Shows / The Left Wing
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 Wing
Can Leinster finally slay La Rochelle or will it be heartbreak again?
Leinster's showdown with La Rochelle and Munster's Champions Cup exit are both up for discussion on the latest episode of The Left Wing. Cian Tracey, Luke…
- The Left Wing
Champions Cup preview, South Africa rivalry and Peter O'Mahony's future
Rúaidhrí O'Connor, Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery look ahead to the Champions Cup last 16 on the latest episode of The Left Wing. Leinster and Munster take…
- The Left Wing
Costly mistakes for Ireland in front of a record attendance
Ireland suffered their second defeat of this season's Women's Six Nations after a 27-21 loss to Italy in front of a record attendance at the RDS on Sunday…
- The Left Wing
The provinces return to action and the downside to playing in Croke Park
The return of the URC and the downside to playing rugby in Croke Park is up for discussion on the latest episode of The Left Wing. Will Slattery and Luke…
- The Left Wing
Improvement for Ireland but areas of concern ahead of Italy game
Ireland opened their 2024 Women's Six Nations with a 38-17 defeat to France in Le Mans but there were some improvements on last year's performance against the…
- The Left Wing
Women’s Six Nations Preview with Anna Caplice & Ali Donnelly
The 2024 Women's Six Nations kicks off this weekend with Ireland facing France in Le Mans on Saturday. After finishing bottom of the table last year, Ireland -…
- The Left Wing
Ireland's triumph, Italy's resurgence and the big Springbok challenge to come
Ireland are Six Nations champions once again as Luke Fitzgerald, Cian Tracey and Will Slattery look back on another memorable campaign. The final victory over…
- The Left Wing
Ireland are back to back Six Nations champions – reaction & analysis from the Aviva Stadium
Ireland are back to back Six Nations champions. They beat Scotland 17-13 at the Aviva stadium today. Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey joined Sinéad Kissane…
- The Left Wing
Ireland unchanged for Scotland game as they aim for another Six Nations title
Andy Farrell has named an unchanged team for Saturday's Six Nations game against Scotland at the Aviva stadium. Farrell has gone with a 5/3 bench split with…
- The Left Wing
Ireland's errors, bench questions and the Antoine Frisch dilemma
Ireland's shock defeat to England at Twickenham is up for discussion on the latest episode of The Left Wing. Cian Tracey joins Luke Fitzgerald and Will…
- The Left Wing
The post-match analysis from Twickenham: Ireland’s Grand Slam dreams over after losing to England’s last minute drop goal
It was heartache for Ireland after they lost to England and a drop goal with the last kick of the game but in the end the better team won. Rúaidhrí O’Connor…
- The Left Wing
Keenan returns, Ringrose left out – the Ireland team to face England
The fit-again Hugo Keenan is back in the Ireland team for Saturday's Six Nations game with England with no place for Garry Ringrose in the squad. Andy…
- The Left Wing
Ireland's bench, England in disarray and a poor Six Nations
Ireland's Twickenham showdown against England is up for discussion on the latest episode of The Left Wing podcast. Jonathan Bradley joins Luke Fitzgerald and…
- The Left Wing
Ireland's dominance, France's implosion and Italy's near miss
Rúaidhrí O'Connor, Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery assess Ireland's dominant start to the Six Nations on the latest episode of The Left Wing podcast. The…
- The Left Wing
The post-match analysis after Ireland’s 31-7 win over Wales
Ireland have made it three bonus point wins in a row in the 2024 Six Nations. Andy Farrell’s team beat Wales 31-7 at the Aviva stadium and Rúaidhrí O’Connor…
- The Left Wing
Frawley’s big opportunity and previewing Ireland v Wales
Ciarán Frawley has been named at full-back in the Ireland team to play Wales in the Six Nations on Saturday at the Aviva stadium. The rest of the team is the…
- The Left Wing
Impressive Ireland, Aviva atmosphere and the Welsh decline
Ireland's clash with Wales on Saturday is the main topic of discussion on the latest episode of The Left Wing podcast. Jonathan Bradley joins Luke Fitzgerald…
- The Left Wing
Exclusive: Andrew Porter and how he questioned his future in the game after World Cup exit
On the latest Left Wing, Ireland and Leinster prop Andrew Porter joined Sinéad Kissane in studio where he spoke openly about his self-doubt and his questions…
- The Left Wing
Ireland's fullback question, Jack Crowley's form and TMO controversy
Hugo Keenan's replacement at fullback is a big topic of discussion on the latest episode of The Left Wing. Cian Tracey joins Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery…
- The Left Wing
Crowley’s future & Grand Slam beckons?
