The Left Wing

Why Ireland lost and where does the team go from here?

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland's latest quarter-final heartbreak is up for discussion on the latest episode of The Left Wing as Luke Fitzgerald, Will Slattery, Rúaidhrí O'...

Brave beyond words but fallen at the quarters once again

15 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's another World Cup quarter-final exit for Ireland. Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane at the Stade de France after Ireland's...

On the eve of the quarter-finals, is Irish rugby on the cusp of something special?

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the eve of Ireland's World Cup quarter-final against New France, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane on the latest episode of ...

Colin Cooper on coaching Jamison Gibson-Park & James Lowe from their New Zealand days, plus a preview of France v SA

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Left Wing podcast we look ahead to the other huge World Cup quarter-final at the Stade de France this weekend as France take on South Afr...

Mack Hansen recovers - Andy Farrell names the team to face New Zealand

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From the outskirts of Paris, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane to discuss the team named by Andy Farrell to play New Zealand in...

Ireland's opportunity, quarter-final baggage & Justin Marshall on NZ the underdogs

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland's showdown with New Zealand is up for discussion on the latest episode of The Left Wing as Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery look ahead to the...

Irish injury updates, will fatigue be a factor and Joe Schmidt’s Irish legacy

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest Left Wing podcast, from Paris, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane to start the build-up to Ireland's World Cup qua...

Post-match from the Stade de France: Ireland’s impressive form continues - bring on the All Blacks

08 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From the Stade de France, Rúaidhrí O’Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane for their post-match show after Ireland booked their place in the...

No room for complacency or bed bugs in the Irish camp

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From the Stade de France, Cian Tracey and Sinéad Kissane are joined by Rob Roberston from the Scottish Daily Mail to give the inside track from the S...

Henderson and Sheehan start against Scotland - analysis of the Ireland XV and bench

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane at Ireland's new team hotel on the outskirts of Park to discuss the two changes Andy Farrell ...

Henshaw a big doubt for Saturday and Dan Parks on Scotland’s chances

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest Left Wing podcast – and the last from Tours - Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane to discuss the news that Robbie...

Scotland's confidence, New Zealand mind games and should the World Cup expand?

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland's final World Cup pool clash is up for discussion on the latest episode of The Left Wing with Will Slattery, Luke Fitzgerald and Jonathan Brad...

The permutations ahead of the Scotland game

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest Left Wing podcast from Tours, Cian Tracey and Rúaidhrí O'Connor join Sinéad Kissane to go through the pool permutations ahead of Irel...

Trevor Brennan is tipping Ireland to win the RWC but he’s still supporting France

30 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Left Wing, we've got an interview with former Ireland, Leinster and Toulouse player Trevor Brennan. Sinéad Kissane went to Tou...

Ireland players back in camp, the return of Jack Conan & possible changes for Scotland?

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest Left Wing podcast from Tours, Rúaidhrí O'Connor joins Sinéad Kissane to discuss the Ireland players coming back into camp after their...

The Rise & Fall - 20 Years on from England’s Rugby World Cup win

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

England's World Cup win of 2003 is now 20 years old and Will Slattery chats to UK sports writer, Owen Slot, looking back on that famous triumph on the...

Did Ireland over-celebrate the SA win? What changes should be made for Scotland? Your questions answered

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A down-week for the Ireland squad so it's a chance to answer some listener and viewer comments and questions on the Left Wing podcast. Cian Tracey joi...

Ireland's impressive rearguard, Rassie Erasmus is no coaching Messiah & why Eddie Jones needs more sleep

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Luke Fitzgerald, Will Slattery and Jonathan Bradley look back on Ireland's epic win over South Africa on the latest episode of The Left Wing. Although...

Down week for Ireland but the preparation for Scotland begins

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From Tours, Cian Tracey joins Sinéad Kissane to look back on Ireland's 13-8 win over South Africa along with the post-match reaction from Dan Sheehan...

An epic win for the ages – the post-match analysis from the Stade de France

24 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It was a game that lived up to its billing and on the Left Wing podcast recorded hours after Ireland's 13-8 win over South Africa, Rúaidhrí O'Connor...

