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The Left Wing — 611 episodes

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1

The big Ireland debrief | Too many mistakes, the big three gap & World Cup outlook

2

New Zealand 40 Ireland 19 | Lots to ponder for Andy Farrell after Eden Park humbling

3

Disjointed Ireland, Frawley misses his chance & Eden Park looms

4

Ireland team reaction | Four new caps, Frawley's chance and the 13 concern

5

Ireland's smart play, Australia's missed chance & Eddie Jones mind games

6

Ireland team reaction | Surprise Osborne selection & Schmidt's Leinster link

7

Ireland's summer goals, Stockdale's chance & Leo Cullen's announcement

8

Dominant Leinster, Bulls flop again & Prendergast's next step

9

Leinster deliver best performance of the season in URC Final win | Reaction from Croke Park

10

Irish rugby's exodus, the James Lowe mistake & Leinster's final step

11

Leinster advance, 12 years of Farrell & will Ronan O'Gara ever return?

12

Leinster's media battle, Munster's bleak outlook & James Lowe's future

13

Leinster's dark day | Can Leo Cullen survive? | Out-half issues

14

Another lost final for Leinster as exceptional Bordeaux top Europe | Reaction from Bilbao 🏉

15

Leinster team reaction | No Lowe, Clarkson's big day & Henshaw gets the nod

16

Bumper final preview | Leinster's toughest test, selection debate & URC drama

17

Prendergast's future, the Lancaster surge & Munster's lost season

18

Leinster's good & bad | Leo Cullen vs the media | Ulster's final date

19

Leinster see off late Toulon rally to book place in Champions Cup final | Post-match reaction | Leinster 29-25 Toulon

20

Leinster's prop crisis | Munster’s feel-good victory v Ulster | Connacht chase the top eight

21

St Mary's and Clontarf face off in Aviva showdown | Energia AIL final special

22

Leinster's European dilemma, Connacht's famous win & Munster's latest controversy

23

Brittany Hogan in studio | Facing England, life with Sale & Italy in Galway

24

Hybrid Dan Sheehan, Bordeaux brilliance and Leinster's lessons

25

Leinster's weird win | Munster's systems failure | Quarter-final crackers

26

Leinster's sloppy return, Crowley's big day & Ireland goal-kicking problem

27

Schools rugby special with Bernard Jackman | Cup final drama & player pathways

28

Munster's collapse | Leinster's decline | Connacht's revival | Ulster's missed chance

29

The bumper Six Nations review | Paris chaos & Ireland's turnaround

30

Six Nations Super Saturday ends with last-gasp French title and Irish Triple Crown | ☘️ 43 - 21 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Reaction

31

Ireland's injury blow | Overconfident Scotland | England in crisis

32

The greatest Six Nations ever | Ireland selection debate | France blow up

33

Ireland overcome dogged Welsh display to keep Triple Crown hopes alive | Post-match reaction | Ireland 27-17 Wales

34

Ireland's next steps | Lethal France | England panic - and Italy's opportunity

35

Andy Farrell's future | Ireland coaching candidates | More Munster upheaval

36

Ireland send a message, Andy Farrell's masterclass & England's collapse

37

Ireland storm to record victory in Twickenham | Post-match reaction | 🌹 21 - 42 ☘️ | Six Nations 2026 🏉

38

Andy Farrell's out-half mistake and Ireland's Twickenham options

39

Ireland survive serious Italy scare | Post-match reaction | Ireland 20-13 Italy | Six Nations 2026 🏉

40

Ireland team reaction | Andy Farrell wields the axe after Paris humbling

41

Ireland's lack of intent, stars under pressure & time to make changes

42

Ireland's systems failure, big questions to answer & majestic France

43

Ireland suffer punishing defeat in Paris | Post-match reaction | France 36-14 Ireland

44

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

45

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

46

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

47

All Blacks in crisis | How Ruaidhri O'Connor got the story

48

Leinster's resilience, La Rochelle throw it away & Irish rugby's discipline problem

49

Ulster are back, Munster's mistake and Leinster's selection dilemmas

50

Leinster get revenge, Frawley's second chance & Munster's missed opportunity

51

Byrne vs Prendergast, Champions Cup decline & Leinster dig in

52

Munster's no show, Leinster can't adapt & Connacht's collapse

53

Leinster's closing window, Nienaber's interview mistake & Champions Cup kick off

54

Ireland's bleak future, discipline meltdown & Springboks attitude

55

Penalties and pressure get to Ireland as South Africa seal chaotic win - Reaction from the Aviva Stadium

56

Ireland's new options, the Prendergast dilemma & South Africa preview

57

Mack attack counts as Ireland's performance takes leap forward - Reaction from the Aviva Stadium

58

The view from Australia | Joe Schmidt losing grip on waning Wallabies

59

Paul O'Connell under pressure, out-half flip flop & scary Springboks

60

Six-try display does little to quell the question marks | Ireland 41-10 Japan | Post-match reaction 🏉

61

Why Ireland lost, lineout mess & TMO controversy

62

Clinical All Blacks close strongly to topple Ireland in Chicago | Post-match reaction | New Zealand 26-13 Ireland

63

Undercooked Ireland, Chicago concerns & November questions

64

Munster deliver, Leinster flop and alarm bells for Ireland

65

Harry Byrne's resurrection, Munster's Croke Park opportunity & Ulster's promise

66

Jack Crowley's attitude, Sam Prendergast's struggles & Ireland's back 3 options

67

A Leinster horror show & apologising to Joe Schmidt | Andrew Trimble

68

The Left Wing is back! Lancaster's revival, Leinster's mission & Munster's new era

69

France 18 Ireland 13 | Reaction from Sandy Park as Irish World Cup journey ends in heartbreak

70

Ireland soundly beaten by Black Ferns in Brighton | Post-match reaction | New Zealand 40-0 Ireland

71

Seven-try Ireland thwart Spain threat to secure World Cup quarter final berth

72

Record points haul as Ireland open World Cup with emphatic win - Reaction from Franklin's Gardens ☘️

73

The Lions wrap-up | Rating the Irish players and Australia's regrets

74

Australia 22 Lions 12 | Wallabies win third Test as lightning strikes Sydney

75

An epic Test, a Lions comeback and a very controversial finale

76

Lions 29 Australia 26 | A second Test that had absolutely everything

77

Tadhg Beirne brilliance, Will Skelton lifeline & time for Owen Farrell?

