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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
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After the Wales defeat, what does the Ireland Women's team need to do now?
It was a pretty sobering opening Women’s Six Nations defeat for Ireland as they were over-powered by Wales losing 31-5. To discuss where the team goes from…
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Women’s Six Nations Preview with Anna Caplice & Ali Donnelly
It’s two Six Nations down, two Grand Slams won for Ireland and this weekend is the start of the Women’s Six Nations. Ireland play Wales at Cardiff Arms Park in…
The Left WingGrand Slam glory, France still looming and U-20 logjam
On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to look back on Ireland's Grand Slam triumph. Luke and Cian…
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Ireland are the Grand Slam Champions – Reaction & Analysis from the Aviva
They’ve done it. After all the hype, pressure and adversity, this Ireland team overcame the last hurdle in front of them and beat England 29-16 to win the…
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Alex Corbisiero on England’s chances of spoiling the party on Saturday
Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by former England international Alex Corbisiero to look ahead to Saturday's Grand Slam decider. England enter into…
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The Ireland team named for the Six Nations showdown
There’s three changes to the Ireland team for their final push towards a fourth Grand Slam with Caelan Doris and Dan Sheehan declared fit and Jamison…
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Enda McNulty on Ireland's resilience, working with Joe Schmidt and World Cup fallout
On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald look back on Ireland's win over Scotland and discuss the mental preparation for…
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Remembering Ireland’s Women’s Grand Slam 10 Years Ago
As Andy Farrell’s team look to complete a Grand Slam when they play England at the Aviva stadium on Saturday, the Left Wing wants to celebrate another Grand…
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Ringrose & Henderson out for Saturday’s Grand Slam finale – Rúaidhrí O’Connor on the Ireland squad update
Garry Ringrose and Iain Henderson will be missing from the Ireland squad to face England in their Grand Slam decider this Saturday due to injuries suffered…
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There’s no stopping Ireland, bring on England now
There’s just no stopping Ireland in this Six Nations no matter what’s thrown at them. The Grand Slam is just one win away for Ireland, they’ve beaten Scotland…
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Six changes for Ireland as Conor Murray starts to face Scotland
Andy Farrell has named his team to play Scotland in Murrayfield on Sunday and Rúaidhrí O’Connor joins Sinéad Kissane on the latest Left Wing podcast to discuss…
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The view from Scotland - Ireland rivalry, project players and Russell vs Townsend
On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery is joined by BBC Scotland journalist Andy Burke to look ahead to Sunday's Six Nations clash at…
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Former Scotland outhalf, Dan Parks, on their chances against Ireland and the importance of Finn Russell’s flair moments
Continuing the Left Wing’s countdown to Sunday’s Six Nations game between Scotland and Ireland, Sinéad Kissane spoke to a man who played outhalf for Scotland…
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Ian Madigan on Ireland's Grand Slam bid, maverick out-halves and Ulster's season
On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ulster out-half Ian Madigan to look ahead to Scotland vs Ireland and…
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Ireland's room to improve, the Finn Russell enigma and Leo Cullen's future
On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery, Luke Fitzgerald and Cian Tracey look back on Ireland's dramatic win in Italy. It was far from easy in…
The Left WingPost-Match Analysis of Ireland’s 34-20 win over Italy in Rome
Ireland have picked up their third successive bonus point win in this Six Nations, scoring five tries including two from Mack Hansen to beat an impressive…
The Left WingIreland's new half-backs, Bundee Aki returns and an important day for Jack Conan
On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Cian Tracey discuss the Ireland team to face Italy. Ross Byrne and Craig Casey will make their first…
The Left WingRoss Byrne's big chance, Wales chaos and Ian McKinley on Italy's improvement
On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by former Italy international Ian McKinley to look ahead to Ireland vs…
The Left WingStephen Aboud and the inside track on Italian rugby