Ruan Pienaar on Ireland’s chances and Paul O’Connell on the tactical battle ahead

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest Left Wing podcast from the Stade de France, Rúaidhrí O'Connor joins Sinéad Kissane on the eve of the big match. They talk about the i...

On the Ireland team to face South Africa and the return of Dan Sheehan to the bench

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From the Ireland team hotel on the outskirts of Paris, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane to discuss the team and replacements t...

What the Boks 7/1 split means for Ireland

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From Tours, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane to discuss the Boks 7/1 split on the bench for Saturday's World Cup pool game aga...

Luke Fitzgerald on why Ireland can win the Paris showdown

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Luke Fitzgerald, Will Slattery and Jonathan Bradley preview Ireland's World Cup showdown with South Africa on the latest episode of The Left Wing podc...

The build-up to South Africa begins

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Tours, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane to start the build-up to the huge World Cup showdown between Ireland and South Afri...

Post-match from the Stade de la Beaujoire: A record-breaking night but South Africa await

17 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From the Stade de la Beaujoire, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane to discuss Ireland's bonus point 59-16 win over Tonga on a re...

The risk v reward strategy for Ireland

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's Left Wing podcast from the Stade de la Beaujoire, Rúaidhrí O'Connor, joins Sinéad Kissane on the eve of Ireland's second pool game to di...

Sexton and strong team named for Tonga – but is it the right call?

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From Ireland's team hotel in Nantes, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane to discuss the strong team Andy Farrell has selected to ...

Andy Farrell's selection dilemma, plus Tonga and Toulouse centre, Pita Ahki, on facing Ireland and memories of Connacht

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's Left Wing podcast from Tours, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane to discuss what team Andy Farrell will name tomorrow...

Andy Farrell's Tonga team, an Irish 'bomb squad' and a bad weekend for referees

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Luke Fitzgerald, Will Slattery and Jonathan Bradley look back on a dramatic opening weekend of World Cup action on the latest episode of The Left Wing...

Back in Tours to review the opening weekend of games

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rúaidhrí O'Connor, Cian Tracey and Sinéad Kissane are back in Tours to review the opening weekend of the Rugby World Cup. They talk about what Irel...

‘Off to a good start’ – the post-match analysis of Ireland’s defeat of Romania

09 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland are up and running in the Rugby World Cup after a 82-8 win over Romania at the Stade de Bordeaux. Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey joined S...

What are the reasons for Mack Hansen’s omission from the Ireland team?

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sinéad Kissane and Cian Tracey were at the Stade de Bordeaux for Ireland's captain’s run training and press conference where they talk about Irelan...

He’s back – the return of Johnny Sexton, the XV to face Romania, and the security entourage for the Ireland team

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey joined Sinéad Kissane at the Ireland team hotel in Bordeaux to discuss the starting team that head coach Andy Far...

Update from Tours - Spying in rugby, Fra v NZ and the possible Irish XV v Romania

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of the Left Wing podcast from Tours in France, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane to discuss how the Irela...

Bumper World Cup preview - and why Ireland can go all the way

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Will Slattery, Luke Fitzgerald and Jonathan Bradley preview the 2023 Rugby World Cup and after all the waiting, the countdown is almost over and the l...

Day 1 from Tours – Ireland’s purpose-built training ground and what team should face Romania

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Left Wing team of Sinéad Kissane, Rúaidhrí O’Connor and Cian Tracey are up and running from the Irish base in Tours and for their first Monda...

How can Ireland face up to the South African bomb squad threat?

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The squad has been named, the warm-up games have wrapped, and the squad will fly to their base in Tours on Thursday. The World Cup is just around the ...

The Ireland World Cup squad is named, Cian Healy is out, plus the fallout from Samoa

27 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland have named their squad for the Rugby World Cup and Cian Healy misses out through injury. At the team hotel, Cian Tracey joins Rúaidhrí O'Con...

