Craggy Rugby Podcast

A massive thunder and lightning storm at half time saves Connacht from losing 3 on the trot, with the defense on the verge of giving up a 3rd try bonus point in 3 games.On the podcast, William Davies, Dave Finn, Alan Deegan and Linley MacKenzie try to make sense of a bizarre game. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That's two defeats in two games now for Connacht and another bonus point given up. The Ospreys stormed to a 32-11 victory in the end coming from behind in the second half to secure a bonus point. On the podcast, Alan Deegan, William Davies, Rob Murphy, Linley MacKenzie, Niall Shiel and Dave Finn. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Pro12 season is up and running and the Champions are off to a flyer....oh wait, hang on, Connacht lost 41-5 at home to Glasgow. Ouch. Don't worry though, the podcast isn't going to be all doom and gloom. The general consensus is that its far too soon to panic. On the podcast in order of appearance, Alan Deegan, William Davies, Rob Murphy, Dave Finn and Linley Mackenzie, we also have Pat Lam's post game interview. We look back at the game first, discuss some of the key issues surrounding the team and have a lively any other business to finish. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Guinness Pro12 Season kicks off this weekend. We're counting down the hours to kick off at the Sportsground on Saturday as Glasgow are in town once again. (5:15 start). The final part of our preview is jam packed with news and interviews. We hear from Pat Lam and Nepia Fox Matamua at the press conference. William Davies interviews Pro12 Managing Director Martin Anayi and there's lots more great audio from the Pro12 launch too.Rate us on itunes, like us on facebook and follow us on twitter. Help spread the Craggy word. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first of our season preview shows. The Craggy Crew were in Dublin last week for the launch of the 2016/17 Guinness Pro12 season. Rob, Alan and William set the scene. Guests include Pro 12 Chairman Gerald Davies, The 42.ie's Murray Kinsella, Billy Holland of Munster and John Muldoon. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lads are back for a mid summer update. The European Champions Cup draw has been made, Connacht are in with Wasps, Toulouse and Zebre. There's the Connacht player involvement in the Irish summer tour to South Africa to review and a chat about Ireland's superb under 20 side plus lots of any other business. Join host Rob Murphy, William Davies, Alan Deegan and Dave Finn for all the latest. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The aftermath of the final. A few days on, we try to find out if Connacht's Pro12 success has sunk in yet. Rob Murphy is joined by Craggy Crew members, Linley MacKenzie, Dave Finn, William Davies and Alan Deegan. Stay tuned for some must listen audio from Willie Ruane recorded just an hour after Connacht's great win in Murrayfield and Pat Lam just minutes after the home coming came to a conclusion in front of 15,000 fans at the Sportsground. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Full review of the Pro12 final as Connacht's incredible season has the perfect ending. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Game day in Edinburgh. The third of our special podcasts sets the scene for this afternoon's final. Rob, Alan and William get things going. Linley MacKenzie makes her début appearance via Knock airport where she caught up with some of the travelling Connacht party including Craig Ronaldsonand Conan O'Donnell. Plus we were there when the Galway - Edinburgh buses arrived early this morning and met fans coming off the bus. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Day 2 in Edinburgh for our crew of Rob Murphy, William Davies and Alan Deegan at The Guinnes Pro12 Final On the podcast today, Tom English of BBC Radio Scotland and Gerry O'Donnell, Connacht Branch president. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lads are on the way, it's Thursday, three days to go to the final and Rob, Alan and William set the scene. We also hear from Linley MacKenzie, Murray Kinsella and Tiernan O'Halloran. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pro 12 Semi FinalConnacht 16, Glasgow 11. Need we write anything else. Rob, Alan, Dave, William and Linley are on the podcast, lots more voices too.We start with the build up, then take you through the nervous 80 minutes and dissect it all afterwards. Connacht are going to Murrayfield. We'll have daily podcasts from Thursday. Rate us on Itunes, Write a review, Like us on Facebook, follow us on twitter @craggyrugbypod. Spread the Word. We're in a final. