23 Sep 24
Prendergast replaces Ahern in Ireland training squad Tom Ahern has been ruled out of Ireland's Guinness Six Nations training camp in Portugal, with Cian Prendergast replacing the Munster man in the traveling party. Rugby • 23 Jan 24
Prendergast replaces Ahern in Ireland training squad Tom Ahern has been ruled out of Ireland's Guinness Six Nations training camp in Portugal, with Cian Prendergast replacing the Munster man in the traveling party. Rugby • 23 Jan 24
Prendergast: Connacht staying grounded after derby win Having kept an even keel after five defeats in a row, Cian Prendergast says Connacht won't be getting too ahead of themselves after an impressive victory against Munster. Rugby • 04 Jan 24
Prendergast: Connacht staying grounded after derby win Having kept an even keel after five defeats in a row, Cian Prendergast says Connacht won't be getting too ahead of themselves after an impressive victory against Munster. Rugby • 04 Jan 24
Farrell hits out at 'disgusting' Owen Farrell coverage Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has called the coverage around his son Owen Farrell's disciplinary process a "disgusting" circus. Rugby • 17 Aug 23
Farrell hits out at 'disgusting' Owen Farrell coverage Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has called the coverage around his son Owen Farrell's disciplinary process a "disgusting" circus. Rugby • 17 Aug 23
Cian Prendergast 'inspired' by younger brother Sam Ireland and Connacht back row Cian Prendergast says he's been inspired by his younger brother Sam's journey with the Ireland U20 side. Rugby • 01 Aug 23
Cian Prendergast 'inspired' by younger brother Sam Ireland and Connacht back row Cian Prendergast says he's been inspired by his younger brother Sam's journey with the Ireland U20 side. Rugby • 01 Aug 23
Connacht to rest Ireland forward trio against Newcastle Connacht have opted to rest Ireland trio Finlay Bealham, Dave Heffernan and Cian Prendergast for Saturday's Challenge Cup opener against Newcastle Falcons. Rugby • 06 Dec 22
Connacht to rest Ireland forward trio against Newcastle Connacht have opted to rest Ireland trio Finlay Bealham, Dave Heffernan and Cian Prendergast for Saturday's Challenge Cup opener against Newcastle Falcons. Rugby • 06 Dec 22
Preview: Ireland's World Cup depth to be tested by Fiji With nine changes from last week's win against South Africa, the pressure is on Ireland's wider squad members to prove their worth against Fiji, writes Neil Treacy. Rugby • 12 Nov 22
Preview: Ireland's World Cup depth to be tested by Fiji With nine changes from last week's win against South Africa, the pressure is on Ireland's wider squad members to prove their worth against Fiji, writes Neil Treacy. Rugby • 12 Nov 22
Prendergast returns as Connacht make six changes Cian Prendergast will make just his second appearance of the season for Connacht in tomorrow's BKT United Rugby Championship visit of the Scarlets to Galway. Rugby • 20 Oct 22
Prendergast returns as Connacht make six changes Cian Prendergast will make just his second appearance of the season for Connacht in tomorrow's BKT United Rugby Championship visit of the Scarlets to Galway. Rugby • 20 Oct 22
Prendergast keen to build on Irish momentum Connacht forward Cian Prendergast is relishing another chance to be part of a win on the Irish tour of New Zealand after being named in the starting team to play the Maori All Blacks on Tuesday morning. Rugby • 11 Jul 22
Prendergast keen to build on Irish momentum Connacht forward Cian Prendergast is relishing another chance to be part of a win on the Irish tour of New Zealand after being named in the starting team to play the Maori All Blacks on Tuesday morning. Rugby • 11 Jul 22
'This is his chance' - Farrell on his uncapped five Ireland head coach Andy Farrell discusses the uncapped players drafted into his squad for the tour to New Zealand. Rugby • 15 Jun 22
'This is his chance' - Farrell on his uncapped five Ireland head coach Andy Farrell discusses the uncapped players drafted into his squad for the tour to New Zealand. Rugby • 15 Jun 22
Prendergast extends Connacht contract Connacht flanker Cian Prendergast has signed a new deal which will keep him at the province until 2025. Rugby • 13 May 22
Prendergast extends Connacht contract Connacht flanker Cian Prendergast has signed a new deal which will keep him at the province until 2025. Rugby • 13 May 22
Prendergast 'forever grateful' for Elwood intervention Connacht's Cian Prendergast has revealed that being turned down by the Leinster academy turned out to be "the best thing that's ever happened to me". Rugby • 02 Mar 22
Prendergast 'forever grateful' for Elwood intervention Connacht's Cian Prendergast has revealed that being turned down by the Leinster academy turned out to be "the best thing that's ever happened to me". Rugby • 02 Mar 22
'We really loved it' - Prendergast on fronting up Cian Prendergast doesn't want Connacht to stand accused of shirking their physical responsibilities. Rugby • 02 Jan 22
'We really loved it' - Prendergast on fronting up Cian Prendergast doesn't want Connacht to stand accused of shirking their physical responsibilities. Rugby • 02 Jan 22
Leinster and Connacht both bring in new faces Leinster hand debuts to academy duo Max O'Reilly and Andrew Smith in their Guinness Pro14 clash with Connacht at the RDS. Rugby • 07 Jan 21
Leinster and Connacht both bring in new faces Leinster hand debuts to academy duo Max O'Reilly and Andrew Smith in their Guinness Pro14 clash with Connacht at the RDS. Rugby • 07 Jan 21