La Rochelle star Dillyn Leyds on the World Cup, taking down Leinster and ROG's French team talks

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

La Rochelle star, Dillyn Leyds, joins Will to discuss South Africa and Ireland's chances at the World Cup and whether the Champions Cup final defeat w...

Andy Farrell's team selection hints at Ireland's final World Cup squad

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of The Left Wing podcast, Will Slattery is joined by Rúaidhrí O'Connor to discuss the Ireland team to face Samoa. Andy Farrell...

The Dan Sheehan dilemma, out-half pecking order and red card shambles

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery, Luke Fitzgerald, Cian Tracey and Rúaidhrí O'Connor discuss Ireland's ongoing World Cup build ...

Five tries and a win against England but there’s more work still to do for Ireland

20 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There were five tries, including a most memorable one from centurion Keith Earls, as Ireland beat England 29 points to 10 at the Aviva stadium yesterd...

Cian Tracey on the Ireland team to face England & Prendergast’s big opportunity

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Ireland team has been named for Saturday’s World Cup warm-up game against England at the Aviva Stadium and as expected Andy Farrell has gone, as...

Owen Farrell gets off, France's injury blow and Ireland's World Cup baggage

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of The Left Wing podcast, Will Slattery, Luke Fitzgerald and Rúaidhrí O'Connor discuss all the latest news after a busy weeken...

Ireland's mixed bag, Jacob Stockdale's performance and the out-half battle continues

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Will Slattery, Luke Fitzgerald and Cian Tracey look back on Ireland's opening World Cup warm-up match against Italy. Andy Farrell's men got the win bu...

Ireland's World Cup countdown begins – but who will make the plane?

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Left Wing podcast is back for another season as Will Slattery, Luke Fitzgerald and Rúaidhrí O'Connor look ahead to Ireland's World Cup warm-up m...

No World title for Ireland U20s

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It wasn’t to be for Ireland in the Under 20 World Championship final. They were beaten by a simply sensational French team, 50 points to 14, and on ...

Rúaidhrí O’Connor previews the U20s World Championship final from Cape Town & has the latest on Johnny Sexton

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Ireland U20s have a chance to make history tomorrow when the Grand Slam winners play France in the World Rugby U20 Championship final in Cape Town...

Munster magic, Andy Farrell's squad and World Cup predictions

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the final episode of The Left Wing this season, Will Slattery, Luke Fitzgerald and Cian Tracey look back on Munster's URC triumph. After a tumultuo...

Munster are URC Champions - the reaction & analysis from Cape Town

27 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After twelve years, Munster have ended their trophy drought in spectacular fashion with a 19-14 win over the Stormers in South Africa. Rúaidhrí O’...

Munster to go all the way? Rúaidhrí O’Connor has the latest from Cape Town

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

2,000 Munster fans have made the long trip to South Africa for their URC final against the Stormers on Saturday, but what can the Irish fans expect co...

Leinster's collapse, World Cup impact and ROG's rise continues

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of The Left Wing podcast, Will Slattery, Luke Fitzgerald and Cian Tracey look back on Saturday's Champions Cup final. In one of ...

Leinster’s Darkest Day - post-match analysis from the Aviva

20 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After 12 minutes of the Champions Cup final surely no one saw this coming. Leinster were 17-0 up and cruising but somehow they snatched defeat from su...

If La Rochelle are even better, where does that leave Leinster? Cian Tracey looks ahead to the Champions Cup final

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With twelve changes to the Leinster team that were beaten by Munster in last week’s URC semi-final, Leo Cullen has named as strong a starting XV as ...

The Champions Cup final preview with Dan Leavy

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of The Left Wing podcast, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by former Leinster and Ireland star Dan Leavy to preview ...

Leinster's selection headaches, Ulster fall short and Connacht march on

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of The Left Wing podcast, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Jonathan Bradley to look back on the URC quarter-final...

Leinster march on, ROG's brilliance and Munster's URC hopes

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of The Left Wing podcast, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Rúaidhrí O'Connor with an in-depth review of Leinste...

