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CraggyRugby
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creating Content for complete Connacht Rugby coverage
Episodes
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[PREVIEW] Zebre preview Oct 2026
Connacht get back to URC action with the visit of Zebre to the Dexcom Stadium. William and Alan preview the match while also discussing the Ireland men's squad announcement with 8 Connacht players picked as well as previewing the Ireland women's visit to South Africa with 4 Connacht players in…
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[PREVIEW] Midweek pre Zebre Oct 2026
The URC is back this week but the afterglow of that performance, result and atmosphere from last Saturday is still strong as Niall, Danny and Alan look back at the win over Saracens as well as looking forward to R4 of the URC with the visit of Zebre. We hear from new Connacht backs coach Gerard...
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Saracens review Oct 2026
Connacht exploded back into the Champions Cup with a first ever win over Saracens in an epic 45-36 thriller. Fiona Halligan and Danny Deegan set the scene pre-match, Danny then takes you through the match before Rob Murphy hosts the post match review with Fiona, William Davies and Dave Finn. We...
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[PREVIEW] Saracens preview Oct 2026
William and Alan preview the arrival of English club giants Saracens to Galway in round 1 of this season's Champions Cup. We also hear from Jamie George and Saracens coach Joe Shaw.
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[PREVIEW] Midweek pre Saracens Oct 2026
Niall Sheil and William Davies join host Alan to look back at a deeply frustrating night in Glasgow, from a number of angles, as well as looking forward to the 1st round of this season's Champions Cup with the upcoming visit of Saracens to Galway. We hear from Stuart Lancaster, Eoin de Buitlear…
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Glasgow review Oct 2026
Connacht lost yet again in Scotstoun with another incredibly high penalty count against them as well as an inability to defend rolling mauls. William and Rob join Alan to pick through the bones of yet another mauling by a bigger, stronger pack. We also hear the post match comments from Nigel...
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[PREVIEW] Glasgow Preview Oct 2026
Rob Murphy joins Alan to preview the trip to Glasgow in Round 3 of this season's BKT URC for Connacht and there is the added bonus of an interview with Nigel Carolan, the Glasgow assistant coach who is a Connacht man through and through
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[PREVIEW] Midweek pre Glasgow Oct 2026
William Davies joins Alan Deegan to revisit the excellent win over Benetton and to look forward to the challenge of Connacht attempting to win a competitive match in Scotstoun for the first time. We also hear the embargoed section of the press conference with Trevor Woodman, Caolin Blade and...
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Trevor Woodman, Caolin Blade and Darragh Murray pre Glasgow Oct 2026
Connacht scrum coach Trevor Woodman, scrumhalf Caolin Blade and 2nd row Darragh Murray were up for media duties in the buildup to R3 of the URC when Connacht travel to Glasgow to try an beea
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Benetton review Oct 2026
Connacht snatched an unlikely try bonus point win as Ciarán Frawley produced a masterful display of out-half play in Treviso capping the performance with 2 tries. Connacht were under huge pressure in the scrum, conceding 7 penalties from it from the total of 14, but they showed enormous…
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[PREVIEW] Benetton preview Oct 2026
Ciarán Frawley will make his Connacht debut in Italy where Connacht take on Benetton in Round 2 of this season's BKT United Rugby Championship, and making their first starts of the season will be his fellow Irish Internationals Sean Jansen and Darragh Murray, while both Billy Bohan and Sam Illo…
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[PREVIEW] Midweek pre Benetton Oct 2026
Linley MacKenzie and William Davies join Alan Deegan to review the defeat by the Stormers as well as looking forward to the challenge on Benetton. We also hear the embargoed section of the press conference with John Muldoon, Sean Jansen and Cathal Forde.
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[PREVIEW] John Muldoon, Sean Jansen and Cathal Forde pre Benetton Sep 2026
Connacht Lineout and Maul John Muldoon, backrow Sean Jansen and centre Cathal Forde spoke to William Davies in the live section of the Connacht press conference as they put to bed the defeat against Stormers and prepare for the trip to Italy in R2 to take on Benetton.
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Stormers and Japan review Sept 2026
The Stormers fairly burst the bubble of enthusiasm that had been building around Connacht as they deservedly defeated the home side with a powerful display, Danny Deegan and Alan take you through the highs and lows of the match while William Davies, Linley MacKenzie, Rob Murphy and Dave Finn join...
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Ireland v Japan preview Sept 2026
William Davies previews the Ireland v Japan WXV match that takes place in the Dexcom Stadium on September 27th, he chats to Ireland captain Erin King and Connacht superstar Beibhinn Parsons.
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[PREVIEW] Stormers preview Sept 2026
William Davies joined Alan Deegan in Murty Rabbitts, the new partner sponsor of the Craggy Rugby podcast, to preview the visit of the DHL Stormers to Galway in Round 1 of this season's BKT United Rugby Championship. We also hear the South African angle on the match from Lional Zas who will make…
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[PREVIEW] A bonus preview of the season and the Stormers
The Craggy Crew have a new member with local Mayo journalist Fiona Halligan joining the crew. She joined Danny Deegan and host Alan to get her thoughts on the upcoming season as well as the challenge of the R1 match against the Stormers. We also have an exclusive interview with Ben Murphy.