78

Lions 27-19 Australia | First Test win as Wallabies fail to fire 🏉

79

🔔 Lions Watchalong | Will Slattery, Bernard Jackman & Cian Tracey

80

Lions Test week, Joe Schmidt's plan & big selection calls

81

The Lions squad imbalance, Wednesday trial match & Ireland talent emerges

82

Lions 21 Waratahs 10 | Andy Farrell won't be happy after error-filled display

83

Lions emergency pod | The Owen Farrell bombshell & what comes next

84

Lions Test team takes shape & Crowley v Prendergast starts again

85

Lions 54 Western Force 7: Joe McCarthy leads the charge for impressive Irish

86

Not everyone happy with 'green' Lions, Farrell vs Schmidt and the Irish advantage

87

Argentina 28 Lions 24: the winners & losers from shocking opener

88

Leinster's glory day, Ryan Baird's new role & was the season a success?

89

Leinster 32 Bulls 7 Instant Reaction: URC title sealed by electric start

90

Should Sam Prendergast be dropped? | Bob Skinstad on how Bulls can target Leinster

91

Leinster's bad vibes, Munster's heartbreak & the return of Stuart Lancaster

92

The magic of the Champions Cup final - and why a Club World Cup would kill it

93

The problem with Thursday night 6 Nations, Leinster's URC concern & end of Sevens

94

Irish rugby's lost year, undercooked Leinster and Lions intrigue

95

Leinster fail again, the Jordie Barrett blunder and Sam Prendergast's defence

96

Andy Farrell's 'green' Lions, the Owen Farrell dilemma and bleak URC weekend

97

Leinster's Galactico policy | Sexton's coaching risk | Munster's referee blunder

98

Are Leinster better than Ireland? | Munster malfunction | Rugby's diving problem

99

Munster's famous day, Craig Casey's Lions case and Leinster's statement

100

Jack Crowley on facing ROG, his future and Munster's La Rochelle battle

101

ROG's biggest challenge, Frawley's fall and Munster's French opportunity

102

Player management madness, Gavin Coombes' special skill and provinces back with a bang

103

Ireland's weak finish, importance of summer tour and Lions talk begins

104

'The attack was worryingly flat' | Reaction from Rome | Ireland 22 Italy 17

105

Are Ireland too reliant on the schools rugby production line?

106

Where do Ireland go from here? | More discipline problems | France front up

107

Rampant France power past Ireland | Post-match reaction | ☘️ 27-42 🇫🇷

108

Ireland's bench call | Pressure on France | The problem with 7/1

109

Ireland's resilience | Red card farce | Porter's scrum problem

110

Instant Reaction: Ireland 'got out of jail' as they leave Wales with Triple Crown in hand

111

Simon Easterby's future | Should Ireland rotate? | Warren Gatland's demise

112

Ireland's Six Nations statement, Sam Prendergast's defence and France blow up

113

Scots dismantled by dominant Ireland display — Post-match reaction — Scotland 18-32 Ireland

114

Ireland's room to improve, Prendergast vs Crowley and Scotland selection

115

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

116

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

117

Garry Ringrose the winger, Jack Crowley bounces back and the Six Nations looms large

118

Leinster's ferocious defence, game management issues and Munster's comeback

119

Champions Cup blockbusters, Tom O'Toole's harsh ban and rugby's new rules

120

Leinster's defence, Harry Byrne's move and Ulster's timely win

121

Lineout disaster, Munster mauled and RG Snyman restrictions

122

How Jordie Barrett changes Leinster’s back line | Munster’s chance in France

123

Ireland's issues, lineout struggles and Champions Cup preview

124

Instant Reaction: Gus McCarthy gets it done but Ireland need work before Six Nations

125

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

126

Ireland’s good vibes, red card controversy and Joe Schmidt returns

127

Ireland dispel Fiji threat with emphatic eight-try display — Post-match reaction — Ireland 52-17 Fiji

128

Ireland's discipline problem, Sam Prendergast hype and the second-half slump

129

Scoreless second half for Ireland as they just hold off Argentina | Instant reaction

130

Tetchy Andy Farrell, red card madness and are Ireland in a slump?

131

All Blacks triumph as Ireland fail to fire — Post-match reaction — Ireland 13-23 New Zealand

132

November questions, Ireland's depth and All Blacks preview with Kieran Read

133

Could Graham Rowntree’s departure send Munster into crisis mode? Reaction w/ Mike Sherry

134

Reacting to Leo Cullen’s new contract | Ireland need to blood the young guns

135

Fire lit under Ciarán Frawley as Leinster beat Munster in sell-out

136

RG Snyman the ‘poster boy’ for a Leinster/Munster rivalry back up and running

137

The Paul O’Connell interview - Introducing Indo Sport

138

Ireland's win over Black Ferns can be a ‘catalyst’ - and so can Munster’s loss

139

Ireland on top of the world as ‘sloppy’ Munster win interpro thriller

140

New season but same selection dilemmas for Irish 10s

141

We select our Lions Test team to take on Australia

142

Ireland's U-20 logjam, Keenan vs Osborne and the Jordie Barrett question

143

Ciaran Frawley's future, Ireland's achievement and Andy Farrell's triumph

144

Instant reaction: Ciaran Frawley drop goal seals famous win in South Africa

145

Ireland team reaction - Andy Farrell drops Peter O'Mahony for Springboks rematch

146

Caelan Doris vs Luke Pearce, Irish mistakes and South Africa's new style

147

Instant reaction: Springboks finally beat Ireland after drama in Pretoria

148

Andy Farrell drops selection bombshell with Jamie Osborne at fullback

149

Can Ireland win a Test match in South Africa?