‘This has to be the tipping point’ Ground zero for Irish women’s rugby

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

0 points, 5 heavy defeats, and the worst points difference in their history in the Six Nations, what does the future hold for the Irish women’s rugb...

With Robbie Henshaw out, why Rúaidhrí O’Connor thinks Toulouse will win

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Leinster team to face Toulouse in their Champions Cup semi-final on Saturday has been named and a late injury sees Robbie Henshaw joining Johnny S...

Leinster vs Toulouse showdown and Munster's South African heroics

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to look ahead to Leinster vs Toulouse. The Aviva S...

The Musgrave protest & another chastening defeat for Ireland's Women

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re down to the final week of the Women’s Six Nations and it has been a tournament loaded with reality checks and harsh lessons for Ireland. Aft...

Leinster's Springbok statement, Munster reignite season and the orange card debate

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to pick through all the talking points from the la...

After another deflating defeat, Ireland’s Women’s team now have to prepare for England

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There’s no end to the run of deflating defeats for Ireland in this Women’s Six Nations. They were beaten by Italy 24 points to 7 in Parma on Satur...

Leinster march on, French giants lurk and Champions Cup future

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of The Left Wing podcast, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Jonathan Bradley from the Belfast Telegraph to discuss...

Caelan Doris at seven, pressure on Dan Sheehan and Scott Penny misses out

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Rúaidhrí O'Connor look ahead to the Champions Cup quarter-finals. Leinster have named thei...

The gap between Leinster and the other provinces has never been as big

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of The Left Wing podcast, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to look back on the Champions Cup action. ...

0 points, 2 defeats, time to regroup before Italy

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After the opening two-week block of the Women’s Six Nations finished with, it doesn’t make for pretty reading for Ireland. After a record margin d...

Champions Cup Preview & Team News

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s back to Europe for the Irish players and the provinces this weekend with the round of 16 in the Champions Cup and Sinéad Kissane is joined by ...

Johnny Sexton's injury, Ross Byrne's opportunity and Munster's daunting schedule

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to look ahead to the Champions Cup last 16. They k...

After the Wales defeat, what does the Ireland Women's team need to do now?

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It was a pretty sobering opening Women’s Six Nations defeat for Ireland as they were over-powered by Wales losing 31-5. To discuss where the team go...

Women’s Six Nations Preview with Anna Caplice & Ali Donnelly

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s two Six Nations down, two Grand Slams won for Ireland and this weekend is the start of the Women’s Six Nations. Ireland play Wales at Cardiff...

Grand Slam glory, France still looming and U-20 logjam

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to look back on Ireland's Grand Slam triumph. Luke...

Ireland are the Grand Slam Champions – Reaction & Analysis from the Aviva

18 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

They’ve done it. After all the hype, pressure and adversity, this Ireland team overcame the last hurdle in front of them and beat England 29-16 to w...

Alex Corbisiero on England’s chances of spoiling the party on Saturday

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by former England international Alex Corbisiero to look ahead to Saturday's Grand Slam decider. England e...

The Ireland team named for the Six Nations showdown

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There’s three changes to the Ireland team for their final push towards a fourth Grand Slam with Caelan Doris and Dan Sheehan declared fit and Jamiso...

Enda McNulty on Ireland's resilience, working with Joe Schmidt and World Cup fallout

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald look back on Ireland's win over Scotland and discuss the mental preparation ...

Remembering Ireland’s Women’s Grand Slam 10 Years Ago

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As Andy Farrell’s team look to complete a Grand Slam when they play England at the Aviva stadium on Saturday, the Left Wing wants to celebrate anoth...

Ringrose & Henderson out for Saturday’s Grand Slam finale – Rúaidhrí O’Connor on the Ireland squad update

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Garry Ringrose and Iain Henderson will be missing from the Ireland squad to face England in their Grand Slam decider this Saturday due to injuries suf...

There’s no stopping Ireland, bring on England now

12 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There’s just no stopping Ireland in this Six Nations no matter what’s thrown at them. The Grand Slam is just one win away for Ireland, they’ve b...

