Podcasts about Connacht

Lauren Salter and former Wales internationals Gareth Delve and Richie Rees reflect on the weekend's United Rugby Championship results including another win for the Dragons and a derby victory for Scarlets. Dragons climbed off the bottom of the table with a remarkable 48-28 victory over Connacht, ending a 15-month winless streak in the URC. Meanwhile, Scarlets won the first Welsh derby of the festive season after beating Cardiff 21-17 at the Arms Park, but Ospreys suffered a 26-10 defeat at home to Munster, meaning they'll be bottom of the league at Christmas.

RUGBY: Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their URC encounter with Ulster

During the second half of the show, George McDonagh and Darren Kelly were joined by: Andy Coen to look back on Loughrea's win over Slaughtneil in the AIB All-Ireland Senior Hurling Semi-Final; William Davies to review Connacht's BKT United Rugby Championship defeat to Dragons; And Cian O'Connell to chat about the Premier League.

RUGBY: Connacht captain Cian Prendergast with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their URC encounter with Ulster

Three tries in the final 20 minutes dressed up the scoreboard in Rodney Parade on Saturday (20th December 2025). However, Connacht still suffered a humiliating defeat to the Dragons, who picked up their first win in this season's BKT United Rugby Championship. Sean Jansen's try salvaged a bonus point for the visitors to Wales, thanks to earlier five-pointers from Sam Gilbert and a Cian Prendergast brace. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Rob Murphy and William Davies. == Connacht's next game is at home to Ulster in the BKT URC next Saturday (27th December).  Kick-off at Dexcom Stadium is 5.30pm.

RUGBY: Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster with Galway Bay FM's William Davies after their URC defeat to Dragons

RUGBY: Corinthians 12-8 Galwegians (Connacht Senior Cup Final commentary with Galway Bay FM's William Davies and Alan Deegan)

RUGBY: Corinthians head coach Ambrose Conboy with Galway Bay FM's William Davies after their Connacht Senior Cup Final win over Galwegians

RUGBY: Corinthians captain Mark Boyle with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan after their Connacht Senior Cup Final win over Galwegians

On this week's show (21st December 2025): Loughrea qualify for a first All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Final in 19 years; Corinthians win their first Connacht Senior Rugby Cup in 15 seasons following a late Harry Rogers try against Galwegians; Connacht suffer major defeat to Dragons in United Rugby Championship; All this and more. == The #fulltimewhistle is Sponsored by Getsetgo Game Changing online car, home and travel insurance that's faster, better and easier!

John Duggan is joined by Shane Hannon and Cameron Hill in studio to bring you all the news from around the sporting world in what is a massive day of Premier League action before Christmas and a big day for the URC with Munster and Connacht in action.

RUGBY: Connacht assistant coach Rod Seib with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their URC trip to Dragons

RUGBY: Connacht duo Caolin Blade and Chay Mullins with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their URC trip to Dragons

Alan Quinlan and Stuart McAvoy are in studio to discuss Round two of Europe. There were wins for Leinster, Munster and Connacht with a defeat to Ulster in Cardiff. There is also a little Christmas quiz for Alan to enjoy and his hopes for Irish rugby in 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Leinster prepare for a trio of big interpro derbies over the festive period,Brian O'Driscoll on how more and more teams are beating Leinster's blitz defence,And Richard Cockerill has been sacked by Georgia rugby after last weekend's shutout for Black Lion away to Connacht.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Connacht easily dispatch a poor Black lion side on a blustery night in Galway. While it wasn't much of a challenge, it was a great night for some of the youngsters.

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Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, just hours to go before Leinster take on Leicester in the Champions Cup.Munster head coach Clayton McMillan pulls no punches on last weekend's defeat to Bath,Ulster and Connacht name their teams for this weekend's Challenge Cup action,And everything you need to know ahead of a busy weekend of rugby.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

LGFA: Coláiste Bhaile Chláir manager Sarah Conneally with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan after their Connacht PPS Senior A Final win over St. Attracta's Tubbercurry

LGFA: Coláiste Bhaile Chláir captain Alisha King with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan after their Connacht PPS Senior A Final win over St. Attracta's Tubbercurry

LGFA: Coláiste Bhaile Chláir 1-5 St. Attracta's Tubbercurry 0-7 (Connacht PPS Senior A Final report with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan)

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Salter and Cennydd Davies reflect on the opening weekend of European rugby with the return of the Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup. Ospreys' comeback win over Connacht avoided a Welsh whitewash in Europe with Cardiff, Dragons and Scarlets all suffering defeat.

