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The Left Wing — 615 episodes

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Lancaster's year two blueprint, Frawley's make or break season & Munster's chink of light

2

Contepomi's Leinster link, ROG's future & Springboks statement

3

Rassie's 'Bond villain' approach, Crowley concern & Leinster's RDS dilemma

4

Springboks stunned, All Blacks' new era & Rassie's big decision

5

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

6

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

7

Disjointed Ireland, Frawley misses his chance & Eden Park looms

8

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

9

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

10

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

11

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

12

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

13

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

14

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

15

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

16

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

17

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

18

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

19

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

20

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

21

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

22

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

23

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

24

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

25

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

26

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

27

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

28

Hybrid Dan Sheehan, Bordeaux brilliance and Leinster's lessons

29

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

30

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

31

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

32

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

33

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

34

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

35

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

36

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

37

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

38

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

39

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

40

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

41

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

42

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

43

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

44

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

45

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

46

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

47

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

48

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

49

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

50

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

51

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

52

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

53

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

54

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

55

Byrne vs Prendergast, Champions Cup decline & Leinster dig in

56

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

57

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

58

Ireland's bleak future, discipline meltdown & Springboks attitude

59

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

60

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

61

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

62

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

63

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

64

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

65

Why Ireland lost, lineout mess & TMO controversy

66

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

67

Undercooked Ireland, Chicago concerns & November questions

68

Munster deliver, Leinster flop and alarm bells for Ireland

69

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

70

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

71

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

72

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

73

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

74

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

75

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

76

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

77

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

78

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

79

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

80

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

81

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

82

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

83

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

84

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

85

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

86

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

87

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

88

Lions Test team takes shape & Crowley v Prendergast starts again

89

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

90

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

91

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

92

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

93

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

94

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

95

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

96

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

97

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

98

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

99

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

100

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

101

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

102

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

103

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

104

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

105

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

106

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

107

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

108

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

109

Are Ireland too reliant on the schools rugby production line?

110

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

111

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

112

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

113

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

114

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

115

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

116

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

117

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

118

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

119

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

120

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

121

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

122

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

123

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

124

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

125

Lineout disaster, Munster mauled and RG Snyman restrictions

126

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

127

Ireland's issues, lineout struggles and Champions Cup preview

128

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

129

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

130

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

131

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

132

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

133

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

134

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

135

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

136

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

137

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

138

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

139

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

140

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

141

The Paul O’Connell interview - Introducing Indo Sport

142

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

143

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

144

New season but same selection dilemmas for Irish 10s

145

We select our Lions Test team to take on Australia

146

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

147

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

148

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

149

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

150

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

151

Instant reaction: Springboks finally beat Ireland after drama in Pretoria

152

Andy Farrell drops selection bombshell with Jamie Osborne at fullback

153

Can Ireland win a Test match in South Africa?

154

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

155

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

156

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

157

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

158

How did Leinster lose another Champions Cup final?

159

Heartbreak once again for Leinster - live reaction from Tottenham

160

Reaction in Tottenham as Leinster and Toulouse name their squads

161

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

162

Why Munster look primed for another URC title

163

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

164

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

165

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

166

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

167

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

168

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

169

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

170

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

171

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

172

Costly mistakes for Ireland in front of a record attendance

173

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

174

Improvement for Ireland but areas of concern ahead of Italy game

175

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

176

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

177

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

178

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

179

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

180

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

181

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

182

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

183

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

184

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

185

Frawley’s big opportunity and previewing Ireland v Wales

186

Impressive Ireland, Aviva atmosphere and the Welsh decline

187

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

188

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

189

Crowley’s future & Grand Slam beckons?

