The Left Wing

The greatest Six Nations | Ireland selection debate | France blow up

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Will and Luke are joined by Cian Tracey to reflect on a sensational Six Nations Saturday and to assess what team Andy Farrell might pick this weekend....

Ireland overcome dogged Welsh display to keep Triple Crown hopes alive | Post-match reaction | Ireland 27-17 Wales

07 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Indo Sport's Sinead Kissane, Ruaidhri O'Connor & Cian Tracey assemble at The Aviva Stadium to assess Ireland's Six Nations win over Wales in the penul...

Ireland's next steps | Next level France | England panic - and Italy's opportunity

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Will, Luke and Ruaidhri O'Connor convene after the Six Nations break week to assesses how each team has looked through three rounds. France's devastat...

Saracens offer Farrell millions | Ireland coaching candidates | More Munster upheaval

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Will is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to discuss Saracens' blockbuster offer to Andy Farrell to coach the Premiership side after the World Cup. Whether ...

Ireland send a message, Andy Farrell's masterclass & England's collapse

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Will, Luke and Jonathan Bradley convene to assess every aspect of Ireland's record win in Twickenham. Andy Farrell's selection masterclass, England's ...

Ireland storm to record victory in Twickenham | Post-match reaction | 🌹 21 - 42 ☘️ | Six Nations 2026 🏉

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sinéad Kissane, Rúaidhrí O’Connor and Cian Tracey (happy with his pre-game prediction) convene in Twickenham after Ireland came away with a recor...

Andy Farrell's out-half mistake and Ireland's Twickenham options

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Cian Tracey joins Will and Luke after an Ireland performance against Italy that left Luke feeling fortunate and ahead of a trip to Twickenham that Cia...

Ireland survive serious Italy scare | Post-match reaction | Ireland 20-13 Italy | Six Nations 2026 ??

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sinead Kissane, Ruaidhri O'Connor & Cian Tracey assemble at the Aviva Stadium to assess Ireland's uninspiring 20-13 victory over Italy. If you'd like ...

Ireland team reaction | Andy Farrell wields the axe after Paris humbling

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Will is joined by Cian Tracey to assess Ireland's team selection to face Italy on Saturday. Andy Farrell has made six changes to his starting XV, with...

Ireland's lack of intent, stars under pressure & time to wield the axe?

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Will, Luke and Jonathan Bradley discuss Andy Farrell taking aim at Ireland's lack of intent against France and the changes he might make for the Italy...

Ireland's systems failure, big questions to answer & majestic France

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Will and Luke pick through Ireland's heavy defeat to France, with the aerial battle, defence and the team's skill level all on the menu. The lads also...

Ireland suffer punishing defeat in Paris | Post-match reaction | France 36-14 Ireland

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ruaidhri O'Connor & Cian Tracey join Sinead Kissane post-match at the Stade de France to pore over what was a chastening night for Andy Farrell's Iris...

Ireland's surprise selections, Stockdale's rebirth & France's new era

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Will is joined by Luke Fitzgerald and Ruaidhri O'Connor from Paris to discuss Ireland's team selection to face France. Andy Farrell has sprung a numbe...

Ireland's red flags, Six Nations questions & out-half selection

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Rúaidhrí O'Connor is fresh from the Six Nations launch to join Will and Luke for this bumper edition previewing this year's tournament. Injury probl...

Munster relegated, Leinster's underrated day & who makes the Six Nations squad?

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sitting in for Will, Sinéad Kissane alongside Luke and Jonathan dissect how Munster came to find themselves relegated to the Challenge Cup after thei...

All Blacks in crisis | How Ruaidhri O'Connor got the story

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Will is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor for a special episode of the Left Wing to react to Scott Robertson's shock departure as All Blacks head coach. Rua...

Leinster's resilience, La Rochelle throw it away & Irish rugby's discipline problem

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Will, Luke and Jonathan Bradley pick through Leinster's last-gasp win over La Rochelle and Munster's tough defeat away to Toulon. Leinster's mental st...

