Podcasts about Connacht

FOOTBALL: Galway minor manager Neil McHugh with Galway Bay FM's PJ Lynch after their 3-14 to 3-12 Connacht MFC win over Mayo

Connacht's first game since the announcement that Pete Wilkins is stepping down as head coach is in South Africa on Saturday (19th April 2025) when they take on the DHL Stormers in the BKT United Rugby Championship. Cullie Tucker is interim head coach until the end of the season with Connacht sitting in 13th place on 33 points, two points behind the hosts, but only three points behind Edinburgh in the play-off spots. Connacht have yet to win away to the Stormers in their two previous trips - the last being a 43-25 defeat in May 2023. With the full match preview, here's Galway Bay FM's William Davies with Connacht lineout and maul coach John Muldoon. == Kick-off at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday is 3pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

FOOTBALL: Galway 3-14 Mayo 3-12 (Connacht MFC match report with Galway Bay FM's Kevin O'Dwyer)

Galway took the bragging rights in an exciting Connacht Minor Football Championship contest on Friday (18th April 2025) following this two-point victory over Mayo in Tuam Stadium. Adam Healy, Barry Keating and Tim Madden got the goals for the hosts, who'll face the green and red again in the semi-final on Friday, 2nd May. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were PJ Lynch and Kevin O'Dwyer. == The Connacht minor football semi-final between Galway and Mayo will take place in Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, Castlebar on Friday, 2nd May at 6.30pm.

Barry Cullinane and Cathal Mullaney look ahead to the Connacht SFC semi-final between Galway and RoscommonSubscribe for more content!This Podcast is brought to you by Hoare Chartered Accountants. Hoare Chartered Accountants based in Galway City are a leading provider of Audit, Accountancy and Taxation services.. For more information, visit their website on www.hoarecharteredaccountants.ie

The DHL Stormers need to grind out a series of wins in their remaining league-stage matches of the United Rugby Championship in order to secure a spot in the playoffs. They will be taking on Connaught this Saturday (19 April) at DHL Cape Town Stadium. Lester Kiewit speaks to Stormers forwards coach Rito Hlungwani. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Alan Quinlan gave us his immediate reaction to a massive morning in Irish rugby with another All Blacks superstar to join Leinster, and Connacht's head coach exiting stage left. OTB's GAA correspondent Tommy Rooney began our preview of the weekend's action. Denis Walsh talks hurling. And we're joined in studio by Irish MMA star Paul Hughes. But this morning's Bite starts with Quinny, as he reacts to a huge morning in Irish rugby, and then Tommy introduces us to our nearest, youngest GAA pundit.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you a year's worth of news in one tasty morsel. There's reaction to Leinster's bombshell signing of Rieko Ioane + to that of Pete Wilkins' departure from the Connacht job. A recent U20 Grand Slam-winner has retired at the age of just 23. The Wallabies look poised to appoint their successor to Joe Schmidt.

