The Left Wing

Rúaidhrí O’Connor joins Will and Luke after a URC weekend where Connacht’s quality shone through, Munster’s lack of depth was exposed and Sam Prendergast’s tackling leaves doubts over his spot in Leinster’s 23 for the Champions Cup final. The team break it all down and look ahead to the players who could make a name for themselves at the season’s end to get on the Ireland squad for the summer tour. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will, Luke and Jonathan Bradley convene to look back on a European weekend that saw Leinster and Ulster book their ticket to Bilbao. The good and bad of Leinster's win over Toulon plus Leo Cullen's battle with the media is on the menu, as Jonathan breaks down Ulster's return to the limelight. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indo Sport's Ruaidhri O'Connor & Cian Tracey convene post-match at the Aviva Stadium to assess Leinster's 29-25 win in today's Champions Cup semi-final vs Toulon. Rugby coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Energia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sinéad Kissane, Cian Tracey and Luke Fitzgerald assemble for this week’s edition of the Left Wing podcast - reviewing how the provinces faired in the latest URC games and looking forward to the Champions Cup semi-final weekend. They chat through Leinster’s potential selection headaches, how Munster secured a ‘feel-good’ victory v Ulster and debate who remains in poll position in the chase for the top eight. They also discuss the raucous atmosphere in Clermont for Ireland v France, and the outcomes from the recent Energia AIL finals. Finally, the panel also lay their predictions on the line for the Champions Cup. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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/@energiairelandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 [email protected] Rugby on Indo Sport and The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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 [email protected] ✉️ 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 [email protected] ?? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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 EnergiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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.

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 EnergiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 46-19See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.