Impact story
Cian Prendergast
Dropped from the Ireland squad and out of contract at 24, Cian Prendergast was named Connacht captain within five months. He has since led Connacht to their first Champions Cup qualification and established himself in the Ireland setup.
Before
Age: 24
Dropped from the Ireland senior squad
Out of contract
After
Connacht captain
Recalled to the Ireland squad
Led Connacht to their first Champions Cup qualification
URC Elite XV Team of the Season
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APR 2024
Work Began
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SEP 2024
Named Captain for Connacht
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OCT 2024
Recalled to the Ireland Squad for Autumn Nations Series
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OCT 2024
Signs New Contract with Connacht
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NOV 2024
Wins 4th Ireland Cap vs. Fiji
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JAN 2025
Selected for Ireland 6 Nations Squad
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JUN 2025
Selected for Ireland Summer Tour
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JUN 2025
Wins 5th Cap vs. Portugal
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OCT 2025
Ireland Squad for Autumn Nations Series
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FEB 2026
Selected for Ireland 6 Nations Squad
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FEB 2026
6 Nations Debut, Starts vs. France
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MAY 2026
Led Connacht to URC Playoffs, First Time in 3 Seasons
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MAY 2026
Led Connacht to First Champions Cup Qualification
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JUN 2026
Selected in URC Elite XV Team of the Season
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JUL 2026
Selected for Ireland Squad for Nations Championship
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JUL 2026
Starts vs. Australia