Rugby-Ireland's Prendergast gets 1st 6 Nations start

Who is Sam Prendergast - the new Johnny Sexton lined up to take on England in the Six Nations opener?
Meet Sam Prendergast, Ireland Rugby's new whizz kid, who will make his Six Nations debut on Saturday against England.
Six Nations: Sam Prendergast starts for Ireland, Joe McCarthy injured
Ireland interim-coach Simon Easterby has named his first side ahead of their opening Six Nations clash with England in Dublin on Saturday.
Ireland's Prendergast gets first Six Nations start as McCarthy ruled out
Ireland flyhalf Sam Prendergast will start his first Six Nations game in Saturday's opener against England and marshal an almost full strength side as the holders bid to win a third successive title for the first time.
Ireland shoot down injury concerns over Leinster out-half Sam Prendergast ahead of Six Nations showdown vs England
IRELAND have dismissed any injury concern over Leinster out-half Sam Prendergast ahead of their clash against England. The number ten carried heavy strapping on his left leg on Monday afternoon at
Sam Prendergast to get nod at out-half for England opener with Joe McCarthy in line for surprise bench role
Sam Prendergast is set to make his Six Nations debut from the start in Ireland’s opener against England at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday (4.45), as interim head coach Simon Easterby considers shaking up his pack.
Sam Prendergast to Lead Ireland in Six Nations Opener
Sam Prendergast will make his first Six Nations start for Ireland against England. Coached by Simon Easterby, he replaces Jack Crowley, who led Ireland to a title last year. With injuries affecting the squad,
Pressure on Prendergast as Ireland launch Six Nations title defence against England
Sam Prendergast will be in the spotlight when Ireland begin their quest for an unprecedented third successive Six Nations title against England in Dublin on Saturday.
Fly-half Prendergast starts for Six Nations champions Ireland against England
Sam Prendergast will start at fly-half for reigning champions Ireland when they begin their Six Nations title defence against England in Dublin on Saturday. Prendergast, 21, has been selected for his Six Nations debut ahead of Jack Crowley,
Sam Prendergast Set to Shine in Six Nations Debut
Sam Prendergast will start in his first Six Nations match as flyhalf for Ireland against England. The 21-year-old has been impressive since debuting for Ireland, leading to his selection over Jack Crowley.
Ronan O’Gara doesn’t mince his words in advice to Jack Crowley over being dropped for Sam Prendergast
MUNSTER legend Ronan O’Gara believes Ireland have got it right in picking Sam Prendergast over Jack Crowley for tomorrow’s ...
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Simon Easterby explains why selection went Sam Prendergast’s ‘way’ in one of ‘six or seven tough’ calls as Ireland look to ‘evolve’
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Ronan O’Gara’s brutal verdict on ‘yo-yo’ Jack Crowley as Brian O’Driscoll backs the ‘braver’ Sam Prendergast call
Ronan O’Gara insists that Jack Crowley does not deserve the Ireland fly-half jersey on the basis of his form at both ...
Simon Easterby on why Sam Prendergast got nod over Jack Crowley
Ireland interim boss Simon Easterby expects Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley to be long-term rivals for the team’s number 10 ...
England will 'target' Prendergast - Ashton
Former winger Chris Ashton believes England will see Sam Prendergast's inexperience as an "opportunity" in Saturday's Six Nations opener.