150

Ireland's selection decisions and Leinster's out-half problem

151

Ireland select squad for Springboks after a bad weekend for Leinster and Munster

152

Altitude and Warriors stand in the way of an all-Irish final

153

Sam Prendergast's future, Munster's home advantage and Hugo Keenan's Sevens switch

154

How did Leinster lose another Champions Cup final?

155

Heartbreak once again for Leinster - live reaction from Tottenham

156

Reaction in Tottenham as Leinster and Toulouse name their squads

157

Champions Cup final preview - can Leinster finally end their European drought?

158

Why Munster look primed for another URC title

159

Leinster's lucky Croke Park escape, as a difficult Toulouse final awaits

160

Leinster's selection policy, Croke Park showdown and Munster's hot streak

161

The planning starts now for the Women’s Rugby World Cup

162

Munster’s statement victory, is the central contracts model working and Leinster repeating past mistakes?

163

Ireland have to pick themselves up for their biggest game of the year

164

Leinster make La Rochelle statement - but should they be allowed sign Jordie Barrett?

165

Wales put to the sword by Ireland Women’s team but England await

166

Can Leinster finally slay La Rochelle or will it be heartbreak again?

167

Champions Cup preview, South Africa rivalry and Peter O'Mahony's future

168

Costly mistakes for Ireland in front of a record attendance

169

The provinces return to action and the downside to playing in Croke Park

170

Improvement for Ireland but areas of concern ahead of Italy game

171

Women’s Six Nations Preview with Anna Caplice & Ali Donnelly

172

Ireland's triumph, Italy's resurgence and the big Springbok challenge to come

173

Ireland are back to back Six Nations champions – reaction & analysis from the Aviva Stadium

174

Ireland unchanged for Scotland game as they aim for another Six Nations title

175

Ireland's errors, bench questions and the Antoine Frisch dilemma

176

The post-match analysis from Twickenham: Ireland’s Grand Slam dreams over after losing to England’s last minute drop goal

177

Keenan returns, Ringrose left out – the Ireland team to face England

178

Ireland's bench, England in disarray and a poor Six Nations

179

Ireland's dominance, France's implosion and Italy's near miss

180

The post-match analysis after Ireland’s 31-7 win over Wales

181

Frawley’s big opportunity and previewing Ireland v Wales

182

Impressive Ireland, Aviva atmosphere and the Welsh decline

183

Exclusive: Andrew Porter and how he questioned his future in the game after World Cup exit

184

Ireland's fullback question, Jack Crowley's form and TMO controversy

185

Crowley’s future & Grand Slam beckons?

186

Caelan Doris named captain with six changes to Ireland team to face Italy

187

Ireland's big win, questions for France and Scotland's collapse

188

A record-breaking night in Marseille – the post-match analysis & reaction

189

Peter O’Mahony and the final build-up to France v Ireland

190

Ireland team news - McCarthy & Nash start, 6/2 split on the bench

191

Six Nations Special: Ronan O'Gara on France vs Ireland and Jack Crowley's potential

192

Champions Cup drama, Joe Schmidt to Australia and red card controversy

193

Six Nations launch, Peter O’Mahony on Ireland captaincy and Andy Farrell on preparing for France

194

Team news & previews ahead of the final Champions Cup pool games

195

Ireland’s new captain and Six Nations squad analysed

196

Peter O'Mahony's contract, Ulster's no-show and Connacht vs the IRFU

197

It’s time to bring on the French - the Champions Cup Preview

198

Ireland's new captain, Garry Ringrose on the wing and should Andy Farrell coach the Lions?

199

Ulster's big win, Leinster slip up and Munster's injury crisis

200

Munster's collapse, RG Snyman's decision and Andy Farrell's future

201

The ramifications of Snyman’s move to Leinster & Champions Cup team news

202

Leinster's big scalp, Jack Crowley's game time and the Irish scrum problem

203

Team news & analysis for the Champions Cup opening weekend

204

Champions Cup preview: La Rochelle loom large for Leinster and Munster the dark horse?

205

Wayne Barnes on the World Cup final, TMO bunker and refereeing Johnny Sexton

206

Ciaran Frawley's big chance, Simon Zebo's opportunity and a World Cup hangover?

207

Leinster’s revenge result

208

Leinster’s statement of intent ahead of their clash with Munster

209

Leinster's issues, Peter O'Mahony's future and should players switch to Sevens?

210

David Humphreys' to-do list, the game time logjam and another dramatic derby

211

Munster's potential, Jacques Nienaber's Leinster role and worry in Ulster

212

South Africa reign again, New Zealand fall short and Ireland's missed opportunity

213

World Cup final preview - why South Africa and their 7/1 split might have the edge

214

South Africa's risky strategy, scrum dominance and Irish regrets

215

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

216

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

217

Brave beyond words but fallen at the quarters once again

218

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

219

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

220

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

221

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

222

Irish injury updates, will fatigue be a factor and Joe Schmidt’s Irish legacy

223

Post-match from the Stade de France: Ireland’s impressive form continues - bring on the All Blacks

224

No room for complacency or bed bugs in the Irish camp

225

Henderson and Sheehan start against Scotland - analysis of the Ireland XV and bench

226

Henshaw a big doubt for Saturday and Dan Parks on Scotland’s chances

227

Scotland's confidence, New Zealand mind games and should the World Cup expand?

228

The permutations ahead of the Scotland game

229

Trevor Brennan is tipping Ireland to win the RWC but he’s still supporting France

230

Ireland players back in camp, the return of Jack Conan & possible changes for Scotland?

231

The Rise & Fall - 20 Years on from England’s Rugby World Cup win

232

Did Ireland over-celebrate the SA win? What changes should be made for Scotland? Your questions answered

233

Ireland's impressive rearguard, Rassie Erasmus is no coaching Messiah & why Eddie Jones needs more sleep

234

Down week for Ireland but the preparation for Scotland begins

235

An epic win for the ages – the post-match analysis from the Stade de France

236

Ruan Pienaar on Ireland’s chances and Paul O’Connell on the tactical battle ahead

237

On the Ireland team to face South Africa and the return of Dan Sheehan to the bench

238

What the Boks 7/1 split means for Ireland

239

Luke Fitzgerald on why Ireland can win the Paris showdown

240

The build-up to South Africa begins

241

Post-match from the Stade de la Beaujoire: A record-breaking night but South Africa await

242

The risk v reward strategy for Ireland

243

Sexton and strong team named for Tonga – but is it the right call?