Ireland recorded their second consecutive bonus point win in the 2024 Six Nations scoring six tries - including a brace from Dan Sheehan and a first ever…
- The Left Wing
Caelan Doris named captain with six changes to Ireland team to face Italy
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has made six changes to the team that started the record-breaking win over France and he's selected Caelan Doris as captain for…
- The Left Wing
Ireland's big win, questions for France and Scotland's collapse
Luke Fitzgerald, Cian Tracey and Will Slattery break down Ireland's record-setting win over France on the latest episode of The Left Wing. Andy Farrell's men…
- The Left Wing
A record-breaking night in Marseille – the post-match analysis & reaction
Ireland produced their best ever victory in France with a stunning 38-17 win over Les Bleus in the opening game of the 2024 Six Nations in Marseille. Andy…
- The Left Wing
Peter O’Mahony and the final build-up to France v Ireland
Today's Left Wing podcast comes to you from inside the Stade Velodrome on the eve of Ireland's Six Nations opener against France in Marseille. Sinéad Kissane…
- The Left Wing
Ireland team news - McCarthy & Nash start, 6/2 split on the bench
The Ireland team to play France in Friday's Six Nations opener in Marseille has been named. On today's episode of the Left Wing podcast, Rúaidhrí O'Connor…
- The Left Wing
Six Nations Special: Ronan O'Gara on France vs Ireland and Jack Crowley's potential
Ronan O'Gara breaks down France vs Ireland on the latest episode of The Left Wing ahead of Friday's Six Nations showdown. The La Rochelle head coach joined…
- The Left Wing
Champions Cup drama, Joe Schmidt to Australia and red card controversy
The final round of the Champions Cup pool stage and round of 16 ties are up for discussion on the latest episode of The Left Wing podcast. Jonathan Bradley…
- The Left Wing
Six Nations launch, Peter O’Mahony on Ireland captaincy and Andy Farrell on preparing for France
The launch of the 2024 Six Nations took place at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin today. Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Dave Kelly joined Sinéad Kissane on the Left…
- The Left Wing
Team news & previews ahead of the final Champions Cup pool games
It's the final weekend of pool games in the Champions Cup and on today's episode of the Left Wing podcast, Rúaidhrí O'Connor joins Sinéad Kissane to go through…
- The Left Wing
Ireland’s new captain and Six Nations squad analysed
With Peter O'Mahony named as the new Ireland captain for the 2024 Six Nations and Andy Farrell naming the 34-man squad for the upcoming tournament, Rúaidhrí…
- The Left Wing
Peter O'Mahony's contract, Ulster's no-show and Connacht vs the IRFU
Munster's big win, Ulster's collapse and all the Champions Cup talking points were up for discussion on the latest episode of The Left Wing with Luke…
- The Left Wing
It’s time to bring on the French - the Champions Cup Preview
A big weekend of Champions Cup action is coming up with all four provinces taking on French opposition in round three. Munster have Peter O'Mahony back for…
- The Left Wing
Ireland's new captain, Garry Ringrose on the wing and should Andy Farrell coach the Lions?
The identity of Ireland's new captain is up for debate on the latest episode of the Left Wing. Luke Fitzgerald, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Will Slattery go through…
- The Left Wing
Ulster's big win, Leinster slip up and Munster's injury crisis
The New Year's Day inter-pro derbies are up for discussion on the first Left Wing podcast of 2024. Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald digest Ulster's shock win…
- The Left Wing
Munster's collapse, RG Snyman's decision and Andy Farrell's future
Another dramatic weekend of Champions Cup rugby is up for discussion on the final Left Wing podcast of the year. Luke Fitzgerald, Cian Tracey and Will Slattery…
- The Left Wing
The ramifications of Snyman’s move to Leinster & Champions Cup team news
It could be one of the biggest moves in Irish rugby. It's been reported that RG Snyman will join Leinster next season when his contract finishes with Munster…
- The Left Wing
Leinster's big scalp, Jack Crowley's game time and the Irish scrum problem
Leinster's big win in La Rochelle was up for discussion on the latest episode of The Left Wing podcast with Luke Fitzgerald, Will Slattery and Rúaidhrí…
- The Left Wing
Team news & analysis for the Champions Cup opening weekend
It's opening weekend of the new Champions Cup season and there are some big talking points around team selection with, in particular, Harry Byrne being named…
- The Left Wing
Champions Cup preview: La Rochelle loom large for Leinster and Munster the dark horse?
Luke Fitzgerald, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Will Slattery preview the Champions Cup on the latest episode of The Left Wing. The tournament kicks off on Friday night…
- The Left Wing
Wayne Barnes on the World Cup final, TMO bunker and refereeing Johnny Sexton
On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery is joined by referee Wayne Barnes to look back on his eventful career. The Englishman recently called…
- The Left Wing
Ciaran Frawley's big chance, Simon Zebo's opportunity and a World Cup hangover?
