The Left Wing
Episodes
Ireland's Italian to-do list, AJ MacGinty's American dream and remembering Gary Halpin
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of the Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Sale out-half AJ MacGinty to discuss his unique journey from ...
Neil Francis - why the IRFU should get on the phone to Ronan O'Gara
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Neil Francis to discuss Ireland's Six Nations campaign to dat...
Ireland's setback, bench boost and a Scotland apology
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to look back at an eventful opening weekend...
Six Nations preview - why Ireland could upset the odds and win the championship
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of the Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to look ahead to the Six Nations championsh...
Munster's missed opportunity, Ireland's scrum-half pecking order and the Six Nations bubble
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to discuss all the latest rugby news.The lads kick...
Munster vs Leinster preview and Will Connors on making his Ireland breakthrough
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Leinster and Ireland flanker Will Connors to discuss his even...
The Six Nations paywall, fixture chaos and Andy Farrell's Ireland pecking order
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to go over all the latest rugby news and lo...
The Lions dilemma, Marcell Coetzee's replacement and a big weekend for the provinces
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to discuss all the latest rugby news as we start ...
Munster magic, the Rainbow Cup and a Thomond Park showdown
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the last Left Wing of 2020, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to reflect on all the Champions cup action.The lads s...
Ireland's daunting draw, Connacht's progress and Munster's Clermont clash
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Brendan Fanning of the Sunday Independent to discuss the open...
A landmark day for rugby, Champions Cup preview and will the young guns get their chance?
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to discuss all the week's news.The lads kic...
Ireland's attacking issues, Andy Farrell's coaching ticket and David Nucifora's performance
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to discuss Ireland's recent struggles.After a poo...
Sean O'Brien on Ireland vs England, why he almost retired and his coaching future
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of the Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by London Irish flanker Sean O'Brien to recap Ireland's loss to ...
Ross Byrne's big chance, Dan Leavy's comeback and the 'Irish Barbarians'
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to look ahead to Ireland's clash with Engla...
Alex Corbisiero on how England view Ireland, working with Andy Farrell and battling cancer
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by former England and Lions prop Alex Corbisiero to discuss Eddi...
Fullback issues, the out-half succession plan and the benefits of a quick tap
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to dissect Ireland's defeat to France and look ah...
Jack McGrath on why he left Leinster for Ulster, pro rugby in Covid times and amateur beekeeping
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ulster prop Jack McGrath to discuss his move north and his ev...
'They broke the rule for Johnny Sexton' - is it time for Ireland to end overseas exile?
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to look ahead to Ireland's Six Nations clas...
Ireland's Six Nations bubble and Peter Stringer on life after Munster
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Peter Stringer to discuss Ireland's Six Nations squad, Munste...
Clean sweep for the Irish teams and Connacht's dream season revisited
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald discuss the opening weekend of the PRO14 and chat to former Connacht flanke...
Donnacha Ryan's influence, South Africa come north and provinces take stock
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to discuss all the latest news in the rugby world...
Where Leinster went wrong, Ireland's forgotten scrum-half and the start of Monday Night Rugby
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to pick through Leinster's defeat to Sarace...
Leinster's grudge match and Ulster's daunting trip
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Stephen Ferris to look ahead to a big weekend of European rug...
Perfect season pressure, Ulster's revival and Owen Farrell's charity work
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Jonathan Bradley of the Belfast Telegraph to preview the PRO1...
Ulster under pressure, Frawley's big decision and Jerry Sexton on life in South Africa
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald discuss the latest PRO14 action and chat to Jerry Sexton about his diverse rugby c...
The difference between Leinster and Munster, Craig Casey puts hand up, the future of midweek rugby
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to reflect on rugby's return at the Aviva Stadium...
Rugby returns, time for Munster to deliver and the Johnny Sexton contract dilemma
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rugby returns this weekend and The Left Wing is back too as Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor and Cian Tracey of the I...
Jamie Heaslip on life in retirement, starting a new career and rugby in lockdown
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Jamie Heaslip to discuss rugby in lockdown, his career and li...
Rugby gets cancelled, Ian Madigan goes north and Living with the Lions
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald observe podcast social distancing as they recap a wild week in rugby.With the PRO14 fina...
Rugby calendar chaos, how players deal with criticism and the Joe Marler incident
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor of the Irish Independent to discuss all the...
Coronavirus hits rugby, Sexton vs O'Gara and Bryan Byrne on his Bristol move
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to discuss the latest news around the Ireland tea...