244

Andy Farrell's selection dilemma, plus Tonga and Toulouse centre, Pita Ahki, on facing Ireland and memories of Connacht

245

Andy Farrell's Tonga team, an Irish 'bomb squad' and a bad weekend for referees

246

Back in Tours to review the opening weekend of games

247

‘Off to a good start’ – the post-match analysis of Ireland’s defeat of Romania

248

What are the reasons for Mack Hansen’s omission from the Ireland team?

249

He’s back – the return of Johnny Sexton, the XV to face Romania, and the security entourage for the Ireland team

250

Update from Tours - Spying in rugby, Fra v NZ and the possible Irish XV v Romania

251

Bumper World Cup preview - and why Ireland can go all the way

252

Day 1 from Tours – Ireland’s purpose-built training ground and what team should face Romania

253

How can Ireland face up to the South African bomb squad threat?

254

The Ireland World Cup squad is named, Cian Healy is out, plus the fallout from Samoa

255

La Rochelle star Dillyn Leyds on the World Cup, taking down Leinster and ROG's French team talks

256

Andy Farrell's team selection hints at Ireland's final World Cup squad

257

The Dan Sheehan dilemma, out-half pecking order and red card shambles

258

Five tries and a win against England but there’s more work still to do for Ireland

259

Cian Tracey on the Ireland team to face England & Prendergast’s big opportunity

260

Owen Farrell gets off, France's injury blow and Ireland's World Cup baggage

261

Ireland's mixed bag, Jacob Stockdale's performance and the out-half battle continues

262

Ireland's World Cup countdown begins – but who will make the plane?

263

No World title for Ireland U20s

264

Rúaidhrí O’Connor previews the U20s World Championship final from Cape Town & has the latest on Johnny Sexton

265

Munster magic, Andy Farrell's squad and World Cup predictions

266

Munster are URC Champions - the reaction & analysis from Cape Town

267

Munster to go all the way? Rúaidhrí O’Connor has the latest from Cape Town

268

Leinster's collapse, World Cup impact and ROG's rise continues

269

Leinster’s Darkest Day - post-match analysis from the Aviva

270

If La Rochelle are even better, where does that leave Leinster? Cian Tracey looks ahead to the Champions Cup final

271

The Champions Cup final preview with Dan Leavy

272

Leinster's selection headaches, Ulster fall short and Connacht march on

273

Leinster march on, ROG's brilliance and Munster's URC hopes

274

‘This has to be the tipping point’ Ground zero for Irish women’s rugby

275

With Robbie Henshaw out, why Rúaidhrí O’Connor thinks Toulouse will win

276

Leinster vs Toulouse showdown and Munster's South African heroics

277

The Musgrave protest & another chastening defeat for Ireland's Women

278

Leinster's Springbok statement, Munster reignite season and the orange card debate

279

After another deflating defeat, Ireland’s Women’s team now have to prepare for England

280

Leinster march on, French giants lurk and Champions Cup future

281

Caelan Doris at seven, pressure on Dan Sheehan and Scott Penny misses out

282

The gap between Leinster and the other provinces has never been as big

283

0 points, 2 defeats, time to regroup before Italy

284

Champions Cup Preview & Team News

285

Johnny Sexton's injury, Ross Byrne's opportunity and Munster's daunting schedule

286

After the Wales defeat, what does the Ireland Women's team need to do now?

287

Women’s Six Nations Preview with Anna Caplice & Ali Donnelly

288

Grand Slam glory, France still looming and U-20 logjam

289

Ireland are the Grand Slam Champions – Reaction & Analysis from the Aviva

290

Alex Corbisiero on England’s chances of spoiling the party on Saturday

291

The Ireland team named for the Six Nations showdown

292

Enda McNulty on Ireland's resilience, working with Joe Schmidt and World Cup fallout

293

Remembering Ireland’s Women’s Grand Slam 10 Years Ago

294

Ringrose & Henderson out for Saturday’s Grand Slam finale – Rúaidhrí O’Connor on the Ireland squad update

295

There’s no stopping Ireland, bring on England now

296

Six changes for Ireland as Conor Murray starts to face Scotland

297

The view from Scotland - Ireland rivalry, project players and Russell vs Townsend

298

Former Scotland outhalf, Dan Parks, on their chances against Ireland and the importance of Finn Russell’s flair moments

299

Ian Madigan on Ireland's Grand Slam bid, maverick out-halves and Ulster's season

300

Ireland's room to improve, the Finn Russell enigma and Leo Cullen's future

301

Post-Match Analysis of Ireland’s 34-20 win over Italy in Rome

302

Ireland's new half-backs, Bundee Aki returns and an important day for Jack Conan

303

Ross Byrne's big chance, Wales chaos and Ian McKinley on Italy's improvement

304

Stephen Aboud and the inside track on Italian rugby

305

Joey Carbery returns – Ireland squad update with Sinéad Kissane & Rúaidhrí O’Connor

306

Ireland run riot, the return of James Ryan and Wayne Barnes' mistake

307

Ireland's Six Nations win over France and Grand Slam still on

308

From 2019 rock bottom to 14 wins in a row - how France became World Cup favourites

309

The Ireland team to face France

310

Impressive Ireland, English problems and France test looms

311

Ireland squad update: Triple injury blow with Furlong, Gibson-Park & Healy out

312

Post-Match from Cardiff: Winning start for Ireland but questions remain

313

The view from the camps with Paul O’Connell & Ken Owens

314

Huge blow for Ireland with Furlong out – Sinéad Kissane & Rúaidhrí O’Connor on the Ireland team to play Wales

315

Irish expectations, the number 12 'debate' and the Warren Gatland wildcard

316

Who’d be a referee? Andrew Brace on law changes, death threats and having the best seat in the house

317

Ireland squad update, Gatland's mind games and Farrell’s starting XV?