As part of the Left Wing’s countdown to Saturday’s Six Nations game between Italy and Ireland in Rome, Sinéad Kissane spoke to an Irishman with the inside…
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Joey Carbery returns – Ireland squad update with Sinéad Kissane & Rúaidhrí O’Connor
Doubts over Johnny Sexton's fitness for Saturday's clash with Italy in Rome have resulted in Joey Carbery earning a recall to the Ireland squad and Rúaidhrí…
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Ireland run riot, the return of James Ryan and Wayne Barnes' mistake
On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to look back on Ireland's dramatic win over France. The…
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Ireland's Six Nations win over France and Grand Slam still on
Well, what a classic we’ve just watched here at the Aviva Stadium. Ireland have beaten France 32 points to 19 in a sensational Six Nations game. It’s a bonus…
The Left WingFrom 2019 rock bottom to 14 wins in a row - how France became World Cup favourites
On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery is joined by French rugby expert Paul Eddison to discuss the rise of France under Fabien Galthié and…
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The Ireland team to face France
Andy Farrell has named his team to play France at the Aviva stadium on Saturday and Rúaidhrí O’Connor joins Sinéad Kissane on the latest Left Wing podcast to…
The Left WingImpressive Ireland, English problems and France test looms
On the latest episode of The Left Wing podcast, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Jonathan Bradley to look back on the opening weekend of the Six…
The Left WingIreland squad update: Triple injury blow with Furlong, Gibson-Park & Healy out
It’s a triple blow for Ireland on the injury front as they prepare for their Grand Slam decider against France this Saturday. Cian Tracey joins Sinéad Kissane…
The Left WingPost-Match from Cardiff: Winning start for Ireland but questions remain
Right after the final whistle in Cardiff, Sinéad Kissane is joined by Rúaidhrí O’Connor and Cian Tracey to get the post-match reaction to Ireland’s 34-10 win…
The Left WingThe view from the camps with Paul O’Connell & Ken Owens
Sinéad Kissane has this latest report for the Left Wing podcast from Wales ahead of Ireland’s Six Nations opening clash in Cardiff. Hear from Ireland’s…
The Left WingHuge blow for Ireland with Furlong out – Sinéad Kissane & Rúaidhrí O’Connor on the Ireland team to play Wales
Ireland have been dealt a major setback ahead of their Six Nations opener against Wales with the news that Tadhg Furlong is out with a calf issue. On the…
The Left WingIrish expectations, the number 12 'debate' and the Warren Gatland wildcard
On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Jonathan Bradley and Welsh broadcaster Ross Harries to preview the Six…
The Left WingWho’d be a referee? Andrew Brace on law changes, death threats and having the best seat in the house
Continuing the Left Wing’s countdown to the opening weekend of the Six Nations, Sinéad Kissane caught up with referee Andrew Brace. Andrew has been referring…
The Left WingIreland squad update, Gatland's mind games and Farrell’s starting XV?
It’s opening week of the 2023 Six Nations and the Left Wing podcast is bringing you extra shows throughout the weeks of the championship. Every Monday we’ll…
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The Joey Carbery decision, Champions Cup drama and rugby's drastic tackle change
On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to look back on the final round of Champions Cup pool games…
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Champions Cup Preview - the permutations & possibilities with Sinéad Kissane & Cian Tracey
It’s the final round of pool games in the Champions Cup this weekend and Sinéad Kissane is joined by Cian Tracey on the latest Left Wing podcast to discuss the…
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Ireland’s Six Nations Squad Announcement: Farrell’s shock decision to cut Joey Carbery
Munster’s Joey Carbery has been axed from Ireland’s Six Nations squad which was announced by Andy Farrell today. Cian Tracey joins Sinéad Kissane on the Left…
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Andy Farrell's Six Nations dilemma, central contracts and the return of Eddie Jones
On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Rúaidhrí O'Connor to look ahead to the Ireland Six Nations squad…
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Murray dropped, Ringrose returns - Champions Cup preview with Sinéad Kissane & Rúaidhrí O’Connor
Sinéad Kissane looks ahead to Round 3 of this weekend’s Champions Cup action with the Irish Independent’s Rúaidhrí O’Connor and the big news is that Conor…
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Dan Sheehan's minutes, South African travel and should more players follow Ben Healy's lead?