Ulster are back, Munster's mistake and Leinster's selection dilemmas

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Will and Luke are joined by Jonathan Bradley as Ulster's superb festive fixtures create a good buzz around a squad set for a trip to Amsterdam. Meanwh...

Leinster get revenge, Frawley's second chance & Munster's missed opportunity

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will and Luke convene for the last Left Wing of 2025 to pick through Leinster's revenge mission in Thomond Park and Ulster's strong showing against Co...

Byrne vs Prendergast, Champions Cup decline & Leinster dig in

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will and Luke are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to review a Champions Cup weekend that saw some good contests but plenty of blowouts amid a huge number ...

Munster's no show, Leinster can't adapt & Connacht's collapse

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will, Luke and Cian Tracey run the rule over a Champions Cup weekend which saw Munster's well beaten in Bath and Leinster win despite Luke's belief th...

Leinster's closing window, Nienaber's interview mistake & Champions Cup kick off

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will is joined by Luke Fitzgerald and Jonathan Bradley to look ahead to the opening weekend of Champions Cup action. Whether Leinster's Champions Cup ...

Ireland's bleak future, discipline meltdown & Springboks attitude

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cian Tracey joins Will and Luke for a debrief of a South Africa clash where Ireland were sloppy, ill-disciplined and left themselves with the same que...

Penalties and pressure get to Ireland as South Africa seal chaotic win - Reaction from the Aviva Stadium

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yellow cards, scrum problems and a general sense of whether Ireland have fallen behind in 2025 come to the boil as Sinéad Kissane, Rúaidhrí O'Conno...

Ireland's new options, the Prendergast dilemma & South Africa preview

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rúaidhrí O’Connor joins Will and Luke in studio for the first taste of Springbok build-up after an impressive Irish victory over Australia that ha...

Mack attack counts as Ireland's performance takes leap forward - Reaction from the Aviva Stadium

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sinéad Kissane, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey deliver their verdict from the Aviva Stadium as an early Mack Hansen hat-trick set the tone for a...

The view from Australia | Joe Schmidt losing grip on waning Wallabies

14 Nov 2025

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Will is joined by Australian rugby journalist Christy Doran to get an insight into where Joe Schmidt's Wallabies side are at ahead of Saturday's game ...

Paul O'Connell under pressure, out-half flip flop & scary Springboks

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Luke, Will and Jonathan Bradley convene for a Left Wing that covers Ireland's malfunctioning lineout, the pressure on Paul O'Connell and the changes t...

Six-try display does little to quell the question marks | Ireland 41-10 Japan | Post-match reaction 🏉

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sinead Kissane, Ruaidhri O'Connor & Cian Tracey assemble post-match at the Aviva Stadium to recap a largely patchy Ireland performance versus Japan. R...

Why Ireland lost, lineout mess & TMO controversy

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will, Luke and Jonathan Bradley team up to run the rule over Ireland’s defeat in Chicago, with out-half issues, Ireland’s lack of match sharpness ...

Clinical All Blacks close strongly to topple Ireland in Chicago | Post-match reaction | New Zealand 26-13 Ireland

02 Nov 2025

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Irish Independent rugby writers Cian Tracey & Rúaidhrí O’Connor convene post-match in Chicago to recap Ireland's disappointing 26-13 defeat to New...

Undercooked Ireland, Chicago concerns & November questions

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The November internationals are here and begin with Ireland v New Zealand in Chicago this Saturday - a fixture some on our panel are 'worried about' a...

Munster deliver, Leinster flop and alarm bells for Ireland

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a fiery Left Wing podcast this week as Will, Luke and Cian Tracey run the rule over Munster’s victory in Croke Park, including how much we sh...