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Stuart Lancaster and Paul Boyle pre Stormers Sept 2026
The URC season is upon us and Connacht face a hugely difficult match first up in the Dexcom with the arrival of the Stormers. The Craggy Crew got exclusive audio at the press confernce today with Stuart Lancaster and Paul Boyle. We will have more exclusive audio later in the week with the second...
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Tappe Henning talks to the media Sept 2026
The URC Head of Referees Tappe Henning held a media round table last week as the URC prepares to kick off the new season. There are a lot of good insights into how the URC are trying to make rugby a better sporting challenge while also ensuring it is an entertaining spectacle for the fans.
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URC season preview - Part 1 - Sept 2026
Danny Deegan and Dave Finn join Alan Deegan in part 1 of the Craggy Rugby URC season preview podcasts as they do a deep dive into the comings and goings during the off-season for every team in the URC with a slightly deeper dive into the Connacht squad in general.
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Ealing review Sept 2026
Linley MacKenzie and William Davies join Alan Deegan to review Connacht's solid win over Ealing Trailfinders in a pre-season warmup match in the Dexcom in front of a sizeable crowd in the Clan Stand. We hear the post match thoughts of new signing Francois van Wyk and Stuart Lancaster.
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Ulster and Vannes preview August 2026
With the Women's Interprovincial series winding down as they take on Ulster in the 3rd/4th playoff in the Dexcom tomorrow, the men's team start their season in France with a pre-season friendly in Vannes this evening, William and Alan preview both matches. We also shear from Stacy Hanley and…
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Munster review August 2026
Connacht were blown away by a rampant Munster team who are looking to win their second Interpro title in a row at a very well attended R3 match in the Dexcom Stadium. Connacht couldn't deal with the power and pace of a very confident Munster team but did show typical grit and determination right…
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Connacht v Munster August 2026
Round 3 of this season's Interprovincial series see the visit of the current champions to the Dexcom for Connacht's first match in front of the opened Clan Stand. William Davies and Alan Deegan preview the match while we hear from centre Lyndsay Clarke and hybrid player Sarah Purcell.
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Midweek pre Connacht v Munster August 2026
Connacht fell to a tough defeat in Dublin and with their failure to get a bonus point they have left themselves a huge mountain to climb to qualify for the final next week in the Dexcom. William Davies and Alan Deegan review the match and talk to fullback Clara Barrett, outhalf Maeve Deely and...
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Leinster v Connacht preview Aug 2026
Connacht continued their unbeaten streak in Belfast with a hard-fought win to get their Interpro series off to a winning start. They take on a wounded Leinster, who were well beaten in Cork, with a chance to make a bit of history in garnering their first ever win in Dublin. We hear from…
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Ulster v Connacht preview Aug 2026
Round 1 of the Women's Interpros sees Connacht travelling to Belfast looking to keep their unbeaten record in Affidea Park with an exciting young team. William Davies and Alan Deegan preview the match and competition and we hear from fullback Clara Barrett, co-captain Aoibheann Reilly and new…
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Women's interpros kick off new season
The 2026/27 season gets up and running with Connacht travelling to Belfast to take on Ulster in R1 of the Women's Interpros and Craggy were at the announcment of the new co-captains for Connacht this season, Ailish Quinn and Aoibheann Reilly. This is a short intro podcast to start the season…
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Final podcast of the season
William Davies joins Alan Deegan for the final Craggy podcast of the season, 125 in total, as Ireland take on New Zealand in Auckland in R3 of the Nations Championship and the U20s play Italy in the 9th place play-off but it is only a couple of weeks before the new season kicks off with the…
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Nations Championship and U20s news with a Connacht tint
William Davies joined Alan Deegan to look back at the excellent win for Ireland over Australia as well as looking forward to the Japan match this weekend, there is also chat about Ireland U20s and the coaching merry-go-round. As a bonus the interviews the Billy Bohan and Sam Illo did with the…
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Mid season news update
William Davies joined Alan Deegan to review the latest news and action in the never ending rugby season. There is the new Nations Cup competition kicking off this weekend with Cian Prendergast picked to start while Ciarán Frawley and Bundee Aki are on the bench against Australia. Daniel Ryan…
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[PREVIEW] Season review Part 3 June 2026
Linley MacKenzie and Rob Murphy join Alan to put the season and Stuart Lancaster's impact in the context of where Connacht have come from since the start of professional rugby and the legacy of the PRO14 win 10 years ago.
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[PREVIEW] Season review Part 2 June 2026
Danny Deegan and Dave Finn join Alan to review the season, focussing on the Women, the retirement Jack Carty and Denis Buckley leaving as well as the impact that Stuart Lancaster has had on the team.
