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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
  • Bumper Champions Cup preview | Leinster's window, French beasts & Premiership weakness

    Bumper Champions Cup preview | Leinster's window, French beasts & Premiership weakness
    Oct 12 2026
    Will, Luke and Jonathan Bradley convene for a Champions Cup preview as European rugby returns this weekend. The lads start off by looking back on Ulster and Munster's dramatic draw in the URC on Saturday before turning attention to Europe. The strength of the French teams, Leinster's prospects, whether Munster and Connacht can make the knockout stage and the standard of the top Premiership teams is all on the menu. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Dan Sheehan | Leo Cullen's last season, Leinster's outlook & back row potential

    Dan Sheehan | Leo Cullen's last season, Leinster's outlook & back row potential
    Oct 8 2026
    Will is joined by Dan Sheehan to discuss Leinster's return to the RDS, Leo Cullen's last dance and how he is feeling ahead of his first outing of the season on Saturday. Dan also talks about how his leadership style has evolved after captaincy experiences with Leinster and the Lions. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia.

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    27 mins
  • Munster's reboot, Frawley's dream debut & no scrum, no win

    Munster's reboot, Frawley's dream debut & no scrum, no win
    Oct 6 2026
    Will and Luke are joined by Cian Tracey to discuss Munster's need for a reboot after more off field upheaval and some bright sparks on the pitch. Leinster's two games in South Africa, Ciaran Frawley's first outing for Connacht and some worrying scrum issues for Irish rugby are also on the menu. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
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