The Left Wing
Episodes
Munster's trophy ambitions, Leinster's underrated young gun and why mid-week games could work
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald discuss the PRO 14 knock-out stage and Munster's trophy ambitions.Johann va...
Jack Conan on Toulouse win, Leinster's drive for five and his rugby journey
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined in studio by Leinster back row Jack Conan to discuss the Champio...
The James Lowe dilemma, Munster's tough task and Croke Park classic revisited
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Munster and Ireland legend Denis Leamy to preview the Champio...
Ireland 7s qualify for World Series, PRO14 heats up and the Champions Cup looms large
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cian Tracey fills the sizeable boots of Will Slattery, and he is joined by Luke Fitzgerald ahead of another busy week.Ireland Sevens made history by q...
Jacob Stockdale's finishing, Jack McGrath goes north and the future of the breakdown
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined on the line by Tommy Bowe to discuss a cracking weekend of Europ...
Champions Cup Quarter Finals Preview, Paul O'Connell's coaching future and Bloodgate remembered
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Champions Cup is back after the post-traumatic stress suffered from the Six Nations campaign and with all four provinces in action this weekend th...
Why we all need to keep believing and how Joe Schmidt will figure this one out
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It may have been a disappointing Six Nations campaign but on this week’s Left Wing podcast, Luke Fitzgerald believes everyone should just calm down ...
'An absolute war of a game' as we approach the end of an era
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the end of an era as Ireland face Wales in Cardiff this Saturday. In the last Six Nations game for both Joe Schmidt and Warren Gatland, the win...
Ire v France preview, criticism of Johnny Sexton and Bernard Jackman on life after the Dragons
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bernard Jackman joins Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery on this week’s Left Wing to preview Ireland’s Six Nations clash against France, plus Jackm...
'The lads need to go for a few drinks and relax a bit’ Trying too hard and unrealistic expectations
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are Ireland really as bad as some pundits are making them out to be or have expectations for Irish rugby just risen to insane heights? Luke Fitzgerald...
Exclusive: Paul O'Connell on Ireland's World Cup chances, the Six Nations and coaching in France
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In a Left-Wing podcast exclusive, Ireland legend, Paul O'Connell, joined Will and Luke to talk all things rugby. The former Ireland captain opened up ...
Ireland waiting to hit top form and Luke McGrath on what he has learned at Leinster
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald and joined in studio by Leinster and Ireland scrum-half Luke McGrath to dis...
Who cares about the Six Nations? This is about the World Cup
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The mood may have been sombre in the aftermath of the comprehensive defeat to England in the Six Nations at the weekend, but for Luke Fitzgerald, it's...
Six Nations Preview: Ireland's chances, Eddie Jones pressure and Wales decider?
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Joe Schmidt’s last Six Nations with Ireland and he’s sure to want to go out on a winning note, but should one eye be on the World Cup and o...
Bonus Ep: Schools Rugby Preview
25 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Six Nations may be fast approaching, but so are the Schools Rugby cup competitions and in a special bonus episode on the Left Wing, Tony Ward join...
Ian Madigan on life in the Premiership, Ireland hopes and another bumper European weekend
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ian Madigan to discuss his first season in the Premiership wi...
Clean sweep for the provinces, sensational Stockdale and Simon Zebo abuse
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by the Irish Independent’s Cian Tracey to look back on a cra...
Big weekend for the provinces, Tom Farrell's Ireland potential and Leinster's huge playing pool
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined in studio by Irish Independent rugby correspondent Ruaidhri O'Co...
Leinster vs Munster fallout and Johnny Sexton’s captaincy
03 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined in studio by Irish Independent rugby correspondent Cian Tracey...
Rugby Christmas parties and Jordi Murphy on why he decided to leave Leinster
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Jordi Murphy to discuss his move from Leinster to Ulster and ...
Tadhg Beirne on his Munster journey, Scarlets experience and 2019 goals
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Munster and Ireland second row Tadhg Beirne to discuss his ...
The Andy Farrell era, Leinster’s backlog and Joey Carbery’s development
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined in studio by Irish Independent rugby correspondent Cian Tracey...
USA on the rise, All Blacks vulnerable and Ireland charging
23 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of the Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by USA Eagles Head Coach Gary Gold and USA attack coach Greg M...
James Ryan on beating the All Blacks, his dream year and looking ahead to 2019
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined in studio by Ireland second row James Ryan to discuss the huge w...
Ireland vs All Blacks preview, 2013 heartbreak and tough selection decisions
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's epsiode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Wasps and former Leinster out-half Jimmy Gopperth to preview ...
