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.
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.
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.
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.
Ireland name team to play England: Prendergast ‘the right man this weekend’ says Easterby
Sam Prendergast to start at outhalf in Six Nations opener at the Aviva Stadium, Ryan Baird picked at blindside
Ireland captain Caelan Doris backs Sam Prendergast to pass ‘ultimate test’ in Six Nations bow vs England
CAELAN DORIS has backed Sam Prendergast to rise to the occasion on his Six Nations debut tomorrow. Leinster outhalf Prendergast has been selected ahead of Jack Crowley to steer Ireland as they
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 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 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,
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’
Interim Ireland head coach Simon Easterby has explained the decision to start Sam Prendergast at fly-half 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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Ex-Munster man highlights ‘question mark’ over Sam Prendergast ahead of England clash
There is a 'question mark' remaining around Sam Prendergast as he vies for Ireland's No10 jersey against England - that's ...
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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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