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Prendergast has played 23 times since joining Connacht in the summer of 2020

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

Connacht bolstering their ranks ahead of rugby's return

Connacht academy players make the step up

Connacht Rugby have confirm that six players have signed professional contracts with the province having come through the club's academy.

Rugby • 03 Jun 20

Pat Lam: 'I have a lot of confidence and belief in our coaching group.'

Lam confident new-look back-room team will shine

Connacht have shaken up their back-room team with the appointment of former scrumhalf Conor McPhillips as backs coach, while Eric Elwood is set for a new role that will see him work closely with the goal kickers.

Rugby • 08 Jun 16

Eric Elwood has returned to the Connacht Rugby fold after just a year's absence

Eric Elwood named Connacht domestic rugby manager

Connacht Rugby and the IRFU have appointed former Westerners head coach Eric Elwood as domestic rugby manager for the province.

Rugby • 18 Dec 14

Eric Elwood will leave Connacht Rugby at the end of season, citing a desire for change as the reason behind his departure

Elwood departure from Connacht confirmed

Eric Elwood’s departure as Connacht coach at the end of the current season has today been confirmed by the province.

Rugby • 03 Oct 12

Elwood to step down as Connacht coach

Connacht rugby coach Eric Elwood is to step down at the end of the season after three years in charge at the Sportsground.

Rugby • 02 Oct 12

Eric Elwood has added two new faces to his Connacht squad

Connacht announce two new signings

Connacht head coach Eric Elwood has begun his preperations for next season in earnest with the signing of Jason Harris-Wright from Bristol and Brian Murphy from Galwegians.

Rugby • 17 May 12

Connacht welcome back Irish internationals

Connacht coach Eric Elwood will welcome back Mike McCarthy and Brett Wilkinson form international duty for Saturday's RaboDirect Pro12 clash with Munster.

Rugby • 23 Mar 12

Eric Elwood