Sam Prendergast starts for Ireland, Joe McCarthy injured

Statistical breakdown: Did Ireland make the right call to start Sam Prendergast over Jack Crowley?
Based purely on their performance stats, there’s little to separate the two top contenders for pivotal outhalf role
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
Prendergast 'right man' to start for Ireland - Easterby
Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby says Sam Prendergast "is the right man" to start at fly-half against England in the Six Nations.
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.
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.
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.
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
Inside Sam Prendergast’s life with family and girlfriend as Ireland out-half set to make Six Nations debut vs England
SAM PRENDERGAST will play in his first Six Nations Championship games against England this weekend. The Leinster star was ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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‘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 ...