Cian Healy on getting back to his best, injury struggles and developing as a prop
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined in studio by Leinster and Ireland prop Cian Healy to discuss the...
Ireland's hooker situation, centre selection dilemma and Joe Schmidt's coaching future
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined Irish Independent rugby correspondent Ruaidhri O'Connor to previ...
James Tracy and Rory O'Loughlin on their Leinster journey and Ireland experience
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined in studio by Leinster duo James Tracy and Rory O'Loughlin to dis...
Unbeaten provinces, the fall of the superpowers and why you should never celebrate early
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined in studio by Cian Tracey of the Irish Independent to discuss the...
Champions Cup preview - Leinster the team to beat, Munster's tough task and the Cipriani dilemma
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined in studio by Irish Independent rugby correspondents Ruaidhri O'C...
James Lowe on life at Leinster, Super Rugby experience and unique route to the top
02 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by James Lowe to talk about his time at Leinster and his caree...
Player privacy, Carbery’s journey and controversial new tackle laws
25 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined in studio by Irish Independent rugby correspondent Cian Tracey...
Ross Byrne on his Ireland experience, staying with Leinster and developing as a ten
18 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined in studio by Leinster out-half Ross Byrne to discuss his career ...
Ultan Dillane on his journey from Paris to Tralee to Ireland international
11 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald is joined by Ireland and Connacht second row Ultan Dillane to discuss his j...
John Cooney on new era in Ulster, leaving Leinster and proving people wrong
04 Sep 2018
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 breakout season ...
Felipe Contepomi on his Leinster return, his coaching journey and Munster rivalry
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Left Wing is back as Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald kick off another season with Leinster backs coach Felipe Contepomi.Felipe explains what dre...
Ian Madigan on out-half play and why Johnny Sexton should be World Player of the Year
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On the last Left Wing of the season, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Bristol out-half Ian Madigan to recap Ireland's series win over A...
Fergus McFadden on Leinster's historic season and Grand Slam glory
19 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Leinster and Ireland wing Fergus McFadden to discuss a histor...
Joe Schmidt's selection policy, the Sean Cronin mystery and the All Blacks get away with one
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Irish Independent rugby correspondent Cian Tracey to discuss ...
Simon Zebo on his Paris adventure, World Cup prospects and Munster memories
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Simon Zebo to discuss his imminent move to Paris to play for ...
Isa Nacewa on winning the double, why he came back to Leinster and post-rugby plans
31 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Leinster legend Isa Nacewa to reflect on his remarkable caree...
Conor Murray on his Munster ambitions, Sexton partnership and whether he would move abroad
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Munster and Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray to discuss his ev...
Future is bright for Leinster and a must-win game for Munster
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Irish Independent rugby correspondent Cian Tracey to recap Le...
Tommy Bowe on retirement, his vital move to Wales and his miraculous Lions recovery
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ireland and Ulster wing Tommy Bowe to discuss his legendary c...
Bryan Habana on his Toulon experience, retirement and the toughest moments of his career
01 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by recently retired Springboks legend Bryan Habana.Habana has wo...
The Byrne/Carbery dilemma and why Munster can take some positives
25 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald recap all the Champions Cup action as well as discussing the retirement o...
Damian Browne on the highs and lows of his epic 4,800km row across the Atlantic
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by former Leinster and Connacht second row Damien Browne to disc...
Keith Earls on Grand Slam glory and the changes he made to produce his best form
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ireland and Munster star Keith Earls to discuss Ireland's Gra...
Dan Leavy on his breakout season plus Munster's latest miracle
03 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined in studio by Leinster and Ireland flanker Dan Leavy to discuss h...
Champions Cup preview - Leinster's blockbuster battle and Munster's toughest test
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined in studio by Irish Independent rugby correspondent Cian Tracey t...
Johnny Sexton on Ireland's Grand Slam win and a possible future in coaching
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Johnny Sexton to discuss Ireland's Grand Slam win.Sexton talk...
Luke Fitzgerald, Robbie Henshaw and Scott Fardy on Ireland’s Grand Slam chances
14 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of The Left Wing, live from Kennedy’s Pub, Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery are joined by Robbie Henshaw and Scott Fardy t...
Luke and David Wallace on what it takes to win the Grand Slam and 2009 Cardiff memories
07 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery are joined by David Wallace to look back on Ireland's Grand Slam-winning se...
Ireland's centre dilemma, off-form England and Grand Slam potential
27 Feb 2018
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 to discuss all the lates...
