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Fin Smith (l) and Sm Prendergast (r) are both in contention for places on the British and Irish Lions tour

Jackman: Prendergast's Lions chances have been harmed

Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy believe Leinster's Champions Cup semi-final defeat to Northampton Saints could be the game that costs Sam Prendergast his place on the British and Irish Lions tour.

Rugby • 07 May

Josh van der Flier is a likely Lions tourist

'If it happens, it happens' - Van der Flier on Lions

Josh van der Flier reckons he will be "training away", fully focussed on this weekend's URC tie against Zebre when the Lions squad is announced tomorrow.

Rugby • 07 May

Sam Prendergast has been on Fin Smith's radar for a while

Smith relishing battle with 'calm customer' Prendergast

If the sparks fly between Leinster and Northampton on Saturday, it's unlikely that Fin Smith and Sam Prendergast will be the instigators.

Rugby • 01 May

Sam Prendergast has started all four Champions Cup games for Leinster this season

Prendergast agrees new Leinster deal

Sam Prendergast has agreed a new contract with Leinster to remain at the province next season. The 22-year-old's new deal is with the province, rather than a central contract with the IRFU.

United Rugby Championship • 25 Mar

France scored 11 tries against Italy in Rome

Prendergast display and 7:1 split will be key - Lenihan

RTÉ rugby analyst Donal Lenihan believes that France's 7:1 split and how successful they are in targetting Sam Prendergast could decide the day when Ireland host Les Blues at the Aviva Stadium this weekend.

Rugby • 07 Mar

Sam Prendergast starts at out-half for Ireland on Saturday

Easterby expects Prendergast to step up on defence

Simon Easterby is backing Sam Prendergast to step up to the physicality that France will bring in tomorrow's Guinness Six Nations meeting at Aviva Stadium (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).

Rugby • 07 Mar

Sam Prendergast has started all three games for Ireland in this Six Nations

'Hiding' Prendergast in defensive line not an option

Noel McNamara and Bernard Jackman believe Ireland should trust in Sam Prendergast's defence for Saturday's crucial Guinness Six Nations meeting with France at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 05 Mar

Sam Prendergast won his sixth Ireland cap against Wales

'Short memory' an asset as Prendergast learns trade

Sam Prendergast's "short memory" is an asset as the young out-half learns his trade, according to Leinster attack coach Tyler Bleyendaal.

Rugby • 26 Feb

Sam Prendergast has won five Ireland caps

Walters has no concerns around 'big man' Prendergast

Ireland's strength and conditioning guru Aled Walters has rubbished suggestions that Sam Prendergast needs to bulk up for Test rugby.

Rugby • 17 Feb

Sam Prendergast celebrates Ireland's win with friends and family

Prendergast thrives in 'savage' Murrayfield atmosphere

Sam Prendergast admitted he was almost overwhelmed by the atmosphere inside Murrayfield before his star turn in Ireland's 32-18 Six Nations victory over Scotland on Sunday afternoon.

Rugby • 09 Feb

Sam Prendergast starts at out-half for Ireland

Easterby backing Prendergast to deliver on the road

Simon Easterby is backing Sam Prendergast to rise to the challenge in his first away trip as Ireland's out-half. The 21-year-old has got the nod over Jack Crowley to start Sunday's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Scotland at Murrayfield.

Rugby • 07 Feb

'Sam Prendergast is an incredible talent'

Trust the process, and trust our fine young out-halves

Ireland beat England with a powerful second-half display during the opening round of the Six Nations at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday evening, thanks in no small part to two out-halves who are offering their country some healthy and welcome competition.

Rugby • 04 Feb

Jack Crowley (r) replaced Sam Prendergast in the 59th minute

Cave: Crowley 'deserves to be given the nod'

Munster's Jack Crowley should start at out-half for Ireland against Scotland, according to Darren Cave.

Rugby • 04 Feb

'Hard to know what vibe I'm giving off' - Prendergast

Ireland out-half Sam Prendergast wasn't one bit surprised that he came in for extra attention during yesterday's victory over England.

Rugby • 02 Feb

'Hard to know what vibe I'm giving off' - Prendergast

Ireland out-half Sam Prendergast wasn't one bit surprised that he came in for extra attention during yesterday's victory over England.

Rugby • 02 Feb

Next gen 10s to take centre stage for years to come

So long the preserve of Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell, with a side of George Ford, this afternoon's Ireland v England clash throws four young out-halves into the mix in what could be a fascinating narrative for years to come.

Rugby • 31 Jan

Sam Prendergast and Marcus Smith (R) go head-to-head

Next gen 10s to take centre stage for years to come

So long the preserve of Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell, with a side of George Ford, today's Ireland v England clash throws four young out-halves into the mix in what could be a fascinating narrative for years to come.

Rugby • 01 Feb

Simon Easterby talks to Sam Prendergast at training in Portugal

Easterby expects long-term Prendergast v Crowley battle

Simon Easterby expects Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley to "compete for a long time" after naming the Leinster out-half to start against England.

Rugby • 30 Jan

Sam Prendergast will make his Six Nations debut

Prendergast starts for Six Nations debut v England

Sam Prendergast will start at out-half for Ireland in their opening Guinness Six Nations match against England on Saturday.

Rugby • 30 Jan

Simon Easterby talks to Sam Prendergast (r) at training in Portugal

Prendergast-Crowley to 'compete for a long time'

Simon Easterby expects Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley to "compete for a long time" after naming the Leinster out-half to start against England.

Rugby • 30 Jan

Sam Prendergast trained fully despite a dead leg

Ireland allay injury concerns over Prendergast

Ireland have dismissed any fears that Sam Prendergast is a doubt for Saturday's Guinness Six Nations opener against England on Saturday.

Rugby • 28 Jan

Bernard Jackman believes that while Jack Crowley (left) delivered a timely reminder that he's not going to give up the Ireland 10 jerse without a fight, he believes interim coach Simon Easterby would be unlikely to change his mind on one game

Jackman: Crowley-Prendergast dilemma good for Ireland

Bernard Jackman believes Sam Prendergast may still have the edge over Jack Crowley to start for Ireland in the opening round of the Guinness Six Nations, despite Crowley's impressive display against Northampton Saints on Saturday.

Rugby • 22 Jan

Ben Murphy will be hoping to be in today's Ireland squad

Jackman backs Connacht's Murphy for Ireland call

RTÉ rugby analyst Bernard Jackman is not expecting too many big surprises when Simon Easterby names his Six Nations squad today, but feels that Connacht's Ben Murphy is in line for a call-up.

Rugby • 15 Jan

Friday was Sam Prendergast's first time playing against Munster

Prendergast: 'I enjoyed the crowd getting on top of us'

With his 22nd and final game of 2024, there was still time for another final first for Sam Prendergast, as he played his first big Interpro against Munster.

Rugby • 30 Dec 24

Sam Prendergast: I want to keep playing and take whatever opportunities I can get'

Sexton 'a great sounding board', says Prendergast

Comparisons with Johnny Sexton are going to follow Sam Prendergast around. Whether he likes it or not.

Rugby • 16 Dec 24