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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 WingIreland's World Cup target, Jack Carty's form and Leinster's hooker battle
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to discuss all the latest rugby news. The lads kick off by…
The Left WingThe return of Simon Zebo, the Ciaran Frawley dilemma and Ireland's problem area
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ruaidhrí O'Connor to pick through Andy Farrell's Ireland squad for the…
The Left WingMunster's injury misery, the state of Ulster rugby and the problem with a Club World Cup
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 all the latest…
The Left WingSouth Africa's stuttering start, Leinster's prop swap and world rugby in flux
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 lads kick off…
The Left WingThe Post-Mortem on Irish Women’s Rugby & the URC kicks off
The Left Wing is back for another season and Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined for the first episode by Ruaidhrí O'Connor and former Ireland…
The Left WingGatland's gamble, Murray misses out and why the Springboks have the edge
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to discuss the Lions test team and look ahead to…
The Left WingDay of chaos on Lions Tour, a bolter at 13 and mixed day out for Ireland
On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to discuss a crazy day on the Lions Tour. Two positive…
The Left WingGatland's surprise captain, the Saracens dilemma and should the Lions even be in South Africa?
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by former Scotland international Jim Hamilton to discuss all the latest…
The Left WingSevens heaven - how Ireland went from third division in Bosnia to Tokyo Olympics
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald discuss Warren Gatland's first Lions selection and are joined by Sevens stars Billy…
The Left WingThe birth of the United Rugby Championship and Andy Farrell backs youth
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to discuss all the latest rugby news. The PRO14 is…
The Left WingRainbow Cup farce, David Nucifora's performance and Lions injury casualties
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to discuss all the latest rugby news. The lads kick things…
The Left WingJosh van der Flier on La Rochelle learnings, back row competition and Lions disappointment
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Leinster and Ireland flanker Josh van der Flier. The lads kick off…
The Left WingToulouse's fifth star, rugby's retirement fund and the Bundee/Robbie show
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to discuss the Champions Cup final and all the latest…
The Left WingRainbow Cup fatigue, Champions Cup finale and is the Captain's Challenge working?
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to discuss all the latest rugby news. The lads kick…
The Left WingThe view from South Africa - the Lions challenge, Munster contingent, Springboks in the Six Nations?
On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Springbok World Cup winner BJ Botha to get the South African view ahead…
The Left WingLions fallout - Sexton's durability, Gatland's grenades and a mixed day for Ireland
On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey for an emergency podcast to discuss the Lions squad…
The Left WingNeil Francis on Leinster's European exit and why he misses Warren Gatland
On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Neil Francis to look back on Leinster's Champions Cup semi-final defeat…
The Left WingLions selection special - the bolters, the Irish contingent and the captaincy debate
On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to discuss the upcoming Lions squad announcement and…
The Left WingRoss Byrne on turning over Exeter, competing with his brother and Rainbow Cup rules
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Leinster out-half Ross Byrne to discuss the recent win over Exeter and…
The Left WingAn epic in Exeter, Zebo's return and Leinster's transfer policy
On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Brendan Fanning of the Sunday Independent to discuss all the latest…
The Left WingLeinster's Exeter showdown, Ronan O'Gara's next move and Ireland's Six Nations opener
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by former Ireland international Niamh Briggs to look back on an eventful…
The Left WingWhere do Munster go from here?
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to discuss the state of Munster rugby after their PRO14…
The Left WingIreland's new benchmark, awful England and chaos in Paris
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to discuss Ireland's win over England, the crazy…
The Left WingNeil Francis - I think we could see CJ Stander in a Bulls jersey sooner rather than later
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Neil Francis to react to CJ Stander's shock retirement and discuss all…
The Left WingDevin Toner on why he wants to keep playing and his World Cup snub
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Leinster second row Devin Toner to look back on his career. Toner is…
The Left WingReferee issues, the Maro Itoje problem and is it time to start Craig Casey?