190

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

191

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

192

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

193

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

194

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

195

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

196

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

197

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

198

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

199

Ireland’s new captain and Six Nations squad analysed

200

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

201

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

202

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

203

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

204

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

205

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

206

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

207

Team news & analysis for the Champions Cup opening weekend

208

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

209

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

210

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

211

Leinster’s revenge result

212

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

213

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

214

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

215

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

216

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

217

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

218

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

219

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

220

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

221

Brave beyond words but fallen at the quarters once again

222

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

223

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

224

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

225

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

226

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

227

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

228

No room for complacency or bed bugs in the Irish camp

229

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

230

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

231

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

232

The permutations ahead of the Scotland game

233

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

234

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

235

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

236

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

237

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

238

Down week for Ireland but the preparation for Scotland begins

239

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

240

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

241

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

242

What the Boks 7/1 split means for Ireland

243

Luke Fitzgerald on why Ireland can win the Paris showdown

244

The build-up to South Africa begins

245

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

246

The risk v reward strategy for Ireland

247

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

248

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

249

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

250

Back in Tours to review the opening weekend of games

251

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

252

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

253

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

254

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

255

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

256

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

257

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

258

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

259

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

260

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

261

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

262

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

263

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

264

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

265

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

266

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

267

No World title for Ireland U20s

268

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

269

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

270

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

271

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

272

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

273

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

274

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

275

The Champions Cup final preview with Dan Leavy

276

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

277

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

278

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

279

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

280

Leinster vs Toulouse showdown and Munster's South African heroics

281

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

282

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

283

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

284

Leinster march on, French giants lurk and Champions Cup future

285

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

286

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

287

0 points, 2 defeats, time to regroup before Italy

288

Champions Cup Preview & Team News

289

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

290

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

291

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

292

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

293

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

294

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

295

The Ireland team named for the Six Nations showdown

296

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

297

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

298

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

299

There’s no stopping Ireland, bring on England now

300

Six changes for Ireland as Conor Murray starts to face Scotland

301

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

302

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

303

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

304

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

305

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

306

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

307

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

308

Stephen Aboud and the inside track on Italian rugby

309

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

310

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

311

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

312

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

313

The Ireland team to face France

314

Impressive Ireland, English problems and France test looms

315

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

316

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

317

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

318

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

319

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

320

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

321

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

322

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

323

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

324

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

325

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

326

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

327

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

328

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

329

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

330

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

331

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

332

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

333

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

334

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

335

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

336

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

337

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

338

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

339

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

340

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

341

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

342

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

343

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

344

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

345

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

346

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

347

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

348

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

349

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

350

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

351

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

352

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

353

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

354

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

355

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

356

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

357

The Left Wing Live: History is made in Dunedin

358

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

359

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

360

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

361

Can Ireland win a test series in New Zealand?

362

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

363

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

364

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

365

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

366

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

367

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

368

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

369

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

370

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

371

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

372

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

373

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

374

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

375

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

376

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

377

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

378

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

379

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

380

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

381

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

382

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

383

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

384

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

385

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

386

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

387

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

388

Sloppy Ireland, confused England and misfiring Scotland

389

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

390

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

391

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

392

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

393

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

394

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

395

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

396

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

397

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

398

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

399

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

400

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

401

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

402

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

403

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

404

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

405

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

406

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

407

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

408

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

409

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

410

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

411

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

412

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

413

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

414

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

415

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

416

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

417

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

418

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

419

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

420

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

421

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

422

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

423

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

424

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

425

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

426

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

427

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

428

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

429

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

430

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

431

Where do Munster go from here?

432

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

433

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

434

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

435

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

436

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

437

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

438

Ireland's setback, bench boost and a Scotland apology

439

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

440

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

441

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

442

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

443

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

444

Munster magic, the Rainbow Cup and a Thomond Park showdown

445

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

446

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

447

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

448

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

449

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

450

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

451

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

452

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

453

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

454

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

455

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

456

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

457

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

458

Leinster's grudge match and Ulster's daunting trip

459

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

460

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

461

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

462

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

463

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

464

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

465

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

466

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

467

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

468

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

469

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

470

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

471

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

472

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

473

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

474

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

475

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

476

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

477

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

478

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

479

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

480

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

481

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

482

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

483

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

484

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

485

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

486

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

487

RWC Daily: The Big One

488

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

489

RWC Daily: And then there were two

490

RWC Daily: Can anyone stop the three-peat?

491

With the fall from grace, the clear-out begins

492

RWC Daily: The end of the road

493

RWC Daily: Sayanora for Ireland

494

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

495

RWC Daily: Could Ireland pull this off?

496

RWC Daily: Bumper quarter-final preview

497

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

498

RWC Daily: The fall out of Bundee's ban

499

RWC Daily: Quarter-final fever

500

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

501

RWC Daily: Hagibis leaves the World Cup in disarray

502

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

503

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

504

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

505

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

506

RWC Daily: The morning after the night before

507

RWC Daily: Mistake after mistake in the Misaki

508

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

509

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

510

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

511

RWC Daily: Ireland’s Kobe conundrum

512

RWC Daily: EMERGENCY PODCAST - Japan stun Ireland in Shizuoka

513

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

514

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

515

RWC Daily: Springboks, shocks and a spot of karaoke

516

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

517

RWC Daily: Sexton fears and Japanese confidence

518

RWC Daily: Bullets trains as Ireland spread wings

519

RWC daily: Impact subs and a strong bench for Scotland

520

RWC daily: Impact subs and a strong team for Scotland

521

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

522

RWC Daily: Tokyo drift and back three blues

523

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

524

RWC Daily: Kearney injury scare and a Ruddock brothers special

525

RWC Daily: Henshaw injury, sumo and gloomy weather forecasts

526

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

527

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

528

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

529

2019 RWC preview - Schmidt rings the changes

530

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

531

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

532

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

533

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

534

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

535

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

536

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

537

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

538

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

539

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

540

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

541

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

542

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

543

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

544

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

545

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

546

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

547

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

548

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

549

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

550

Bonus Ep: Schools Rugby Preview

551

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

552

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

553

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

554

Leinster vs Munster fallout and Johnny Sexton’s captaincy

555

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

556

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

557

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

558

USA on the rise, All Blacks vulnerable and Ireland charging

559

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

560

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

561

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

562

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

563

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

564

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

565

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

566

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

567

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

568

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

569

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

570

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

571

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

572

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

573

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

574

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

575

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

576

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

577

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

578

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

579

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

580

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

581

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

582

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

583

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

584

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

585

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

586

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

587

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

588

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

589

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

590

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

591

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

592

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

593

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

594

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

595

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

596

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

597

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

598

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

599

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

600

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

601

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

602

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

603

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

604

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

605

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

606

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

607

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

608

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

609

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

610

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

611

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

612

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

613

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

614

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

615

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