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| Six Nations Super Saturday ends with last-gasp French title and Irish Triple Crown | ☘️ 43 - 21 🏴 Reaction | 14 Mar 2026 | 00:52:04 | |
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 | 12 Mar 2026 | 00:43:31 | |
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 | 10 Mar 2026 | 01:00:37 | |
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 | 07 Mar 2026 | 00:40:40 | |
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 indosportpodcast@independent.ie ?? 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 | 02 Mar 2026 | 01:06:04 | |
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 | 26 Feb 2026 | 00:43:02 | |
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/@energiaireland See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Ireland send a message, Andy Farrell's masterclass & England's collapse | 24 Feb 2026 | 00:57:24 | |
Will, Luke and Jonathan Bradley convene to assess every aspect of Ireland's record win in Twickenham. Andy Farrell's selection masterclass, England's capitulation, Jack Crowley's day and what this Ireland team can now achieve are all on the menu. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia. To be in with a chance of winning tickets to Ireland vs Scotland, you can find the details here: https://www.instagram.com/energiaireland/ https://www.tiktok.com/@energiaireland See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Ireland storm to record victory in Twickenham | Post-match reaction | 🌹 21 - 42 ☘️ | Six Nations 2026 🏉 | 21 Feb 2026 | 00:45:15 | |
Sinéad Kissane, Rúaidhrí O’Connor and Cian Tracey (happy with his pre-game prediction) convene in Twickenham after Ireland came away with a record victory in the home of English rugby, putting the pressure on Steve Borthwick’s side from the start. Let us know what you think at indosportpodcast@independent.ie Rugby on Indo Sport and The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Andy Farrell's out-half mistake and Ireland's Twickenham options | 17 Feb 2026 | 01:04:57 | |
Cian Tracey joins Will and Luke after an Ireland performance against Italy that left questions to answer ahead of a trip to Twickenham that Cian feels may be an opportunity for Andy Farrell's team. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Ireland survive serious Italy scare | Post-match reaction | Ireland 20-13 Italy | Six Nations 2026 🏉 | 14 Feb 2026 | 00:46:33 | |
Sinead Kissane, Ruaidhri O'Connor & Cian Tracey assemble at the Aviva Stadium to assess Ireland's uninspiring 20-13 victory over Italy. If you'd like to get in touch with the podcast, you can email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹 Rugby podcast coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Energia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Ireland team reaction | Andy Farrell wields the axe after Paris humbling | 12 Feb 2026 | 00:39:04 | |
Will is joined by Cian Tracey to assess Ireland's team selection to face Italy on Saturday. Andy Farrell has made six changes to his starting XV, with four players dropped from the 23 entirely. There are some exciting changes, with Cormac Izuchukwu in at blindside flanker and Edwin Edogbo in line for his Ireland debut off the bench. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Ireland's lack of intent, stars under pressure & time to make changes | 10 Feb 2026 | 01:04:12 | |
Will, Luke and Jonathan Bradley discuss Andy Farrell taking aim at Ireland's lack of intent against France and the changes he might make for the Italy game. Luke gives his verdict on who should stay in the team and who should be dropped while Jonathan argues that it might be the most important selection of Farrell's tenure. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Ireland's systems failure, big questions to answer & majestic France | 06 Feb 2026 | 00:55:11 | |
Will and Luke pick through Ireland's heavy defeat to France, with the aerial battle, defence and the team's skill level all on the menu. The lads also discuss whether the Ireland players need to be more critical of each other after Conor Murray's comments on the TV coverage. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Ireland suffer punishing defeat in Paris | Post-match reaction | France 36-14 Ireland | 06 Feb 2026 | 00:39:40 | |
Ruaidhri O'Connor & Cian Tracey join Sinead Kissane post-match at the Stade de France to pore over what was a chastening night for Andy Farrell's Irish side in their Six Nations opener, after they fell to a thorough 36-14 defeat in Paris. If you'd like to get in touch with the podcast, you can email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ?? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Ireland's surprise selections, Stockdale's rebirth & France's new era | 03 Feb 2026 | 00:58:37 | |
Will is joined by Luke Fitzgerald and Ruaidhri O'Connor from Paris to discuss Ireland's team selection to face France. Andy Farrell has sprung a number of surprises and the lads break down the big talking points and the areas where Thursday's games will be won and lost. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Bumper Six Nations preview | Ireland red flags & the key questions | 26 Jan 2026 | 01:09:29 | |
