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The Left Wing

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Rating
★★★★☆
4.2
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40 reviews
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United States
This podcast has
591 episodes
Language
English
Explicit
No
Date created
2017/09/12
Latest episode
2026/04/23
Average duration
54 min.
Release period
4 days

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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.

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St Mary's and Clontarf face off in Aviva showdown | Energia AIL final special
2026/04/23
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Leinster's European dilemma, Connacht's famous win & Munster's latest controversy
2026/04/21
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brittany Hogan in studio | Facing England, life with Sale & Italy in Galway
2026/04/16
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hybrid Dan Sheehan, Bordeaux brilliance and Leinster's lessons
2026/04/13
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Leinster's weird win | Munster's systems failure | Quarter-final crackers
2026/04/07
Will, Luke and Cian are back again to review the European round of 16 and look ahead to a blockbuster quarter-final line up.Leinster's strange win over Edinburgh - featuring three intercept tries in the first half - is up for discussion as the lads debate how good Leo Cullen's side are going into the last eight. Munster's bad day in Exeter, Connacht's winning streak and Ulster's lucky escape are all on the menu too. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Leinster's sloppy return, Crowley's big day & Ireland goal-kicking problem
2026/03/31
Will, Luke and Cian assemble to look ahead to the first European knockout weekend with Leinster starting their Champions Cup assault while the rest of the provinces prepare for Challenge Cup action. The lads pick through last weekend's URC action, with Leinster's poor first 30 minutes catching the eye. Jack Crowley's impressive performance vs the Bulls is a talking point, although his issues off the tee are still visible. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Schools rugby special with Bernard Jackman | Cup final drama & player pathways
2026/03/27
Will is joined by Bernard Jackman to look back on this year's dramatic schools cup finals, discuss the next steps for the best young talent and how provinces might compete against each other to secure the top prospects. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Munster's collapse | Leinster's decline | Connacht's revival | Ulster's missed chance
2026/03/24
Will, Luke and Cian assemble to discuss the return to provincial action ahead of a busy URC and European period. The problems at Munster, Leinster's poor showing in Glasgow, Connacht's good run of form and Ulster's missed opportunity are all on the agenda. An epic schools cup final and the proper way to pronounce Murray are up for discussion too. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The bumper Six Nations review | Paris chaos & Ireland's turnaround
2026/03/16
Will and Luke convene to recap the most sensational Super Saturday of them all. From the madness in Paris to Ireland's impressive win over Scotland, every big talking point from the final day of the Six Nations is on the table. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Six Nations Super Saturday ends with last-gasp French title and Irish Triple Crown | ☘️ 43 - 21 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Reaction
2026/03/14
What a final day to one of the most dramatic and entertaining Six Nations in history! Sinéad Kissane, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey meet in the Aviva Stadium to discuss the drama that unfolded in Paris as Thomas Ramos made the kick that won France the Six Nations, at the expense of an English match win and an Irish title. The team also run the rule over a superb Irish performance that ensured the Triple Crown would not fall into Scottish hands. Our Rugby Podcast coverage is sponsored by Energia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ireland's injury blow | Overconfident Scotland | England in crisis
2026/03/12
Will and Luke break down Ireland's team selection to face Scotland ahead of a blockbuster Six Nations finale. James Ryan's injury, Bundee Aki's bench role and who Andy Farrell left out is all on the menu. The lads also discuss Scotland star Darcy Graham's cocky pre-match comments ahead of taking on Ireland. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The greatest Six Nations ever | Ireland selection debate | France blow up
2026/03/10
Will and Luke are joined by Cian Tracey to reflect on a sensational Six Nations Saturday and to assess what team Andy Farrell might pick this weekend. Scotland's big win, France's latest stumble under Fabien Galthie and Wales' big effort at the Aviva Stadium are all on the menu.Jack Crowley's kicking, the best use of Jack Conan and a famous day for Italian rugby are up for discussion too. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ireland overcome dogged Welsh display to keep Triple Crown hopes alive | Post-match reaction | Ireland 27-17 Wales
2026/03/07
Indo Sport's Sinead Kissane, Ruaidhri O'Connor & Cian Tracey assemble at The Aviva Stadium to assess Ireland's Six Nations win over Wales in the penultimate round of this year's championship. If you'd like to get in touch with the podcast, you can email us at [email protected] ?? Rugby coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ireland's next steps | Lethal France | England panic - and Italy's opportunity
2026/03/02
Will, Luke and Ruaidhri O'Connor convene after the Six Nations break week to assesses how each team has looked through three rounds. France's devastating form, Scotland's Scotland-like tournament, where Ireland can improve and Italy's England opportunity are all on the menu. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy Farrell's future | Ireland coaching candidates | More Munster upheaval
2026/02/26
Will is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to discuss the prospect of Andy Farrell joining Saracens as head coach after the next World Cup. Whether 2027 would be the right time for a new Ireland coach, who might succeed Farrell and the latest departure from the Munster setup are all on the agenda. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia. To be in with a chance of winning tickets to Ireland v Scotland on March 14, go to these links: https://www.instagram.com/energiaireland/ https://www.tiktok.com/@energiairelandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4.2 out of 5
40 reviews
★★★★★
quinnliam 2022/12/22
Top 2 Irish rugby podcasts
This podcast has come on in leaps and bounds over the last two years. Both individually and and as an ensemble It's now essential listening after any ...
★★★★★
therealjpdeal 2019/11/01
Don’t Go
Great Rugby Podcast...here’s to homing they keep it up through the PRO14 season as well!
★☆☆☆☆
chris10312013 2021/07/23
A Disgrace
One guy that watches no rugby and one racist
★★★★★
Baldykav 2018/01/11
Essential listening for a deeper understanding of the game
Great insights into the unseen elements and characters in the game.
★☆☆☆☆
Irelands Call 2019/09/11
Losing its appeal.
Luke seems to try to hard to be controversial, he is not able to accept rational points made by other hosts. Very frustrating to listen to.
★★★★★
Seanfhutchinson 2017/09/28
Top guests great insight from a new pod
Love that they brought this to the podcast format. Luke's obviously able to get access to good guests...! But after the Paul Kimmage podcast has shown...
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