Rugby
'Remember that name' - meet Ireland's new fly-half
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Friday, 22 November 2024 16:00
Life has moved fast for Prendergast over the past couple of years.Born in Kildare, he spent 18 months of his childhood in Syria, where his father Mark - a lieutenant-colonel the Irish Defence Forces - was based at the time. "I have great memories of it," Prendergast recalled of his time in Damascus."I met Diarmuid Mangan, who I played under-20s…
World champions South Africa lie in wait for Wales
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Saturday, 23 November 2024 08:33
Wales have been forced to make two late changes to the team following the withdrawal of prop Gareth Thomas (illness) and wing Tom Rogers (calf).Nicky Smith steps into the front row, with Kemsley Mathias taking his place on the bench, while Josh Hathaway gets his first start of the autumn on the wing. Owen Watkin is called onto the bench.…
Gatland's Wales innings to be tested by Springboks
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Saturday, 23 November 2024 01:00
There appear to be two schools of thought on Gatland's Wales future.One opinion is the sport has moved on from his first spell of being Wales' most successful coach and his style is outdated.Former Wales captain Gwyn Jones has accused Gatland of already "checking out", saying his "race is run".The conflicting view is Gatland is still the man to turn…
'Time for Scotland to deliver result, not moments'
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Saturday, 23 November 2024 08:00
Autumn games don't normally have the import of championship rugby, but this one feels a little different, for both nations. For Gregor Townsend it's a chance to finish off the year with a big scalp, a victory that would propel them into next year, where they have faltering Italy and refreshening Ireland at home in the first two weekends of…
Farrell denies Sexton presence inhibits successors
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Friday, 22 November 2024 01:35
Ireland coach Andy Farrell has rejected suggestions that Johnny Sexton's consultancy role with the squad is putting pressure on those battling to establish themselves as his successor at fly-half.Sexton's 14-year international career ended after last year's World Cup and Jack Crowley, Ciaran Frawley and newcomer Sam Prendergast are all attempting to claim the number 10 jersey. The 118-times capped Sexton's…
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