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The Left Wing

Irish Independent

Sports

Frequency: 1 episode/5d. Total Eps: 582

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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Second-half salvo steers Ireland past England — Post-match reaction — Ireland 27-22 England

Saturday, February 1, 2025 • Duration 33:37

Sinead Kissane is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor & Cian Tracey at the Aviva Stadium after Ireland turned the tide to topple England in their Six Nations opener. Rugby coverage on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia.

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Ireland's style vs Leinster's identity and Six Nations selection dilemmas

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 • Duration 01:05:49

Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor from Ireland's training camp in Portugal to preview the Six Nations championship and Saturday's game against England. The divergence in style between Leinster and Ireland is up for discussion while the lads also break down the selection dilemmas facing Simon Easterby ahead of the opening game.

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Eoin Toolan Interview | Life inside Joe Schmidt’s Australia camp

Thursday, November 28, 2024 • Duration 20:43

Wallabies Head of Analysis & Skills Coach Eoin Toolan joins Will to give his insights into life as a coach in the Australia set-up, including how he deals with the analytical nature of Joe Schmidt, dealing with the burdens of getting messages to the field, and the challenge of attracting Aussie talent to rugby union.

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Ian Foster & New Zealand smugness plus the World Cup semi-finals previewed

Thursday, October 19, 2023 • Duration 26:04

The World Cup moves on without Ireland this weekend and on the latest episode of the Left Wing podcast, Rúaidhrí O'Connor dials in from Paris and joins Cian Tracey and Sinéad Kissane to go through this weekend's World Cup semi-finals. Argentina play New Zealand on Friday night and England play South Africa on Saturday night at the Stade de France for a place in the World Cup final as the post-World Cup comeback continues for Ireland. Don’t forget to join Will, Luke and Rúaidhrí on Tuesday’s show as they analyse the semis and look ahead to the 2023 Rugby World Cup final.

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Why Ireland lost and where does the team go from here?

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 • Duration 01:08:57

Ireland's latest quarter-final heartbreak is up for discussion on the latest episode of The Left Wing as Luke Fitzgerald, Will Slattery, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Jonathan Bradley pick through Saturday's defeat to New Zealand. Why did Andy Farrell's men come up short in another last-eight tie? The lineout, missed chances and a huge effort from the All Blacks all contributed to a dramatic defeat in Paris. The lads dive into some of the key moments from Saturday's game as well as look into the future as Andy Farrell faces a rebuilding job with a number of star players unlikely to be involved at the next World Cup. The Left Wing will be back again on Thursday to preview the weekend semi-finals so don’t forget to join us then.

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Brave beyond words but fallen at the quarters once again

Sunday, October 15, 2023 • Duration 16:07

It's another World Cup quarter-final exit for Ireland. Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane at the Stade de France after Ireland's 28-24 defeat to New Zealand to discuss the regrets Ireland will have in what was Johnny Sexton's last game for Ireland. The Left Wing Live The Left Wing is coming to the 3Olympia Theatre on Thursday 19th October ahead of the World Cup semis and with Ireland potentially playing for a World Cup final place, it promises to be a great night of rugby discussion and banter with Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery being joined by Bernard Jackman and Stephen Ferris. Tickets priced from €29.90 including booking fee and are on sale now at: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/venueartist/198239/5433842

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On the eve of the quarter-finals, is Irish rugby on the cusp of something special?

Friday, October 13, 2023 • Duration 38:04

On the eve of Ireland's World Cup quarter-final against New France, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane on the latest episode of the Left Wing at the Stade de France ahead of one of the biggest games ever in Irish rugby history. Mack Hansen has been passed fit to play, they talk about the bizarre suggestion of spying at New Zealand training that was aimed at Ireland and where tomorrow's game will be won or lost. And don’t forget to join Sinéad, Rúaidhrí and Cian on Sunday morning for their special post-match show. Will we be looking forward to a semi-final game or will it be another quarter-final heartache? Listen and follow on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. The Left Wing Live The Left Wing is coming to the 3Olympia Theatre on Thursday 19th October ahead of the World Cup semis and with Ireland potentially playing for a World Cup final place, it promises to be a great night of rugby discussion and banter with Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery being joined by Bernard Jackman and Stephen Ferris. Tickets priced from €29.90 including booking fee and are on sale now at: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/venueartist/198239/5433842

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Colin Cooper on coaching Jamison Gibson-Park & James Lowe from their New Zealand days, plus a preview of France v SA

Thursday, October 12, 2023 • Duration 22:43

Today on the Left Wing podcast we look ahead to the other huge World Cup quarter-final at the Stade de France this weekend as France take on South Africa on Sunday night. Sinéad Kissane is joined by Illtud Dafydd - a Welsh journalist who lives in France - who's been following France and the Boks this week. We also hear from former New Zealand Maori coach Colin Cooper who's coached Jamison Gibson-Park and James Lowe in the past and he gives some insights into the drive and ambition of the players at the time. The Left Wing Live The Left Wing is coming to the 3Olympia Theatre on Thursday 19th October ahead of the World Cup semis and with Ireland potentially playing for a World Cup final place, it promises to be a great night of rugby discussion and banter with Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery being joined by Bernard Jackman and Stephen Ferris. Tickets priced from €29.90 including booking fee and are on sale now at: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/venueartist/198239/5433842

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Mack Hansen recovers - Andy Farrell names the team to face New Zealand

Wednesday, October 11, 2023 • Duration 36:57

From the outskirts of Paris, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane to discuss the team named by Andy Farrell to play New Zealand in Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final. Plus we also get the view from New Zealand with former Ulster and Ireland flanker Sean Reidy. Join us again tomorrow when Sinéad, Rúaidhrí and Cian will be at the New Zealand team hotel for the naming of their team. The Left Wing Live The Left Wing is coming to the 3Olympia Theatre on Thursday 19th October ahead of the World Cup semis and with Ireland potentially playing for a World Cup final place, it promises to be a great night of rugby discussion and banter with Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery being joined by Bernard Jackman and Stephen Ferris. Tickets priced from €29.90 including booking fee and are on sale now at: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/venueartist/198239/5433842

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Ireland's opportunity, quarter-final baggage & Justin Marshall on NZ the underdogs

Tuesday, October 10, 2023 • Duration 59:36

Ireland's showdown with New Zealand is up for discussion on the latest episode of The Left Wing as Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery look ahead to the big game with Jonathan Bradley and Justin Marshall. Luke, Will and Jonathan kick off by looking back at the win over Scotland before All Blacks legend Justin Marshall drops in to give the view from New Zealand. The lads then preview the quarter-final, assess Joe Schmidt's legacy and give their final predictions for Saturday night. Join us again on tomorrow’s show when Sinead, Rúaidhrí and Cian will be discussing the Ireland team to face New Zealand. The Left Wing Live The Left Wing is coming to the 3Olympia Theatre on Thursday 19th October ahead of the World Cup semis and with Ireland potentially playing for a World Cup final place, it promises to be a great night of rugby discussion and banter with Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery being joined by Bernard Jackman and Stephen Ferris. Tickets priced from €29.90 including booking fee and are on sale now at: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/venueartist/198239/5433842

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