Harry Byrne's resurrection, Munster's Croke Park opportunity & Ulster's promise

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rúaidhrí O’Connor joins Will and Luke in this rare Monday edition of the Left Wing podcast. The lads enter more robust debate about the Ireland 10...

Jack Crowley's attitude, Sam Prendergast's struggles & Ireland's back 3 options

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Connacht and Ulster were held to the sidelines with the weather, but Leinster and Munster’s action has brought focus on each side’s out-half. Jona...

A Leinster horror show & apologising to Joe Schmidt | Andrew Trimble

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ulster legend and former Ireland international Andrew Trimble joins Will and Luke this week after a URC weekend where Ulster prevailed and Leinster co...

The Left Wing is back! Lancaster's revival, Leinster's mission & Munster's new era

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's a new season (and new studio) for The Left Wing as Will, Luke and Cian break down the level of expectation and excitement in each of the four pro...

France 18 Ireland 13 | Reaction from Sandy Park as Irish World Cup journey ends in heartbreak

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anna Caplice, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Sinéad Kissane give their analysis as Ireland's strong performance was not enough to get past a France team tha...

Ireland soundly beaten by Black Ferns in Brighton | Post-match reaction | New Zealand 40-0 Ireland

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sinead Kissane, Anna Caplice & Ruaidhri O'Connor convene post-match in Brighton to evaluate Ireland's comprehensive defeat at the hands of a clinical ...

Seven-try Ireland thwart Spain threat to secure World Cup quarter final berth

31 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For a second successive week, Ireland notched a bonus-point win, surpassed their record points tally, and snagged seven tries. But a battling Spain pu...

Record points haul as Ireland open World Cup with emphatic win - Reaction from Franklin's Gardens ☘️

24 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anna Caplice joins Sinéad Kissane as Ireland scored six tries in an impressive 42-14 win over Japan at Franklin's Gardens. Rugby on Indo Sport is bro...

The Lions wrap-up | Rating the Irish players and Australia's regrets

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the final instalment of this season's Left Wing, Will, Luke and Jonathan give the grand overall view of the Lions Tour, how Australia could have ma...

Australia 22 Lions 12 | Wallabies win third Test as lightning strikes Sydney

02 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor and Cian Tracey to react to Australia's 22-12 win over the Lions in the final Lions Test. The lads break down the ...

An epic Test, a Lions comeback and a very controversial finale

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rugby fans were treated to a sensational Lions Test in Melbourne, one that has dug up a treasure trove of talking points for Will, Luke and Jonathan B...

Lions 29 Australia 26 | A second Test that had absolutely everything

26 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will Slattery, Ruaidhri O'Connor and Cian Tracey break down the Lions' dramatic win over Australia in Melbourne to clinch the Test series. Hugo Keenan...

Tadhg Beirne brilliance, Will Skelton lifeline & time for Owen Farrell?

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will and Luke are joined by Jonathan Bradley to break down the first Lions Test and look ahead to this weekend's showdown in Melbourne. Tadhg Beirne's...

Lions 27-19 Australia | First Test win as Wallabies fail to fire 🏉

19 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will Slattery is joined by Bernard Jackman & Cian Tracey in studio, and by Ruaidhri O'Connor from Brisbane, for live post-match reaction to the Lions ...

🔔 Lions Watchalong | Will Slattery, Bernard Jackman & Cian Tracey

19 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's Lions first Test morning and Will Slattery, Bernard Jackman and Cian Tracey are bringing you minute-by-minute reaction and analysis on the live I...

Lions Test week, Joe Schmidt's plan & big selection calls

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will and Luke are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor from Australia to preview this weekend's first Lions Test. The lads start off by debating whether the gl...

The Lions squad imbalance, Wednesday trial match & Ireland talent emerges

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will Slattery, Luke Fitzgerald and Jonathan Bradley team up after a big weekend for both the Lions and Ireland, with both squads notching up wins but ...