Ian Madigan on dealing with setbacks, the importance of sports psychology and his future plans
21 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Bristol out-half and former Leinster star Ian Madigan.Ian tal...
Bernard Jackman on his Dragons project, working in France and taking a stand on dessert
14 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Dragons head coach Bernard Jackman.Jackman fills the lads in ...
Why England need a bit of arrogance and is Lancaster/Farrell the next Ireland coaching ticket?
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by former England and Lions star Alex Corbisiero. The lads look ...
Darren Cave on life at Ulster, Ireland's Six Nations chances and Joe Schmidt's unique preparation
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ulster centre Darren Cave to look ahead to the Six Nations.Ir...
Larmour vs Nadolo, Tadhg Beirne's rise and Connacht keep rolling
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing in association with Laya Healthcare, Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery are joined in studio by Irish Independe...
Luke Fitzgerald on Grobler debate and Rhys Ruddock dealing with injury,chosing to play in Ireland
17 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery are joined by Leinster and Ireland star Rhys Ruddock.The flanker is currently recovering fro...
Jamie Heaslip on his injury recovery, life after rugby and dealing with his critics
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined in studio by Leinster and Ireland star Jamie Heaslip.The back ro...
Why it might be too soon for Jordan Larmour, Sean Cronin vs Rory Best and Munster's one big problem
03 Jan 2018
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 recap all the f...
Another Irish clean sweep and Dublin star Cian O'Sullivan on balancing work & winning All-Irelands
19 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Dublin star Cian O'Sullivan to discuss his All-Ireland-winnin...
Leinster on top in Europe, Matt O'Connor's media problem and does Zebo enjoy playing for Ireland?
13 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Des Berry of The Herald and Cian Tracey of the Irish Independ...
Jordi Murphy's ballsy move and Ireland vs England in the Champions Cup
06 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by former Ulster and Ireland star Stephen Ferris to preview the ...
Jordan Larmour's Ireland chances, Joe Schmidt's 'odd' selections and Munster's player drain
28 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by in studio by Irish Independent rugby correspondents Ruaidhri ...
Eoin O'Malley on battling with Brian O'Driscoll and leaving rugby at just 25
21 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined in studio by former Leinster centre Eoin O'Malley.Like Fitzgeral...
Luke Fitzgerald and Fergus McFadden on their World Cup rivalry and Ireland's Springboks demolition
15 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Leinster wing Fergus McFadden to discuss the province's seaso...
Will Bundee Aki make his debut and what happened to Sean Cronin?
08 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery is joined by Irish Independent rugby columnist Tony Ward, Irish Independent rugby correspondent...
Ian Madigan on life in Bristol, the Zebo decision and his international future
02 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined in studio by Bristol out-half Ian Madigan.The lads hear what lif...
Luke Fitzgerald and Jake Heenan debate the use of project players and talk changes in Connacht
25 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined in studio by Connacht flanker Jake Heenan.In a wide-ranging inte...
Neil Francis on needing a defibrillator watching Leinster plus cynicism in Castres vs Munster match
18 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Irish and Sunday Independent columnist Neil Francis to discus...
Eoin Reddan on why the Pro 14 is as good as the English Premiership
16 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by former Ireland and Leinster scrum-half Eoin Reddan to discuss ...
Champions Cup preview: Are Saracens better than Joe Schmidt's Leinster team?
12 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald preview the Champions Cup with Irish Independent rugby correspondent Ruaidh...
Luke previews Leinster vs Munster and talks the future of sports technology with Stephen Smith
05 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Irish Independent rugby correspondent Ruaidhri O'Connor and K...
Peter O'Mahony looks back on his memorable Lions tour and talks Munster changes
02 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery are joined by Munster captain Peter O'Mahony.The back row looks back on his ...
Luke Fitzgerald and Paul Kimmage go head-to-head on Dublin, doping and cheating vs cynical play
28 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery are joined in studio by Sunday Independent columnist Paul Kimmage. Kimmage ...
Jamie Heaslip on his injury recovery and why he wants Joe Schmidt to stay in Ireland
25 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Will Slattery talked to Jamie Heaslip and Tony Ward at last week's National Ploughing Championships for a special episode of The Left Wing recorded in...
Luke Fitzgerald and Mike McCarthy on the challenges retired rugby players face
21 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by former Ireland and Leinster second row Mike McCarthy.McCarthy...
Sean O'Brien on his Lions heroics and why he decided to speak up on tour
14 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On the first ever Left Wing podcast, Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery are joined in studio by Ireland international Sean O'Brien.The Tullow Tank give...