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The Left Wing — 585 episodes
Hybrid Dan Sheehan, Bordeaux brilliance and Leinster's lessons
Leinster's weird win | Munster's systems failure | Quarter-final crackers
Leinster's sloppy return, Crowley's big day & Ireland goal-kicking problem
Schools rugby special with Bernard Jackman | Cup final drama & player pathways
Munster's collapse | Leinster's decline | Connacht's revival | Ulster's missed chance
The bumper Six Nations review | Paris chaos & Ireland's turnaround
Six Nations Super Saturday ends with last-gasp French title and Irish Triple Crown | ☘️ 43 - 21 🏴 Reaction
Ireland's injury blow | Overconfident Scotland | England in crisis
The greatest Six Nations ever | Ireland selection debate | France blow up
Ireland overcome dogged Welsh display to keep Triple Crown hopes alive | Post-match reaction | Ireland 27-17 Wales
Ireland's next steps | Lethal France | England panic - and Italy's opportunity
Andy Farrell's future | Ireland coaching candidates | More Munster upheaval
Ireland send a message, Andy Farrell's masterclass & England's collapse
Ireland storm to record victory in Twickenham | Post-match reaction | 🌹 21 - 42 ☘️ | Six Nations 2026 🏉
Andy Farrell's out-half mistake and Ireland's Twickenham options
Ireland survive serious Italy scare | Post-match reaction | Ireland 20-13 Italy | Six Nations 2026 🏉
Ireland team reaction | Andy Farrell wields the axe after Paris humbling
Ireland's lack of intent, stars under pressure & time to make changes
Ireland's systems failure, big questions to answer & majestic France
Ireland suffer punishing defeat in Paris | Post-match reaction | France 36-14 Ireland
Ireland's surprise selections, Stockdale's rebirth & France's new era
Bumper Six Nations preview | Ireland red flags & the key questions
Munster relegated, Leinster's underrated day & who makes the Six Nations squad?
All Blacks in crisis | How Ruaidhri O'Connor got the story
Leinster's resilience, La Rochelle throw it away & Irish rugby's discipline problem
Ulster are back, Munster's mistake and Leinster's selection dilemmas
Leinster get revenge, Frawley's second chance & Munster's missed opportunity
Byrne vs Prendergast, Champions Cup decline & Leinster dig in
Munster's no show, Leinster can't adapt & Connacht's collapse
Leinster's closing window, Nienaber's interview mistake & Champions Cup kick off
Ireland's bleak future, discipline meltdown & Springboks attitude
Penalties and pressure get to Ireland as South Africa seal chaotic win - Reaction from the Aviva Stadium
Ireland's new options, the Prendergast dilemma & South Africa preview
Mack attack counts as Ireland's performance takes leap forward - Reaction from the Aviva Stadium
The view from Australia | Joe Schmidt losing grip on waning Wallabies
Paul O'Connell under pressure, out-half flip flop & scary Springboks
Six-try display does little to quell the question marks | Ireland 41-10 Japan | Post-match reaction 🏉
Why Ireland lost, lineout mess & TMO controversy
Clinical All Blacks close strongly to topple Ireland in Chicago | Post-match reaction | New Zealand 26-13 Ireland
Undercooked Ireland, Chicago concerns & November questions
Munster deliver, Leinster flop and alarm bells for Ireland
Harry Byrne's resurrection, Munster's Croke Park opportunity & Ulster's promise
Jack Crowley's attitude, Sam Prendergast's struggles & Ireland's back 3 options
A Leinster horror show & apologising to Joe Schmidt | Andrew Trimble
The Left Wing is back! Lancaster's revival, Leinster's mission & Munster's new era
France 18 Ireland 13 | Reaction from Sandy Park as Irish World Cup journey ends in heartbreak
Ireland soundly beaten by Black Ferns in Brighton | Post-match reaction | New Zealand 40-0 Ireland
Seven-try Ireland thwart Spain threat to secure World Cup quarter final berth
Record points haul as Ireland open World Cup with emphatic win - Reaction from Franklin's Gardens ☘️
The Lions wrap-up | Rating the Irish players and Australia's regrets
Australia 22 Lions 12 | Wallabies win third Test as lightning strikes Sydney
An epic Test, a Lions comeback and a very controversial finale
Lions 29 Australia 26 | A second Test that had absolutely everything
Tadhg Beirne brilliance, Will Skelton lifeline & time for Owen Farrell?
Lions 27-19 Australia | First Test win as Wallabies fail to fire 🏉
🔔 Lions Watchalong | Will Slattery, Bernard Jackman & Cian Tracey
Lions Test week, Joe Schmidt's plan & big selection calls
The Lions squad imbalance, Wednesday trial match & Ireland talent emerges
Lions 21 Waratahs 10 | Andy Farrell won't be happy after error-filled display
Lions emergency pod | The Owen Farrell bombshell & what comes next
Lions Test team takes shape & Crowley v Prendergast starts again
Lions 54 Western Force 7: Joe McCarthy leads the charge for impressive Irish
Not everyone happy with 'green' Lions, Farrell vs Schmidt and the Irish advantage
Argentina 28 Lions 24: the winners & losers from shocking opener
Leinster's glory day, Ryan Baird's new role & was the season a success?
