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Connacht lose a tight game in South Africa with a decent performance. We also recap the other provinces and discuss Pete Wilkins decision to leave Connacht.

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.

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.

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.

Connacht have made three changes for their United Rugby Championship trip to Ospreys on Saturday (22nd March) with Denis Buckley, Joe Joyce and Josh Murphy coming into the pack. Pete Wilkins' side are on 29 points, only outside the top-8 on scoring difference. Galway Bay FM's William Davies was joined by Connacht lineout & maul coach John Muldoon to look ahead to the game. == Kick-off at Swansea.com Stadium on Saturday is 5.15pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM. Our Connacht rugby coverage is brought to you by Murty Rabbitts.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest regarding Mack Hansen's new deal. We hear from Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins regarding Hansen's return to form, and the process of tying down his out-halves to new deals. Hugo Keenan has given an insight into Brian Fenton's influence on Ireland's win in Cardiff. Brian O'Driscoll has his say on Garry Ringrose's 20-minute red card. And English plans to cap a South African-born centre look to have been scuppered.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest regarding Mack Hansen's new deal. We hear from Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins regarding Hansen's return to form, and the process of tying down his out-halves to new deals. Hugo Keenan has given an insight into Brian Fenton's influence on Ireland's win in Cardiff. Brian O'Driscoll has his say on Garry Ringrose's 20-minute red card. And English plans to cap a South African-born centre look to have been scuppered.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest on Garry Ringrose's disciplinary hearing. Munster count the cost of that ill-fated Ireland 'A' game at Ashton Gate, and we speak to John Ryan. Pete Wilkins also has injury concerns at Connacht, and he's provided an update on their out-half depth chart with JJ Hanrahan departing. Rob Russell is back for Leinster, and we hear from their attack coach Tyler Bleyendaal. And Ma'a Nonu is back in top level rugby at the age of 42.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest on Garry Ringrose's disciplinary hearing. Munster count the cost of that ill-fated Ireland 'A' game at Ashton Gate, and we speak to John Ryan. Pete Wilkins also has injury concerns at Connacht, and he's provided an update on their out-half depth chart with JJ Hanrahan departing. Rob Russell is back for Leinster, and we hear from their attack coach Tyler Bleyendaal. And Ma'a Nonu is back in top level rugby at the age of 42.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp a week out from their Six Nations game away to Wales. Aled Walters provides us with a fitness update, and Garry Ringrose discusses his contentment with Simon Easterby's centre rotation. Josh Wycherley returns to the Munster fold for the first time since September. Pete Wilkins says he's not feeling any more pressure as Connacht look to arrest their URC losing streak. James Hume, Jacob Stockdale and Stuart McCloskey are back for Ulster. And Melvyn Jaminet discusses the racist Instagram story that almost ended his career.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp a week out from their Six Nations game away to Wales. Aled Walters provides us with a fitness update, and Garry Ringrose discusses his contentment with Simon Easterby's centre rotation. Josh Wycherley returns to the Munster fold for the first time since September. Pete Wilkins says he's not feeling any more pressure as Connacht look to arrest their URC losing streak. James Hume, Jacob Stockdale and Stuart McCloskey are back for Ulster. And Melvyn Jaminet discusses the racist Instagram story that almost ended his career.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins offers a positive update on Mack Hansen's new contract,Will Greenwood gives his thoughts on whether Simon Easterby would be suited to the Wales head coach role, And London Irish saved by an Eddie Jordan-led consortium - are they on their way to the URC?Rugby Daily with Bank of Ireland. Never Stop Competing.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has details of the news that has set the cat among the Six Nations pigeons with Warren Gatland leaving as Wales head coach. We hear from WRU chief executive Abi Tierney, and the man who has been installed as interim head coach - Matt Sherratt. Scott Bemand's revealed his Ireland squad for the Women's Six Nations, with one big-name absentee. Romain Ntamack must serve the second game of his suspension against Italy. Ulster have major front row concerns going into their URC trip to Benetton. And we hear from Pete Wilkins as Connacht look to get their URC season back on track against Cardiff.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has details of the news that has set the cat among the Six Nations pigeons with Warren Gatland leaving as Wales head coach. We hear from WRU chief executive Abi Tierney, and the man who has been installed as interim head coach - Matt Sherratt. Scott Bemand's revealed his Ireland squad for the Women's Six Nations, with one big-name absentee. Romain Ntamack must serve the second game of his suspension against Italy. Ulster have major front row concerns going into their URC trip to Benetton. And we hear from Pete Wilkins as Connacht look to get their URC season back on track against Cardiff.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the dates and kick-off times for the last-16 fixtures in the Investec Champions Cup. We hear from Dan Soper, Pete Wilkins and Alan Quinlan on the road ahead for three of the provinces. Six Nations organisers have confirmed several rule trials will be in place for this year's competition. Two of the players jailed as part of the Grenoble rape trial are seeking their release. And Bill Sweeney refuses to step down as RFU CEO.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the dates and kick-off times for the last-16 fixtures in the Investec Champions Cup. We hear from Dan Soper, Pete Wilkins and Alan Quinlan on the road ahead for three of the provinces. Six Nations organisers have confirmed several rule trials will be in place for this year's competition. Two of the players jailed as part of the Grenoble rape trial are seeking their release. And Bill Sweeney refuses to step down as RFU CEO.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest team news from Ulster ahead of their Investec Champions Cup clash with Exeter Chiefs. We also hear from prop Eric O'Sullivan in the week he extended his stay at the province. Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins keeps changes to a minimum for their Challenge Cup trip to Cardiff. And Les Kiss appears to rule himself out of potentially replacing Joe Schmidt as Wallabies head coach later this year.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest team news from Ulster ahead of their Investec Champions Cup clash with Exeter Chiefs. We also hear from prop Eric O'Sullivan in the week he extended his stay at the province. Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins keeps changes to a minimum for their Challenge Cup trip to Cardiff. And Les Kiss appears to rule himself out of potentially replacing Joe Schmidt as Wallabies head coach later this year.