On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to discuss all the latest rugby news. The show kicks off…
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Johnny Sexton's injury, Irish Six Nations bolters and why size matters
On the first episode of The Left Wing in 2023, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Rúaidhrí O'Connor to discuss all the latest rugby news. The lads…
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Leinster's demolition job, brittle Ulster and Munster's away day
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald look back on the latest weekend of Champions Cup action. The lads kick things off…
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Champions Cup weekend preview with Sinéad Kissane & Rúaidhrí O’Connor
It’s round two of the Champions Cup this weekend and Rúaidhrí O’Connor joins Sinéad Kissane on the latest Left Wing podcast to look ahead to the games…
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Leinster hit top form, atrocious Ulster and Munster's project continues
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Jonathan Bradley to discuss the opening round of the Champions Cup…
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Sexton and Furlong out – Rúaidhrí O’Connor previews the Irish provinces’ chances in Europe this weekend
The Irish provinces have named their teams for the opening weekend of European action and Rúaidhrí O’Connor joins Sinéad Kissane to preview Racing 92 v…
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Champions Cup kick off, Eddie Jones' exit and Warren Gatland returns
On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to discuss all the latest rugby news. The show kicks off…
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Crucial period for provinces, Leinster's centre dilemma and is it the end for Eddie Jones?
On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to assess where the Irish provinces stand heading into a…
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Rating Ireland's November, Gregor Townsend vs Finn Russell and Ronan O'Gara to England?
On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Rúaidhrí O’Connor to review the November internationals. The lads kick…
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Exclusive: Josh van der Flier, Johnny Sexton and Andy Farrell from the World Rugby Awards
With Josh van der Flier picking up the World Rugby Men's Player of the Year and Terry Kennedy the Men's Sevens Player of the Year to cap off an incredible 2022…
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Post-Match reaction to Ireland’s scrappy 13-10 win over Australia
Cian Tracey joins Sinéad Kissane from the Aviva Stadium minutes after the final whistle with his post-match reaction to Ireland’s 13-10 victory over Australia…
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FIFA World Cup kick-off: Qatar questions and the runners and riders to win
The Indo World Cup will preview every gameday of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The Irish Independent football team come together to discuss the potential…
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McCloskey keeps his place, Sexton returns – Rúaidhrí O’Connor on the Ireland team v Australia
Andy Farrell has named the Ireland team to face Australia in the last of their Autumn internationals and Rúaidhrí O’Connor joins Will Slattery to analyse the…
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Ireland's room for improvement, Jack Crowley's rise and Rassie loses the plot
Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to look back on Ireland's win over Fiji and look ahead to the clash against Australia. Andy Farrell…
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Ireland 35-17 Fiji – post-match reaction to an unconvincing Ireland win
Minutes after the final whistle, Rúaidhrí O’Connor gives his post-match reaction and analysis to Ireland’s 35-17 win over Fiji. Speaking to Sinéad Kissane for…
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Eight changes and a debut for Jeremy Loughman – Cian Tracey on the Ireland team to face Fiji
It’s a debut for Athy’s Jeremy Loughman as he’s named in the Ireland XV to face Fiji on Saturday and Cian Tracey joins Sinéad Kissane to go through the line-up…
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Ireland take down Springboks, 'A' players miss their chance and Eddie Jones' England struggles
On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Rúaidhrí O'Connor to look back on Ireland's big win over South Africa…
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Post-Match reaction to Ireland’s incredible 19-16 win over South Africa
It was raucous and physical but Ireland are on top of the rugby world after a pulsating 19-16 victory over the world champions, South Africa. For this special…
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Murray's 100th cap and Baloucoune starts – analysing the Ireland team to face South Africa
The Ireland team to face South Africa has been named with Conor Murray set to win his 100th cap and Sinéad Kissane is joined by the Irish Independent’s…
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Exclusive: Bryan Habana gives his verdict on Ireland vs South Africa
Springbok legend Bryan Habana joins Will Slattery, Luke Fitzgerald and Cian Tracey on the latest Left Wing podcast to look ahead to Ireland vs South Africa…
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Ireland's autumn targets, unlucky Luke McGrath and would a Challenge Cup year help Munster?
On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Rúaidhrí O'Connor to look ahead to the Autumn internationals and…
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Ireland's injury problems, Munster stand up and English club chaos
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald look ahead to Ireland's November series with Cian Tracey. Andy Farrell has some…
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Munster in turmoil, Leinster get tested and URC on the rise
On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Rúaidhrí O'Connor to discuss all the latest rugby news. With the South…