The Left Wing
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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.
Épisodes 628
Ireland's November statement | Farrell's Fiji decisions | World class McCarthy
Will, Luke and Cian break down Ireland's big win over Argentina and debate what team Andy Farrell should pick to face Fiji.Joe McCarthy's star quality, Ireland's low error count and South Africa's showdown with …
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Will, Luke and Cian break down Ireland's big win over Argentina and debate what team Andy Farrell should pick to face Fiji.
Joe McCarthy's star quality, Ireland's low error count and South Africa's showdown with France is all on the menu too.
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Hugo Keenan bags hat-trick as Ireland convincingly see off Argentina challenge | Post-match reaction | Ireland 42-12 Argentina
Ruaidhri O'Connor, Cian Tracey & Sinead Kissane convene post-match at The Aviva Stadium to recap Ireland's 42-12 win over Argentina.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ireland team reaction | Casey's chance, Baird's potential & Henshaw vs Osborne
Will and Luke break down Ireland's team selection for the opening November international against Argentina after Andy Farrell opted to make some interesting changes to his expected matchday squad.Craig Casey's …
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Will and Luke break down Ireland's team selection for the opening November international against Argentina after Andy Farrell opted to make some interesting changes to his expected matchday squad.
Craig Casey's big opportunity, Ryan Baird's role and the age profile of Ireland's centre's are all on the menu.
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Bumper November preview | Ireland's fitness focus | Tadhg Beirne or James Ryan?
In part two of the Bumper November preview, Will, Luke and Ruaidhri O'Connor turn their attention to Ireland's autumn campaign.The team's fitness focus, goal-kicking concerns and the big selections decisions …
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In part two of the Bumper November preview, Will, Luke and Ruaidhri O'Connor turn their attention to Ireland's autumn campaign.
The team's fitness focus, goal-kicking concerns and the big selections decisions are all on the menu.
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Noel McNamara's Leinster move | Munster's strange selections | Carbery's second coming
This week's Left Wing was so bumper we had to split it in two as Will, Luke and Ruaidhri O'Connor assemble to preview a busy November.Before the international talk, the lads assess how the provinces fared over …
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This week's Left Wing was so bumper we had to split it in two as Will, Luke and Ruaidhri O'Connor assemble to preview a busy November.
Before the international talk, the lads assess how the provinces fared over the opening six-game block and discuss the report that Noel McNamara will take over as Leinster head coach next season.
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Furlong fallout | Ireland's 13 shortage | Mediocre goal-kicking
Will, Luke and Jonathan Bradley assemble to discuss Leinster and Munster's spiky derby and the controversial fallout regarding the Tadhg Furlong citing. Dan Sheehan's outing at number eight, Munster's …
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Will, Luke and Jonathan Bradley assemble to discuss Leinster and Munster's spiky derby and the controversial fallout regarding the Tadhg Furlong citing. Dan Sheehan's outing at number eight, Munster's second-half woes, the provinces' mediocre goal-kicking stats and Garry Ringrose's injury are all on the menu too. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Leinster weather storm to overcome Munster in fiery encounter | Post-match reaction | Leinster 24-18 Munster
Ruaidhri O'Connor & Cian Tracey convene post-match at The Aviva Stadium to recap Leinster's come-from-behind win over Munster in what proved a testy & throwback interpro encounter. Rugby podcast coverage on …
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Ruaidhri O'Connor & Cian Tracey convene post-match at The Aviva Stadium to recap Leinster's come-from-behind win over Munster in what proved a testy & throwback interpro encounter. Rugby podcast coverage on Indo Sport is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Leinster's meaty start | Connacht's big scalp | Munster's chopping and changing
Will, Luke and Cian assemble to discuss a successful first weekend of Champions Cup rugby for the Irish provinces. Leinster's all-star pack, Sam Prendergast's eye-catching day and Cian's brush with protests and …
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Will, Luke and Cian assemble to discuss a successful first weekend of Champions Cup rugby for the Irish provinces.
Leinster's all-star pack, Sam Prendergast's eye-catching day and Cian's brush with protests and riot police in Clermont are all on the menu.
Connacht's big win over Saracens, Ciaran Frawley's bright start and Munster's win at Pairc Ui Chaoimh are up for discussion too.
