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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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The desperation derby, is Emerging Ireland tour pointless and do Leinster need overseas stars?
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 chat kicks off…
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The end of the Lancaster era, Munster's concerning start and Bundee Aki sees red
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Rúaidhrí O'Connor to discuss all the latest rugby news. They kick…
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The McCloskey question, why provinces aren't happy with 'Emerging' Ireland and Mathieu Raynal's big decision
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to discuss the first round of the URC and the Emerging…
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Rugby returns, the Qatar question and should 'Emerging Ireland' be going on tour?
The Left Wing is back for another season and Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Rúaidhrí O'Connor to look ahead to what promises to be a massive…
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Ireland make history, Andy Farrell's contract situation and the rise of Josh van der Flier
On the final Left Wing podcast of the season, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Rúaidhrí O'Connor to reflect on Ireland's historic series win in…
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The Left Wing Live: Reaction & Analysis from Wellington to Ireland’s famous series win
Not content with making history last week, this Ireland team cemented themselves in further glory with a series win over New Zealand, beating the All Blacks…
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Ireland chase history, Jaco Peyper's performance and Ciaran Frawley's future
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by the Irish Independent’s Cian Tracey and Sky New Zealand’s Ross Karl to…
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The Left Wing Live: History is made in Dunedin
History has been made. Ireland have finally beaten the All Blacks in New Zealand after a wild second test that saw them win 23-12 in Dunedin. Sinéad Kissane is…
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The Johnny Sexton debate, Ireland's composure issue and the view from New Zealand
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey and Liam Napier of the New Zealand Herald to discuss all…
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The Left Wing Live: Post-Match reaction to Ireland's 42-19 first test defeat
Ireland have lost their first test of the tour of New Zealand. Andy Farrell's team were beaten 42-19 by the All Blacks at Eden Park, Auckland. The home team…
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Tough night for the young guns, All Blacks under pressure and the Joe Schmidt factor
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey and Ross Karl from Sky New Zealand to discuss an eventful…
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Can Ireland win a test series in New Zealand?
Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald look ahead to Ireland's tour of New Zealand with the Irish Independent’s Cian Tracey on this week’s Left Wing podcast. Three…
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Ireland's touring party, Leinster's trophyless season and Ulster's missed opportunity
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to discuss Andy Farrell's Ireland squad and the URC…
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End of an era in Munster, confident Ulster and the Ireland/South Africa final four
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald look back at Ulster's win over Munster and are joined by AP Cronje to look ahead to…
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Champions Cup review - Leinster come up short again as La Rochelle reign supreme
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to look back on the Champions Cup final. Why did Leinster…
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Champions Cup final preview - can Leinster add a fifth star to their jersey?
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald look ahead to the Champions Cup final. It is Leinster vs La Rochelle and Johnny…
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Leinster's need for speed, scrum concerns and Ronan O'Gara's achievement
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to look back on the Champions Cup semi-final weekend…
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Clinical Leinster, Munster's near miss and can Toulouse break Irish hearts again?
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to look back on the Champions Cup quarter-finals. Leinster…
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Champions Cup quarter-final preview - Leinster and Munster facing tough European tests
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to look ahead to the Champions Cup quarter-finals. It is…
The Left WingClinical Leinster, Munster's near miss and can Toulouse break Irish hearts again?
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to look back on the Champions Cup quarter-finals. Leinster…
The Left WingChampions Cup quarter-final preview - Leinster and Munster facing tough European tests
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to look ahead to the Champions Cup quarter-finals. It is…
The Left WingIn the wake of the England rout, has a reckoning finally come for the Irish women's rugby team?
After the heavy defeat to England, is this now a moment of reckoning for Ireland’s women’s rugby team with professional contracts set to be the next phase in…
The Left WingThe South African surge, URC on the up and the refereeing problem
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by South African rugby journalist AP Cronje to discuss the resurgence of…
The Left WingCliodhna Moloney Previews England v Ireland in the Women's Six Nations
Cliodhna Moloney joins Sinéad Kissane and Cian Tracey on the latest episode of the Left Wing to look ahead to Ireland’s Women's Six Nations game against…
The Left WingLast 16 crackers, Connacht's issues and Joey Carbery's big game
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Jonathan Bradley of The Belfast Telegraph to discuss the Champions Cup…
The Left WingSean O'Brien on retirement decision, his best season and the one game he still thinks about
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Sean O'Brien to look back on the Ireland legend's career. O'Brien…
The Left WingCliodhna Moloney on Ireland's chances for their must-win game against Italy
Cliodhna Moloney, the Wasps hooker who was a surprise omission from Ireland’s Six Nations squad, joins Sinéad Kissane and Cian Tracey on the latest episode of…
The Left WingLeinster's statement, Munster's struggles and Greg McWilliams on Ireland's Six Nations challenge
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ruaidhrí O'Connor to discuss Leinster's big win over Munster and…
The Left WingClaire Molloy on Ireland’s clash with France and Beibhinn Parsons being kept on the bench