Rúaidhrí O'Connor is fresh from the Six Nations launch to join Will and Luke for this bumper edition previewing this year's tournament. Injury problems, the need to get on top of the scrum in Paris and how to communicate with referees are all up for debate as we warm up to Six Nations 2026. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Munster relegated, Leinster's underrated day & who makes the Six Nations squad? | 20 Jan 2026 | 01:00:49 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| All Blacks in crisis | How Ruaidhri O'Connor got the story | 15 Jan 2026 | 00:26:09 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Leinster's resilience, La Rochelle throw it away & Irish rugby's discipline problem | 13 Jan 2026 | 01:00:46 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Ulster are back, Munster's mistake and Leinster's selection dilemmas | 06 Jan 2026 | 01:06:58 | |
Will and Luke are joined by Jonathan Bradley as Ulster's superb festive fixtures create a good buzz around a squad set for a trip to Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Munster's selection issue are to the fore as Leinster gear up to face Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle. The Left Wing Rugby Podcast is sponsored by Energia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Leinster get revenge, Frawley's second chance & Munster's missed opportunity | 30 Dec 2025 | 00:58:24 | |
Will and Luke convene for the last Left Wing of 2025 to pick through Leinster's revenge mission in Thomond Park and Ulster's strong showing against Connacht. Ciaran Frawley's move away from Leinster and where Munster are at halfway through their first season under Clayton McMillan are up for discussion too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Byrne vs Prendergast, Champions Cup decline & Leinster dig in | 15 Dec 2025 | 01:02:31 | |
Will and Luke are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to review a Champions Cup weekend that saw some good contests but plenty of blowouts amid a huge number of weakened teams. Luke was impressed with Leinster's digging in away to Leicester on Friday night while Ruaidhri was very disappointed with the spectacle in Pairc Ui Chaoimh on Saturday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Munster's no show, Leinster can't adapt & Connacht's collapse | 09 Dec 2025 | 01:04:11 | |
Will, Luke and Cian Tracey run the rule over a Champions Cup weekend which saw Munster's well beaten in Bath and Leinster win despite Luke's belief that they are unable to adapt in game. In the Challenge Cup, Connacht had a collapse while Ulster showed green shoots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Leinster's closing window, Nienaber's interview mistake & Champions Cup kick off | 02 Dec 2025 | 01:06:53 | |
Will is joined by Luke Fitzgerald and Jonathan Bradley to look ahead to the opening weekend of Champions Cup action. Whether Leinster's Champions Cup window has closed, Jacques Nienaber's curious TV interview and Munster's ability to compete in Europe are all on the menu. Ulster and Connacht's Challenge Cup aspirations and Eben Etzebeth's gouging incident are up for discussion too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Ireland's bleak future, discipline meltdown & Springboks attitude | 25 Nov 2025 | 00:58:24 | |
Cian Tracey joins Will and Luke for a debrief of a South Africa clash where Ireland were sloppy, ill-disciplined and left themselves with the same questions as they had before the November series. Safe to say, there's a lot to talk about ... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Penalties and pressure get to Ireland as South Africa seal chaotic win - Reaction from the Aviva Stadium | 23 Nov 2025 | 00:32:21 | |
Yellow cards, scrum problems and a general sense of whether Ireland have fallen behind in 2025 come to the boil as Sinéad Kissane, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey break down South Africa's win in Dublin from the Aviva Stadium. Rugby on Indo Sport is sponsored by Energia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Ireland's new options, the Prendergast dilemma & South Africa preview | 17 Nov 2025 | 01:03:12 | |
Rúaidhrí O’Connor joins Will and Luke in studio for the first taste of Springbok build-up after an impressive Irish victory over Australia that has left Andy Farrell with some selection dilemmas ahead of Saturday's showdown. Sam Prendergast's defensive issues, Mack Hansen's threat from fullback and Caelan Doris at number seven are all up for discussion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Mack attack counts as Ireland's performance takes leap forward - Reaction from the Aviva Stadium | 16 Nov 2025 | 00:34:29 | |
Sinéad Kissane, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey deliver their verdict from the Aviva Stadium as an early Mack Hansen hat-trick set the tone for a strong Ireland display, defeating Australia 46-19 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The view from Australia | Joe Schmidt losing grip on waning Wallabies | 14 Nov 2025 | 00:41:29 | |
Will is joined by Australian rugby journalist Christy Doran to get an insight into where Joe Schmidt's Wallabies side are at ahead of Saturday's game against Ireland. While Will is glass half-full about the improvements Schmidt has made in Australia, Christy isn't as positive and breaks down some of the mistakes of recent weeks. The standing of rugby union in Australia, the threat of Rugby League and the future of the Wallabies ahead of the World Cup are all on the agenda too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Paul O'Connell under pressure, out-half flip flop & scary Springboks | 11 Nov 2025 | 01:05:28 | |
