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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The podcast currently has 561 episodes available.

The Left Wing episodes:

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
September 23, 2025 The Left Wing is back! Lancaster's revival, Leinster's mission & Munster's new era
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 provinces, with Connacht proving to be the most intriguing pre-season prospect
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1h 2min
September 14, 2025 France 18 Ireland 13 | Reaction from Sandy Park as Irish World Cup journey ends in heartbreak
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 that seized their moments in this World Cup quarter-final Rugby on Indo Sport is in association with Energia
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25min
September 07, 2025 Ireland soundly beaten by Black Ferns in Brighton | Post-match reaction | New Zealand 40-0 Ireland
Sinead Kissane, Anna Caplice & Ruaidhri O'Connor convene post-match in Brighton to evaluate Ireland's comprehensive defeat at the hands of a clinical Black Ferns outfit, and assess where it leaves Scott Bemand's squad heading into next weekend's quarter final test against France.
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27min

FAQs about The Left Wing:

How many episodes does The Left Wing have?

The podcast currently has 561 episodes available.