The Left Wing

Irish Independent

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.

  • 28 minutes 15 seconds
    All Blacks triumph as Ireland fail to fire — Post-match reaction — Ireland 13-23 New Zealand
    Sinead Kissane is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor & Cian Tracey at the Aviva Stadium after Ireland's 19-game home winning run came to an end at the hands of the All Blacks.

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    9 November 2024, 1:27 am
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    November questions, Ireland's depth and All Blacks preview with Kieran Read
    Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery are joined by All Blacks legend Kieran Read to preview Ireland vs New Zealand on the latest Left Wing podcast. Luke and Will kick things off by looking ahead to Ireland's four-match November campaign and what impact Andy Farrell's departure for the Lions after November might have on his decisions. Double World Cup winner Read then joins the show to give his perspective on where the All Blacks are at under their new coach Scott Robertson. Ireland's team selection, the out-half battle and big-match predictions are all up for discussion too.

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    5 November 2024, 8:31 pm
  • 53 minutes 18 seconds
    Could Graham Rowntree’s departure send Munster into crisis mode? Reaction w/ Mike Sherry
    Will Slattery is back from his travels to join Sinéad Kissane and Luke Fitzgerald on the Left Wing - and what a week to return. Former Munster hooker Mike Sherry joined the programme as the team give their reaction to the shock announcement that Graham Rowntree has parted ways with Munster by mutual agreement.

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    29 October 2024, 8:20 pm
  • 56 minutes 56 seconds
    Reacting to Leo Cullen’s new contract | Ireland need to blood the young guns
    On this episode of the Left Wing, Sinéad Kissane and Cian Tracey joined Luke Fitzgerald ahead of the Ireland squad announcement, where the team ask if Andy Farrell will use the four-game Autumn series to rotate new talent.The team also discuss Munster’s lineout issues, Jack Crowley's kicking and we react to Leinster extending Leo Cullen’s stay as head coach.

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    22 October 2024, 8:08 pm
  • 54 minutes 59 seconds
    Fire lit under Ciarán Frawley as Leinster beat Munster in sell-out
    On this episode of the Left Wing, Sinéad Kissane and Rúaidhrí O’Connor joined Luke Fitzgerald to rebuff claims that the Leinster/Munster rivalry is dead, break down where the 10 situation is at, and ask if now would have been a good time for Leinster to travel to South Africa in the URC.

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    15 October 2024, 6:25 pm
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    RG Snyman the ‘poster boy’ for a Leinster/Munster rivalry back up and running
    On this episode of the Left Wing, Sinéad Kissane and David Kelly joined Luke Fitzgerald to preview this weekend’s pair of Interpro derbies, with Munster set to travel to a boisterous Croke Park on Saturday. The team give their verdicts for both games, discuss whether emotion can benefit Munster in GAA HQ, and ask what impact RG Snyman will have.

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    8 October 2024, 3:45 pm
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    The Paul O’Connell interview - Introducing Indo Sport
    We want to introduce Indo Daily listeners to our brand-new sister podcast, Indo Sport. It’s free, it’s daily Monday to Friday and features the best sporting analysis from across the country, with veteran sports broadcaster Joe Molloy at the helm. In this episode Joe sits down with Irish rugby legend Paul O'Connell for an in-depth discussion. From fishing, changing room speeches and coaching in the modern era, and how does O'Connell look back on his career? Subscribe to Indo Sport, wherever you get your podcast.

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    5 October 2024, 1:00 am
  • 52 minutes 28 seconds
    Ireland's win over Black Ferns can be a ‘catalyst’ - and so can Munster’s loss
    On this episode of the Left Wing, Sinéad Kissane and David Kelly joined Luke Fitzgerald in the aftermath of a historic victory by the Irish women over New Zealand in the WXV series in Canada. The team also debate the wisdom of players going to places like France to further their career, talk about Johnny Sexton’s new book, and ask if Munster can bounce back from a damaging defeat.

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    1 October 2024, 7:11 pm
  • 50 minutes 46 seconds
    Ireland on top of the world as ‘sloppy’ Munster win interpro thriller
    On this episode of the Left Wing, Rúaidhrí O’Connor joined Luke Fitzgerald to break down the first week of URC action, and ask if Leinster are using their resources correctly at this stage of the season.  Also: what to like about Munster and Connacht after early-doors thriller; is the Emerging Ireland tour fit for purpose; South Africa drop to put Ireland on top of the world.

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    24 September 2024, 6:29 pm
  • 55 minutes 48 seconds
    New season but same selection dilemmas for Irish 10s
    The 2024/25 season is upon us and so is the new season of the Left Wing. Rúaidhrí O’Connor joined Luke Fitzgerald to assess where expectations lie in each Irish province ahead of the URC’s kick-off. Also: what to do about Ireland’s Number 10s; Simon Easterby announced as interim Ireland head coach; How Andy Farrell’s absence will be felt.

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    17 September 2024, 7:35 pm
  • 44 minutes 40 seconds
    We select our Lions Test team to take on Australia
    On the latest episode of The Left Wing podcast, Luke Fitzgerald, Cian Tracey and Will Slattery select their Lions team to take on Australia next summer. With Andy Farrell set to coach the team down under, the lads speculate as to how much that will benefit the Irish players. Luke think Jack Crowley could well be the starting out-half while everyone agrees that it will be a big season for Garry Ringrose.

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    30 July 2024, 2:30 pm
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