318

The Joey Carbery decision, Champions Cup drama and rugby's drastic tackle change

319

Champions Cup Preview - the permutations & possibilities with Sinéad Kissane & Cian Tracey

320

Ireland’s Six Nations Squad Announcement: Farrell’s shock decision to cut Joey Carbery

321

Andy Farrell's Six Nations dilemma, central contracts and the return of Eddie Jones

322

Murray dropped, Ringrose returns - Champions Cup preview with Sinéad Kissane & Rúaidhrí O’Connor

323

Dan Sheehan's minutes, South African travel and should more players follow Ben Healy's lead?

324

Johnny Sexton's injury, Irish Six Nations bolters and why size matters

325

Leinster's demolition job, brittle Ulster and Munster's away day

326

Champions Cup weekend preview with Sinéad Kissane & Rúaidhrí O’Connor

327

Leinster hit top form, atrocious Ulster and Munster's project continues

328

Sexton and Furlong out – Rúaidhrí O’Connor previews the Irish provinces’ chances in Europe this weekend

329

Champions Cup kick off, Eddie Jones' exit and Warren Gatland returns

330

Crucial period for provinces, Leinster's centre dilemma and is it the end for Eddie Jones?

331

Rating Ireland's November, Gregor Townsend vs Finn Russell and Ronan O'Gara to England?

332

Exclusive: Josh van der Flier, Johnny Sexton and Andy Farrell from the World Rugby Awards

333

Post-Match reaction to Ireland’s scrappy 13-10 win over Australia

334

FIFA World Cup kick-off: Qatar questions and the runners and riders to win

335

McCloskey keeps his place, Sexton returns – Rúaidhrí O’Connor on the Ireland team v Australia

336

Ireland's room for improvement, Jack Crowley's rise and Rassie loses the plot

337

Ireland 35-17 Fiji – post-match reaction to an unconvincing Ireland win

338

Eight changes and a debut for Jeremy Loughman – Cian Tracey on the Ireland team to face Fiji

339

Ireland take down Springboks, 'A' players miss their chance and Eddie Jones' England struggles

340

Post-Match reaction to Ireland’s incredible 19-16 win over South Africa

341

Murray's 100th cap and Baloucoune starts – analysing the Ireland team to face South Africa

342

Exclusive: Bryan Habana gives his verdict on Ireland vs South Africa

343

Ireland's autumn targets, unlucky Luke McGrath and would a Challenge Cup year help Munster?

344

Ireland's injury problems, Munster stand up and English club chaos

345

Munster in turmoil, Leinster get tested and URC on the rise

346

The desperation derby, is Emerging Ireland tour pointless and do Leinster need overseas stars?

347

The end of the Lancaster era, Munster's concerning start and Bundee Aki sees red

348

The McCloskey question, why provinces aren't happy with 'Emerging' Ireland and Mathieu Raynal's big decision

349

Rugby returns, the Qatar question and should 'Emerging Ireland' be going on tour?

350

Ireland make history, Andy Farrell's contract situation and the rise of Josh van der Flier

351

The Left Wing Live: Reaction & Analysis from Wellington to Ireland’s famous series win

352

Ireland chase history, Jaco Peyper's performance and Ciaran Frawley's future

353

The Left Wing Live: History is made in Dunedin

354

The Johnny Sexton debate, Ireland's composure issue and the view from New Zealand

355

The Left Wing Live: Post-Match reaction to Ireland's 42-19 first test defeat

356

Tough night for the young guns, All Blacks under pressure and the Joe Schmidt factor

357

Can Ireland win a test series in New Zealand?

358

Ireland's touring party, Leinster's trophyless season and Ulster's missed opportunity

359

End of an era in Munster, confident Ulster and the Ireland/South Africa final four

360

Champions Cup review - Leinster come up short again as La Rochelle reign supreme

361

Champions Cup final preview - can Leinster add a fifth star to their jersey?

362

Leinster's need for speed, scrum concerns and Ronan O'Gara's achievement

363

Clinical Leinster, Munster's near miss and can Toulouse break Irish hearts again?

364

Champions Cup quarter-final preview - Leinster and Munster facing tough European tests

365

Clinical Leinster, Munster's near miss and can Toulouse break Irish hearts again?

366

Champions Cup quarter-final preview - Leinster and Munster facing tough European tests

367

In the wake of the England rout, has a reckoning finally come for the Irish women's rugby team?

368

The South African surge, URC on the up and the refereeing problem

369

Cliodhna Moloney Previews England v Ireland in the Women's Six Nations

370

Last 16 crackers, Connacht's issues and Joey Carbery's big game

371

Sean O'Brien on retirement decision, his best season and the one game he still thinks about

372

Cliodhna Moloney on Ireland's chances for their must-win game against Italy

373

Leinster's statement, Munster's struggles and Greg McWilliams on Ireland's Six Nations challenge

374

Claire Molloy on Ireland’s clash with France and Beibhinn Parsons being kept on the bench

375

South African resurgence, Ireland women's green shoots and England's succession plan

376

Women’s Six Nations Preview with Sinéad Kissane and Lindsay Peat

377

The Six Nations Review - strong attack, accuracy issues and front row concerns

378

The Left Wing Live: Sinéad Kissane with the Scotland post-match reaction & analysis

379

Ireland change things up, Scotland's out-half dilemma and why England can rip up the script

380

Ireland's title chances, France's big moment and Alex Corbisiero on England's scrum dominance

381

The Left Wing Live: Sinead Kissane with England v Ireland Post-Match Reaction

382

The Left Wing Extra: Dissecting the Ireland team to face England

383

Sexton's World Cup swansong, Ireland's Twickenham worries and Eddie Jones' excuses

384

Sloppy Ireland, confused England and misfiring Scotland

385

The Left Wing LIVE: Post-Match Analysis of Ireland's win over Italy

386

The Left Wing Extra: Carbery keeps his place, Sexton on the bench and Lowry’s debut