Six changes for Ireland as Conor Murray starts to face Scotland

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Farrell has named his team to play Scotland in Murrayfield on Sunday and Rúaidhrí O’Connor joins Sinéad Kissane on the latest Left Wing podc...

The view from Scotland - Ireland rivalry, project players and Russell vs Townsend

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery is joined by BBC Scotland journalist Andy Burke to look ahead to Sunday's Six Nations clash at M...

Former Scotland outhalf, Dan Parks, on their chances against Ireland and the importance of Finn Russell’s flair moments

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing the Left Wing’s countdown to Sunday’s Six Nations game between Scotland and Ireland, Sinéad Kissane spoke to a man who played outhalf ...

Ian Madigan on Ireland's Grand Slam bid, maverick out-halves and Ulster's season

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ulster out-half Ian Madigan to look ahead to Scotland vs Irela...

Ireland's room to improve, the Finn Russell enigma and Leo Cullen's future

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery, Luke Fitzgerald and Cian Tracey look back on Ireland's dramatic win in Italy. It was far from ...

Post-Match Analysis of Ireland’s 34-20 win over Italy in Rome

25 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland have picked up their third successive bonus point win in this Six Nations, scoring five tries including two from Mack Hansen to beat an impres...

Ireland's new half-backs, Bundee Aki returns and an important day for Jack Conan

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Cian Tracey discuss the Ireland team to face Italy. Ross Byrne and Craig Casey will make the...

Ross Byrne's big chance, Wales chaos and Ian McKinley on Italy's improvement

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by former Italy international Ian McKinley to look ahead to Irela...

Stephen Aboud and the inside track on Italian rugby

21 Feb 2023

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As part of the Left Wing’s countdown to Saturday’s Six Nations game between Italy and Ireland in Rome, Sinéad Kissane spoke to an Irishman with t...

Joey Carbery returns – Ireland squad update with Sinéad Kissane & Rúaidhrí O’Connor

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Doubts over Johnny Sexton's fitness for Saturday's clash with Italy in Rome have resulted in Joey Carbery earning a recall to the Ireland squad and Rú...

Ireland run riot, the return of James Ryan and Wayne Barnes' mistake

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to look back on Ireland's dramatic win over France...

Ireland's Six Nations win over France and Grand Slam still on

11 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Well, what a classic we’ve just watched here at the Aviva Stadium. Ireland have beaten France 32 points to 19 in a sensational Six Nations game. It’...

From 2019 rock bottom to 14 wins in a row - how France became World Cup favourites

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery is joined by French rugby expert Paul Eddison to discuss the rise of France under Fabien Galthié...

The Ireland team to face France

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Farrell has named his team to play France at the Aviva stadium on Saturday and Rúaidhrí O’Connor joins Sinéad Kissane on the latest Left Win...

Impressive Ireland, English problems and France test looms

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of The Left Wing podcast, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Jonathan Bradley to look back on the opening weekend o...

Ireland squad update: Triple injury blow with Furlong, Gibson-Park & Healy out

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a triple blow for Ireland on the injury front as they prepare for their Grand Slam decider against France this Saturday. Cian Tracey joins Siné...

Post-Match from Cardiff: Winning start for Ireland but questions remain

04 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Right after the final whistle in Cardiff, Sinéad Kissane is joined by Rúaidhrí O’Connor and Cian Tracey to get the post-match reaction to Ireland...

The view from the camps with Paul O’Connell & Ken Owens

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sinéad Kissane has this latest report for the Left Wing podcast from Wales ahead of Ireland’s Six Nations opening clash in Cardiff. Hear from Irela...

Huge blow for Ireland with Furlong out – Sinéad Kissane & Rúaidhrí O’Connor on the Ireland team to play Wales

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland have been dealt a major setback ahead of their Six Nations opener against Wales with the news that Tadhg Furlong is out with a calf issue. On ...

Irish expectations, the number 12 'debate' and the Warren Gatland wildcard

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Jonathan Bradley and Welsh broadcaster Ross Harries to preview...