Benetton kept their hopes reaching the Rainbow Cup final firmly on course when a dogged win over the maddeningly inconsistent Connacht team in Treviso.
The visitors lost the man earning his 200th cap, Denis Buckley, after only 32 seconds which had a massive impact on the game as the majority of the 15 penalties that Benetton won in the match came at scrum time, losing Abraham Papali'i to yet another red card didn't help either, but the home side were deserved winners.
We hear from a very honest, as always, Andy Friend and Tom Daly in the post match interviews as Rob Murphy, William Davies and Alan Deegan discuss yet another disappointing display after a big win from the men from the West. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Benetton away review Rainbow Cup

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Connacht were unable to manufacture the win that they so desperately needed to have any chance of a Top 8 finish, we hear from Pete Wilkins and Dave Heffernan as well as Stormers coach John Dobson in the post match press conference after Danny Deegan and Alan take you through the match while Linley MacKenzie, William Davies and Dave Finn try to figure out what went wrong yet again for Connacht. We also reminice about Tiernan's last match in the Dexcom and the loss of some quality players from the squad for next season, not to mention how much we will all miss the Clan Stand.  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stormers review May 2024

Connacht suffered their 3rd worst defeat against Munster in Thomond Park since the start of the URC and their chances of making the Top 8 now hang by a thread. Danny and Alan Deegan take you through the match, we hear the post match press conference audio from Jack Carty and Pete Wilkins before hearing the thoughts of William Davies and Rob Murphy from their post match wrap up on Galway Bay FM Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Munster review May 2024

Connacht got the win with the try bonus that they so badly needed in their latest trip to Wales which sees them jump up to 6th place in the URC and keeps their destiny in their own hands, although they will have to be a lot more accurate in both attack and defense if they are to get the required results in those games. William Davies and Rob Murphy join Alan Deegan to dissect a flawed win in Newport while we hear the post match thoughts of head coach Pete Wilkins. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dragons review April 2024

Connacht got a much needed bonus point win and improvement in their points difference but more importantly unearthed a new star with a brilliant display from scrum-half Matthew Devine who sparked not only a try-fest but also a more fluid and attack minded Connacht team. The Craggy Crew luxuriate in the win and we hear the post match press conference thoughts of Pete Wilkins and the aforementioned Matthew Devine. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zebre review April 2024

Connacht put on one of their best, if still flawed, performances of the season to progress to the quarter finals for the Challenge Cup following a brilliant match against Pau in France. The Craggy Crew are in good spirits as they review the match and we hear from a much relieved Pete Wilkins and a philosophical Jack Carty in the post match press conference. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Benetton away review Rainbow Cup

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