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[PREVIEW] Season review Part 1 June 2026
William Davies, Niall Sheil and new Craggy Crew member Fiona Halligan join Alan Deegan for the first of 3 review shows covering both the men and women's seasons. This episode focusses on the players and the opening of the new Clan Stand.
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[PREVIEW] Midweek post QF exit
William Davies and Rob Murphy join host Alan Deegan to look back at Connacht's brave display against an excellent Glasgow as well as reflecting on a fascinating season for Connacht under the leadership of Stuart Lancaster.
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Glasgow QF review May 2026
Connacht were unable to continue their great run of results as they forced Glasgow to play one of their best matches of the season to defeat the men from the West. Connacht didn't get the breaks on the day and were beaten by the better team but they continued there run of excellent performances…
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[PREVIEW] Quarter Final preview May 2026
William Davies joins Alan to preview the URC Quarter-final after the Connacht and Glasgow selected their best possible squads. We hear from Stuart Lancaster and Shane Jennings from the embargoed section of the press conference and we here from BBC Radio Scotland and Limerick native Tom English to...
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[PREVIEW] Midweek pre Glasgow QF May 2026
Niall Sheil and William Davies join host Alan Deegan for a bumper mid-week podcast prior to Connacht's trip to Glasgow for the URC QF. We have audio from Stuart Lancaster, Cian Prendergast and Shane Jennings as well as an exclusive interview with Glasgow assistant coach, and Connacht legend…
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[PREVIEW] URC Gap week podcast
William Davies and Rob Murphy join Alan Deegan to look back at where Connacht have come from this season to get themselves into the Top 8 and a chance at repeating the heroics of a decade ago. We also discuss the European finals and the chances of Ulster knocking Connacht out of the Champions Cup...
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Edinburgh review May 2026
It was a long and busy weekend of rugby and celebrations as Connacht qualified for the Top 8 and held their end of season awards too, not to mention a record attendance for a Women's 6N match in the Aviva. We have a busy podcast with William Davies, Rob Murphy and Danny Deegan joining Alan at...
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[PREVIEW] Edinburgh preview May 2026
William Davies joins host Alan Deegan after the teams were announced for the last round of matches in the URC regular season - so much to play for and so many permutations, its going to be a huge weekend of rugby.
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[PREVIEW] Midweek pre Edinburgh May 2026
William Davies and Rob Murphy join host Alan Deegan to look back at the excellent Interpro win over Munster last weekend and breakdown the permutations and prospects for Connacht in the final round of the regular URC season this weekend. We also talk W6N and hear from Cullie Tucker, Ben Murphy…
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[PREVIEW] Gerry Thornley post Munster May 2026
A wee bonus podcast today with the embargoed section of the press conference with Stuart Lancaster and Jack Carty followed by William interviewing Gerry Thornley. Sound quality is not perfect with Gerry as the interview was held outside in the wind, but it is still a good listen.
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Munster review May 2026
Connacht kept their chances of finishing in the Top 8 of the BKT URC very much alive with only their 2nd every TBP win over Munster in a packed Dexcom Stadium in R17 of the championship. Danny and Alan Deegan take you through the game and they are joined by Rob Murphy and Dave Finn for the post...
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[PREVIEW] Munster preview May 2026
William Davies and Rob Murphy join host Alan Deegan to preview the last interpro of the season as Connacht look to continue their fight to make the Top 8 in the URC. We also talk W6N as Ireland take on Wales in Belfast and we hear the embargoed section of this week's press conference with Stuart...
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[PREVIEW] Midweek pre Munster May 2026
William Davies and Danny Deegan join Alan in an extra long podcast in the buildup to the biggest game of Connacht's season as they welcome Munster to the Dexcom for R17 of the URC where a win is absolutely necessary for Connacht's top 8 ambitions to be kept alive. We also talk about the W6N as...
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[PREVIEW] URC gap week podcast
William Davies joins Alan Deegan to look back at both the Connacht and Ireland defeats last weekend and then try and decipher who might or might not make the Top 8 in the URC with 2 rounds to go. We also have an interview with Connemara native Eoin de Buitleár.
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Lions review
Connacht were unable to follow up their great win in Cape Town as they struggled to cope with the thin air in Jo'burg and now need to win their last 2 matches to try and secure a Top 8 finish in the URC. Rob Murphy and William Davies join Alan Deegan for a quick review of the match and we have…
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[PREVIEW] Connacht team selection and France v Ireland preview April 2026
William Davies joins Alan Deegan to run their eyes over a very interesting team selection by Connacht for their trip to Jo'burg to take on a very settled and high flying Lions side and they also discuss Ireland's chances of beating France for the first time on French soil. We have audio from the...
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[PREVIEW] Lions previews April 2026
Connacht travel to the High Veldt to take on fellow Top 8 chasing Lions with a pep in their step after their stunning upset win in Cape Town and Ireland travel to France to try and get revenge for the recent World Cup quarter final defeat. We hear from John Muldoon, Hugh Gavin and Harry West from...
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