Craggy Rugby Podcast

What a frustrating defeat for Connacht, the Craggy crew try to make sense of if and we hear the thoughts of Andy Friend and Eoghan Masterson in the post match press conference. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Davies got the thoughts of Andy Friend on the selection of the team to take on Edinburgh in the Sportsground. We find out that Finlay Bealham has been called up to the Ireland squad, that Quinn Roux's contract negotiations are still in progress and a bit more info on some of the exciting new Academy recruits who will make their debut in this match. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Friend and Finlay Bealham held court at the press conference prior to the home match to Edinburgh, with William Davies and Dave Finn posing the questions, we have the highlights in this weeks podcast, while you can hear the highlights here - https://www.patreon.com/posts/48540929William is joined on this week's podcast by Danny Deegan and host Alan Deegan to review what it was that Munster changed after halftime that gave them their win, what is required to defeat Edinburgh as well as some chat about the Challenge Cup draw and the ever elusive Rainbow Cup, assuming it will actually take place. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Connacht put on their best performance in 6 years at Thomond Park but fell just short of recording a victory that would have kept their faint hopes of reaching the PRO14 final alive.Rob Murphy takes you through the highlights of the match and is then joined by William Davies and Alan Deegan to review a great performance from Connacht but ultimately a disappointing defeat.We also hear from defense coach Pete Wilkins and one of Connacht's outstanding players of the match Gavin Thornbury. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Davies caught up with Connacht defense coach Pete Wilkins to discuss the selection of the Connacht team for the hugely important interpro in Thomond Park. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimmy Duffy and Tiernan O'Halloran were the Connacht voices at this week's press conference with William Davies and Dave Finn posing the questions.Linley MacKenzie and Niall 'Packie' Sheil were joined by host Alan Deegan to review the close call against Benetton and try to figure out what Connacht have to do to get only their second ever win in the PRO14 in Limerick. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Connacht managed to grab victory from the jaws of defeat with a last minute try to overcome a valiant Benetton side in Treviso. William Davies, Rob Murphy and Alan Deegan take you through the match and try and figure out how Connacht managed to grab an undeserved victory. We hear the post match thoughts of attach coach Nigel Carolan and scrum-half Kieran Marmion. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigel Carolan spoke to William Davies from the team bus about the selection for the match against Benetton in Italy. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Davies spoke to second row Oisin Dowling and defense coach Pete Wilkins at this weeks press conference prior to the trip to north Italy to take on Benetton.William is joined by Danny Deegan and host Alan Deegan to review the excellent bonus point win over Cardiff Blues last weekend before picking their team for the potential banana skin of a trip to Treviso.There is also some 6 Nations, Lions and Rainbow cup chat. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Connacht got back to winning ways in the Sportsground win a bonus point win over Conference B rivals Cardiff that sees them narrow the gap to leaders Munster to 9 points with 4 matches left in the regular season. William Davies and Rob Murphy take you through the match and give their immediate post match thoughts before we hear from Andy Friend and 2-try hero Alex Wootton.We finish off with Dave Finn and Linley Mackenzie chatting to Alan Deegan in a very cold and windy Sportsground. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Connacht forwards coach Jimmy Duffy chatted to William Davies after the Connacht team was announced for the crucial home match against Cardiff to give some insights into the selection and the challenge that the revitalised Welsh club will be bringing to the Sportsground on Saturday evening. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Friend and Alex Wooton spoke to William Davies and Dave Finn at the press conference prior to the Cardiff match in the Sportsground.William and Dave are joined by Alan Deegan to talk about the dissing of Connacht and in particular Jack Carty during the post match analysis of Ireland's loss to France when it was suggested that Harry Byrne should be sent to Connacht to start matches to give him experience.There is also a preview of the Cardiff match that is vital for Connacht to drive on to securing Champions Cup rugby next season. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob Murphy is joined by William Davies and Niall Sheil to talk about the state of professional rugby in Ireland from a Connacht perspective, are the western province relevant anymore? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A valuable bonus point win in Wales saw Connacht get back to winning ways with 4 well taken tries. The 5 point haul solidifies Connacht's 2nd place in Conference B. Rob Murphy's commentary on the Connacht scores takes you through the game, we hear from Andy Friend and Tom Daly, while William Davies and Alan Deegan join Rob to analyse a flawed display from Connacht but luxuriate in yet another away bonus point win for Connacht this season. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigel Carolan chatted to William Davies about the reasons behind the team selection for the trip to Rodney Parade. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Davies spoke with Shane Delahunt and Andy Friend at the midweek press conference prior to the trip to the Dragons.Dave Finn and Alan Deegan join William to preview the match and have a quick chat about the Six Nations and whether there will be any Connacht players in the Ireland starting line up, which might stir some interest in the competition for Dave, who has even less of a grá for the British and Irish Lions. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob Murphy is joined by Linley MacKenzie, Niall 'Packie' Sheil and Danny Deegan to get their thoughts on where Connacht's season is at after another defeat in the Sportsground and how difficult it is for players from Connacht to break into and keep their places in the Ireland squad. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Connacht lost yet again in the Sportsground as their woeful home form continues, Rob Murphy, Dave Finn and Alan Deegan pick through the bones of the defeat before we hear from Andy Friend and Conor Oliver, and then William Davies chimes in with his thoughts. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Davies caught up with Connacht forwards coach Jimmy Duffy to find out the thinking behind the team selection for the clash with the resurgent Ospreys in the Sportsground. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Davies caught up with Ultan Dillane and Andy Friend at the midweek press conference prior to the re-fixed home match against the Ospreys.Dave Finn and Alan Deegan join William to discuss the importance of keeping Friend at Connacht as well as previewing the match against the resurgent Ospreys. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.