Leinster's win over Munster is up for discussion on the latest episode of The Left Wing as Jonathan Bradley joins Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery. Leinster…
- The Left Wing
Leinster’s revenge result
Leinster got their revenge result with a 21-16 win over Munster victory in the URC at the Aviva stadium on Saturday and Rúaidhrí O’Connor and Cian Tracey…
- The Left Wing
Leinster’s statement of intent ahead of their clash with Munster
Leinster and Munster have named their teams for Saturday's URC game at the Aviva Stadium and Rúaidhrí O’Connor joins Sinéad Kissane on the Left Wing podcast to…
- The Left Wing
Leinster's issues, Peter O'Mahony's future and should players switch to Sevens?
Luke Fitzgerald, Will Slattery and Rúaidhrí O'Connor look ahead to Leinster vs Munster on the latest Left Wing podcast. With Johnny Sexton and Stuart Lancaster…
- The Left Wing
David Humphreys' to-do list, the game time logjam and another dramatic derby
David Humphreys' to-do list as the new IRFU Performance Director was a big topic of discussion on the latest episode of The Left Wing podcast. With the Ulster…
- The Left Wing
Munster's potential, Jacques Nienaber's Leinster role and worry in Ulster
On the latest episode of The Left Wing podcast, Luke Fitzgerald, Will Slattery and Jonathan Bradley preview the provincial rugby season. As the dust settles on…
- The Left Wing
South Africa reign again, New Zealand fall short and Ireland's missed opportunity
South Africa's World Cup final win over New Zealand is up for discussion on the latest episode of The Left Wing podcast as Luke Fitzgerald, Cian Tracey and…
- The Left Wing
World Cup final preview - why South Africa and their 7/1 split might have the edge
Rúaidhrí O'Connor joins Will Slattery on the latest episode of The Left Wing podcast to preview the World Cup final between the All Blacks and South Africa. It…
- The Left Wing
South Africa's risky strategy, scrum dominance and Irish regrets
The issue of scrum dominance was a big talking point on the latest episode of The Left Wing podcast as Luke Fitzgerald, Will Slattery, Jonathan Bradley and…
- The Left Wing
Ian Foster & New Zealand smugness plus the World Cup semi-finals previewed
The World Cup moves on without Ireland this weekend and on the latest episode of the Left Wing podcast, Rúaidhrí O'Connor dials in from Paris and joins Cian…
- The Left Wing
Why Ireland lost and where does the team go from here?
Ireland's latest quarter-final heartbreak is up for discussion on the latest episode of The Left Wing as Luke Fitzgerald, Will Slattery, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and…
- The Left Wing
Brave beyond words but fallen at the quarters once again
It's another World Cup quarter-final exit for Ireland. Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane at the Stade de France after Ireland's 28-24…
- The Left Wing
On the eve of the quarter-finals, is Irish rugby on the cusp of something special?
On the eve of Ireland's World Cup quarter-final against New France, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane on the latest episode of the Left…
- The Left Wing
Colin Cooper on coaching Jamison Gibson-Park & James Lowe from their New Zealand days, plus a preview of France v SA
Today on the Left Wing podcast we look ahead to the other huge World Cup quarter-final at the Stade de France this weekend as France take on South Africa on…
- The Left Wing
Mack Hansen recovers - Andy Farrell names the team to face New Zealand
From the outskirts of Paris, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane to discuss the team named by Andy Farrell to play New Zealand in Saturday’s…
- The Left Wing
Ireland's opportunity, quarter-final baggage & Justin Marshall on NZ the underdogs
Ireland's showdown with New Zealand is up for discussion on the latest episode of The Left Wing as Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery look ahead to the big game…
- The Left Wing
Irish injury updates, will fatigue be a factor and Joe Schmidt’s Irish legacy
On the latest Left Wing podcast, from Paris, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane to start the build-up to Ireland's World Cup quarter-final…
- The Left Wing
Post-match from the Stade de France: Ireland’s impressive form continues - bring on the All Blacks
From the Stade de France, Rúaidhrí O’Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane for their post-match show after Ireland booked their place in the World Cup…
- The Left Wing
No room for complacency or bed bugs in the Irish camp
From the Stade de France, Cian Tracey and Sinéad Kissane are joined by Rob Roberston from the Scottish Daily Mail to give the inside track from the Scotland…
- The Left Wing
Henderson and Sheehan start against Scotland - analysis of the Ireland XV and bench
Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane at Ireland's new team hotel on the outskirts of Park to discuss the two changes Andy Farrell has made to…