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The Left Wing
The biggest stories in Irish rugby with our team of writers and experts, including Rúaidhrí O'Connor, Cian Tracey, Will Slattery, Sineád Kissane and Luke Fitzgerald. From breaking news to in-depth analysis, expert opinion and post-match comment we have every position covered. From in-depth analysis to team news and post-match analysis we have every position covered.
Episodes
The Left WingIan Madigan on dealing with setbacks, the importance of sports psychology and his future plans
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Bristol out-half and former Leinster star Ian Madigan. Ian talks about…
The Left WingBernard Jackman on his Dragons project, working in France and taking a stand on dessert
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Dragons head coach Bernard Jackman. Jackman fills the lads in on how…
The Left WingWhy England need a bit of arrogance and is Lancaster/Farrell the next Ireland coaching ticket?
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by former England and Lions star Alex Corbisiero. The lads look back on…
The Left WingDarren Cave on life at Ulster, Ireland's Six Nations chances and Joe Schmidt's unique preparation
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ulster centre Darren Cave to look ahead to the Six Nations. Ireland…
The Left WingLarmour vs Nadolo, Tadhg Beirne's rise and Connacht keep rolling
On this week's episode of The Left Wing in association with Laya Healthcare, Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery are joined in studio by Irish Independent rugby…
The Left WingLuke Fitzgerald on Grobler debate and Rhys Ruddock dealing with injury,chosing to play in Ireland
On this week's podcast, Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery are joined by Leinster and Ireland star Rhys Ruddock. The flanker is currently recovering from a…
The Left WingJamie Heaslip on his injury recovery, life after rugby and dealing with his critics
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined in studio by Leinster and Ireland star Jamie Heaslip. The back row is…
The Left WingWhy it might be too soon for Jordan Larmour, Sean Cronin vs Rory Best and Munster's one big problem
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor of the Irish Independent to recap all the festive…
The Left WingAnother Irish clean sweep and Dublin star Cian O'Sullivan on balancing work & winning All-Irelands
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Dublin star Cian O'Sullivan to discuss his All-Ireland-winning…
The Left WingLeinster on top in Europe, Matt O'Connor's media problem and does Zebo enjoy playing for Ireland?
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Des Berry of The Herald and Cian Tracey of the Irish Independent to…
The Left WingJordi Murphy's ballsy move and Ireland vs England in the Champions Cup
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by former Ulster and Ireland star Stephen Ferris to preview the Champions…
The Left WingJordan Larmour's Ireland chances, Joe Schmidt's 'odd' selections and Munster's player drain
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by in studio by Irish Independent rugby correspondents Ruaidhri O'Connor…
The Left WingEoin O'Malley on battling with Brian O'Driscoll and leaving rugby at just 25
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined in studio by former Leinster centre Eoin O'Malley. Like Fitzgerald…
The Left WingLuke Fitzgerald and Fergus McFadden on their World Cup rivalry and Ireland's Springboks demolition
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Leinster wing Fergus McFadden to discuss the province's season so far…
The Left WingWill Bundee Aki make his debut and what happened to Sean Cronin?
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery is joined by Irish Independent rugby columnist Tony Ward, Irish Independent rugby correspondent Ruaidhri…
The Left WingIan Madigan on life in Bristol, the Zebo decision and his international future
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined in studio by Bristol out-half Ian Madigan. The lads hear what life has…
The Left WingLuke Fitzgerald and Jake Heenan debate the use of project players and talk changes in Connacht
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined in studio by Connacht flanker Jake Heenan. In a wide-ranging interview…
The Left WingNeil Francis on needing a defibrillator watching Leinster plus cynicism in Castres vs Munster match
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Irish and Sunday Independent columnist Neil Francis to discuss how the…
The Left WingEoin Reddan on why the Pro 14 is as good as the English Premiership
On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by former Ireland and Leinster scrum-half Eoin Reddan to discuss whether…
The Left WingChampions Cup preview: Are Saracens better than Joe Schmidt's Leinster team?
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald preview the Champions Cup with Irish Independent rugby correspondent Ruaidhri…
The Left WingLuke previews Leinster vs Munster and talks the future of sports technology with Stephen Smith
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Irish Independent rugby correspondent Ruaidhri O'Connor and Kitman…
The Left WingPeter O'Mahony looks back on his memorable Lions tour and talks Munster changes
On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery are joined by Munster captain Peter O'Mahony. The back row looks back on his eventful…
The Left WingLuke Fitzgerald and Paul Kimmage go head-to-head on Dublin, doping and cheating vs cynical play
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery are joined in studio by Sunday Independent columnist Paul Kimmage. Kimmage takes…
The Left WingJamie Heaslip on his injury recovery and why he wants Joe Schmidt to stay in Ireland
Will Slattery talked to Jamie Heaslip and Tony Ward at last week's National Ploughing Championships for a special episode of The Left Wing recorded in front of…
The Left WingLuke Fitzgerald and Mike McCarthy on the challenges retired rugby players face
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by former Ireland and Leinster second row Mike McCarthy. McCarthy…
The Left WingSean O'Brien on his Lions heroics and why he decided to speak up on tour
On the first ever Left Wing podcast, Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery are joined in studio by Ireland international Sean O'Brien. The Tullow Tank gives plenty…