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.

  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    Lineout disaster, Munster mauled and RG Snyman restrictions
    Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery are joined by Cian Tracey, who has returned from Munster’s defeat in Castres with stories of off-field treats and on-field disappointment for the Irish province. The team break down the changing fortunes of Jack Crowley and Sam Prendergast, talk through the work Munster have left to do in the Champions Cup, and how the lineout issues in Leinster are jarring.

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    17 December 2024, 8:08 pm
  • 55 minutes 58 seconds
    How Jordie Barrett changes Leinster’s back line | Munster’s chance in France
    Luke Fitzgerald joins Will Slattery after the opening weekend of Champions Cup action where the performances of RG Snyman and Jordie Barrett put a spanner in the works of Leinster’s team selection process going forward, where Will believes the team’s use of a ‘bomb squad’ may not be so wise. Meanwhile, the lads break down Ulster’s chances ahead of their home game to Bordeaux, and react to the news that Mike Prendergast has applied for the Munster job

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    10 December 2024, 7:40 pm
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    Ireland's issues, lineout struggles and Champions Cup preview
    Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery are joined by Jonathan Bradley of BBC NI to give the full review of Ireland’s Autumn Nations Series. The team break down why Ireland looked ‘clunky’ and how the lack of lineout specialists hurt them. The team also weigh in on how Andy Farrell has managed Ireland’s 10s - with an eye for who will start for the provinces in the Champions Cup this weekend.

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    3 December 2024, 7:31 pm
  • 28 minutes 6 seconds
    Instant Reaction: Gus McCarthy gets it done but Ireland need work before Six Nations
    Ruaidhri O'Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinead Kissane in the Aviva Stadium to break down Ireland’s final Autumn Series game, a late victory against Joe Schmidt’s Australia. Coverage of the Autumn Series on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia.

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    30 November 2024, 8:38 pm
  • 20 minutes 43 seconds
    Eoin Toolan Interview | Life inside Joe Schmidt’s Australia camp
    Wallabies Head of Analysis & Skills Coach Eoin Toolan joins Will to give his insights into life as a coach in the Australia set-up, including how he deals with the analytical nature of Joe Schmidt, dealing with the burdens of getting messages to the field, and the challenge of attracting Aussie talent to rugby union.

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    28 November 2024, 1:05 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Ireland’s good vibes, red card controversy and Joe Schmidt returns
    Cian Tracey, Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery assemble after an Ireland performance that has the world putting Sam Prendergast under the microscope ahead of Australia’s visit. The team ask what Leinster’s 10 pecking order should be, break down what threat Joe Schmidt’s might pose … and some memories of training with Cian Healy come flooding back for Luke.

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    26 November 2024, 7:45 pm
  • 40 minutes 39 seconds
    Ireland dispel Fiji threat with emphatic eight-try display — Post-match reaction — Ireland 52-17 Fiji
    Ruaidhri O'Connor & Cian Tracey join Sinead Kissane to debrief events at The Aviva Stadium after Ireland racked up eight tries in a convincing victory over Fiji.

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    23 November 2024, 11:20 pm
  • 48 minutes 53 seconds
    Ireland's discipline problem, Sam Prendergast hype and the second-half slump
    Managing 10s, finding room for green shoots and dealing with Fijian threats are all on the menu this week as Mike Sherry joins Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald to break down where Ireland sit after a scoreless second half overshadowed their victory over Argentina.

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    19 November 2024, 9:44 pm
  • 31 minutes 52 seconds
    Scoreless second half for Ireland as they just hold off Argentina | Instant reaction
    Sinéad Kissane is joined by Rúaidhrí O'Connor & Cian Tracey at the Aviva Stadium after Ireland managed to hold on and secure victory over a resilient Pumas. Coverage of the Autumn Series on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia.

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    16 November 2024, 12:24 am
  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    Tetchy Andy Farrell, red card madness and are Ireland in a slump?
    Luke Fitzgerald, Cian Tracey and Will Slattery pick through where everything went wrong for Ireland against New Zealand. Luke thinks it was a one-off bad performance while Cian and Will wonder whether there are signs of a potential November slump to come. Andy Farrell's tetchy press conference, the 20-minute red card and Australia's dramatic win over England are all up for discussion too.

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    12 November 2024, 8:43 pm
  • 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
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