387

Ireland’s game-plan and Ian McKinley on Italy’s troubles

388

Missed opportunity in Paris, Ireland's penalty decision and Scotland fail to deliver

389

The Left Wing LIVE: Sinead Kissane analyses the action following Ireland's defeat in France

390

The Left Wing Extra - It’s time for the biggest game of Joey Carbery’s career

391

Ireland's statement of intent, England's implosion and Benjamin Kayser on the French resurgence

392

Ireland team reaction - Andy Farrell rolls the dice with Mack Hansen

393

The Six Nations preview: Ireland's big chance, French flair and Tom Shanklin's view from Wales

394

Provinces march on, last 16 crackers and Dan McFarland’s coaching style

395

Ireland’s Six Nations squad, undercooked Leinster and Ulster’s European form

396

URC vs Premiership, a ‘Lions’ League and Johann van Graan’s interview

397

Inter-pro disappointment, Leinster's layoff and the IRFU to-do list

398

Leinster's Covid Christmas, Ultan Dillane's decision and the return of Declan Kidney?

399

Ronan O'Gara's big decision, Munster's young guns and the Jack Carty situation

400

Champions Cup preview - Leinster pressure, Munster's Covid challenge and the Leicester revival

401

Munster’s Covid Nightmare, Ulster’s big win and Connacht’s chance against Leinster

402

The November review - who is the best team in the world?

403

Dominant, exciting and still room for improvement - why Ireland's win ticked all the boxes

404

Expansive Ireland, the offloading debate and New Zealand's out-half battle

405

Assessing two years of Andy Farrell, Johnny Sexton's 100 and England question marks

406

Ireland's World Cup target, Jack Carty's form and Leinster's hooker battle

407

The return of Simon Zebo, the Ciaran Frawley dilemma and Ireland's problem area

408

Munster's injury misery, the state of Ulster rugby and the problem with a Club World Cup

409

South Africa's stuttering start, Leinster's prop swap and world rugby in flux

410

The Post-Mortem on Irish Women’s Rugby & the URC kicks off

411

Gatland's gamble, Murray misses out and why the Springboks have the edge

412

Day of chaos on Lions Tour, a bolter at 13 and mixed day out for Ireland

413

Gatland's surprise captain, the Saracens dilemma and should the Lions even be in South Africa?

414

Sevens heaven - how Ireland went from third division in Bosnia to Tokyo Olympics

415

The birth of the United Rugby Championship and Andy Farrell backs youth

416

Rainbow Cup farce, David Nucifora's performance and Lions injury casualties

417

Josh van der Flier on La Rochelle learnings, back row competition and Lions disappointment

418

Toulouse's fifth star, rugby's retirement fund and the Bundee/Robbie show

419

Rainbow Cup fatigue, Champions Cup finale and is the Captain's Challenge working?

420

The view from South Africa - the Lions challenge, Munster contingent, Springboks in the Six Nations?

421

Lions fallout - Sexton's durability, Gatland's grenades and a mixed day for Ireland

422

Neil Francis on Leinster's European exit and why he misses Warren Gatland

423

Lions selection special - the bolters, the Irish contingent and the captaincy debate

424

Ross Byrne on turning over Exeter, competing with his brother and Rainbow Cup rules

425

An epic in Exeter, Zebo's return and Leinster's transfer policy

426

Leinster's Exeter showdown, Ronan O'Gara's next move and Ireland's Six Nations opener

427

Where do Munster go from here?

428

Ireland's new benchmark, awful England and chaos in Paris

429

Neil Francis - I think we could see CJ Stander in a Bulls jersey sooner rather than later

430

Devin Toner on why he wants to keep playing and his World Cup snub

431

Referee issues, the Maro Itoje problem and is it time to start Craig Casey?

432

Ireland's Italian to-do list, AJ MacGinty's American dream and remembering Gary Halpin

433

Neil Francis - why the IRFU should get on the phone to Ronan O'Gara

434

Ireland's setback, bench boost and a Scotland apology

435

Six Nations preview - why Ireland could upset the odds and win the championship

436

Munster's missed opportunity, Ireland's scrum-half pecking order and the Six Nations bubble

437

Munster vs Leinster preview and Will Connors on making his Ireland breakthrough

438

The Six Nations paywall, fixture chaos and Andy Farrell's Ireland pecking order

439

The Lions dilemma, Marcell Coetzee's replacement and a big weekend for the provinces

440

Munster magic, the Rainbow Cup and a Thomond Park showdown

441

Ireland's daunting draw, Connacht's progress and Munster's Clermont clash

442

A landmark day for rugby, Champions Cup preview and will the young guns get their chance?

443

Ireland's attacking issues, Andy Farrell's coaching ticket and David Nucifora's performance

444

Sean O'Brien on Ireland vs England, why he almost retired and his coaching future

445

Ross Byrne's big chance, Dan Leavy's comeback and the 'Irish Barbarians'

446

Alex Corbisiero on how England view Ireland, working with Andy Farrell and battling cancer

447

Fullback issues, the out-half succession plan and the benefits of a quick tap

448

Jack McGrath on why he left Leinster for Ulster, pro rugby in Covid times and amateur beekeeping

449

'They broke the rule for Johnny Sexton' - is it time for Ireland to end overseas exile?

