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The Left Wing

The Left Wing

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
  • Ireland's surprise selections, Stockdale's rebirth & France's new era

    Ireland's surprise selections, Stockdale's rebirth & France's new era
    Feb 3 2026
    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.

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    59 mins
  • Bumper Six Nations preview | Ireland red flags & the key questions

    Bumper Six Nations preview | Ireland red flags & the key questions
    Jan 26 2026
    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

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Munster relegated, Leinster's underrated day & who makes the Six Nations squad?

    Munster relegated, Leinster's underrated day & who makes the Six Nations squad?
    Jan 20 2026
    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.

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    1 hr and 1 min
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