A challenger emerges in Leinster, fan behaviour in Donnybrook and top prospects in Ulster
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest Left Wing schools rugby special, Will Slattery is joined by Tony Ward and Des Berry to look ahead to the cup semi-finals.The lads start ...
Neil Francis on England loss, what Andy Farrell must do and the player who could make a difference
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Neil Francis to discuss Ireland's Six Nations defeat to Engla...
Twickenham showdown, vulnerable England and Ben Foden on his New York adventure
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey of the Irish Independent and former England fullb...
Improved Ireland, South Africa look north and Rhys Ruddock on his Six Nations omission
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Improved Ireland, South Africa look north and Rhys Ruddock on his Six Nations omissionOn this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke ...
Gonzaga the giant-killers, quarter-final crackers and Roscommon rising
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery is joined by Tony Ward and Des Berry for another schools rugby special.Gonzaga’s sensational w...
Same old Ireland, England's odd selections and why it's too early to crown France
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald look back on the opening weekend of the Six Nations.Ireland got the win ove...
Ireland's Six Nations target, a French revival and Ian Madigan's possible Ireland return
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of The Left Wing podcast, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined on the line by Bristol out-half Ian Madigan to preview th...
Schools rugby special - ‘The St Michael’s dream team are the side to beat’
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery is joined by Tony Ward and Des Berry for a schools rugby preview.Tony has complied a bumper scho...
The Saracens scandal, Leinster's nightmare draw and Andy Farrell's tough calls
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald discuss the fallout to the Saracens salary cap scandal and look back at the...
Leinster's weak point, a new era for Ireland and Johann van Graan's future
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to review all the Champions Cup action and ...
John Cooney vs Conor Murray, Munster's issues and Leinster's depth chart
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined in studio by Cian Tracey to review all the festive inter-pros as...
Team of the Decade, Christmas derbies and new era for Ireland
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today's Left Wing Christmas special, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald look ahead to the rugby over the festive period.Leinster's trip to Thomond P...
Andy Farrell's stock-take, Rob Kearney's future and can Leinster complete a perfect season?
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald discuss Andy Farrell's first Ireland training squad, the Champions Cup acti...
John Cooney on Ulster's European run and bouncing back from World Cup disappointment
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ulster scrum-half John Cooney to discuss his stellar season t...
The problem with the Champions Cup, the Stephen Larkham effect and trouble in Welsh rugby
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey and Bernard Jackman to look ahead to a huge weeke...
Andy Farrell's big decisions, John Cooney vs Conor Murray and Champions Cup power rankings
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald look back on another successful Champions Cup weekend for the Irish sides.M...
Impressive Irish Champions cup wins, will Stockdale be an all-time great & Zebo’s return to Munster
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s back to the bosom of European rugby where all is warm and comforting for Irish teams who get to win their games again and on this week’s Left...
Champions Cup preview, the World Cup hangover and Joe Schmidt's next team
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey and Ruaidhri O'Connor to preview the new season o...
Ben Te’o on England’s World Cup defeat, Eddie Jones and his Toulon adventure
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Former England centre, Ben Te’o joined Luke Fitzgerald, Fergus McFadden and Will Slattery on this week’s Left Wing podcast as they looked back on ...
RWC Daily: The final pod: Springboks blow the Chariot to smithereens
02 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's all over and South Africa are the world champions after a sensational final performance in Yokohama.Ruaidhri O'Connor and Jonathan Bradley were t...
RWC Daily: The Big One
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's finally here. No, not the third/fourth place play-off, but tomorrow's Rugby World Cup final in Yokohama.In their penultimate podcast from Japan, ...
The Left Wing Rugby World Cup Final Preview: Arise Sir Eddie
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Much as you might hate to admit it, England are on course to win the Rugby World Cup and you have to admire the way they're going about it. On this we...
RWC Daily: And then there were two
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's the final week of the World Cup and, after two contrasting semi-finals set up an England v South Africa World Cup final, Ruaidhri O'Connor and Jo...
RWC Daily: Can anyone stop the three-peat?
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The show goes on in Tokyo and the World Cup semi-finals are upon us.It's been a week of heavyweight press conferences in Japan and Jonathan Bradley an...
With the fall from grace, the clear-out begins
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a bad week for Jaco Peyper but an even worse one for Irish rugby. Another Rugby World Cup and another quarter-final exit. Luke Fitzgerald,...
RWC Daily: The end of the road
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of the The Left Wing daily, Ruaidhri O'Connor is joined by Cian Tracey who like Ireland, is leaving Japan sooner than planned. Th...