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Bumper Champions Cup preview | Leinster's window, French beasts & Premiership weakness
Will, Luke and Jonathan Bradley convene for a Champions Cup preview as European rugby returns this weekend. The lads start off by looking back on Ulster and Munster's dramatic draw in the URC on Saturday before …
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Will, Luke and Jonathan Bradley convene for a Champions Cup preview as European rugby returns this weekend.
The lads start off by looking back on Ulster and Munster's dramatic draw in the URC on Saturday before turning attention to Europe.
The strength of the French teams, Leinster's prospects, whether Munster and Connacht can make the knockout stage and the standard of the top Premiership teams is all on the menu.
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Dan Sheehan | Leo Cullen's last season, Leinster's outlook & back row potential
Will is joined by Dan Sheehan to discuss Leinster's return to the RDS, Leo Cullen's last dance and how he is feeling ahead of his first outing of the season on Saturday. Dan also talks about how his leadership …
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Will is joined by Dan Sheehan to discuss Leinster's return to the RDS, Leo Cullen's last dance and how he is feeling ahead of his first outing of the season on Saturday. Dan also talks about how his leadership style has evolved after captaincy experiences with Leinster and the Lions, and what his life is like off the pitch. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Munster's reboot, Frawley's dream debut & no scrum, no win
Will and Luke are joined by Cian Tracey to discuss Munster's need for a reboot after more off field upheaval and some bright sparks on the pitch. Leinster's two games in South Africa, Ciaran Frawley's first …
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Will and Luke are joined by Cian Tracey to discuss Munster's need for a reboot after more off field upheaval and some bright sparks on the pitch. Leinster's two games in South Africa, Ciaran Frawley's first outing for Connacht and some worrying scrum issues for Irish rugby are also on the menu. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
IRFU's flawed policy, Munster's hidden gem & provinces make losing start
Will and Luke are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to discuss the opening weekend of the URC that saw all four Irish provinces lose their opening game. Will takes issues with the IRFU player management system after …
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Will and Luke are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to discuss the opening weekend of the URC that saw all four Irish provinces lose their opening game. Will takes issues with the IRFU player management system after a number of young Connacht and Ulster players weren't available to play. The Stormers show of strength in Galway, the promise of Leinster's young guns and Munster's tough opening defeat to Glasgow are all on the menu too. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Leinster's risky succession plan, Nienaber's strange status & Ulster's time to deliver
Will and Luke are joined by Jonathan Bradley for part two of their season preview with Leinster and Ulster under the microscope. The danger of Leo Cullen and Jacques Nienaber being lame ducks, Leinster's age …
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Will and Luke are joined by Jonathan Bradley for part two of their season preview with Leinster and Ulster under the microscope. The danger of Leo Cullen and Jacques Nienaber being lame ducks, Leinster's age profile and Ulster's Champions Cup target are all on the menu. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lancaster's year two blueprint, Frawley's make or break season & Munster's chink of light
Will, Luke and Cian convene for part one of the Left Wing's season preview with Munster and Connacht under the microscope. The lads throw out a few reasons for Munster fans to be hopeful ahead of the new season …
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Will, Luke and Cian convene for part one of the Left Wing's season preview with Munster and Connacht under the microscope. The lads throw out a few reasons for Munster fans to be hopeful ahead of the new season but serious questions about the direction of travel still remain. Meanwhile, year two of Stuart Lancaster in Connacht is picking up steam with the westerners looking poised to have a big season. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Contepomi's Leinster link, ROG's future & Springboks statement
Will and Luke are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to discuss the latest news on Leinster's coaching search and South Africa's impressive third Test win over New Zealand. Felipe Contepomi's Leinster link, Ronan …
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Will and Luke are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to discuss the latest news on Leinster's coaching search and South Africa's impressive third Test win over New Zealand. Felipe Contepomi's Leinster link, Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle future and Rassie Erasmus' record vs the All Blacks is all on the menu. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rassie's 'Bond villain' approach, Crowley concern & Leinster's RDS dilemma
