Mike Prendergast

Mike Prendergast confirms his name is in the hat for Munster head coach job

Dave Kilcoyne, Oli Jager, Shane Daly and Calvin Nash declared available for Castres clash

Tue Dec 10 2024 - 17:13

Does Munster’s new coach need to be Irish?

The Counter Ruck Podcast

Thu Oct 31 2024 - 13:45

What next for Munster? Mike Prendergast the most likely solution

Munster's current attack coach has already made a significant impact on the province

Tue Oct 29 2024 - 18:05

Matt Williams: Who would be a coach? You would have to be mad

As we say in Australia, you have to have a few roos loose in the top paddock take on job

Sat May 21 2022 - 10:00

Ronan O’Gara focused on ‘writing a new page of history’ for La Rochelle

Champions Cup: semi-final between Racing and La Rochelle looks like being a close affair

Sat May 14 2022 - 06:00

European powerhouses pitted together as provinces bid for semi-final meeting

All-Ireland semi-final in the Aviva Stadium on the cards if Leinster and Munster prevail

Sat May 07 2022 - 01:00

Sean O’Brien in frame to replace Denis Leamy on Leinster staff

Leamy looks set to move back to native Munster as defence coach under Rowntree

Thu May 05 2022 - 06:00

Mike Prendergast joins Munster coaching ticket as attack coach

Current Racing coach signs three year contract to replace outgoing Stephen Larkham

Wed May 04 2022 - 19:45

Quarter-final line-up set but Sheeran ensures Thomond is out of action

Toulouse win sees them travel to take on Munster in Dublin while Leinster are also away

Mon Apr 18 2022 - 06:00

Johann van Graan activated release clause in two-year contract to leave Munster job

South African had signed a new two-year deal in July but will now head for Bath

Wed Dec 15 2021 - 06:00

Connacht have their work cut out against Stade Francais

Stade Francais head to the Sportsground for the first time on Sunday

Sat Dec 11 2021 - 06:00

James Coughlan joins Toulon as defence coach

Former Munster number eight has spent seven years in France as player and coach

Mon Jul 26 2021 - 17:17

Noel McNamara heads for South Africa on two-year coaching deal with Sharks

‘Just getting back on the grass was the main motivation for me’, says former Clongowes man

Mon Jul 19 2021 - 06:00

O’Gara and Prendergast park friendship as La Rochelle and Racing 92 face off

O’Gara looking to take La Rochelle to a first Top 14 final against his former club

Fri Jun 18 2021 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Rugby at risk of losing fans if two-hour games become the norm

Next season will be interesting for Connacht after major revamp of coaching ticket

Tue Jun 08 2021 - 07:00

Have boots, will travel – Shane O’Leary enjoying the life of a rugby troubadour

Cork-born Canadian international’s latest stop is Rouen Normandie in French ProD2

Tue Jun 01 2021 - 06:00

Potent twin threats give Scotland an exciting extra dimension

Hogg and Russell the most dangerous, X-factor backs Scottish rugby has produced in two decades

Sun Mar 14 2021 - 08:00

Six Nations: Any coach with a beating heart has to play Finn Russell

Return of Scottish outhalf greeted with giddy expectation, but his uniqueness can be fatal

Thu Feb 04 2021 - 06:14

Ireland forwards coach Paul O’Connell has aura, work ethic and humility few can match

Former Lions captain is tailor-made for Irish forwards coaching role

Tue Feb 02 2021 - 06:00

Prendergast plotting to foil old pal O’Gara’s high-fliers

Racing 92’s attack coach looking forward to clash with Top 14 leaders La Rochelle

Fri Jan 08 2021 - 06:46

Six Nations: Paris win will be ‘massive fillip for Ireland’, says Paul O’Connell

Former international says France will present opportunities and we must take them

Thu Oct 29 2020 - 06:00

Racing to a standstill: Mike Prendergast on life under lockdown in Paris

‘There are helicopters and drones going around so people are staying in’

Wed Mar 25 2020 - 06:00

Mike Prendergast says Racing will be fully loaded against Saracens

Parisians’ hunger for Champions Cup will drive them on, says coach and former Munster player

Tue Jan 14 2020 - 06:00

The game that marked a turning point in Leinster-Munster rivalry

Leinster’s current dominance began with memorable semi-final victory in 2009

Sat May 18 2019 - 05:00

Stade Français confirm Paul O’Connell will leave at end of season

Former Irish captain ‘grateful for opportunity they gave me to live and work in Paris’

Tue Mar 26 2019 - 14:09

Ronan O’Gara and Paul O’Connell to leave current coaching roles

O’Gara set for job with France while O’Connell is to leave Stade Francais a year early

Mon Mar 25 2019 - 14:40

France targeting Ronan O’Gara for coaching role

Media reports in France also claim Paul O’Connell is set to leave Stade Francais

Fri Mar 22 2019 - 14:03

Garry Ringrose and Gaël Fickou primed for fascinating duel

The two prodigious 24-year-old number 13s finally meet in organised combat on Sunday

Fri Mar 08 2019 - 17:45

Only a question of time before French promise bears fruit

Laporte presiding over the structural changes that could see Les Bleus punch their weight

Fri Mar 08 2019 - 06:00

Ryan and Racing 92 savour derby win over Stade Francais

Wild Geese: Olding’s impressive form helps Brive to another victory in French Pro D2

Sun Sept 30 2018 - 21:13

Mixed emotions as Geordan Murphy takes helm at Leicester

Former Leicester player is one of many Irish men coaching around the world

Wed Sept 05 2018 - 07:30

Encouraging start for Zebo and O’Connell in France

Zebo at fullback as Racing triumph in Toulon while Stade hammer Jackson’s Perpignan

Mon Aug 27 2018 - 05:45

Paul O’Connell joins coaching staff at Stade Francais

Former Ireland captain to take charge of the forwards at Top 14 club

Fri Aug 03 2018 - 15:28

French top flight a significant challenge for Zebo and Jackson

Seven former Munster players are preparing for the new season in France's Top 14

Thu Aug 02 2018 - 06:00