RWC Daily: Sayanora for Ireland
19 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Joe Schmidt era is over and it has ended in a crushing defeat to New Zealand that sees them march on to the World Cup semi-final and Ireland in th...
RWC Daily: Is Schmidt's legacy on the line?
18 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland's World Cup is on the line in Tokyo tomorrow and Johnny Sexton led a one-man Captain's Run at the venue where they'll meet the All Blacks.We h...
RWC Daily: Could Ireland pull this off?
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The teams has been named and Saturday's World Cup quarter-final between Ireland and the All Blacks is getting closer.Ruaidhri O'Connor, Jonathan Bradl...
RWC Daily: Bumper quarter-final preview
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With Ireland and New Zealand taking a day off in Tokyo before team announcements tomorrow, Jonathan Bradley, Cian Tracey and Ruaidhri O'Connor take a ...
Irish rugby's biggest week, is an upset on the cards?
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're down to the business end of the Rugby World Cup and it's not South Africa, but New Zealand, that Ireland are facing, so what chance does Joe Sch...
RWC Daily: The fall out of Bundee's ban
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cian Tracey, Ruaidhri O'Connor, and Jonathan Bradley are on hand to discuss the fall out of Bundee Aki's three-game ban and what it means for Ireland'...
RWC Daily: Quarter-final fever
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's taken a while, but the knock-outs are finally upon us as Ireland travelled to Tokyo from Fukuoka to prepare for the game of their lives against N...
RWC Daily: Another farce to melt Joe Schmidt's mind
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As if the Rugby World Cup couldn't offer up any more farce, Cian Tracey and Jonathan Bradley report on a "disgraceful" playing surface in Fukuoka wher...
RWC Daily: Hagibis leaves the World Cup in disarray
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland have named their team, but with two games already cancelled and a third very much at risk Cian Tracey, Jonathan Bradley and Ruaidhri O'Connor ...
RWC Daily: Pool A permutations as top teams continue to widen the gap
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After watching Scotland hammer Russia, Ruaidhri O'Connor, Cian Tracey and Jonathan Bradley are on hand to run through the permutations for Ireland's q...
Can Ireland pick themselves up again and what has Joe Schmidt learned from 2015?
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland have taken their hits so far in this World Cup but the question remains whether they can pick themselves up for the rest of the tournament.On ...
RWC Daily: Storm fears ease as Ireland ramp up for Samoa
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cian Tracey, Ruaidhri O'Connor and Jonathan Bradley are back together as they take the podcast to an outdoor setting along Naka River in Fukuoka.The T...
RWC Daily: Typhoon threatens to derail Ireland's World Cup
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As Typhoon Hagibis tracks its way towards Japan, Cian Tracey is joined by Jonathan Bradley (Belfast Telegraph) and Ruth Gorman (UTV) to discuss the st...
RWC Daily: The morning after the night before
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's a travel day for Ireland and their press pack and that means we're on the road to Fukuoka. Before departure, Cian Tracey and Jonathan Bradley ...
RWC Daily: Mistake after mistake in the Misaki
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland won 35-0 against Russia in the Kobe Misaki Stadium, but there wasn't much to be positive from a sloppy performance despite Joe Schmidt putting...
RWC Daily: 'Back on track and ready to prove a point'
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ruaidhri O'Connor and Alan Quinlan were at Ireland's Captain's Run to hear assistant coach Andy Farrell's views on the defeat to Japan and the state o...
The chance to put things right, Michael Cheika impressions and Luke on Nelson Mandela's laugh?
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The feel-good factor has gone again and suddenly Group A has got interesting. This week on the Left Wing, Luke Fitzgerald, Fergus McFadden and Will Sl...
RWC Daily: Sexton returns to get the show back on the road
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ruaidhri O'Connor takes a turn in the hot seat and is joined by Cian Tracey and Jonathan Bradley to chat about the Ireland team to face Russia on Thur...
RWC Daily: Ireland’s Kobe conundrum
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland have moved to Kobe as preparations for the Russia game on Thursday ramp up.Cian Tracey is joined by Jonathan Bradley as they look back on the ...
RWC Daily: EMERGENCY PODCAST - Japan stun Ireland in Shizuoka
28 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland's World Cup hit a major speed-bump as Japan turned up the noise on an unforgettable night at the Ecopa Stadium.Cian Tracey is joined by Ruaidh...
RWC Daily: Fears for Conan as Ireland set for hosts showdown
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There are growing concerns surrounding Jack Conan's ankle injury as Cian Tracey, Ruaidhri O'Connor and Jonathan Bradley discuss the implications of th...