It’s officially season number 10 of the Left Wing as Will, Luke and Rúaidhrí come in off the back of another high-quality clash between South Africa and New Zealand, where the quality of Eben Etzebeth and Siya …
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It’s officially season number 10 of the Left Wing as Will, Luke and Rúaidhrí come in off the back of another high-quality clash between South Africa and New Zealand, where the quality of Eben Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi shine in the Springboks win. The lads also break down Jack Crowley’s injury and Rud gives us an inside look into the new RDS. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by EnergiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Springboks stunned, All Blacks' new era & Rassie's big decision
The Left Wing has come out of hibernation as Will is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to review the first Test of Springboks vs All Blacks. South Africa's missed opportunities, the All Blacks improvement under Dave …
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The Left Wing has come out of hibernation as Will is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to review the first Test of Springboks vs All Blacks. South Africa's missed opportunities, the All Blacks improvement under Dave Rennie and the future of summer tours are all on the menu. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The big Ireland debrief | Too many mistakes, the big three gap & World Cup outlook
Will and Luke are joined by Jonathan Bradley for one final Left Wing of the season as they dissect Ireland's defeat to New Zealand. The lads break down Ireland's shortcomings in Eden Park and discuss the …
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Will and Luke are joined by Jonathan Bradley for one final Left Wing of the season as they dissect Ireland's defeat to New Zealand. The lads break down Ireland's shortcomings in Eden Park and discuss the direction of travel with the World Cup looming on the horizon. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Zealand 40 Ireland 19 | Lots to ponder for Andy Farrell after Eden Park humbling
Will is joined by Cian Tracey from Eden Park to break down Ireland's heavy defeat to the All Blacks. The lads pick through the errors Andy Farrell's side made and discuss whether this result means Ireland are …
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Will is joined by Cian Tracey from Eden Park to break down Ireland's heavy defeat to the All Blacks. The lads pick through the errors Andy Farrell's side made and discuss whether this result means Ireland are definitively behind the big three of South Africa, France and New Zealand. Rugby on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Disjointed Ireland, Frawley misses his chance & Eden Park looms
Will, Luke and Jonathan Bradley reflect on Ireland's stuttering win over Japan and look ahead to the showdown with New Zealand in Eden Park. Ciaran Frawley's performance, the lineout struggles and whether Andy …
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Will, Luke and Jonathan Bradley reflect on Ireland's stuttering win over Japan and look ahead to the showdown with New Zealand in Eden Park. Ciaran Frawley's performance, the lineout struggles and whether Andy Farrell made too many changes is all on the menu. The lads then move onto next weekend's game in Auckland, where Ireland will bid to become the first team to beat the All Blacks in Eden Park in the professional era. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ireland team reaction | Four new caps, Frawley's chance and the 13 concern
Will, Luke and Cian convene once again to discuss the Ireland team that will face Japan on Saturday. Andy Farrell has made nine changes, with Ciaran Frawley handed the ten jersey and four uncapped players …
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Will, Luke and Cian convene once again to discuss the Ireland team that will face Japan on Saturday. Andy Farrell has made nine changes, with Ciaran Frawley handed the ten jersey and four uncapped players - Sean Jansen, Billy Bohan, Sam Illo and Bryn Ward - all in the 23. The lads also discuss the lack of depth at outside centre, with veteran Robbie Henshaw given the 13 jersey this Saturday in place of Garry Ringrose. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ireland's smart play, Australia's missed chance & Eddie Jones mind games
Will, Luke and Cian (from Sydney) convene to discuss Ireland's thrilling win over Australia to start the Nations Championship. The lads break down how Ireland were able to come away with a victory despite a …
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Will, Luke and Cian (from Sydney) convene to discuss Ireland's thrilling win over Australia to start the Nations Championship. The lads break down how Ireland were able to come away with a victory despite a strong Wallabies performance and look ahead to next weekend's clash with Japan - with Eddie Jones already starting the mind games. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ireland team reaction | Surprise Osborne selection & Schmidt's Leinster link
Will is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to break down the Ireland team selection for Saturday's game against Australia. Jamie Osborne's surprise start on the left wing, Cian Prendergast's big opportunity and …