This is Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Alan Quinlan gave us his immediate reaction to a massive morning in Irish rugby with another All Blacks superstar to join Leinster, and Connacht's head coach exiting stage left. OTB's GAA correspondent Tommy Rooney began our preview of the weekend's action. Denis Walsh talks hurling. And we're joined in studio by Irish MMA star Paul Hughes. But this morning's Bite starts with Quinny, as he reacts to a huge morning in Irish rugby, and then Tommy introduces us to our nearest, youngest GAA pundit.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Ep. 152 : Honneur aux dames ! 6 Nations Féminin et EPCR Champions Cup avec Amélie MahéUne fois n'est pas coutume nous parlerons beaucoup de rugby féminin aujourd'hui ! Très bien accompagnés pour cela par notre pote Amélie Mahé, une épatante joueuse qui pousse la passion familiale très loin comme vous l'entendrez, chapeau à elle ! L'équipe de France a tout gagné pour le moment dans le Tournoi de Six Nations Féminin mais s'avance vers sa bête noire vêtue de blanc (les Anglaises) qu'elle n'a plus battue depuis trop longtemps… les Bleues sauront-elles le faire ?Parce qu'il en faut pour tous les goûts nous dirons quelques mots des coupes d'Europe des garçons : quelles demi-finales à venir pour le EPCR Champions Cup !! Le tenant Stade Toulousain et l'ogre du Leinster laisseront-ils un peu d'espoir aux formidables UBB et Saints de Northampton ? A ne pas rater en tous cas ! On a même évoqué le Racing et sa victoire au Connacht qui pourrait bien sauver la saison des ciel et blanc avec une victoire potentielle dans le ECPR Challenge Cup, mais attention aux loups des LOU Rugby …Bref on s'est régalés ! Bonne écoute!Voici l'autre podcast de TK --> L'Année Sobre, un an sans alcool ! https://podcast.ausha.co/un-peu-plus-leger/playlist/l-annee-sobre-saison-3-de-un-peu-plus-leger-podcastHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Neil Treacy, Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy react to a huge morning of news, as Leinster confirm the signing of Rieko Ioane, and Connacht part ways with head coach Pete Wilkins. Later, Hannah O'Connor joins Neil to talk Women's Six Nations.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you details of an increase to the provinces of their contributions towards central contracts. There's mixed injury news from Ulster ahead of their interpro with Leinster. We hear from a frustrated Ian Costello ahead of Munster's date with the Vodacom Bulls at Thomond Park. Cullie Tucker joins us from the Western Cape where Connacht are preparing for the DHL Stormers. And an All Blacks mainstay is cutting short his international career for the riches of Japan.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news from the Leinster camp after they put Glasgow to the sword in the Investec Champions Cup. We hear from Jacques Nienaber and Joe McCarthy as Leinster attentions turn to Ulster in the URC. Connacht's Challenge Cup exit at the hands of Racing has come with added cost. Eben Etzebeth scotches retirement talk.And Ireland lick their wounds after a second half mauling at the hands of England in the W6N.

Connacht's European campaign comes to an end with yet another rollercoaster performance. We are really getting tired of repeating ourselves haha. We also recap Munster and Leinsters performances in the Champions Cup.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Munster and Connacht team news ahead of their respective EPCR quarter-finals tomorrow. Alex Nankivell is back for Munster, while Racing have made wholesale changes for their trip to Galway to play Connacht in the Challenge Cup. We hear from Stacey Flood as Ireland put the finishing touches to their preparations with England visiting Cork in the W6N. A surprising name has emerged as favourite for the Wales job. And the Waratahs score a contender for try of the year.

Connacht aim to continue their home run in the EPCR European Challenge Cup on Saturday (12th April 2025) when they host Racing 92 in the quarter-final. They've only met once before when the French side squeezed out a 26-22 victory in the Champions Cup in December 2020, despite Connacht tries from Matt Healy, Alex Wootton and Conor Oliver. Victory will secure another home knockout game in May, before the team head off on their URC trip to South Africa. Galway Bay FM's William Davies previews the big match and is joined by Connacht's Paul Boyle and Cullie Tucker, and Racing 92's Sam James. == Kick-off at Dexcom Stadium at 8pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Owen and Tom discuss Jack Crowley's contract, Leinster's pumping of Quins, Munster's emotional win in La Rochelle, Ulster's loss in Bordeaux and Connacht's nervy win over Cardiff.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the news all Munster fans have been waiting for.Connacht have an eye on another provincial GAA ground.The western province have also added to their coaching structure.We speak to Scott Bemand as Ireland prepare to resume their Women's Six Nations campaign against England in Cork.Richie has the latest on Australia's hunt for a new head coach.And the latest too from trouble-stricken Cardiff.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Munster who are preparing for another raid on France. Thaakir Abrahams and Denis Leamy speak ahead of that Bordeaux clash. The potential semi-final venues for the Investec Champions Cup have been revealed. We hear from Cullie Tucker on Connacht's Challenge Cup quarter-final with Racing 92. And the 7-1 bench split has received some high-level backing.