450

Ireland's Six Nations bubble and Peter Stringer on life after Munster

451

Clean sweep for the Irish teams and Connacht's dream season revisited

452

Donnacha Ryan's influence, South Africa come north and provinces take stock

453

Where Leinster went wrong, Ireland's forgotten scrum-half and the start of Monday Night Rugby

454

Leinster's grudge match and Ulster's daunting trip

455

Perfect season pressure, Ulster's revival and Owen Farrell's charity work

456

Ulster under pressure, Frawley's big decision and Jerry Sexton on life in South Africa

457

The difference between Leinster and Munster, Craig Casey puts hand up, the future of midweek rugby

458

Rugby returns, time for Munster to deliver and the Johnny Sexton contract dilemma

459

Jamie Heaslip on life in retirement, starting a new career and rugby in lockdown

460

Rugby gets cancelled, Ian Madigan goes north and Living with the Lions

461

Rugby calendar chaos, how players deal with criticism and the Joe Marler incident

462

Coronavirus hits rugby, Sexton vs O'Gara and Bryan Byrne on his Bristol move

463

A challenger emerges in Leinster, fan behaviour in Donnybrook and top prospects in Ulster

464

Neil Francis on England loss, what Andy Farrell must do and the player who could make a difference

465

Twickenham showdown, vulnerable England and Ben Foden on his New York adventure

466

Improved Ireland, South Africa look north and Rhys Ruddock on his Six Nations omission

467

Gonzaga the giant-killers, quarter-final crackers and Roscommon rising

468

Same old Ireland, England's odd selections and why it's too early to crown France

469

Ireland's Six Nations target, a French revival and Ian Madigan's possible Ireland return

470

Schools rugby special - ‘The St Michael’s dream team are the side to beat’

471

The Saracens scandal, Leinster's nightmare draw and Andy Farrell's tough calls

472

Leinster's weak point, a new era for Ireland and Johann van Graan's future

473

John Cooney vs Conor Murray, Munster's issues and Leinster's depth chart

474

Team of the Decade, Christmas derbies and new era for Ireland

475

Andy Farrell's stock-take, Rob Kearney's future and can Leinster complete a perfect season?

476

John Cooney on Ulster's European run and bouncing back from World Cup disappointment

477

The problem with the Champions Cup, the Stephen Larkham effect and trouble in Welsh rugby

478

Andy Farrell's big decisions, John Cooney vs Conor Murray and Champions Cup power rankings

479

Impressive Irish Champions cup wins, will Stockdale be an all-time great & Zebo’s return to Munster

480

Champions Cup preview, the World Cup hangover and Joe Schmidt's next team

481

Ben Te’o on England’s World Cup defeat, Eddie Jones and his Toulon adventure

482

RWC Daily: The final pod: Springboks blow the Chariot to smithereens

483

RWC Daily: The Big One

484

The Left Wing Rugby World Cup Final Preview: Arise Sir Eddie

485

RWC Daily: And then there were two

486

RWC Daily: Can anyone stop the three-peat?

487

With the fall from grace, the clear-out begins

488

RWC Daily: The end of the road

489

RWC Daily: Sayanora for Ireland

490

RWC Daily: Is Schmidt's legacy on the line?

491

RWC Daily: Could Ireland pull this off?

492

RWC Daily: Bumper quarter-final preview

493

Irish rugby's biggest week, is an upset on the cards?

494

RWC Daily: The fall out of Bundee's ban

495

RWC Daily: Quarter-final fever

496

RWC Daily: Another farce to melt Joe Schmidt's mind

497

RWC Daily: Hagibis leaves the World Cup in disarray

498

RWC Daily: Pool A permutations as top teams continue to widen the gap

499

Can Ireland pick themselves up again and what has Joe Schmidt learned from 2015?

500

RWC Daily: Storm fears ease as Ireland ramp up for Samoa

501

RWC Daily: Typhoon threatens to derail Ireland's World Cup

502

RWC Daily: The morning after the night before

503

RWC Daily: Mistake after mistake in the Misaki

504

RWC Daily: 'Back on track and ready to prove a point'

505

The chance to put things right, Michael Cheika impressions and Luke on Nelson Mandela's laugh?

506

RWC Daily: Sexton returns to get the show back on the road

507

RWC Daily: Ireland’s Kobe conundrum

508

RWC Daily: EMERGENCY PODCAST - Japan stun Ireland in Shizuoka

509

RWC Daily: Fears for Conan as Ireland set for hosts showdown

510

RWC Daily: A tale of two Jacks - Carty starts but Conan ruled out

511

RWC Daily: Springboks, shocks and a spot of karaoke

512

The James Ryan factor, how South Africa can be targeted and being the old man in dressing-room

513

RWC Daily: Sexton fears and Japanese confidence

514

RWC Daily: Bullets trains as Ireland spread wings

515

RWC daily: Impact subs and a strong bench for Scotland

516

RWC daily: Impact subs and a strong team for Scotland

517

RWC daily: Tales from Yokohama as the big kick-off draws closer

518

RWC Daily: Tokyo drift and back three blues

519

Ireland's fullback dilemma, World Cup bonding and the squad standby list

520

RWC Daily: Kearney injury scare and a Ruddock brothers special

521

RWC Daily: Henshaw injury, sumo and gloomy weather forecasts

522

The blow-ins v home-grown players debate continues and why the quarters will be as good as it gets

523

RWC preview - Ireland ready to end pre-season on a high

524

‘I guarantee you players don’t feel right about Joe’s decision’ Luke Fitzgerald on Devin Toner

525

2019 RWC preview - Schmidt rings the changes

526

Why there’s too many Indians and not enough Chiefs and big selection calls to make for Schmidt

527

The 'hell' of World Cup training camp, Ireland's half-back dilemma and All Blacks uncertainty

528

Leinster show steel in Glasgow, Heineken Cup final reunion and Ireland's summer check-list

529

Leinster's succession plan, Munster's missing piece and the art of contract negotiations

530

Where Leinster went wrong, Saracens power and looking ahead to RDS showdown

531

Champions Cup final preview - What Leinster must do to overcome Saracens

532

Munster's trophy ambitions, Leinster's underrated young gun and why mid-week games could work

533

Jack Conan on Toulouse win, Leinster's drive for five and his rugby journey

534

The James Lowe dilemma, Munster's tough task and Croke Park classic revisited

535

Ireland 7s qualify for World Series, PRO14 heats up and the Champions Cup looms large

536

Jacob Stockdale's finishing, Jack McGrath goes north and the future of the breakdown

537

Champions Cup Quarter Finals Preview, Paul O'Connell's coaching future and Bloodgate remembered

538

Why we all need to keep believing and how Joe Schmidt will figure this one out

539

'An absolute war of a game' as we approach the end of an era

540

Ire v France preview, criticism of Johnny Sexton and Bernard Jackman on life after the Dragons

541

'The lads need to go for a few drinks and relax a bit’ Trying too hard and unrealistic expectations

542

Exclusive: Paul O'Connell on Ireland's World Cup chances, the Six Nations and coaching in France

543

Ireland waiting to hit top form and Luke McGrath on what he has learned at Leinster

544

Who cares about the Six Nations? This is about the World Cup

545

Six Nations Preview: Ireland's chances, Eddie Jones pressure and Wales decider?

