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Andy Friend

Kings dethroned

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 […]

Posted on 2 December 201912 August 2021 By Alan Continue reading

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 […]

Posted on 28 November 201912 August 2021 By Alan Continue reading

Midweek prior to Toulouse away

William Davies caught up with Andy Friend, Tom Farrell and Eoghan Masterson at the press conference prior to the trip to Toulouse. William is joined by Linley Mackenzie and Alan […]

Posted on 21 November 201912 August 2021 By Alan Continue reading

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 […]

Posted on 19 November 2019 By Daniel Continue reading

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 […]

Posted on 18 November 201912 August 2021 By Alan Continue reading

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 […]

Posted on 14 November 201914 November 2019 By Rob Continue reading

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 […]

Posted on 14 November 201912 August 2021 By Alan Continue reading

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 […]

Posted on 11 November 201912 August 2021 By Alan Continue reading

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 […]

Posted on 7 November 201912 August 2021 By Alan Continue reading

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 […]

Posted on 4 November 201912 August 2021 By Alan Continue reading

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 […]

Posted on 28 October 201912 August 2021 By Alan Continue reading

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 […]

Posted on 24 October 201913 August 2021 By Alan Continue reading

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 […]

Posted on 14 October 201913 August 2021 By Alan Continue reading

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 […]

Posted on 7 October 201913 August 2021 By Alan Continue reading

Connacht can’t weather Scarlets Storm

A disappointing start to the PRO14 season for Connacht as they continue their poor run of not having won the first game of the season since they won the Championship […]

Posted on 30 September 201913 August 2021 By Alan Continue reading

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