Luke, Will and Jonathan Bradley convene for a Left Wing that covers Ireland's malfunctioning lineout, the pressure on Paul O'Connell and the changes that Andy Farrell should make for Australia. Whether Farrell might go back to Sam Prendergast and South Africa's ominous show of force in Paris are on the menu too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Six-try display does little to quell the question marks | Ireland 41-10 Japan | Post-match reaction 🏉 | 08 Nov 2025 | 00:33:56 | |
Sinead Kissane, Ruaidhri O'Connor & Cian Tracey assemble post-match at the Aviva Stadium to recap a largely patchy Ireland performance versus Japan. Rugby coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Energia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Why Ireland lost, lineout mess & TMO controversy | 03 Nov 2025 | 01:06:38 | |
Will, Luke and Jonathan Bradley team up to run the rule over Ireland’s defeat in Chicago, with out-half issues, Ireland’s lack of match sharpness and Tadhg Beirne’s red card all big talking points from an event that was ‘not a great advertisement for rugby’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Clinical All Blacks close strongly to topple Ireland in Chicago | Post-match reaction | New Zealand 26-13 Ireland | 02 Nov 2025 | 00:23:31 | |
Irish Independent rugby writers Cian Tracey & Rúaidhrí O’Connor convene post-match in Chicago to recap Ireland's disappointing 26-13 defeat to New Zealand at Soldier Field. The lads analyse what went wrong for Ireland and where they go from here, as Andy Farrell’s side lose to the All Blacks for a third consecutive time. Rugby coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is in association with Energia 🏉 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Undercooked Ireland, Chicago concerns & November questions | 28 Oct 2025 | 00:57:14 | |
The November internationals are here and begin with Ireland v New Zealand in Chicago this Saturday - a fixture some on our panel are 'worried about' as the Irish side may be undercooked. Rúaidhrí O'Connor dials in from the Windy City to preview the series with Will and Luke See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Munster deliver, Leinster flop and alarm bells for Ireland | 21 Oct 2025 | 01:06:55 | |
It’s a fiery Left Wing podcast this week as Will, Luke and Cian Tracey run the rule over Munster’s victory in Croke Park, including how much we should see this as the best performance by the Reds in years, how much panic there will be in Leinster, and whether Andy Farrell will pick Jack Crowley in Chicago. Meanwhile, Ulster’s winning mentality builds as they stop a Sharks team boasting 13 Springboks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Harry Byrne's resurrection, Munster's Croke Park opportunity & Ulster's promise | 13 Oct 2025 | 01:08:56 | |
Rúaidhrí O’Connor joins Will and Luke in this rare Monday edition of the Left Wing podcast. The lads enter more robust debate about the Ireland 10 situation ahead of Leinster v Munster this weekend, before the team also break down Ulster’s squad strength, and what they could achieve in the fullness of time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Jack Crowley's attitude, Sam Prendergast's struggles & Ireland's back 3 options | 07 Oct 2025 | 01:02:47 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| A Leinster horror show & apologising to Joe Schmidt | Andrew Trimble | 30 Sep 2025 | 01:06:05 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Left Wing is back! Lancaster's revival, Leinster's mission & Munster's new era | 23 Sep 2025 | 01:01:19 | |
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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| France 18 Ireland 13 | Reaction from Sandy Park as Irish World Cup journey ends in heartbreak | 14 Sep 2025 | 00:24:15 | |
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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Ireland soundly beaten by Black Ferns in Brighton | Post-match reaction | New Zealand 40-0 Ireland | 07 Sep 2025 | 00:26:24 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Seven-try Ireland thwart Spain threat to secure World Cup quarter final berth | 31 Aug 2025 | 00:27:44 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Record points haul as Ireland open World Cup with emphatic win - Reaction from Franklin's Gardens ☘️ | 24 Aug 2025 | 00:22:19 | |
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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| The Lions wrap-up | Rating the Irish players and Australia's regrets | 05 Aug 2025 | 01:10:43 | |
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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Australia 22 Lions 12 | Wallabies win third Test as lightning strikes Sydney | 02 Aug 2025 | 00:26:29 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| An epic Test, a Lions comeback and a very controversial finale | 29 Jul 2025 | 01:04:37 | |
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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Lions 29 Australia 26 | A second Test that had absolutely everything | 26 Jul 2025 | 00:40:22 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Tadhg Beirne brilliance, Will Skelton lifeline & time for Owen Farrell? | 22 Jul 2025 | 00:57:51 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| Lions 27-19 Australia | First Test win as Wallabies fail to fire 🏉 | 19 Jul 2025 | 00:33:09 | |
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 🔔 Lions Watchalong | Will Slattery, Bernard Jackman & Cian Tracey | 19 Jul 2025 | 00:01:00 | |
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 ↩️ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
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