Connacht suffered a 24-21 defeat to Ospreys in their European Challenge Cup opener at Bridgend on Sunday evening. Despite building a 21-0 lead thanks to tries from Finlay Bealdham, Sean Jansen and Jack Aungier, with Sean Naughton kicking three conversions, Connacht shipped 24 consecutive points to ultimately leave Wales with only a losing bonus point. The commentary was by William Davies and Niall Shiel...  

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.Munster suffer an injury blow to their star fly-half.Connacht's Bundee Aki to skipper.And Nigel Owen's questions Eben Etzebeth's ban length.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Connacht begin their quest to deliver European silverware this Sunday (7th December 2025) when they travel to Wales to take on Ospreys in the opening round of the EPCR Challenge Cup. Both teams have serious ambitions about winning this competition, having reached the quarter-finals the last two seasons. Galway Bay FM's William Davies joined Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' to look ahead to the contest, and also look at Ireland's 2027 Rugby World Cup draw. == Kick-off at Brewery Field on Sunday is 3.15pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM. Galway Bay FM's Connacht Rugby coverage is brought to you by 'Screene's On The Square.'

With the European EPCR Challenge Cup getting underway, Connacht begin with two games.  Their second fixture is on Saturday, 13th December, when Georgia's Black Lion visit Dexcom Stadium. Former Connacht player Conor McPhillips is the current Georgia attack coach, and he's very familiar with the upcoming visiting team. He caught up with Galway Bay FM's William Davies. == Connacht start with a trip to Wales to play Ospreys on Sunday (7th December 2025).  Kick-off at Brewery Field is 3.15pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM. Then the host Georgia's Black Lion the following Saturday at 8pm. Our Connacht rugby coverage is brought to you by 'Screene's On The Square.'

RUGBY: Connacht lineout & maul coach John Muldoon with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their European Challenge Cup trip to Ospreys

RUGBY: Connacht back Sam Gilbert with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their European Challenge Cup trip to Ospreys

Calasanctius College Oranmore were crowned Connacht LGFA Senior Post-Primary Schools B Champions on Monday afternoon after a hard-fought 3-8 to 3-7 victory over Scoil Mhuire Strokestown in the final at the Centre of Excellence, Bekan on Monday afternoon (1st December). Oranmore held off a late comeback to be crowned champions by a single point in a thrilling final. The Calasanctius College manager, Eoghan Mullin, spoke to Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan after the game...

It was a disappointing weekend for Australian F1 driver Oscar Piastri as Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix. There are now only 12 points between Verstappen and Lando Norris in the battle for the championship. In rugby, Connacht and Leinster both secured wins in the URC while Munster's unbeaten streak came to an end in Thomond Park against the Stormers. And in the NFL, down native Charlie Smyth scored a 56-yard field goal on his first start for the New Orleans Saints.Colm Boohig takes a look back on the weekend of sport.

FOOTBALL: Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins and Gareth Bradshaw look back on Maigh Cuilinn's defeat to Roscommon's St. Brigid's in the Connacht SFC Final

FOOTBALL: St. Brigid's 1-16 Maigh Cuilinn 1-14 (Connacht SFC Final commentary with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins and Gareth Bradshaw)

RUGBY: Connacht captain Paul Boyle with Galway Bay FM's Rob Murphy after their URC win over the Sharks

FOOTBALL: Maigh Cuilinn manager Cathal Clancy with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after their Connacht SFC Final defeat to St. Brigid's

RUGBY: Connacht  head coach Stuart Lancaster with Galway Bay FM's Rob Murphy after their 44-17 URC win over Sharks

FOOTBALL: St. Brigid's 1-16 Maigh Cuilinn 1-14 (Connacht SFC match report with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty)

On this week's show (30th November 2025): Heartbreak for Maigh Cuilinn in Connacht Senior Men's Football Final; Kilkerrin-Clonberne and Caltra Cuans book All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football Final places in Croke Park; Athenry senior camogie team will join them following their win over Dicksboro; Connacht deliver a five-star performance in the United Rugby Championship against the Sharks; All this and more. == The #fulltimewhistle is Sponsored by Getsetgo Game Changing online car, home and travel insurance that's faster, better and easier!

John Duggan is joined by Will O'Callaghan and Alanna Cunnane to bring you all of today's sporting news including a jam-packed Premier League slate today and the return of the United Rugby Championship with Munster and Connacht in action

Connacht produced their best performance since beating Lyon in the Challenge Cup last January with a stunning 27-point victory over South Africa's HollywoodBets Sharks on Saturday (29th November 2025) to pick up their second win in this season's BKT United Rugby Championship. Tries from Paul Boyle, Chay Mullins, Hugh Gavin, Matthew Devine and Sam Illo gave Stuart Lancaster's side a five-star result, moving them up to 10th, just one point outside the top-8. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Rob Murphy and Joe Healy. == Our Connacht Rugby Coverage is brought to you by 'Screene's On The Square.'