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to go over all the Six Nations news. The lads kick off…
The Left WingIreland's Italian to-do list, AJ MacGinty's American dream and remembering Gary Halpin
On this week's episode of the Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Sale out-half AJ MacGinty to discuss his unique journey from Blackrock…
The Left WingNeil Francis - why the IRFU should get on the phone to Ronan O'Gara
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Neil Francis to discuss Ireland's Six Nations campaign to date. Neil…
The Left WingIreland's setback, bench boost and a Scotland apology
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to look back at an eventful opening weekend of the…
The Left WingSix Nations preview - why Ireland could upset the odds and win the championship
On this week's episode of the Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to look ahead to the Six Nations championship. The…
The Left WingMunster's missed opportunity, Ireland's scrum-half pecking order and the Six Nations bubble
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 lads kick things…
The Left WingMunster vs Leinster preview and Will Connors on making his Ireland breakthrough
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Leinster and Ireland flanker Will Connors to discuss his eventful few…
The Left WingThe Six Nations paywall, fixture chaos and Andy Farrell's Ireland pecking order
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to go over all the latest rugby news and look ahead…
The Left WingThe Lions dilemma, Marcell Coetzee's replacement and a big weekend for the provinces
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to discuss all the latest rugby news as we start a new…
The Left WingMunster magic, the Rainbow Cup and a Thomond Park showdown
On the last Left Wing of 2020, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to reflect on all the Champions cup action. The lads start…
The Left WingIreland's daunting draw, Connacht's progress and Munster's Clermont clash
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Brendan Fanning of the Sunday Independent to discuss the opening…
The Left WingA landmark day for rugby, Champions Cup preview and will the young guns get their chance?
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to discuss all the week's news. The lads kick things…
The Left WingIreland's attacking issues, Andy Farrell's coaching ticket and David Nucifora's performance
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to discuss Ireland's recent struggles. After a poor…
The Left WingSean O'Brien on Ireland vs England, why he almost retired and his coaching future
On this week's episode of the Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by London Irish flanker Sean O'Brien to recap Ireland's loss to England…
The Left WingRoss Byrne's big chance, Dan Leavy's comeback and the 'Irish Barbarians'
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to look ahead to Ireland's clash with England at…
The Left WingAlex Corbisiero on how England view Ireland, working with Andy Farrell and battling cancer
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by former England and Lions prop Alex Corbisiero to discuss Eddie Jones'…
The Left WingFullback issues, the out-half succession plan and the benefits of a quick tap
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to dissect Ireland's defeat to France and look ahead to…
The Left WingJack McGrath on why he left Leinster for Ulster, pro rugby in Covid times and amateur beekeeping
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ulster prop Jack McGrath to discuss his move north and his eventful…
The Left Wing'They broke the rule for Johnny Sexton' - is it time for Ireland to end overseas exile?
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to look ahead to Ireland's Six Nations clash with…
The Left WingIreland's Six Nations bubble and Peter Stringer on life after Munster
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Peter Stringer to discuss Ireland's Six Nations squad, Munster's…
The Left WingClean sweep for the Irish teams and Connacht's dream season revisited
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald discuss the opening weekend of the PRO14 and chat to former Connacht flanker Eoin…
The Left WingDonnacha Ryan's influence, South Africa come north and provinces take stock
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to discuss all the latest news in the rugby world. Racing…
The Left WingWhere Leinster went wrong, Ireland's forgotten scrum-half and the start of Monday Night Rugby
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to pick through Leinster's defeat to Saracens and…
The Left WingLeinster's grudge match and Ulster's daunting trip
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Stephen Ferris to look ahead to a big weekend of European rugby and…
The Left WingPerfect season pressure, Ulster's revival and Owen Farrell's charity work
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Jonathan Bradley of the Belfast Telegraph to preview the PRO14 final…
The Left WingUlster under pressure, Frawley's big decision and Jerry Sexton on life in South Africa
On this episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald discuss the latest PRO14 action and chat to Jerry Sexton about his diverse rugby career…
The Left WingThe difference between Leinster and Munster, Craig Casey puts hand up, the future of midweek rugby
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to reflect on rugby's return at the Aviva Stadium.Leinster…
The Left WingRugby returns, time for Munster to deliver and the Johnny Sexton contract dilemma
Rugby returns this weekend and The Left Wing is back too as Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor and Cian Tracey of the Irish…
The Left WingJamie Heaslip on life in retirement, starting a new career and rugby in lockdown
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Jamie Heaslip to discuss rugby in lockdown, his career and life in…
The Left WingRugby gets cancelled, Ian Madigan goes north and Living with the Lions
This week on The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald observe podcast social distancing as they recap a wild week in rugby. With the PRO14 final…
The Left WingRugby calendar chaos, how players deal with criticism and the Joe Marler incident
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 discuss all the latest…
The Left WingCoronavirus hits rugby, Sexton vs O'Gara and Bryan Byrne on his Bristol move
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to discuss the latest news around the Ireland team and…
The Left WingA challenger emerges in Leinster, fan behaviour in Donnybrook and top prospects in Ulster
On the latest Left Wing schools rugby special, Will Slattery is joined by Tony Ward and Des Berry to look ahead to the cup semi-finals. The lads start in…
The Left WingNeil Francis on England loss, what Andy Farrell must do and the player who could make a difference
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Neil Francis to discuss Ireland's Six Nations defeat to England. Luke…
The Left WingTwickenham showdown, vulnerable England and Ben Foden on his New York adventure
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey of the Irish Independent and former England fullback Ben…