Why Andy Farrell prefers Sam Prendergast as Ireland's '10', Heimir vows to stay, and little heed paid to inter-county return date

Why Andy Farrell prefers Sam Prendergast as Ireland's '10', Heimir vows to stay, and little heed paid to inter-county return date

Irish Independent

Friday, 21 November 2025

This newsletter was edited by Stephen Bennett

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‘I’m staying here at least until July’ – Heimir Hallgrimsson happy with contract status as Czechia tie looms in kind World Cup draw

Rúaidhrí O’Connor: Selection shows that Sam Prendergast is Farrell’s main man at No 10

Colm Keys: Official inter-county training return date being paid little heed, as per usual

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