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Andy Friend

Midweek prior to Scarlets Away Sep 19

The Craggy Crew are back just in time for the new PRO14 season. William Davies caught up with Andy Friend and Caolin Blade at the press conference in the Sportsground. […]

Posted on 26 September 201913 August 2021 By Alan Continue reading

End of Season review

The Craggy Crew – Rob Murphy, William Davies, Linley MacKenzie, Niall Sheil, Dave Finn and Alan Deegan (ably assisted by stats man Danny Deegan and podcast editor Emmett McNamara) chew […]

Posted on 20 May 201914 August 2021 By Alan Continue reading

Beaten in Belfast

Connacht could not extend their season to a PRO14 semi-final as they were defeated by a fired-up and clinical Ulster side who were determined to give Rory Best and Darren […]

Posted on 6 May 201914 August 2021 By Alan Continue reading

Midweek prior to PRO14 QF away to Ulster

We have a jam packed midweek podcast prior to the biggest game of the season for Connacht as they travel to Belfast for the PRO14 quarter-final away to Ulster. We […]

Posted on 2 May 201914 August 2021 By Alan Continue reading

Momentum stalled in Munster

A scratch Connacht side put in a strong display in Thomond Park, but were not as clinical as their interpro rivals as the Munstermen  completed a season double them. We […]

Posted on 29 April 201914 August 2021 By Alan Continue reading

Andy Friend’s First Season in Stats

The general feeling among Connacht fans and anyone with an interest in Connacht rugby is that Andy Friend has had an excellent first season in charge of the Western province. […]

Posted on 22 April 201917 November 2019 By Daniel Continue reading

Friends First Season

Andy Friend has been a revelation at Connacht this season. He has totally turned Connacht’s fortunes around from last season when they finished in 6th on 39 points under Kieran […]

Posted on 19 April 201917 November 2019 By Daniel Continue reading

Connacht give Cardiff the Blues

Connacht qualified for both the PRO14 playoffs and Champions Cup rugby next season with a dramatic, action packed match at a raucously wild Sportsground by beating Cardiff Blues 29 – […]

Posted on 15 April 201914 August 2021 By Alan Continue reading

Midweek prior to Cardiff at home

Andy Friend and Paul Boyle spoke to William Davies at the press conference prior to the season defining match at home to Cardiff. Linley MacKenzie and Alan Deegan join William […]

Posted on 11 April 201914 August 2021 By Alan Continue reading

Stumbling past Zebre

Connacht are still in control of their own destiny with regard to both the PRO14 playoffs and qualification for next season’s Champions Cup with a nerve wracking 1 point win […]

Posted on 8 April 201914 August 2021 By Alan Continue reading

Midweek prior to Sale

William Davies caught up with Andy Friend and Paul Boyle at the midweek press conference in the lead up to the Challenge Cup Quarter Final away to Sale. William is […]

Posted on 27 March 201914 August 2021 By Alan Continue reading

Bonus Beating of Benetton

Connacht kept their PRO14 playoff hopes alive with a last gasp bonus point try from the irrepressible Jack to beat Benetton and ensure they stay in 3rd place with just […]

Posted on 25 March 201914 August 2021 By Alan Continue reading

Midweek prior to Benetton

William Davies spoke to Andy Friend and Caolin Blade at the Connacht midweek press conference prior to the home match against Benetton. William is joined by Linley MacKenzie and Alan […]

Posted on 20 March 201914 August 2021 By Alan Continue reading

Obliterating the Ospreys

Connacht had their biggest ever win over the Ospreys in a season defining match at a typically windy Sportsground that sets them up for a grandstand finish to the season. […]

Posted on 4 March 201914 August 2021 By Alan Continue reading

Midweek prior to Ospreys home match

William Davies talked to Andy Friend and Eoin McKeon at the midweek press conference. William is joined by Linley MacKenzie and Alan Deegan to flit over the awful performance and […]

Posted on 28 February 201914 August 2021 By Alan Continue reading

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