RUGBY: Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins with Galway Bay FM's Rob Murphy after their European Challenge Cup win over Lyon

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on a busy day at Connacht where head coach Pete Wilkins addresses Mack Hansen's looming disciplinary hearing. One of Wilkins' backroom team is out the gap at the end of this season, but two of his players have committed their futures. A pair of Munster Academy products have also signed new deals, and we hear from one of them - Tom Ahern. There's mixed injury news from Ulster, while Tadhg Furlong is nearing a Leinster comeback. France, England and Italy will all be without key players during the Six Nations. And Jeremy Davidson's moved upstairs at Castres ahead of schedule.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on a busy day at Connacht where head coach Pete Wilkins addresses Mack Hansen's looming disciplinary hearing. One of Wilkins' backroom team is out the gap at the end of this season, but two of his players have committed their futures. A pair of Munster Academy products have also signed new deals, and we hear from one of them - Tom Ahern. There's mixed injury news from Ulster, while Tadhg Furlong is nearing a Leinster comeback. France, England and Italy will all be without key players during the Six Nations. And Jeremy Davidson's moved upstairs at Castres ahead of schedule.

Galway Bay FM's William Davies spoke with Connacht Head Coach Pete Wilkins about Mack Hansen's upcoming disciplinary hearing, the departure of assistant Mark Sexton and their upcoming Challenge Cup tie against Lyon in Dexcom Stadium.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of two Ireland props signing extensions to their central contracts. Former Ulster prop Steven Kitshoff reveals how close his neck injury brought him to death. Pete Wilkins reflects on Connacht's impressive Challenge Cup win away to Perpignan. The latest on Chris Farrell's future in French rugby. And another England international commits their future to their club.

On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of two Ireland props signing extensions to their central contracts. Former Ulster prop Steven Kitshoff reveals how close his neck injury brought him to death. Pete Wilkins reflects on Connacht's impressive Challenge Cup win away to Perpignan. The latest on Chris Farrell's future in French rugby. And another England international commits their future to their club.

Connacht Head Coach Pete Wilkins spoke with William Davies after his side's 43-12 win over Zebre.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a Super Rugby-winning coaching appointment at Munster.We hear from Jordan Larmour and Robin McBryde on Leinster's Investec Champions Cup pool opener away to Bristol, and the latest on the confusing timeline around Tadhg Furlong's hamstring injury, and hopes for a Jordie Barrett debut.Pete Wilkins discusses Connacht's potential outing in Mayo in the spring.Plus, there's bad news for La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a Super Rugby-winning coaching appointment at Munster.We hear from Jordan Larmour and Robin McBryde on Leinster's Investec Champions Cup pool opener away to Bristol, and the latest on the confusing timeline around Tadhg Furlong's hamstring injury, and hopes for a Jordie Barrett debut.Pete Wilkins discusses Connacht's potential outing in Mayo in the spring.Plus, there's bad news for La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara.

RUGBY: Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins with Galway Bay FM's William Davies after their URC defeat to Vodacom Bulls

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of the World Cup potentially heading to the Middle East. The Sharks have named a Springbok-laden side to play Munster in Durban on Saturday, with one surprising positional switch. We hear from Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins on the day that they announced a former player as their new Player Development Manager. Ulster's Marcus Rea talks ahead of their trip to Cardiff. And New Zealand look to have won a tug-o-war for one of France's hottest prospects.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest injury news from Ulster and Connacht following Saturday's meeting of the sides in Belfast. We hear from Ulster assistant Dan Soper and Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins. Rocky Elsom has responded to the international warrant for his arrest. Three legends to be inducted into the Rugby Players Ireland Hall Of Fame. We hear from Joey Carbery, Caelan Doris and Jacob Stockdale from today's launch of the Investec Champions Cup season in Cardiff.

Connacht Head Coach Pete Wilkins joined George and John on Monday's Over The Line to talk about Connacht's excellent start to the season and to look ahead of Saturday's game with Ulster.  

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of Marty Moore's retirement from rugby. Simon Easterby's been forced into some alterations to his Emerging Ireland squad that tours South Africa next month. There's good news for Leinster regarding incoming signing Jordie Barrett. Pete Wilkins has the latest on Santiago Cordero's fitness. We hear from Rassie Erasmus, who's given his full backing to under-fire out-half Manie Libbok. And Sam Cane discusses his 100th All Blacks cap.