Connacht captain Cian Prendergast has signed a three-year contract with the Westerners keeping him at the club until at least 2028.
Signed initially to the Connacht academy, Prendergast made his senior debut away to Edinburgh in October 2020, the first of 10 appearances that year.
The following season, the Kildare native started in 20 of the club's 24 matches.
The 24-year-old's performances also earned him a senior Ireland debut against Fiji during the 2022 Autumn Nations Series – the first of three caps for his country so far and he is included in Andy Farrell's squad for the November internationals.
Cian Prendergast with no regards.
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Prendergast, older brother of Leinster out-half Sam, was appointed captain by head coach Pete Wilkins at the start of the season.
He said: "I’m thrilled to be committing my future to Connacht for a further three years.
"I’ve enjoyed every minute since arriving four years ago, and with the new stadium and HPC on the way there’s a very exciting future ahead.
"I can’t wait to play my part in that and represent the people of Connacht for at least another three seasons, and give them the success we believe is possible."
Wilkins added: "Keeping Cian at Connacht for three more seasons is massive news for the club.
"He’s a natural leader who raises standards every day, on and off the field, and inspires those around him.
"His continual drive for self-improvement means that at just 24 the best years of his career are still ahead of him, so I’m delighted that he’ll be wearing the green of Connacht in that time."
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