Lions 21 Waratahs 10 | Andy Farrell won't be happy after error-filled display

05 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor from Sydney to react to the Lions' unconvincing 21-10 win over the Waratahs. With only two games remaining until t...

Lions emergency pod | The Owen Farrell bombshell & what comes next

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will Slattery is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor from Sydney to react to Owen Farrell's shock call-up to the squad. While we were all sleeping in Ireland,...

Lions Test team takes shape & Crowley v Prendergast starts again

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a rare Monday switch-up, Cian Tracey dials in from Tbilisi as he, Will and Luke preview Ireland's fixtures in Georgia and Portugal. But first - the...

Lions 54 Western Force 7: Joe McCarthy leads the charge for impressive Irish

28 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will Slattery is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor from Perth to discuss the Lions' emphatic 54-7 win over the Western Force. Joe McCarthy's outstanding out...

Not everyone happy with 'green' Lions, Farrell vs Schmidt and the Irish advantage

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 atmosph...

Argentina 28 Lions 24: the winners & losers from shocking opener

21 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 c...

Leinster's glory day, Ryan Baird's new role & was the season a success?

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

Leinster 32 Bulls 7 Instant Reaction: URC title sealed by electric start

14 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Should Sam Prendergast be dropped? | Bob Skinstad on how Bulls can target Leinster

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 An...

Leinster's bad vibes, Munster's heartbreak & the return of Stuart Lancaster

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will and Luke Fitzgerald are joined in studio by Leinster legend Reggie Corrigan to discuss a dramatic URC quarter-final weekend and Stuart Lancaster'...

The magic of the Champions Cup final - and why a Club World Cup would kill it

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The problem with Thursday night 6 Nations, Leinster's URC concern & end of Sevens

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 d...

Irish rugby's lost year, undercooked Leinster and Lions intrigue

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 fe...

Leinster fail again, the Jordie Barrett blunder and Sam Prendergast's defence

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Slatt...

Andy Farrell's 'green' Lions, the Owen Farrell dilemma and bleak URC weekend

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Leinster's Galactico policy | Sexton's coaching risk | Munster's referee blunder

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 actua...

Are Leinster better than Ireland? | Munster malfunction | Rugby's diving problem

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will Slattery is joined by Luke Fitzgerald and Cian Tracey to reflect on another Leinster annihilation, Munster's Champions Cup exit and Connacht's Ch...

Munster's famous day, Craig Casey's Lions case and Leinster's statement

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 br...

Jack Crowley on facing ROG, his future and Munster's La Rochelle battle

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will Slattery is joined by Munster out-half Jack Crowley ahead of this weekend's blockbuster Champions Cup showdown against La Rochelle. Jack's contra...

ROG's biggest challenge, Frawley's fall and Munster's French opportunity

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Luke Fitzgerald, Will Slattery and Jonathan Bradley team up ahead of a seismic Champions Cup weekend which sees Leinster call Croke Park home and Muns...

Player management madness, Gavin Coombes' special skill and provinces back with a bang

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ireland's weak finish, importance of summer tour and Lions talk begins

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 an...

'The attack was worryingly flat' | Reaction from Rome | Ireland 22 Italy 17

15 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Are Ireland too reliant on the schools rugby production line?

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Where do Ireland go from here? | More discipline problems | France front up

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will Slattery, Luke Fitzgerald and Jonathan Bradley run the rule over a crushing defeat for Ireland, where France's superior discipline counted. The t...

Rampant France power past Ireland | Post-match reaction | ☘️ 27-42 🇫🇷

08 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sinead Kissane, Ruaidhri O'Connor & Cian Tracey convene at The Aviva Stadium after France emphatically ended Ireland's Grand Slam aspirations with a d...

Ireland's bench call | Pressure on France | The problem with 7/1

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery are joined by Jonathan Bradley as we build up to the Six Nations-defining clash between Ireland and France this Satu...

