The Left Wing

The Left Wing

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.

Episodes

Jack Crowley's attitude, Sam Prendergast's struggles & Ireland's back 3 options

October 7, 2025 • 62 mins
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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A Leinster horror show & apologising to Joe Schmidt | Andrew Trimble

September 30, 2025 • 66 mins
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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The Left Wing is back! Lancaster's revival, Leinster's mission & Munster's new era

September 23, 2025 • 61 mins
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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France 18 Ireland 13 | Reaction from Sandy Park as Irish World Cup journey ends in heartbreak

September 14, 2025 • 24 mins
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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Ireland soundly beaten by Black Ferns in Brighton | Post-match reaction | New Zealand 40-0 Ireland

September 7, 2025 • 26 mins
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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Seven-try Ireland thwart Spain threat to secure World Cup quarter final berth

August 31, 2025 • 27 mins
For a second successive week, Ireland notched a bonus-point win, surpassed their record points tally, and snagged seven tries. But a battling Spain pushed them all the way with five tries of their own, leaving Scott Bemand et al with much room for rumination. Sinead Kissane & Anna Caplice convene at Franklin's Gardens to recap today's performance, and to begin to look ahead to a marquee match-up with New Zealand next week.

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Record points haul as Ireland open World Cup with emphatic win - Reaction from Franklin's Gardens ☘️

August 24, 2025 • 22 mins
Anna Caplice joins Sinéad Kissane as Ireland scored six tries in an impressive 42-14 win over Japan at Franklin's Gardens. Rugby on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia

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The Lions wrap-up | Rating the Irish players and Australia's regrets

August 5, 2025 • 70 mins
In the final instalment of this season's Left Wing, Will, Luke and Jonathan give the grand overall view of the Lions Tour, how Australia could have made it a greater nail-biter and evaluating all the Irish players We'd like to thank all our listeners for turning in across another bumper rugby season!

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Australia 22 Lions 12 | Wallabies win third Test as lightning strikes Sydney

August 2, 2025 • 26 mins
Will is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor and Cian Tracey to react to Australia's 22-12 win over the Lions in the final Lions Test. The lads break down the Wallabies' deserved win in a game that saw a 40-minute delay due to a lightning warning.

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An epic Test, a Lions comeback and a very controversial finale

July 29, 2025 • 64 mins
Rugby fans were treated to a sensational Lions Test in Melbourne, one that has dug up a treasure trove of talking points for Will, Luke and Jonathan Bradley. The team break down the decisions to award the Lions' winning try, why there was no 10 willing to take a drop goal and what players stood out in the series-clinching victory

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Lions 29 Australia 26 | A second Test that had absolutely everything

July 26, 2025 • 40 mins
Will Slattery, Ruaidhri O'Connor and Cian Tracey break down the Lions' dramatic win over Australia in Melbourne to clinch the Test series. Hugo Keenan's try secured a famous victory for Andy Farrell's side and there is plenty to discuss.

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Tadhg Beirne brilliance, Will Skelton lifeline & time for Owen Farrell?

July 22, 2025 • 57 mins
Will and Luke are joined by Jonathan Bradley to break down the first Lions Test and look ahead to this weekend's showdown in Melbourne. Tadhg Beirne's huge performance, Andy Farrell's brilliant selection calls last weekend and what changes might come to the Test team are all up for discussion.

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Lions 27-19 Australia | First Test win as Wallabies fail to fire 🏉

July 19, 2025 • 33 mins
Will Slattery is joined by Bernard Jackman & Cian Tracey in studio, and by Ruaidhri O'Connor from Brisbane, for live post-match reaction to the Lions first test victory over Australia. Rugby coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is with thanks to Energia.

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🔔 Lions Watchalong | Will Slattery, Bernard Jackman & Cian Tracey

July 19, 2025 • 1 min
It's Lions first Test morning and Will Slattery, Bernard Jackman and Cian Tracey are bringing you minute-by-minute reaction and analysis on the live Indo Sport Watchalong. Starting from 10.45am, our panel will be with you before, during and after the big game. Follow our watchalong here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewZ9sOYbAQU ↩️

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Lions Test week, Joe Schmidt's plan & big selection calls

July 15, 2025 • 58 mins
Will and Luke are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor from Australia to preview this weekend's first Lions Test. The lads start off by debating whether the glut of recent call ups devalues the Lions before talk turns to the big selection dilemmas facing Andy Farrell this week. The areas Joe Schmidt might target and who will win on Saturday are up for discussion too.

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The Lions squad imbalance, Wednesday trial match & Ireland talent emerges

July 7, 2025 • 57 mins
Will Slattery, Luke Fitzgerald and Jonathan Bradley team up after a big weekend for both the Lions and Ireland, with both squads notching up wins but the Lions still face questions as to their standards ahead of the Test series with the Wallabies. Luke's experience in the warm-up fixtures, Joe Schmidt's thinking in Australia's preparations and a view towards the Ireland stars of the future are all on the menu in this week's Left Wi...

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Lions 21 Waratahs 10 | Andy Farrell won't be happy after error-filled display

July 5, 2025 • 23 mins
Will is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor from Sydney to react to the Lions' unconvincing 21-10 win over the Waratahs. With only two games remaining until the first Test against Australia, Andy Farrell won't be happy with the amount of handling errors on display. The lads discuss how Hugo Keenan fared on his tour debut, Tadhg Beirne's poor form and what the team might look like against the Brumbies in Canberra on Wednesday. If you'd like...

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Lions emergency pod | The Owen Farrell bombshell & what comes next

July 3, 2025 • 27 mins
Will Slattery is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor from Sydney to react to Owen Farrell's shock call-up to the squad. While we were all sleeping in Ireland, news emerged that the English veteran has been added to Andy Farrell's touring party. Will and Ruaidhri debate whether the selection was justified, what impact Farrell might have on the tour and when he will make his tour debut.

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Lions Test team takes shape & Crowley v Prendergast starts again

June 30, 2025 • 59 mins
In a rare Monday switch-up, Cian Tracey dials in from Tbilisi as he, Will and Luke preview Ireland's fixtures in Georgia and Portugal. But first - there's plenty to sink our teeth into as the Lions turn their attention to their attention to their next game, against the Reds. The team break down what we have learned so far and ask what Andy Farrell's Test team will look like

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Lions 54 Western Force 7: Joe McCarthy leads the charge for impressive Irish

June 28, 2025 • 23 mins
Will Slattery is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor from Perth to discuss the Lions' emphatic 54-7 win over the Western Force. Joe McCarthy's outstanding outing, Tadhg Beirne's struggles and the Henry Pollock experience are all up for discussion. Ruaidhri also brings up the possibility that Andy Farrell might play his strongest team in the Wednesday fixtures rather than follow the traditional Saturday schedule.

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