546

Bonus Ep: Schools Rugby Preview

547

Ian Madigan on life in the Premiership, Ireland hopes and another bumper European weekend

548

Clean sweep for the provinces, sensational Stockdale and Simon Zebo abuse

549

Big weekend for the provinces, Tom Farrell's Ireland potential and Leinster's huge playing pool

550

Leinster vs Munster fallout and Johnny Sexton’s captaincy

551

Rugby Christmas parties and Jordi Murphy on why he decided to leave Leinster

552

Tadhg Beirne on his Munster journey, Scarlets experience and 2019 goals

553

The Andy Farrell era, Leinster’s backlog and Joey Carbery’s development

554

USA on the rise, All Blacks vulnerable and Ireland charging

555

James Ryan on beating the All Blacks, his dream year and looking ahead to 2019

556

Ireland vs All Blacks preview, 2013 heartbreak and tough selection decisions

557

Cian Healy on getting back to his best, injury struggles and developing as a prop

558

Ireland's hooker situation, centre selection dilemma and Joe Schmidt's coaching future

559

James Tracy and Rory O'Loughlin on their Leinster journey and Ireland experience

560

Unbeaten provinces, the fall of the superpowers and why you should never celebrate early

561

Champions Cup preview - Leinster the team to beat, Munster's tough task and the Cipriani dilemma

562

James Lowe on life at Leinster, Super Rugby experience and unique route to the top

563

Player privacy, Carbery’s journey and controversial new tackle laws

564

Ross Byrne on his Ireland experience, staying with Leinster and developing as a ten

565

Ultan Dillane on his journey from Paris to Tralee to Ireland international

566

John Cooney on new era in Ulster, leaving Leinster and proving people wrong

567

Felipe Contepomi on his Leinster return, his coaching journey and Munster rivalry

568

Ian Madigan on out-half play and why Johnny Sexton should be World Player of the Year

569

Fergus McFadden on Leinster's historic season and Grand Slam glory

570

Joe Schmidt's selection policy, the Sean Cronin mystery and the All Blacks get away with one

571

Simon Zebo on his Paris adventure, World Cup prospects and Munster memories

572

Isa Nacewa on winning the double, why he came back to Leinster and post-rugby plans

573

Conor Murray on his Munster ambitions, Sexton partnership and whether he would move abroad

574

Future is bright for Leinster and a must-win game for Munster

575

Tommy Bowe on retirement, his vital move to Wales and his miraculous Lions recovery

576

Bryan Habana on his Toulon experience, retirement and the toughest moments of his career

577

The Byrne/Carbery dilemma and why Munster can take some positives

578

Damian Browne on the highs and lows of his epic 4,800km row across the Atlantic

579

Keith Earls on Grand Slam glory and the changes he made to produce his best form

580

Dan Leavy on his breakout season plus Munster's latest miracle

581

Champions Cup preview - Leinster's blockbuster battle and Munster's toughest test

582

Johnny Sexton on Ireland's Grand Slam win and a possible future in coaching

583

Luke Fitzgerald, Robbie Henshaw and Scott Fardy on Ireland’s Grand Slam chances

584

Luke and David Wallace on what it takes to win the Grand Slam and 2009 Cardiff memories

585

Ireland's centre dilemma, off-form England and Grand Slam potential

586

Ian Madigan on dealing with setbacks, the importance of sports psychology and his future plans

587

Bernard Jackman on his Dragons project, working in France and taking a stand on dessert

588

Why England need a bit of arrogance and is Lancaster/Farrell the next Ireland coaching ticket?

589

Darren Cave on life at Ulster, Ireland's Six Nations chances and Joe Schmidt's unique preparation

590

Larmour vs Nadolo, Tadhg Beirne's rise and Connacht keep rolling

591

Luke Fitzgerald on Grobler debate and Rhys Ruddock dealing with injury,chosing to play in Ireland

592

Jamie Heaslip on his injury recovery, life after rugby and dealing with his critics

593

Why it might be too soon for Jordan Larmour, Sean Cronin vs Rory Best and Munster's one big problem

594

Another Irish clean sweep and Dublin star Cian O'Sullivan on balancing work & winning All-Irelands

595

Leinster on top in Europe, Matt O'Connor's media problem and does Zebo enjoy playing for Ireland?

596

Jordi Murphy's ballsy move and Ireland vs England in the Champions Cup

597

Jordan Larmour's Ireland chances, Joe Schmidt's 'odd' selections and Munster's player drain

598

Eoin O'Malley on battling with Brian O'Driscoll and leaving rugby at just 25

599

Luke Fitzgerald and Fergus McFadden on their World Cup rivalry and Ireland's Springboks demolition

600

Will Bundee Aki make his debut and what happened to Sean Cronin?

601

Ian Madigan on life in Bristol, the Zebo decision and his international future

602

Luke Fitzgerald and Jake Heenan debate the use of project players and talk changes in Connacht

603

Neil Francis on needing a defibrillator watching Leinster plus cynicism in Castres vs Munster match

604

Eoin Reddan on why the Pro 14 is as good as the English Premiership

605

Champions Cup preview: Are Saracens better than Joe Schmidt's Leinster team?

606

Luke previews Leinster vs Munster and talks the future of sports technology with Stephen Smith

607

Peter O'Mahony looks back on his memorable Lions tour and talks Munster changes

608

Luke Fitzgerald and Paul Kimmage go head-to-head on Dublin, doping and cheating vs cynical play

609

Jamie Heaslip on his injury recovery and why he wants Joe Schmidt to stay in Ireland

610

Luke Fitzgerald and Mike McCarthy on the challenges retired rugby players face

611

Sean O'Brien on his Lions heroics and why he decided to speak up on tour