Prendergast extends Connacht deal to 2028

Connacht captain Cian Prendergast has signed a new three-year contract with the Irish province to keep him at the club until 2028.

The back-row forward has three caps for Ireland and was named in Andy Farrell's squad for the upcoming autumn internationals.

The 24-year-old made his Ireland debut in 2022 and was given the club captaincy in Galway at the start of the season.

"I’m thrilled to be committing my future to Connacht for a further three years, Prendergast told the Connacht Rugby website.

"I’ve enjoyed every minute since arriving four years ago, and with the new stadium and high performance centre on the way there’s a very exciting future ahead.

"I can’t wait to play my part in that and represent the people of Connacht for at least another three seasons, and give them the success we believe is possible.”