Podcast appearances and mentions of William Davies

Connacht's rugby season came to an end in Scotstoun Stadium on Friday (29th May 2026) as top seeds Glasgow Warriors scored five tries in a home victory to advance to the BKT United Rugby Championship semi-finals. Cian Prendergast, Dave Heffernan and Finlay Bealham got Connacht tries (Prendergast's securing an early advantage) but the visitors just never managed to get back on terms after going 14 points down durin the second half. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Rob Murphy and William Davies. == Our Connacht Rugby coverage is brought to you by 'Screene's On The Square.'

RUGBY: Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their URC quarter-final against Glasgow Warriors

RUGBY: Connacht winger Shane Jennings with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their URC quarter-final against Glasgow Warriors

RUGBY: Connacht captain Cian Prendergast with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their URC quarter-final away to Glasgow Warriors

Connacht are through to the BKT United Rugby Championship quarter-finals following a 26-5 bonus point victory over Edinburgh at the Hive Stadium on Friday (15th May 2026). Two Shamus Hurley-Langton tries along with Josh Ioane and Matthew Devine crossing the whitewash gave Connacht a first win at the Scottish venue since 2020. With Ulster going down 26-22 to Glasgow Warriors, it means Connacht will be back in action in two weeks time.  But they'll have to wait at least another 24 hours before they know if this result is good enough to play in next season's Champions Cup. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Rob Murphy and William Davies. == Our Connacht Rugby Coverage is brought to you by 'Screene's On The Square.'

The commentary by Rob Murphy and William Davies of Connacht's 33-21 defeat to Lions in the United Rugby Championship in Johannesburg.

Ballinasloe's Beibhinn Parsons and Kilconly's Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald have maintained their starting places in the Ireland team for Saturday's Six Nations clash against Italy, while Connacht's Anna McGann is also in the matchday squad. Following their opening day 33-12 defeat to England, Ireland are looking to bounce back against an Italian outfit who suffered a 40-7 reversal against France.  And even though Ireland won 54-12 when they met last year, the previous two tests went in favour of Le Azzure. Ireland captain Erin King was a try scorer in Round 1 and she looked ahead to the game with Galway Bay FM's William Davies, who asked her first how the Captain's Run went. == Kick-off at Dexcom Stadium on Saturday is 5.40pm and we'll have updates here on Galway Bay FM.

Connacht were beaten by Montpellier 45-22 in the European Challenge Cup Quarter Final at the Septeo Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Stuart Lancaster's side were hit for two tries in nine minutes after Sam Gilbert's penalty gave them an early lead. Dylan Tierney-Martin made it 14-8 on 19 minutes, but ten minutes later the hosts ran in another try. By half time Connacht trailed 26-8, and despite Sean Naughton's early second half try being converted by Gilbert, the French side ran in two further tries to put the result beyond doubt. Jack Aungier put the final points of the day on the board four minutes from time. The away side's challenge was not helped by three yellow cards in the opening half hour, Joe Joyce and Tierney-Martin were sent to the bin inside six minutes before Shayne Bolton was also booked for a late tackle. Connacht's European Challenge Cup campaign comes to an end, with attention turning to the closing stages of the United Rugby Championship. Up next for the Westerner's is a trip to South Africa to face the Stormers on Saturday next at 12:45 pm before taking on the Lions the following week. Galway Bay FM's rugby coverage is brought to you by Screene's on the Square. The watchalong from Screene's with John Mulligan, William Davies and Jimmy Screene...

RUGBY: Connacht centre Cathal Forde with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their European Challenge Cup quarter-final against Montpellier

RUGBY: Connacht lineout & maul coach John Muldoon with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their European Challenge Cup quarter-final against Montpellier

RUGBY: Galwegians head coach Brendan Guilfoyle with Galway Bay FM's William Davies after they were crowned All-Ireland Division 2B champions

RUGBY: Tuam manager John Coen with Galway Bay FM's William Davies after their Connacht Junior Cup Final defeat to Creggs

RUGBY: Creggs out half Ronan Dowd with Galway Bay FM's William Davies after they beat Tuam in the Connacht Junior Cup Final

RUGBY: Galwegians duo Stephen Mannion and Jarrad Butler with Galway Bay FM's William Davies after they were crowned All-Ireland Division 2B champions

RUGBY: Galwegians PRO Carl Blake with Galway Bay FM's William Davies after their All-Ireland Division 2A League success

Jack Carty has been speaking to Galway Bay FM Sport this afternoon following his announcement that he is to retire from professional rugby. Connacht Rugby's all-time record points scorer announced that he will retire at the end of the season. Carty scored 1260 points across 231 appearances for the province, captained Connacht Rugby from 2022-2024, and earned 11 Ireland caps during his career, including 3 appearances at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Speaking to William Davies at today's press conference ahead of Saturday's meeting with the Ospreys, he said that he felt it was the right time to retire.

