Sam Prendergast

References

1. Irishrugby.ie
   https://www.irishrugby.ie/u20/sam-prendergast/
2. All.Rugby
   https://all.rugby/player/sam-prendergast
3. "'It was a bit emotional, my family shed a few tears' – Sam Prendergast on a stirring week in the Ireland set-up"
   https://m.independent.ie/sport/rugby/it-was-a-bit-emotional-my-family-shed-a-few-tears-sam-prendergast-on-a-stirring-week-in-the-ireland-set-up/a1676350839.html#
4. ""People would be going, Jesus, who's the little blond lad?""
   https://www.the42.ie/sam-prendergast-suncroft-6588048-Jan2025/
5. ""People would be going, Jesus, who's the little blond lad?""
   https://www.the42.ie/sam-prendergast-suncroft-6588048-Jan2025/
6. Irish Examiner
   https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41062001.html
7. Leinsterrugby.ie
   https://web.archive.org/web/20230316085127/https://www.leinsterrugby.ie/meet-the-academy-year-one-2022-23
8. Independent.ie
   https://m.independent.ie/sport/rugby/pro14/exciting-ireland-u-20s-grand-slam-winning-out-half-sam-prendergast-set-for-leinster-debut-42432670.html
9. Balls.ie
   https://www.balls.ie/rugby/leinster-lions-sam-prendergast-550310
10. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/65360533
11. "Sam Prendergast and Lee Barron sign senior contracts with Leinster"
    https://www.shannonside.ie/sport/sam-prendergast-and-lee-barron-sign-senior-contracts-with-leinster-228491
12. "Jacques Nienaber reveals Sam Prendergast in discussions with Connacht over loan move"
    https://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/leinster-rugby/jacques-nienaber-reveals-sam-prendergast-in-discussions-with-connacht-over-loan-move/a1095689789.html
13. "Prendergast set to stay at Leinster"
    https://www.the42.ie/sam-prendergast-leinster-2-6397925-Jun2024/
14. "Champions Cup: Leinster outclass Bristol with ruthless second-half display - reaction"
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/live/ckgxv5k2ed5t
15. "Champions Cup: Harlequins v Stormers, La Rochelle v Bristol - radio commentaries"
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/live/ce8ejj6zyvjt?page=5
16. "Sam Prendergast pens new deal with Leinster while Alex Usanov signs first professional contract with the province"
    https://m.independent.ie/sport/rugby/leinster-rugby/sam-prendergast-pens-new-deal-with-leinster-while-alex-usanov-signs-first-professional-contract-with-the-province/a1685081383.html
17. "United Rugby Championship grand final: Leinster take tournament title after thrashing Bulls 32-7"
    https://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12321/13383770/united-rugby-championship-grand-final-leinster-take-tournament-title-after-thrashing-pretoria-bulls-32-7
18. "Champions Leinster thrashed by Stormers in URC opener"
    https://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2025/0926/1535510-champions-leinster-thrashed-by-stormers-in-urc-opener/
19. Independent.ie
    https://m.independent.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations-will-be-a-step-up-sam-prendergast-eyes-winning-start-in-wales-with-ireland-u-20-side-42324151.html
20. Irish Times
    https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2023/02/10/ireland-v-france-u20s-late-sam-prendergast-seals-victory-in-pulsating-encounter/
21. Ultimate Rugby
    https://www.ultimaterugby.com/news/sam-prendergast-leads-the-irish-resurgence/649905
22. Punditarena
    https://punditarena.com/rugby/eoin-harte/andrew-trimble-high-praise-ireland-u20s-sam-prendergast/?amp
23. the42.ie
    https://www.the42.ie/sam-prendergast-ireland-u20-5989990-Feb2023
24. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/64954375
25. Irishrugby.ie
    https://www.irishrugby.ie/2023/06/14/ireland-squad-named-for-world-rugby-u20-championship/
26. "Irish Rugby | Farrell Selects 34-Player Squad For Guinness Men's Six Nations"
    https://www.irishrugby.ie/2024/01/17/farrell-names-34-player-squad-for-guinness-mens-six-nations/
27. Rugby Pass
    https://www.rugbypass.com/news/caelan-doris-to-lead-ireland-as-two-uncapped-rising-stars-make-35-man-squad/
28. Rugby Pass
    https://www.rugbypass.com/news/andy-farrell-explains-ireland-backing-for-rookie-sam-prendergast/
29. Sky Sports
    https://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12321/13257919/ireland-hand-gus-mccarthy-and-cormac-izuchukwu-debuts-for-fiji-test-in-autumn-nations-series
30. "Ireland pick up big win against Fiji - as it happened"
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/live/c207gr67710t
31. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2025/feb/01/ireland-v-england-six-nations-2025-live-score-updates-rugby-union
32. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2025/feb/09/scotland-v-ireland-six-nations-2025-live
33. "Sam Prendergast named Player of the Round (R2)"
    https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/en/m6n/news/sam-prendergast-named-player-of-the-round-r2
34. "Grand Slam dream alive as Ireland survive Wales scare"
    https://www.rte.ie/sport/six-nations/2025/0222/1498235-slam-dream-alive-as-ireland-survive-wales-scare/
35. "Ireland Grand Slam hopes ended by rampant France"
    https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/cj67xw68y2ko
36. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/mar/15/italy-ireland-six-nations-rugby-union-match-report
37. "O'Brien double helps youthful Ireland beat Georgia"
    https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/c307vdpl0qpo
38. Irish Rugby
    https://www.irishrugby.ie/player/sam-prendergast/
39. "Prendergast Wins Inaugural BKT Rising Player Award"
    https://www.irishrugby.ie/2025/03/15/prendergast-wins-inaugural-bkt-rising-player-award/
40. Irish Times
    https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/2023/04/14/gerry-thornley-clear-statement-of-faith-in-sam-prendergast-as-he-makes-first-leinster-start/
41. sportsjoe.ie
    https://www.sportsjoe.ie/rugby/sam-prendergast-brother-cian-ireland-rugby-266486
42. "Six Under-20 Grand Slam Winners Join Leinster Academy"
    https://www.irishrugby.ie/2022/07/08/six-under-20-grand-slam-winners-join-leinster-academy/