Craggy Rugby Podcast

Connacht’s disappointing form saw them outclassed by the Ospreys in Swansea. Rob Murphy, Linley MacKenzie and Alan Deegan try and find some positives in a thoroughly abject display. Kieran Keane and Jarred Butler struggle to put a brave face on the result in the post match press conference. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Davies spoke to defense coach Peter Wilkins and prop Denis Buckley at the midweek press conference where they dug deep into the defeat against Gloucester and look forward to the Ospreys match.Alan Deegan joins Williams to talk about the fan reaction to the quarter final loss, the latest squad injury update and go through the list of players who are leaving, arriving and in a bit of limbo at the moment as the season draws to a close Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Connacht lost a cracking Challenge Cup quarter final to Gloucester at a packed Sportsground on Easter Saturday.The whole Craggy Crew are on hand to take you through the match, analyse where it went wrong and cogitate on where Connacht are as the season appears to be petering out disappointingly.We hear the after match comments from Gloucester coach Johan Ackerman as well as Kieran Marmion and a surprisingly upbeat Kieran Keane. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob Murphy, William Davies, Danny Deegan and Alan Deegan preview the Challenge Cup quarter-final from the Clan Stand a few hours before the match. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a packed show for the biggest game of Connacht's season. Rob Murphy, William Davies and Alan Deegan are on hand to take you through the show.Kieran Keane gives his thoughts on the upcoming match and we have a special interview with Bundee Aki.There is also audio from the Gloucester camp with head coach Johann Ackerman, joined by exciting young flanker Lewis Ludlow and kiwi fullback Tom Marshall, who was coached by KK in the past.The nice and short injury list is discussed as is the apparent loss of Sean O'Brien from the European squad. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the second match in a row an excellent Connacht performance didn't manage to get them across the line as a resilient Edinbrugh side nabbed the win at a damp Sportsground.Rob Murphy, Joe Healy, William Davies and Alan Deegan take you through the ups and downs of the match while Linley Mackenzie and Dave Finn provided post match analysis.We hear from Kieran Keane and Tom McCartney who struggle to explain how they lost and we also get the thoughts from a bullish Richard Cockerill Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Davies chatted to Nigel Carolan and Jarrad Butler at the Connacht Rugby press conference prior to the Edinburgh match.Alan Deegan joins William to discuss the match and to chat about new signings Kyle Godwin, who signed for 2 years from the Brumbies and Robin Copeland whose dynamic ball carrying should fit in well with Connacht's playing style. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Connacht fell to a last gasp penalty in Bloemfontein in the PRO14. William Davies and Alan Deegan take you through the preview and review of the match.The pre-match thoughts of Pete Wilkins, John Muldoon and Kieran Keane are captured as well as what Keane and Matt Healy felt after the defeat. We also hear from Cheetahs coach Rory Duncan and captain Francois Venter.A big thank you to Morgan Piek of OFM radio in Bloemfontein for providing us with the audio as the plan for Alan to travel was scuppered by the Beast from the East as snow shutdown flights out of Dublin. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Davies and Alan Deegan preview the Connacht trip to South Africa to take on the Cheetahs.There is a special interview with Connacht manager Tim Allnutt who talks in detail about the logistics of getting a professional rugby team and backup staff to South Africa. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Connacht beat Benetton to banish last weeks bumbling display and reinvigorate their PRO14 season.William Davies and Alan Deegan discuss the merits of the victory and chat about Ireland's excellent win over Wales in the 6N too.William sat down with Eoghan Masterson last week for an indepth interview about how he recovered from his horrific knee injury two seasons that almost ended his career. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Davies spoke to a reflective Kieran Keane and Eoghan Masterson at the press conference prior to Connacht's mini tour to Italy and South Africa.Alan Deegan joins William to talk about the upcoming challenges, the injury list and to wish form Connacht player Ciaran Gaffney a speedy and full recovery from the neck injury he received in the Sportsground last Friday. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Connacht crumbled in the face of a determined, skilful and highly motivated Zebre team who completed their first double over a non-Italian side in the PRO14.Rob Murphy, William Davies and Alan Deegan take you through the match while William spoke to a dejected Kieran Keane and Sean O' Brien afterwards.Linley MacKenzie and Niall Sheil try and make sense of a very underwhelming Connacht display and to provide a bit of relief from the drudgery of the defeat there is an interview with Tommy Bowe that William conducted prior to the start of the 6N. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Davies talks to defense coach Peter Wilkins and prop Finlay Bealham in the mid week press conference prior to the Zebre home match.William is joined by Alan to discuss the state of Italian rugby, the not so bad Connacht injury list and the state of play in the PRO14 as the business end of the season approaches. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Connacht defeated the Ospreys on a bitterly cold night in the Sportsground to keep their hopes of qualification for Champions Cup rugby very much alive.Rob Murphy and Joe Healy provide in match commenatry highlights, while William Davies and Alan Deegan bring the view from the Clan Stand during the match. Keiran Keane and Tom Farrell give their post match thoughts in the press conference while there is post match analysis from William, Dave Finn and Linley Mackenzie. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Davies spoke to Kieran Keane and Craig Ronaldson at the press conference prior to the Ospreys match in the Sportsground.Alan Deegan joins William to talk about the match, hear some audio from the Ospreys camp and discuss the improving injury list. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Craggy Crew host a live 6N preview in the Skeff Bar on Friday Feb 2nd from 8pm. We will preview both the Womens and Mens championship with former Irish international Ruth O'Reilly, Ireland 7s international Nicole Fowley, former Ireland and Connacht prop Ronan Loughney and current Connacht player Peter McCabe - this is the promo podcast for what promises to be a craicing, free, event. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Muldoon announced that he will retire at the end of the season so this is a special podcast that pays tribute to the legend that he is with a replay of the interview William Davies got with John last season on the occasion of his 300th cap. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Connacht secured a home quarter final in the Challenge Cup with a comprehensive defeat over a disinterested Oyonnax team in the Sportsground.William Davies and Alan Deegan take you through the match while Rob Murphy, Linley MacKenzie, Niall Sheil and Dave Finn dissect a very professional performance from Connacht.William also has an in-depth interview with former playing legend and now fitness coach for Connacht Johnny O'Connor Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Davies speaks to Nigel Carolan and Conor Carey at the pre Oyonnax Challenge Cup match in the Sportsground.William is joined by Alan Deegan to discuss the injury update and what the permutations are as to who Connacht might play in the quarterfinal. See if you notice which team Alan forgets to mention as a possible opponent Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Connacht secured top spot in their pool despite only drawing away to Worcester in the Challenge Cup in Sixways.Rob Murphy and William Davies take you through the lows and highs of the match. Linley MacKenzie and Alan Deegan provide some analysis on the game while Kieran Keane and Bundee Aki give their thoughts after the match.There is also a segment that tracks the goings on in the background of the day trip to the heart of England. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.