The Left Wing

The Left Wing

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  • Leinster team reaction | No Lowe, Clarkson's big day & Henshaw gets the nod
    Will is joined by Cian Tracey from Bilbao to break down Leinster's Champions Cup final team selection. The omission of James Lowe, the selection of Thomas Clarkson over Tadhg Furlong and Robbie Henshaw getting the nod over Jamie Osborne is all up for discussion. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia.

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    26 min
  • Bumper final preview | Leinster's toughest test, selection debate & URC drama
    It is European finals week as both Leinster and Ulster eye silverware in Bilbao this weekend. Will, Luke and Jonathan Bradley preview Ulster's Challenge Cup final clash with Montpellier before giving their thoughts on Leinster v Boredeaux in the Champions Cup Final. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia

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    1 hr 12 min
  • Prendergast's future, the Lancaster surge & Munster's lost season
    Rúaidhrí O’Connor joins Will and Luke after a URC weekend where Connacht’s quality shone through, Munster’s lack of depth was exposed and Sam Prendergast’s tackling leaves doubts over his spot in Leinster’s 23 for the Champions Cup final. The team break it all down and look ahead to the players who could make a name for themselves at the season’s end to get on the Ireland squad for the summer tour. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia

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    1 hr 7 min
  • Leinster's good & bad | Leo Cullen vs the media | Ulster's final date
    Will, Luke and Jonathan Bradley convene to look back on a European weekend that saw Leinster and Ulster book their ticket to Bilbao. The good and bad of Leinster's win over Toulon plus Leo Cullen's battle with the media is on the menu, as Jonathan breaks down Ulster's return to the limelight. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia.

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    1 hr 12 min
  • Leinster's prop crisis | Munster’s feel-good victory v Ulster | Connacht chase the top eight
    Sinéad Kissane, Cian Tracey and Luke Fitzgerald assemble for this week’s edition of the Left Wing podcast - reviewing how the provinces faired in the latest URC games and looking forward to the Champions Cup semi-final weekend. They chat through Leinster’s potential selection headaches, how Munster secured a ‘feel-good’ victory v Ulster and debate who remains in poll position in the chase for the top eight. They also discuss the raucous atmosphere in Clermont for Ireland v France, and the outcomes from the recent Energia AIL finals. Finally, the panel also lay their predictions on the line for the Champions Cup. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia.

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    1 hr
  • St Mary's and Clontarf face off in Aviva showdown | Energia AIL final special
    Will is joined by Darragh Frawley of the Club Scene Podcast to preview the Energia AIL final weekend and to discuss the club rugby landscape in 2026. St Mary's and Clontarf square off in the men's final while UL Bohs take on Blackrock in the women's decider and Darragh breaks down all four teams ahead of the Sunday showdowns. The health of club rugby in Limerick, the strength of the Dublin teams and the relationship between the pro game and the club game is all on the menu too. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia.

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    38 min
  • Leinster's European dilemma, Connacht's famous win & Munster's latest controversy
    Will and Luke are joined by Jonathan Bradley to break down another exciting weekend in the URC run in. Leinster's impressive win over Ulster, their Champions Cup selection policy, Connacht's South African scalp and Munster's on-field win and latest off-field controversy are all on the menu. Ireland's impressive Six Nations victory over Italy is up for discussion too. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia.

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    1 hr 2 min
  • Brittany Hogan in studio | Facing England, life with Sale & Italy in Galway
    Will is joined in studio by Ireland back row and Energia ambassador Brittany Hogan to discuss Ireland's opening defeat to England and round two against Italy. Life in the Premiership with Sale, moving between back row positions and facing off against her Ireland team-mates are all on the menu too. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia.

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    38 min
  • Hybrid Dan Sheehan, Bordeaux brilliance and Leinster's lessons
    Will and Luke welcome Ruaidhri O'Connor back to the show to break down a busy weekend of European action. The lads start with Bordeaux's thrilling win over Toulouse and then move on to Leinster's European credentials after a mixed outing against Sale. Ulster's Challenge Cup hopes, Connacht's European exit and Ireland's opening defeat in the Women's Six Nations against England are on the menu too. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia.

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    1 hr 3 min

About The Left Wing

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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 analysis, expert opinion and post-match comment we have every position covered.

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