John Maytham is joined by Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson to reflect on the team’s UK tour in the United Rugby Championship. Despite a narrow loss to Ulster, the Stormers return with seven points from two matches. Dobson unpacks key moments, discipline challenges, and why the upcoming home games are critical in their push for the playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RUGBY: Connacht scrum coach Cullie Tucker with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their European Challenge Cup quarter-final agasint Racing 92

RUGBY: Connacht flanker Josh Murphy with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their European Challenge Cup quarter-final against Racing 92

RUGBY: Connacht 35-20 Cardiff (European Challenge Cup match report with Galway Bay FM's Rob Murphy)

RUGBY: Connacht scrum coach Cullie Tucker with Galway Bay FM's Rob Murphy after their European Challenge Cup victory over Cardiff

FOOTBALL: Galway 3-28 New York 0-20 (Connacht SFC match report with Galway Bay FM's Kevin O'Dwyer)

FOOTBALL: New Galway vice-captain Cillian McDaid with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after their Connacht SFC victory over New York

FOOTBALL: Man of the match Matthew Tierney with Galway Bay FM's Ollie Turner after their Connacht SFC victory over New York

FOOTBALL: Galway manager Padraic Joyce with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after their Connacht SFC victory over New York

Galway's minor footballers returned to winning ways on Friday (4th April 2025) when they beat Sligo 1-17 to 0-18 in Round 3 of the Connacht championship in Tubbercurry. It was their second victory which could be enough to ensure their place in the semi-finals as they have the bye this week before hosting Mayo in Tuam Stadium on Friday, 18th April. Manager Neil McHugh joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly for a chat on 'Over The Line.' == Galway host Mayo in their final group game of the Connacht minor football championship on Friday week (18th April).  Throw-in at Tuam Stadium is 6.30pm and we'll have full coverage on galwaybayfm.ie plus LIVE 2nd half coverage on Galway Bay FM.

FOOTBALL: New York vice-chairperson Johnny Glynn with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after their Connacht SFC defeat to Galway

Galway Bay FM's William Davies joined Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' this week (Monday, 7th April 2025) to look back on Connacht's 35-20 victory over Cardiff to book their place in the EPCR European Challenge Cup quarter-final next Saturday (12th). They also look back on a big day for the clubs where Galwegians qualified for the Energia All-Ireland League Division 2B play-offs; Corinthians missed out on a similar position in Division 2A; while Creggs' couldn't build on their Connacht Junior Cup success, going down to Bective Rangers in the AIL Qualifier semi-final. == 'Over The Line' with George McDonagh broadcasts every Monday evening from 8pm on Galway Bay FM.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has team news from all four provinces - and their opponents - ahead of a busy weekend of Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup action. We hear from Dan Sheehan and Alan Quinlan on Leinster's last-16 encounter with Alan Quinlan at Croke Park, a game you can hear live and exclusive on Off The Ball on Saturday. Ronan O'Gara speaks exclusively to us as his out-of-form La Rochelle side prepare to host Munster. Rob Herring will win his 250th Ulster cap in Sunday's tricky test away to Bordeaux. And Shayne Bolton is back for Connacht's Challenge Cup tie with Cardiff. Plus, the latest on Rugby Australia's search for a new Wallabies head coach, and one of the game's best young talents closes the door on the All Blacks.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has team news from all four provinces - and their opponents - ahead of a busy weekend of Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup action. We hear from Dan Sheehan and Alan Quinlan on Leinster's last-16 encounter with Alan Quinlan at Croke Park, a game you can hear live and exclusive on Off The Ball on Saturday. Ronan O'Gara speaks exclusively to us as his out-of-form La Rochelle side prepare to host Munster. Rob Herring will win his 250th Ulster cap in Sunday's tricky test away to Bordeaux. And Shayne Bolton is back for Connacht's Challenge Cup tie with Cardiff. Plus, the latest on Rugby Australia's search for a new Wallabies head coach, and one of the game's best young talents closes the door on the All Blacks.

Connacht will target reaching a 13th EPCR European Challenge Cup quarter-final this Saturday when they host Cardiff in their last-16 clash (5th April 2025). Despite their struggles in the BKT United Rugby Championship, Connacht have excelled on the continent as first seeds.  They are guaranteed home games up until and including a potential semi-final. They've had victories in their last four encounters with the Welsh side and haven't been beaten by Cardiff in Galway since November 2017. Galway Bay FM's William Davies previews the game and chats with Connacht lineout & maul coach John Muldoon. == Kick-off at Dexcom Stadium on Saturday is 8pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

FOOTBALL: Galway senior manager Padraic Joyce with Galway Bay FM's Kevin O'Dwyer ahead of their Connacht quarter-final against New York

Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss a much needed win for the Reds over Connacht, and to look ahead to the huge Champions Cup clash with Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle.