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Pro12 regular season has been completed and Connacht have completed their best ever season by finishing in the top two to secure a valuable home semi final. The 14-7 win over Glasgow on Saturday was tense and thrilling from start to finish but Connacht held firm late on and secured their 13th home win from 14 games this year to round off a thrilling campaign. On this week's podcast Alan Deegan and William Davies take you through the game, host Rob Murphy then brings Dave Finn and Linley MacKenzie into the pod to discuss the game in detail. There's post game audio from Pat Lam and Gregor Townsend plus, we hear from professional photographer James Crombie who follows the westerners around Europe and beyond! The semi finals are down for two weeks time and Connacht will host Glasgow once more. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded on our travels to Treviso at the weekend, the Craggy crew take you through the tale of an unexpected defeat and try to introduce some perspective on how it might alter the current momentum. On the show, Rob Murphy, William Davies, Linley MacKenzie and Alan Deegan (Via Skype). Stay tuned too for post game audio from Pat Lam and Tom McCartney. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Munster were put to the sword at the Sportsground on Saturday night in comprehensive fashion as Connacht completed the season double over their southern neighbours and moved closer to securing a play off spot. The 35-14 victory should leave no one in any doubt now that Pat Lam's men are a top four side and well ahead of the field this season. There's a pumper crew on this week's podcast. Alan Deegan and William Davies take you through the game in their own usual style, host Rob Murphy and regular guests Linley MacKenzie, Dave Finne and Niall Sheil join in for the post game chat. Plus. We hear post game audio from Pat Lam, Finlay Bealham and Anthony Foley. Help Craggy Rugby grow, Like us on Facebook, rate us on itunes, follow us on twitter. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grenoble 33, Connacht 32. Need we say anymore? Well, the scoreline might ordinarily speak for itself but this game was even better than a 65 point cumulative haul might suggest. Connacht crashed out but did so very much in a blaze of glory scoring four mesmerising tries and thrilling the near 15k crowd in the French Alps. The Craggy crew of Alan Deegan, Rob Murphy, William Davies and Linley Mackenzie take you through the story of the game while we hear from Pat Lam, Matt Healy, Andrew Browne, Andrew Farley and Bernard Jackman. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Connacht lost a game for the first time since January on Friday night as Ulster toppled the high flying Westerners 18-10 to keep their play off hopes alive. Host Rob Murphy is joined by Linley MacKenzie, Alan Deegan, and William Davies to review the game. Richard Mulligan of the Belfast Newsletter joins us to give us the home view while we hear post game from Pat Lam, Shane O'Leary and James Connolly. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The journey continues, the tales of glory show no sign of slowing down, on Saturday Leinster were toppled at a sold out Sportsground as Connacht made it six wins on the bounce in the Pro12. After the epic late goalline stand where resilience was the order of the day, Connacht pulled off a 7-6 win over the star studded Dublin based side. On the podcast this week in order of appearance, Alan Deegan, William Davies, Rob Murphy, Linley MacKenzie, Dave Finn, Pat Lam, Denis Buckley and Shane Horgan. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last weekend brought nother big big win for Connacht. This time in Edinburgh and with a four try bonus for good measure to bring the tally to 24 points from a possible 25 in their last five games. The incredible run of results sets Connacht up nicely for a very challenging conclusion to the season which starts with a home tie against Leinster on March 26. On this week's podcast, Rob Murphy and William Davies take you through the game while we hear from BBC Scotland contributor and former Sunday Times journalist Tom English and BBC Scotland and former British and Irish Lion Andy Nicol.There's post game audio from both camps and lots more as we look back on a fifth successive win for Pat Lam's side. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Connacht completed a clean sweep of victories over the Ospreys on Saturday evening to extend their Pro12 winning streak to four and maintain top spot in the league. The 30-22 victory was one of the games of the season in the entire Pro12, never mind at the Sportsground. Joining Podcast host Rob Murphy are Alan Deegan, William Davies Dave Finn, and Linley MacKenzie. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.