On the latest Left Wing podcast Sinéad Kissane previews Ireland women’s Six Nations crunch clash against France with Cian Tracey and former Ireland captain…
The Left WingSouth African resurgence, Ireland women's green shoots and England's succession plan
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald discuss all the latest rugby news and are joined by Chris Foy in the UK to chat…
The Left WingWomen’s Six Nations Preview with Sinéad Kissane and Lindsay Peat
On the latest Left Wing podcast Sinéad Kissane was joined by former Ireland prop, Lindsay Peat, and Irish Independent rugby writer, Cian Tracey, to look ahead…
The Left WingThe Six Nations Review - strong attack, accuracy issues and front row concerns
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery is joined by Cian Tracey to review the 2022 Six Nations. Ireland came up short in their title quest but…
The Left WingThe Left Wing Live: Sinéad Kissane with the Scotland post-match reaction & analysis
Irish Independent rugby writers Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane from the Aviva Stadium after Ireland’s victory over Scotland earned them…
The Left WingIreland change things up, Scotland's out-half dilemma and why England can rip up the script
Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Rúaidhrí O'Connor to discuss Ireland's team selection for the Six Nations finale against Scotland. Iain…
The Left WingIreland's title chances, France's big moment and Alex Corbisiero on England's scrum dominance
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by former England prop Alex Corbisiero to look back on Ireland's record…
The Left WingThe Left Wing Live: Sinead Kissane with England v Ireland Post-Match Reaction
Irish Independent rugby writers Rúaidhrí O'Connor and David Kelly join Sinead Kissane from Twickenham to reflect on Ireland's Six Nations win over 14-man…
The Left WingThe Left Wing Extra: Dissecting the Ireland team to face England
On the latest Left Wing Extra, Sinead Kissane is joined by Luke Fitzgerald and Rúaidhrí O’Connor to discuss the Ireland team to face England in Twickenham on…
The Left WingSexton's World Cup swansong, Ireland's Twickenham worries and Eddie Jones' excuses
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Rúaidhrí O'Connor to look ahead to Ireland's Six Nations showdown with…
The Left WingSloppy Ireland, confused England and misfiring Scotland
On the latest episode of The Left Wing podcast, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ian Madigan to discuss Ireland's win over Italy and the…
The Left WingThe Left Wing LIVE: Post-Match Analysis of Ireland's win over Italy
Sinéad Kissane hosted the Left Wing Live from the Aviva Stadium with Cian Tracey and Dave Kelly giving their post-match analysis of Ireland's 57-6 thrashing of…
The Left WingThe Left Wing Extra: Carbery keeps his place, Sexton on the bench and Lowry’s debut
On the latest Left Wing Extra, Sinead Kissane is joined by Cian Tracey and Dave Kelly to discuss the Ireland team to face Italy on Sunday. The main news is…
The Left WingIreland’s game-plan and Ian McKinley on Italy’s troubles
On this week’s Left Wing, Sinead Kissane is joined by Luke Fitzgerald, Cian Tracey and former Leinster and Italy international, Ian McKinley, to look ahead to…
The Left WingMissed opportunity in Paris, Ireland's penalty decision and Scotland fail to deliver
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Fergus McFadden to look back at Ireland's defeat to France in Paris…
The Left WingThe Left Wing LIVE: Sinead Kissane analyses the action following Ireland's defeat in France
Ireland suffered a major Six Nations blow when they were beaten by a powerful France 30-24. Sinead Kissane analyses the action with Irish Independent reporters…
The Left WingThe Left Wing Extra - It’s time for the biggest game of Joey Carbery’s career
On this week's episode of The Left Wing Extra, Will Slattery is joined by Cian Tracey and Rúaidhrí O’Connor to discuss the Ireland team to face France. The big…
The Left WingIreland's statement of intent, England's implosion and Benjamin Kayser on the French resurgence
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey and Benjamin Kayser to discuss all the Six Nations action…
The Left WingIreland team reaction - Andy Farrell rolls the dice with Mack Hansen
On this bonus episode of the Left Wing, Will Slattery is joined by Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey with their reactions to the Ireland team announcement…
The Left WingThe Six Nations preview: Ireland's big chance, French flair and Tom Shanklin's view from Wales
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Welsh legend Tom Shanklin to look ahead to the…
The Left WingProvinces march on, last 16 crackers and Dan McFarland’s coaching style
On this week’s episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by former Connacht back row Eoin McKeon to discuss all the weekend’s…
The Left WingIreland’s Six Nations squad, undercooked Leinster and Ulster’s European form
On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to go over all the latest rugby news. The lads kick off by…
The Left WingURC vs Premiership, a ‘Lions’ League and Johann van Graan’s interview
On this week’s episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Gavin Mairs of The Daily Telegraph to discuss the landscape of English…
The Left WingInter-pro disappointment, Leinster's layoff and the IRFU to-do list
On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Rúaidhrí O'Connor to go over all the latest rugby news. After a…
The Left WingLeinster's Covid Christmas, Ultan Dillane's decision and the return of Declan Kidney?
On the last Left Wing of the year, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Rúaidhrí O'Connor to discuss all the latest rugby news. For the second year…
The Left WingRonan O'Gara's big decision, Munster's young guns and the Jack Carty situation
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to pick through all the latest news. The lads start off…
The Left WingChampions Cup preview - Leinster pressure, Munster's Covid challenge and the Leicester revival
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined for a bumper Champions Cup preview by Cian Tracey. Will starts things off…
The Left WingMunster’s Covid Nightmare, Ulster’s big win and Connacht’s chance against Leinster
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by The Belfast Telegraph Rugby Correspondent Jonathan Bradley to talk…
The Left WingThe November review - who is the best team in the world?
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ulster out-half Ian Madigan to look back at the autumn internationals…
The Left WingDominant, exciting and still room for improvement - why Ireland's win ticked all the boxes
On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey and Ruaidhrí O'Connor to look back at Ireland's impressive…
The Left WingExpansive Ireland, the offloading debate and New Zealand's out-half battle
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey and New Zealand rugby journalist Liam Napier to look ahead…
The Left WingAssessing two years of Andy Farrell, Johnny Sexton's 100 and England question marks
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ruaidhrí O'Connor to look ahead to the autumn tests. We are at the…