Galway begin the defence of the Connacht senior football championship this Sunday (6th April 2025) when they travel to New York in the quarter-final. The American outfit won their first provincial game in 2023 when they beat Leitrim on penalties, but have been beaten by an average of over 12 points in their previous four encounters with Galway. Jeff Farrell is part of manager Ronan McGinley's management team and he chatted to assembled media at the recent championship launch. == Throw-in at Gaelic park, New York on Sunday is 8pm Irish time, and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Former New York footballers Eric Monahan and David Cunnane look ahead to Galway's Connacht Championship clash in the Big Apple this weekendSubscribe for more content!This Podcast is brought to you by Hoare Chartered Accountants. Hoare Chartered Accountants based in Galway City are a leading provider of Audit, Accountancy and Taxation services.. For more information, visit their website on www.hoarecharteredaccountants.ie

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Munster ahead of their blockbuster Investec Champions Cup last-16 tie away to La Rochelle on Saturday. We hear from Tadhg Beirne on his role in Antoine Dupont's recent ligament injury, plus Mike Prendergast addresses being overlooked for the head coach's job. A season to forget for Rob Baloucoune continues at Ulster. We hear from stand-in coach at Connacht Colm Tucker as they prepare to play Cardiff in the Challenge Cup.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from Munster ahead of their blockbuster Investec Champions Cup last-16 tie away to La Rochelle on Saturday. We hear from Tadhg Beirne on his role in Antoine Dupont's recent ligament injury, plus Mike Prendergast addresses being overlooked for the head coach's job. A season to forget for Rob Baloucoune continues at Ulster. We hear from stand-in coach at Connacht Colm Tucker as they prepare to play Cardiff in the Challenge Cup.

FOOTBALL: Galway senior captain Seán Kelly with Galway Bay FM's Kevin O'Dwyer ahead of their Connacht quarter-final in New York

This is Monday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, former Ireland internationals Alan Quinlan & Hannah O'Connor joined us to discuss Munster's victory over Connacht and Ireland's emphatic win over Italy in the Women's Six Nations. OTB's GAA correspondent Tommy Rooney rounds up the weekend's football finals in Croke Park.And Ger, Colm and Arthur kicked things off with the Performance Rankings, running through the good, the bad, and the amber of the weekend's sport. But this morning's Bite takes us first to Hannah O'Connor's review of Ireland's W6N win in Parma, and then we reflect on Kerry's victory in the Allianz Football League Division 1 decider with Tommy. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

This is Monday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, former Ireland internationals Alan Quinlan & Hannah O'Connor joined us to discuss Munster's victory over Connacht and Ireland's emphatic win over Italy in the Women's Six Nations. OTB's GAA correspondent Tommy Rooney rounds up the weekend's football finals in Croke Park.And Ger, Colm and Arthur kicked things off with the Performance Rankings, running through the good, the bad, and the amber of the weekend's sport. But this morning's Bite takes us first to Hannah O'Connor's review of Ireland's W6N win in Parma, and then we reflect on Kerry's victory in the Allianz Football League Division 1 decider with Tommy. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

RUGBY: Connacht hooker Dave Heffernan with Galway Bay FM's William Davies after their URC defeat to Munster

RUGBY: Creggs head coach Kolo Kiripati with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan following their Connacht Junior Cup Final win over Dunmore

Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to look back on a disappointing night in Glasgow, and to preview a huge clash with Connacht in the novel surroundings of MacHale Park.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest ahead of Saturday's novel interpro in Castlebar. We hear from stand-in Connacht coach Colm Tucker, as well as Munster skills coach Mossy Lawler and their former Connacht man Sean O'Brien on that game at MacHale Park. Sam Prendergast's signed a new deal at Leinster on another busy day for the province's biro. Rob Baloucoune's injury nightmare is finally at an end. And France centre Gabrielle Vernier faces a ban after her 20-minute red against Ireland.