The Left Wing

By Irish Independent

The biggest stories in Irish rugby with our team of writers and experts, including Rúaidhrí O'Connor, Cian Tracey, Will Slattery, Sineád Kissane and Luke Fitzgerald. From breaking news to in-depth ana... more

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November 14, 2025 The view from Australia | Joe Schmidt losing grip on waning Wallabies
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 against Ireland. While Will is glass half-full about the improvements Schmidt has made in Australia, Christy isn't as positive and breaks down some of the mistakes of recent weeks. The standing of rugby union in Australia, the threat of Rugby League and the future of the Wallabies ahead of the World Cup are all on the agenda too.
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42min
November 11, 2025 Paul O'Connell under pressure, out-half flip flop & scary Springboks
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 that Andy Farrell should make for Australia. Whether Farrell might go back to Sam Prendergast and South Africa's ominous show of force in Paris are on the menu too.
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1h 6min
November 08, 2025 Six-try display does little to quell the question marks | Ireland 41-10 Japan | Post-match reaction 🏉
Sinead Kissane, Ruaidhri O'Connor & Cian Tracey assemble post-match at the Aviva Stadium to recap a largely patchy Ireland performance versus Japan. Rugby coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Energia.
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34min
November 03, 2025 Why Ireland lost, lineout mess & TMO controversy
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 and Tadhg Beirne’s red card all big talking points from an event that was ‘not a great advertisement for rugby’
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1h 7min
November 02, 2025 Clinical All Blacks close strongly to topple Ireland in Chicago | Post-match reaction | New Zealand 26-13 Ireland
Irish Independent rugby writers Cian Tracey & Rúaidhrí O’Connor convene post-match in Chicago to recap Ireland's disappointing 26-13 defeat to New Zealand at Soldier Field. The lads analyse what went wrong for Ireland and where they go from here, as Andy Farrell’s side lose to the All Blacks for a third consecutive time. Rugby coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is in association with Energia 🏉
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24min
October 28, 2025 Undercooked Ireland, Chicago concerns & November questions
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' as the Irish side may be undercooked. Rúaidhrí O'Connor dials in from the Windy City to preview the series with Will and Luke
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58min
October 21, 2025 Munster deliver, Leinster flop and alarm bells for Ireland
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 should see this as the best performance by the Reds in years, how much panic there will be in Leinster, and whether Andy Farrell will pick Jack Crowley in Chicago. Meanwhile, Ulster’s winning mentality builds as they stop a Sharks team boasting 13 Springboks
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1h 7min
October 13, 2025 Harry Byrne's resurrection, Munster's Croke Park opportunity & Ulster's promise
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 situation ahead of Leinster v Munster this weekend, before the team also break down Ulster’s squad strength, and what they could achieve in the fullness of time.
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1h 9min
October 07, 2025 Jack Crowley's attitude, Sam Prendergast's struggles & Ireland's back 3 options
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. Jonathan Bradley joins Will and Luke for a check-in on where Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley sit less than a month from Ireland’s trip to Chicago to face the All Blacks.
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1h 3min
September 30, 2025 A Leinster horror show & apologising to Joe Schmidt | Andrew Trimble
Ulster legend and former Ireland international Andrew Trimble joins Will and Luke this week after a URC weekend where Ulster prevailed and Leinster couldn’t get on the scoreboard. The guys also bring back some memories of Joe Schmidt and playing in Chicago.
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1h 7min

FAQs about The Left Wing:

How many episodes does The Left Wing have?

The podcast currently has 564 episodes available.