Ireland's resilience | Red card farce | Porter's scrum problem

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're ahead of the game this week as Will Slattery, Luke Fitzgerald and Rúaidhrí O'Connor bring you this week's Left Wing on a Monday where the rugb...

Instant Reaction: Ireland 'got out of jail' as they leave Wales with Triple Crown in hand

22 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland are Triple Crown champions after a nervy victory over Wales at the Principality Stadium. Sinéad Kissane, Cian Tracey and Rúaidhrí O'Connor ...

Simon Easterby's future | Should Ireland rotate? | Warren Gatland's demise

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are days away from Ireland's journey to Cardiff as the Six Nations continues against a Wales team that have been through a tumultuous time. Will an...

Ireland's Six Nations statement, Sam Prendergast's defence and France blow up

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Jonathan Bradley to reflect on Ireland's dominant win over Scotland that saw them take control of the ...

Scots dismantled by dominant Ireland display — Post-match reaction — Scotland 18-32 Ireland

09 Feb 2025

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Sinead Kissane, Cian Tracey & Ruaidhri O'Connor convene at Murrayfield after Ireland etched an emphatic win in Edinburgh, and another bonus point in w...

Ireland's room to improve, Prendergast vs Crowley and Scotland selection

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Luke Fitzgerald, Will Slattery and Cian Tracey discuss all the major talking points after Ireland's opening Six Nations win over England. Cian and Wil...

Second-half salvo steers Ireland past England — Post-match reaction — Ireland 27-22 England

01 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sinead Kissane is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor & Cian Tracey at the Aviva Stadium after Ireland turned the tide to topple England in their Six Nations ...

Ireland's style vs Leinster's identity and Six Nations selection dilemmas

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor from Ireland's training camp in Portugal to preview the Six Nations championship an...

Garry Ringrose the winger, Jack Crowley bounces back and the Six Nations looms large

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rúaidhrí O'Connor was on the phone from Rome in this week's episode of the Left Wing as he checked in from the Six Nations launch event in the Itali...

Leinster's ferocious defence, game management issues and Munster's comeback

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Luke and Will are joined by Jonathan Bradley of BBC Northern Ireland to break down a thrilling weekend of Champions Cup action. The panel start by loo...

Champions Cup blockbusters, Tom O'Toole's harsh ban and rugby's new rules

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Luke Fitzgerald and BBC Sport's Jonathan Bradley join Will Slattery as the Irish provinces gear up for this weekend's European action. The team break ...

Leinster's defence, Harry Byrne's move and Ulster's timely win

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The festive Interpro action is all on the menu for Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald for the final Left Wing of 2024. The team give their verdicts on ...

Lineout disaster, Munster mauled and RG Snyman restrictions

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

How Jordie Barrett changes Leinster’s back line | Munster’s chance in France

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Luke Fitzgerald joins Will Slattery after the opening weekend of Champions Cup action where the performances of RG Snyman and Jordie Barrett put a spa...

Ireland's issues, lineout struggles and Champions Cup preview

03 Dec 2024

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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 brea...

Instant Reaction: Gus McCarthy gets it done but Ireland need work before Six Nations

30 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Eoin Toolan Interview | Life inside Joe Schmidt’s Australia camp

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 d...

Ireland’s good vibes, red card controversy and Joe Schmidt returns

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cian Tracey, Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery assemble after an Ireland performance that has the world putting Sam Prendergast under the microscope a...

Ireland dispel Fiji threat with emphatic eight-try display — Post-match reaction — Ireland 52-17 Fiji

23 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ireland's discipline problem, Sam Prendergast hype and the second-half slump

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Scoreless second half for Ireland as they just hold off Argentina | Instant reaction

16 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 resilie...

Tetchy Andy Farrell, red card madness and are Ireland in a slump?

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

All Blacks triumph as Ireland fail to fire — Post-match reaction — Ireland 13-23 New Zealand

09 Nov 2024

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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 ...