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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.

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57:30

The Irish Lions dynamic, Farrell vs Schmidt and early...

The Left Wing ·

2025/06/24

Will and Luke are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor before his departure to Australia to do a deep dive into the next six weeks of Lions action. The atmosphere in the Aviva Stadium last Friday night, the Joe Schmidt vs Andy Farrell battle and the Irish-heavy dynamic are all up for discussion. The brewing dispute of whether the Australia internationals will be available for warm-up games is also on the menu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:45

Argentina 28 Lions 24: the winners & losers from...

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2025/06/21

Will Slattery is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor and Cian Tracey to reflect on the Lions' shock loss to Argentina at the Aviva Stadium. Despite a packed crowd and a cracking atmosphere, a 'clunky' Lions performance was punished ruthlessly by Felipe Contepomi's men. The guys discuss the areas where the Lions fell short, Andy Farrell's ruthless assessment and the players who will be most worried after the opening night. Rugby on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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59:39

Leinster's glory day, Ryan Baird's new role & was the...

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2025/06/17

Will and Luke are joined by Cian Tracey to break down Leinster's emphatic URC final win over the Bulls. Jack Conan's big performance, the emergence of Ryan Baird, Tommy O'Brien's potential and the Bulls' dreadful effort are all up for discussion. The panel also debate whether Leinster's season can be considered a success between their URC and Champions Cup campaigns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:10

Leinster 32 Bulls 7 Instant Reaction: URC title...

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2025/06/14

Leinster’s emphatic win over the Bulls in Croke Park has put an end to their trophyless spell. Rúaidhrí O’Connor and Cian Tracey give their live reaction from Croke Park on a day where the Irish province’s fast start set the tone. Rugby on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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63:47

Should Sam Prendergast be dropped? | Bob Skinstad on...

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2025/06/10

Will and Luke get the view from South Africa from former Springbok Bob Skinstad ahead of the URC final while Cian Tracey checks in from Portugal as Andy Farrell's Lions squad begin their preparations. Leinster's showdown with the Bulls, whether Sam Prendergast should start on Saturday and what Bulls coach Jake White might be planning are all on the menu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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61:07

Leinster's bad vibes, Munster's heartbreak & the...

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2025/06/03

Will and Luke Fitzgerald are joined in studio by Leinster legend Reggie Corrigan to discuss a dramatic URC quarter-final weekend and Stuart Lancaster's return to Irish rugby. Luke and Reggie look back on their brief crossover at Leinster during the Michael Cheika era before talk turns to the pressure Leo Cullen's side are under ahead of next weekend's semi-final against Glasgow. Munster's contentious penalty shootout defeat to the Sharks and the huge boost Connacht received with the Stuart Lancaster

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56:23

The magic of the Champions Cup final - and why a Club...

The Left Wing ·

2025/05/27

Jonathan Bradley joins Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald for another round-up of the week's rugby talking points - led off by the Champions Cup final ... and where the tournament's future lies with the upcoming Club World Cup. The team also break down this weekend's URC quarter-final match-upsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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54:31

The problem with Thursday night 6 Nations, Leinster's...

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2025/05/20

Cian Tracey joins Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald as the URC season nears its playoffs, where the pressure will be on Leinster to end their trophy drought while Munster face a tough journey to Durban. Meanwhile, the team also break down the changes to the Six Nations schedule, including putting Ireland v France on a Thursday night, and the news that the IRFU have cut the men’s Sevens programmeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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64:02

Irish rugby's lost year, undercooked Leinster and...

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2025/05/13

Jonathan Bradley joins Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald to spin through some of Irish rugby's major talking points in a season that is starting to feel a little lost for a lot of provinces - with Ulster's financial woes and Leinster's inconsistent selection strategy on the chopping block.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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63:08

Leinster fail again, the Jordie Barrett blunder and...

