Craggy Rugby podcast

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 see, but all the talk was about Bundee Aki signing on for 3 more seasons. Niall Sheil and Alan Deegan take you through the match while Rob Murphy spoke to Andy Friend and John Porch after the match. William Davies got the thoughts of K...

Rob Murphy and Alan Deegan preview the Izusu Southern Kings match at the Sportsground in round 7 of the PRO14.William Davies was on his travels again as he visited Cardiff for the 3rd time this season as the PRO14 officially launched their season, it being late due to the Rugby World Cup. Andy Friend and Tiernan O'Halloran spoke to William about the disappointment of the loss in Toulouse and the c...

Connacht were brave and fiesty but unfortunately ran out of steam in Toulouse in the second round of the Champions Cup. The Craggy Crew take you through the match and the post morterm while we also hear from Andy Friend, Quinn Roux and Jerome Kaino. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Deegan to review the great win over Montpellier, discuss the fluctuating injury list and the challenge the French champions will pose on Saturday. We also hear the Toulouse perspective from Emile N'Tamack while Linley talk...

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 seasons. Andy Friend and Caolin Blade tell us how they managed to get the win even though 3 players dropped out before the game and another was injured in the first quarter. Rob Murphy, William Davies and Alan Deegan take...

Ultan Dillane, Denis Buckley and Andy Friend talk Champions Cup as Connacht return to the premier European competition for the first time in 2 years. EPCR CEO Simon Halliday and Sale coach Steve Diamond give their views on the Saracens saga. Linley Mackenzie, William Davies and Alan Deegan discuss the huge challenge presented by Montpellier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

The PRO14 champions gave Connacht a huge reality check in the week prior to the return of Champions Cup rugby for the western province. Rob Murphy, William Davies and Alan Deegan take you through the game and Alan is joined by Dave Finn, Niall Sheil and Danny Deegan in the post match post mortem. We hear the thoughts of Andy Friend, Paul Boyle and Leo Cullen in the post match interviews. Hosted on...

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 take you through all the re-signing and injury news, William Davies is the chief interviewer and brings us the results, tables and fixture while Rob and Alan ruminate about Connacht's chances at the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

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 in the post match press conference while William is joined by Alan Deegan to discuss the impressive performance by a much changed Connacht over an admittedly depleted Ospreys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

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 dramatic win over Cheetahs, go through a growing injury list that could have Champions Cup squad implications and preview the tricky fixture in Swansea against Ospreys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

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 through the highs and lows of a highly entertaining match and then hear from Andy Friend, Niyi Adeolokun and Ruan Pienaar. Linley MacKenzie, Rob Murphy, Dave Finn and Alan Deegan try and make sense of a dramatic win. Hosted on Aca...

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 enhancing drug issue in rugby and how South Africa are progressing in the Rugby World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Thornbury in the post match interviews and Linley MacKenzie joins the lads to give her thoughts on the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Linley MacKenzie and Alan Deegan to review the excellent win over Benetton and discuss what Connacht need to do to try and win a match in Wales for the first time in 2 and a half years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Connacht got their season up and running with a 6 try victory against Benetton. We hear the thoughts of Andy Friend and Caolin Blade as well as the usual full match coverage from Rob Murphy, William Davies, Dave Finn, Danny Deegan and Alan Deegan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Connacht attack 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 in Wales, while looking forward to getting back to the Sportsground on Saturday evening. Linley MacKenzie joins William to cogitate on a fairly subdued press conference and look forward to an important fix...

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 in 2016.Rob Murphy, William Davies and Linley MacKenzie cogitate on the match and we hear the post match thoughts of Eoghan Masterson and Andy Friend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, and he is joined by Rob Murphy, Linley MacKenzie and Alan Deegan to preview the Scarlets match, chat about how well the Connacht Women did this season and discuss how the Eagles are performing and much more... Hosted on Acast. See a...

William Davies and Alan Deegan discuss the Champions Cup draw from a Connacht perspective, mull over how difficult Conference B is in the PRO14 for the next two seasons, talk Ireland squads and U20s tough time in Argentina as well as get through numerous other news items that have manifested since the end of the season, the rugby world just keeps on turning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

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 the fat on Andy Friend's first season in charge of Connacht rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Cave a big send off in the Kingspan Stadium. We hear from Andy Friend and Jarrad Butler for the Connacht perspective while Dan McFarland and Rory Best give their point of view in the after match pres conference. We also hear from...

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 hear from Andy Friend, Tiernan O' Halloran and Ultan Dillane for the Connacht view point while we also have audio from Ulster scrum-half John Cooney, with thanks to the BBC for sharing it. William Davies, Linley MacKenzie and Alan Deegan...

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 hear from Andy Friend and Tom Daly on the positives Connacht take from the game in the lead up to the PRO14 quarter final and we also hear from Munster coach Johan van Grann. We also get the post match thoughts from former Connacht...

Andy Friend and Eoin McKeon spoke to William Davies in the lead up to the final inter-provincial match of the regular season in Thomond Park on Saturday. Linley MacKenzie and Alan Deegan join William to discuss Connacht's chances in a match where they only have pride to play for, while Munster are still chasing top spot in the Conference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

William Davies, Linley Mackenzie and Alan Deegan look back at Connacht's great win over Cardiff and pay tribute to the players who are moving on at the end of the season. We also hear from Morgan Piek about how things haven't gone so well for the Cheetahs and Kings this season and the possibility of 2 more South African sides joining the Championship. Finally, we hear all about Noggin Sport and ho...