Mike Prendergast

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

Gerry Thornley: Grenoble’s Jackman fast becoming one of top Irish coaches

Reaching final or winning major trophy would be serious legacy for ex-Connacht hooker

Tue Apr 12 2016 - 07:00