Simon Easterby expects Sam Prendergast and Jack 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.
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Sam Prendergast starts as Ireland team named for Six Nations opener against England
Sam Prendergast has been named to start at fly-half for Ireland against England as Simon Easterby named his starting 15 for his first game as head coach.
Jonny Gray set for first Scotland appearance in two years
Experienced forwards Dave Cherry and Jonny Gray will make their first Scotland appearances since 2023 after being selected to start Saturday's Guinness Six Nations opener at home to Italy.
Breaking Sam 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.
Aerial battle key against England - Ireland's Jamison Gibson-Park
Jamison Gibson-Park reckons controlling the skies will be key to the outcome of Ireland's opening Guinness Six Nations game against England.
Damian Penaud adds to France injury woes ahead of Six Nations opener
France have lost flying winger Damian Penaud to injury for their Six Nations clash against Wales, adding to a list of key players unavailable for the tournament opener at the Stade de France on Friday.
Andrew Goodman excited by Johnny Sexton's role with Irish out-halves
For much of November, there was an air of mystery around Johnny Sexton's role in the Irish squad.
Tadhg Beirne: Teams want to have a scalp off Ireland
It's been a while since Ireland were the plucky underdogs heading into a Six Nations game against England.