Tuam secured a third consecutive Connacht Senior Women's Cup in Dexcom Stadium on Sunday (22nd March 2026) Two Ailbhe Gannon tries, along with Niamh Corless, Keanah Irons and Fodhla Ni Bhraonáin crossing the whitewash gave them a 33-12 victory over Creggs. Afterwards, Tuam joint head coaches Owen Lydon and Norman Tierney, along with joint captains Niamh Corless and Karly Tierney chatted to Galway Bay FM's William Davies. == Tuam now contest the Energia All-Ireland Promotion Semi-Final this Sunday (29th March) away to Enniskillen at 2.30pm.

RUGBY: Ulster 19-26 Connacht (URC commentary with Rob Murphy, William Davies and Alan Deegan)

Tuam's John Coen spoke to William Davies after victory over Dunmore in the Connacht Junior Cup semi-finals...

William Davies reports from Tuam after they booked their place in the Connacht Junior Cup Final after victory over Dunmore on Sunday afternoon...

Connacht Coach John Muldoon and back-rower Paul Boyle speak to William Davies ahead of Connacht's United Rugby Championship clash with Glasgow Warriors at Dexcom Stadium on Saturday.

During the second hour of Monday night's 'Over The Line', George McDonagh, John Mulligan and Sean Carley looked back on the sporting weekend. Jason Byrne was on the line reviewing Galway's comeback to salvage a point against Kerry, Mike Rafferty spoke about the Oscar Traynor Cup success for Galway, and William Davies reviewed Ireland's performance against Italy in the Six Nations.

RUGBY: Corrib head coach Tom Smyth with Galway Bay FM's William Davies following their Connacht Junior Cup quarter-final loss to Creggs

RUGBY: Creggs backs coach Shane Leyden with Galway Bay FM's William Davies after their Connacht junior quarter-final victory over Corrib

RUGBY: Creggs backs coach Shane Leyden with Galway Bay FM's William Davies after their Connacht Junior Cup quarter-final win over Corrib

RUGBY: Ireland XV head coach Cullie Tucker with Galway Bay FM's William Davies after their loss to England A in Thomond Park

RUGBY: Connacht's Sean Jansen with Galway Bay FM's William Davies after Ireland XV's loss to England 'A' in Thomond Park

  Head Coach Cullie Tucker has named the Ireland XV Match Day Squad for Friday night's clash against England 'A' at Thomond Park (Kick-off 7.15pm, live on Premier Sports). Connacht's Billy Bohan has been named at prop in a front row that contains Gus McCarthy and Scott Wilson, while Charlie Irvine and Fineen Wycherley are behind them. Cullie Tucker has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's William Davies. == On the bench, Connacht are represented by Jack Aungier, Paul Boyle, Matthew Devine, Cathal Forde and Sean Jansen.

In the second hour, George was joined by Andy Coen to chat about the Galway senior hurlers defeat to Cork; by Jason Byrne to look back on Galway footballers and their win over Armagh; and William Davies to chat about Connacht beating Zebre and the Six Nations.

RUGBY: Galway Bay FM's Rob Murphy and William Davies react to Connacht's dramatic 31-15 victory over Zebre in the URC

Match commentary from Rob Murphy and William Davies of Connacht's 31-15 bonus point victory over Zebre in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday afternoon...

Connacht rugby had an eventful week with the news that Bundee Aki recieved a six-match ban (two suspended) ruling him out of Ireland's opening three Six Nations games against France, Italy and England, as well as this Saturday's trip to Zebre in the BKT United Rugby Championship (31st January 2026). Match officials filed the misconduct complaint after Stuart Lancaster's team went down to Leinster at the Dexcom Stadium last week. Galway Bay FM's William Davies joined Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' to chat about the news during the week and look ahead to Zebre versus Connacht. == Kick-off at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi is 3pm, and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

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

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

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 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

After defeat in the European Challenge Cup opener against Ospreys on Sunday evening, Connacht Head Coach Stuart Lancaster spoke to William Davies...  

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...  

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.'

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.'

Rugby writer and journalist Brendan Fanning has published his new book 'Touching Distance: Irish Rugby's Battle with Great Expectations', which is now available to purchase. It traces Ireland rugby's journey from the beginning of professionalism to becoming world number one, how they still haven't got past a World Cup quarter-final, and the pressure to deliver at the next tournament in 2027. Brendan Fanning has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's William Davies.

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

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