Sam Prendergast starts for Ireland, Joe McCarthy injured

Sam Prendergast handed keys to kingdom as Ireland reveal side to face England in Six Nations
The Leinster youngster beats out Jack Crowley in the battle for the fly half shirt as Ireland begin their bid for an unprecedented three-peat
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 gets the nod as Ireland team announced for Saturday’s Six Nations clash with England
Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby has handed Sam Prendergast his Six Nations debut from the start in Saturday evening's (4.45pm) opener against England at the Aviva Stadium.
Ireland pick Prendergast at fly-half for England game
Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby retains Sam Prendergast at fly-half for Ireland's opening Six Nations match against England on Saturday.
Sam Prendergast starts as Ireland team named for Six Nations opener against England
Ryan Baird starts in the back-row, with James Ryan and Tadhg Beirne in the second row, with Joe McCarthy ruled out.
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,
Ireland play down Prendergast injury concerns
Fly-half Sam Prendergast "trained fully" despite a dead leg as Ireland reported a clean bill of health before Saturday's Six Nations opener at home to England.
Prendergast set to start at number 10 for Ireland against England
Prendergast started Ireland’s last two games of the November series against Fiji and Australia and looks likely to continue in the number 10 shirt for this weekend’s champions
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.
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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’
Interim Ireland head coach Simon Easterby has explained the decision to start Sam Prendergast at fly-half against England.
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 ...
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‘It’s been a great couple of months for Sam’ – Ireland coach Andrew Goodman impressed by Prendergast’s form
Sam Prendergast is expected to start his first Six Nations game against England this Saturday and backs coach Andrew Goodman ...
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'I'm sure he'll be alright' - Prendergast trains fully despite dead leg
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