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2025/05/06

A result so shocking, Will had to cancel (some of) his holiday to break it down. On this week's Left Wing, Cian Tracey, Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery convene for yet another review of a Leinster collapse in Europe - and between Sam Prendergast's defence, the South African mindset and Leo Cullen's future, there is much to discussSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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57:17

Andy Farrell's 'green' Lions, the Owen Farrell...

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2025/04/29

Will Kelleher, The Times Deputy Rugby Correspondent and co-host of The Ruck Podcast, joins Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald to give the English view on Andy Farrell's Lions preparation. The team also preview a Champions Cup weekend that sees Leinster and Northampton lock horns, and reflect on a URC round where all Irish provinces lost.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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66:56

Leinster's Galactico policy | Sexton's coaching risk...

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2025/04/22

Cian Tracey joins Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery in a Left Wing packed with talking points - including how the greening of the Lions Tour may actually be Andy Farrell's dry run at the World Cup. The team also break down Johnny Sexton's new role and whether he has put some noses out of joint, Leinster's new transfer policy, and Cian gives his views on the controversy around Munster's defeatSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:41

Are Leinster better than Ireland? | Munster...

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2025/04/15

Will Slattery is joined by Luke Fitzgerald and Cian Tracey to reflect on another Leinster annihilation, Munster's Champions Cup exit and Connacht's Challenge Cup disaster. The panel debate Glasgow coach Franco Smith's comments about whether Leinster are better than Ireland given the involvement of Jacques Nienaber, RG Snyman and Jordie Barrett. Bordeaux's Champions Cup credentials, Owen Farrell's Connacht cameo and the increasing number of dives in rugby are on the menu too.See

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64:00

Munster's famous day, Craig Casey's Lions case and...

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2025/04/08

Will Slattery's good vibes from his visit to La Rochelle carry through to this week's Left Wing with Luke Fitzgerald and Jonathan Bradley. The team break down Munster's famous win, how Ulster's loss was a strange day from start to finish and where Leinster stand after their 62-0 victory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:24

Jack Crowley on facing ROG, his future and Munster's...

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2025/04/03

Will Slattery is joined by Munster out-half Jack Crowley ahead of this weekend's blockbuster Champions Cup showdown against La Rochelle. Jack's contract negotiations, Munster's chances going into the away trip and ROG's recent comments about his form are all on the menu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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59:21

ROG's biggest challenge, Frawley's fall and Munster's...

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2025/04/01

Luke Fitzgerald, Will Slattery and Jonathan Bradley team up ahead of a seismic Champions Cup weekend which sees Leinster call Croke Park home and Munster play in a 'monster clash' against La Rochelle. The team break down the Irish provinces' chances in Europe this weekend - and why La Rochelle's form may be a great chance for Munster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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64:06

Player management madness, Gavin Coombes' special...

The Left Wing ·

2025/03/25

Will and Luke are joined by Jonathan Bradley to discuss a wild weekend of URC action that saw all four provinces involved in dramatic encounters. Jack Crowley's minutes, Gavin Coombes' ability to score tries and the malaise at Ulster and Connacht are all on the menu Will and Luke finish off by looking ahead to the announcement of Andy Farrell's Lions assistant coaches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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52:26

Ireland's weak finish, importance of summer tour and...

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2025/03/18

The Six Nations is over and has left Ireland - and its potential Lions - with questions to answer ahead of the return to club action. Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald give their final reviews of the Six Nations and where Ireland go from hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:26

'The attack was worryingly flat' | Reaction from Rome...

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2025/03/15

Sinéad Kissane, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey deliver their verdict from the Stadio Olimpico as Ireland end the Six Nations with a hard-fought victory. Rugby on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:15

Are Ireland too reliant on the schools rugby...

The Left Wing ·

2025/03/13

Will is joined by Bernard Jackman for an extra episode of The Left Wing to discuss the place the schools game has in the Irish rugby production line and to look ahead to the cup finals on St Patrick's Day. Bernard offers ideas for how Irish rugby can broaden its playing base to supplement the schools game while he also compares the Irish system at that level with the international schools scene. Finally, he gives his verdict on the Leinster senior cup final between Terenure and Blackrock, which will

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