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The Left Wing

The Left Wing

Written by: Irish Independent
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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. From in-depth analysis to team news and post-match analysis we have every position covered.2026 Irish Independent
Episodes
  • Munster relegated, Leinster's underrated day & who makes the Six Nations squad?

    Munster relegated, Leinster's underrated day & who makes the Six Nations squad?
    Jan 20 2026
    Sitting in for Will, Sinéad Kissane alongside Luke and Jonathan dissect how Munster came to find themselves relegated to the Challenge Cup after their Champions Cup exit, alongside Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle. Luke debates the difference between what a player wants in their out-half versus what fans value and the pod look ahead to Andy Farrell’s imminent Six Nations squad announcement on Wednesday. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • All Blacks in crisis | How Ruaidhri O'Connor got the story

    All Blacks in crisis | How Ruaidhri O'Connor got the story
    Jan 15 2026
    Will is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor for a special episode of the Left Wing to react to Scott Robertson's shock departure as All Blacks head coach. Ruaidhri broke the story late Wednesday night and he explains the sequence of events that saw New Zealand make a huge change less than two years from the World Cup. Whether Joe Schmidt will finally become the All Blacks head coach is also on the menu. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia.

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    26 mins
  • Leinster's resilience, La Rochelle throw it away & Irish rugby's discipline problem

    Leinster's resilience, La Rochelle throw it away & Irish rugby's discipline problem
    Jan 13 2026
    Will, Luke and Jonathan Bradley pick through Leinster's last-gasp win over La Rochelle and Munster's tough defeat away to Toulon. Leinster's mental strength, La Rochelle's missed opportunities and the flaws in Jacques Nienaber's defence are all on the menu from the showdown at the Aviva. Luke also thinks Irish teams have a growing discipline problem that needs to be addressed. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia.

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    1 hr and 1 min
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