RWC Daily: A tale of two Jacks - Carty starts but Conan ruled out
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Schmidt has named his team to face hosts Japan in Saturday's clash at the Ecopa Stadium in Shizuoka and the big news is that Jack Carty starts at ...
RWC Daily: Springboks, shocks and a spot of karaoke
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland took a day off their media duties in Shizuoka, which gave Cian Tracey the chance to catch up with a few familiar faces in Nagoya where South A...
The James Ryan factor, how South Africa can be targeted and being the old man in dressing-room
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Rugby World Cup has begun and it started with a bang.From Ireland's complete performance against Scotland to New Zealand beating South Africa and ...
RWC Daily: Sexton fears and Japanese confidence
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland have moved out of the city and into the country where they give their latest update today. Cian Tracey, Ruaidhri O'Connor and Jonathan Bradley...
RWC Daily: Bullets trains as Ireland spread wings
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The World Cup is in full flow and Joe Schmidt’s men are on the march. Cian Tracey and Ruaidhri O’Connor are on the move after the win over Scotlan...
RWC daily: Impact subs and a strong bench for Scotland
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cian and Jonathan had to rush to the World Cup opening ceremony, to we've gone to our bench as Ruaidhri is joined by Alan Quinlan and Billy Keane to r...
RWC daily: Impact subs and a strong team for Scotland
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cian and Jonathan had to rush to the World Cup opening ceremony, to we've gone to our bench as Ruaidhri is joined by Alan Quinlan and Billy Keane to r...
RWC daily: Tales from Yokohama as the big kick-off draws closer
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Blurb: Cian Tracey and Ruaidhri O'Connor have added Jonathan Bradley from the Belfast Telegraph to their line-up. The lads discuss first their impress...
RWC Daily: Tokyo drift and back three blues
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Just another day of drama at the World Cup where Wales have lost a coach and the Ireland back-three is looking depleted ahead of the opening weekend...
Ireland's fullback dilemma, World Cup bonding and the squad standby list
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing in association with Aldi, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined in studio by their World Cup-signing, F...
RWC Daily: Kearney injury scare and a Ruddock brothers special
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cian Tracey and Ruaidhri O'Connor are back after another night of breaking Ireland injury news as Rob Kearney becomes the latest doubt for Sunday's op...
RWC Daily: Henshaw injury, sumo and gloomy weather forecasts
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Independent.ie's Cian Tracey and Ruaidhri O’Connor are in Chiba and they’re getting used to life in Japan where Ireand are not giving up hope on i...
The blow-ins v home-grown players debate continues and why the quarters will be as good as it gets
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Before heading off to the Far East on their great Rugby World Cup adventure, the Irish Independent’s Ruaidhri O’Connor and Cian Tracy joined Luke ...
RWC preview - Ireland ready to end pre-season on a high
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As Ireland gear up for their final warm-up game against Wales before they depart for Japan next week, Cian Tracey and Jonathan Bradley discuss the imp...
‘I guarantee you players don’t feel right about Joe’s decision’ Luke Fitzgerald on Devin Toner
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh from being called a xenophobic, Brexit-eering, Boris Johnson wannabe, Luke Fitzgerald is back on the Left Wing with Will Slattery this week to d...
2019 RWC preview - Schmidt rings the changes
29 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After Ireland's record defeat to England at Twickenham, Joe Schmidt has picked his team for the redemption mission against Wales in Cardiff.Cian Trace...
Why there’s too many Indians and not enough Chiefs and big selection calls to make for Schmidt
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The record defeat to England was a dark day for Irish rugby and the issues that were in evidence are still there. Ireland needs to find its form and f...
The 'hell' of World Cup training camp, Ireland's half-back dilemma and All Blacks uncertainty
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Left Wing is back for another season and Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are on hand to discuss all the latest news around Ireland's World Cup p...
Leinster show steel in Glasgow, Heineken Cup final reunion and Ireland's summer check-list
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Alan Quinlan to review the 2018/19 season.Leinster saw off Gl...
Leinster's succession plan, Munster's missing piece and the art of contract negotiations
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald look ahead to the PRO 14 final and discuss last weekend's semi-final.The la...
Where Leinster went wrong, Saracens power and looking ahead to RDS showdown
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Cian Tracey to discuss the Champions Cup final.Saracens clinc...
Champions Cup final preview - What Leinster must do to overcome Saracens
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald preview the Champions Cup final with Cian Tracey and Ruaidhri O'Connor of t...