It's the last-16 of the Connacht FA Cup and six games include Galway teams.  The Galway FA Women's Premier League also takes place, and there are Connacht championship games at under-18. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty.

As the build-up continues to the AIB Connacht Senior Club Football Final between Maigh Cuilinn and Roscommon's St. Brigid's on Sunday (30th November 2025), Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins headed out to Moycullen Central School (Scoil Mhuire) to sample the atmosphere ahead of the BIG MATCH! Jonathan caught up with many excited pupils looking forward to cheering on Maigh Cuilinn, teacher and school's football coach Seán Flaherty, underage coach and Maigh Cuilinn GAA executive member Olivia Traynor and school principal Terry Kavanagh. But he started with everyone's favourite teacher and Maigh Cuilinn sharp shooter Dessie Conneely. == Throw-in at Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday is 1pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

With an eighth consecutive Connacht championship secured along with a 13-in-a-row of Galway crowns, Kilkerrin-Clonberne turn their attentions to the AIB All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football championship this weekend as they host Waterford's Comeragh Rangers in the semi-final. (30th November 2025). The five-in-a-row chasing national champions play a semi-final in Clonberne for the first time in four years, when two Nicola Ward goals gave them victory over Donaghmoyne on the way to their first All-Ireland success. Leading up to the game, Kilkerrin-Clonberne manager Willie Ward has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Throw-in at Fr. Stephen's Park, Clonberne on Sunday is 2pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Two of Connacht football's top teams this decade collide this Sunday (30th November 2025) in the AIB provincial senior football final when Galway champions Maigh Cuilinn meet Roscommon kingpins St. Brigid's, managed by former Galway hurling boss Anthony Cunningham. Maigh Cuilinn were winners in 2022, while their Kiltoom opponents picked up the Shane McGettigan Cup the following year.  Roscommon sides have won three of their last four encounters with Galway clubs, but the west Galway side did beat Strokestown three years ago. Leading up to the game, Maigh Cuilinn manager Cathal Clancy has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Throw-in at King & Moffat Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday is 1pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Following three All-Ireland senior final appearances, including their win in 2011, Killimor are back on the national stage for the first time in 10 years this Sunday (30th November 2025) when they clash with Laois' Camross in the AIB intermediate semi-final. The east Galway club came from behind twice to beat Sarsfields after a replay in the county final, and followed it up with a one-point victory to Roscommon's St. Dominic's in the Connacht decider. Leading up to the game, Killimor manager Darren McDonagh has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Throw-in at Trim on Sunday is 1pm and we'll have updates here in Galway Bay FM.

Menlough-Skehana head into uncharted waters this Sunday (30th November 2025) when they travel to Kilkenny's Muckalee in the AIB All-Ireland junior ladies football semi-final. The north Galway team accounted for Monivea-Abbey and Roscommon's Northern Harps on their way to County and Connacht championship success, and are aiming to become just the third team from  Galway to reach the final. Leading up to the game, Menlough-Skehana manager Tom Flynn looks ahead to the contest with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Throw-in at Muckalee GAA on Sunday is 2pm and we'll have updates here on Galway Bay FM.

RUGBY: Connacht backs coach Rod Seib with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of thier URC encounter with South Africa's Sharks

RUGBY: Connacht players Darragh Murray and Jordan Duggan with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their URC encounter with South Africa's Sharks

William Davies joined Darren Kelly on Monday's 'Over The Line' to discuss all things Irish Rugby after the Autumn Internationals and also looks ahead to Connacht's slate of 10 back-to-back games.

Connacht's Byron Ralston spoke to William Davies at the recent 'HelloFresh' event as Connacht Rugby announced 'HelloFresh' as official partners of the Connacht Rugby Summer camps and Halftime Minis Shows. Byron talked about his injury, which may rule him out for the remainder of the season and all things Connacht Rugby.

In Andy Farrell's own words it was a "chaotic" 80 minutes in the Aviva Stadium last night as Ireland went down 13-24 to the visiting World Champions.In this Sunday Special of Rugby Daily, hear from Farrell, Rassie Erasmus, Irish players, and former Leinster and Connacht professional, Andy Dunne, straight after the final whistle.#Rugby Daily is on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting