Connacht played in fits and starts in a so-so performance against a lively Southern Kings but still managed to win with a bonus point and no injuries, that we could […]
Sportsground
Midweek prior to Kings at home
Rob Murphy and Alan Deegan preview the Isuzu Southern Kings match at the Sportsground in round 7 of the PRO14. William Davies was on his travels again as he visited […]
Stats on the Montpellier Win, Connacht’s Defence Dig-in
Connacht pride themselves on the quality of their defence, with opposition, only having a 46% scoring success rate in the Connacht 22. However, that percentage looked in trouble with Montpellier […]
Winning Return to Champions Cup
A depleted Connacht put on a monstrous display of grit and determination to over come their imposing French opposition in the first Champions Cup match in the Sportsground for 2 […]
Champions Cup Preview
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 […]
Leinster Defeat in Stats
Leinster’s victory in the Sportsground last Friday night was clinical and it included them scoring the most points, winning by the biggest winning margin and them scoring the most tries […]
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 […]
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 […]
Connacht v Benetton in stats
Not only has the world cup taken the best players to Japan it has also had an impact on the quality of stats that are available to us. So we […]
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 […]