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Will is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to break down the Ireland team selection for Saturday's game against Australia. Jamie Osborne's surprise start on the left wing, Cian Prendergast's big opportunity and Ireland's stacked bench are all on the menu. The lads also discuss the Australian team selection as well as Joe Schmidt's comments about whether he would be interested in replacing Leo Cullen. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ireland's summer goals, Stockdale's chance & Leo Cullen's announcement
Will and Luke are joined by Cian Tracey from Sydney ahead of Ireland's first Nations Championship game against Australia. The lads discuss the big team selection talking points, assess where Ireland are at …
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Will and Luke are joined by Cian Tracey from Sydney ahead of Ireland's first Nations Championship game against Australia. The lads discuss the big team selection talking points, assess where Ireland are at ahead of their three-match tour and also weigh in on Leo Cullen's long goodbye from Leinster. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dominant Leinster, Bulls flop again & Prendergast's next step
Will, Luke and Jonathan deliver a rare Sunday special as Leinster seal the URC title by disposing of a brutal Bulls team. That said, there was a lot to like about this Leinster performance as the team assess …
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Will, Luke and Jonathan deliver a rare Sunday special as Leinster seal the URC title by disposing of a brutal Bulls team. That said, there was a lot to like about this Leinster performance as the team assess whether Sam Prendergast can build into the summer, and where Leinster’s season can be evaluated on the whole. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by EnergiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Leinster deliver best performance of the season in URC Final win | Reaction from Croke Park
Rúaidhrí O’Connor and Cian Tracey report from Croke Park as Leinster have won the URC for the second year, delivering their best performance of the season with Sam Prendergast's outing at 10 a highlight. See …
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Rúaidhrí O’Connor and Cian Tracey report from Croke Park as Leinster have won the URC for the second year, delivering their best performance of the season with Sam Prendergast's outing at 10 a highlight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Irish rugby's exodus, the James Lowe mistake & Leinster's final step
Will, Luke and Cian look ahead to Friday's URC final between Leinster and the Bulls, discuss the players exiting the provinces this summer and look ahead to the Ireland squad announcement for the summer tour …
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Will, Luke and Cian look ahead to Friday's URC final between Leinster and the Bulls, discuss the players exiting the provinces this summer and look ahead to the Ireland squad announcement for the summer tour. Luke questions Tyler Bleyendaal's contribution as Leinster attack coach given the recent criticism of Jacques Nienaber, the lads debate the reasons behind James Lowe's departure and discuss the areas Leinster will need to get right to beat the Bulls. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Leinster advance, 12 years of Farrell & will Ronan O'Gara ever return?
Will, Luke and Ruaidhri O'Connor convene to assess Leinster's URC semi-final win over the Stormers, look ahead to a final rematch against the Bulls and discuss Andy Farrell's new Ireland contract. What …
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Will, Luke and Ruaidhri O'Connor convene to assess Leinster's URC semi-final win over the Stormers, look ahead to a final rematch against the Bulls and discuss Andy Farrell's new Ireland contract. What Farrell's deal means for Ronan O'Gara's future and the importance of Jamison Gibson-Park is also up for discussion. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Leinster's media battle, Munster's bleak outlook & James Lowe's future
Will, Luke and Jonathan Bradley assemble after a URC quarter-final weekend that saw only Leinster emerge from the pile - and then come out swinging. The future of James Lowe in Ireland, Munster’s future after …
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Will, Luke and Jonathan Bradley assemble after a URC quarter-final weekend that saw only Leinster emerge from the pile - and then come out swinging. The future of James Lowe in Ireland, Munster’s future after their loss to the Bulls and the eye-catching back-and-forth between Jaques Nienaber and our Irish Independent colleague Rúaidhrí O’Connor are all on the menu. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by EnergiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Leinster's dark day | Can Leo Cullen survive? | Out-half issues
Will, Luke and Cian convene (again) for a Leinster Champions Cup final post-mortem. Leinster's awful first-half performance, whether their defensive system is fit for purpose and the future of Leo Cullen as …
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Will, Luke and Cian convene (again) for a Leinster Champions Cup final post-mortem. Leinster's awful first-half performance, whether their defensive system is fit for purpose and the future of Leo Cullen as head coach are all on the agenda. The lads also discuss Ulster's tough night against Montpellier after a similarly chastening defeat. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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