The return of Champions Cup rugby to Galway, after a two-year absence, should be cause for celebration, excitement and anticipation but instead, trepidation is the most prominent emotion amongst the […]
Midweek prior to Montpellier
Connacht are back in the Champions Cup for the first time in 2 seasons and first up is Montpellier. Andy Friend, Denis Buckley and Ultan Dillane talk to William Davies […]
Lacerated by Leinster
The PRO14 champions gave Connacht a huge reality check in the week prior to the return of Champions Cup rugby for the western province. It is the most tries Leinster […]
Midweek prior to Leinster
We get the big guns out for the first Interpro of the season with audio from Andy Friend, Jarrad Butler, Johnny Sexton and Leo Cullen. Rob Murphy and Alan Deegan […]
Overcoming the Ospreys
Connacht continued their winning streak with a good win in Swansea with a 20 points to 10 victory over the Ospreys. Andy Friend and Conor Fitzgerald talk to William Davies […]
Midweek prior to Ospreys away
Connacht defense coach Peter Wilkins, hooker Dave Heffernan and winger John Porch spoke to William Davies at this weeks press conference. William is joined by Alan Deegan to review the […]
Connacht Chase Down the Cheetahs
Connacht grabbed a dramatic last minute win over the previously undefeated Cheetahs to go top of their Conference for the first time since they won the PRO12. We take you […]
Midweek prior to Cheetahs at home
It’s a busy podcast this week that includes Jimmy Duffy, Niyi Adeolokun, Denis Buckley and Ruan Pienaar. We also chat to Morgan Piek from Bloemfontein about the upcoming match, performance […]
Downing the Dragons
By Linley MacKenzie (this report first appeared in the Galway Advertiser) Two out of three ain’t bad for starters. Bonus-point wins over Benetton Treviso and Dragons have taken some of […]
Slaying the Dragons in Wales
A bonus point win in Newport breaks the Welsh away day hoodoo for Connacht. Rob Murphy and William Davies take you through the game, we from Andy Friend and Gavin […]
Midweek prior to Dragons away
William Davies spoke to Andy Friend, loosehead prop Paddy McAllister and back 3 player Stephen Fitzgerald at the press conference prior to the Dragons away match. William is joined by […]
Beating Benetton – the podcast
The Craggy Crew take you through the game, chat to Andy Friend and Caolin Blade and give their thoughts on Connacht’s excellent 6 try win over Benetton in the first […]
Battering Benetton
Connacht brewed the only storm in the West this week with a 6 try battering of Benetton in the Sportsground. After the disappointing outing in Llanelli last week, the western […]
Midweek prior to Benetton Home Oct 19
Connacht backs coach Nigel Carolan, utility back Kyle Godwin and backrow Paul Boyle spoke to William Davies at the press conference this week where they reflected on a disappointing performance […]
Scalded by Scarlets
By Linley MacKenzie (this report first appeared in the Galway Advertiser) Connacht’s miserable record continued at Parc y Scarlets in their Guinness Pro 14 season opener on Saturday evening when […]