Leinster 32 Bulls 7 Instant Reaction: URC title sealed by electric start
Should Sam Prendergast be dropped? | Bob Skinstad on how Bulls can target Leinster
Leinster's bad vibes, Munster's heartbreak & the return of Stuart Lancaster
The magic of the Champions Cup final - and why a Club World Cup would kill it
The problem with Thursday night 6 Nations, Leinster's URC concern & end of Sevens
Irish rugby's lost year, undercooked Leinster and Lions intrigue
Leinster fail again, the Jordie Barrett blunder and Sam Prendergast's defence
Andy Farrell's 'green' Lions, the Owen Farrell dilemma and bleak URC weekend
Leinster's Galactico policy | Sexton's coaching risk | Munster's referee blunder
Are Leinster better than Ireland? | Munster malfunction | Rugby's diving problem
Munster's famous day, Craig Casey's Lions case and Leinster's statement
Jack Crowley on facing ROG, his future and Munster's La Rochelle battle
ROG's biggest challenge, Frawley's fall and Munster's French opportunity
Player management madness, Gavin Coombes' special skill and provinces back with a bang
Ireland's weak finish, importance of summer tour and Lions talk begins
'The attack was worryingly flat' | Reaction from Rome | Ireland 22 Italy 17
Are Ireland too reliant on the schools rugby production line?
Where do Ireland go from here? | More discipline problems | France front up
Rampant France power past Ireland | Post-match reaction | ☘️ 27-42 🇫🇷
Ireland's bench call | Pressure on France | The problem with 7/1
Ireland's resilience | Red card farce | Porter's scrum problem
Instant Reaction: Ireland 'got out of jail' as they leave Wales with Triple Crown in hand
Simon Easterby's future | Should Ireland rotate? | Warren Gatland's demise
Ireland's Six Nations statement, Sam Prendergast's defence and France blow up
Scots dismantled by dominant Ireland display — Post-match reaction — Scotland 18-32 Ireland
Ireland's room to improve, Prendergast vs Crowley and Scotland selection
Second-half salvo steers Ireland past England — Post-match reaction — Ireland 27-22 England
Ireland's style vs Leinster's identity and Six Nations selection dilemmas
Garry Ringrose the winger, Jack Crowley bounces back and the Six Nations looms large
Leinster's ferocious defence, game management issues and Munster's comeback
Champions Cup blockbusters, Tom O'Toole's harsh ban and rugby's new rules
Leinster's defence, Harry Byrne's move and Ulster's timely win
Lineout disaster, Munster mauled and RG Snyman restrictions
How Jordie Barrett changes Leinster’s back line | Munster’s chance in France
Ireland's issues, lineout struggles and Champions Cup preview
Instant Reaction: Gus McCarthy gets it done but Ireland need work before Six Nations
Eoin Toolan Interview | Life inside Joe Schmidt’s Australia camp
Ireland’s good vibes, red card controversy and Joe Schmidt returns
Ireland dispel Fiji threat with emphatic eight-try display — Post-match reaction — Ireland 52-17 Fiji
Ireland's discipline problem, Sam Prendergast hype and the second-half slump
Scoreless second half for Ireland as they just hold off Argentina | Instant reaction
Tetchy Andy Farrell, red card madness and are Ireland in a slump?
All Blacks triumph as Ireland fail to fire — Post-match reaction — Ireland 13-23 New Zealand
November questions, Ireland's depth and All Blacks preview with Kieran Read
Could Graham Rowntree’s departure send Munster into crisis mode? Reaction w/ Mike Sherry
Reacting to Leo Cullen’s new contract | Ireland need to blood the young guns
Fire lit under Ciarán Frawley as Leinster beat Munster in sell-out
RG Snyman the ‘poster boy’ for a Leinster/Munster rivalry back up and running
The Paul O’Connell interview - Introducing Indo Sport
Ireland's win over Black Ferns can be a ‘catalyst’ - and so can Munster’s loss
Ireland on top of the world as ‘sloppy’ Munster win interpro thriller
New season but same selection dilemmas for Irish 10s
We select our Lions Test team to take on Australia
Ireland's U-20 logjam, Keenan vs Osborne and the Jordie Barrett question
Ciaran Frawley's future, Ireland's achievement and Andy Farrell's triumph
Instant reaction: Ciaran Frawley drop goal seals famous win in South Africa
Ireland team reaction - Andy Farrell drops Peter O'Mahony for Springboks rematch
Caelan Doris vs Luke Pearce, Irish mistakes and South Africa's new style
Instant reaction: Springboks finally beat Ireland after drama in Pretoria
Andy Farrell drops selection bombshell with Jamie Osborne at fullback
Can Ireland win a Test match in South Africa?
Ireland's selection decisions and Leinster's out-half problem
Ireland select squad for Springboks after a bad weekend for Leinster and Munster
Altitude and Warriors stand in the way of an all-Irish final
Sam Prendergast's future, Munster's home advantage and Hugo Keenan's Sevens switch
How did Leinster lose another Champions Cup final?
Heartbreak once again for Leinster - live reaction from Tottenham
Reaction in Tottenham as Leinster and Toulouse name their squads
Champions Cup final preview - can Leinster finally end their European drought?
Why Munster look primed for another URC title
Leinster's lucky Croke Park escape, as a difficult Toulouse final awaits
Leinster's selection policy, Croke Park showdown and Munster's hot streak
The planning starts now for the Women’s Rugby World Cup
Munster’s statement victory, is the central contracts model working and Leinster repeating past mistakes?
Ireland have to pick themselves up for their biggest game of the year
Leinster make La Rochelle statement - but should they be allowed sign Jordie Barrett?
Wales put to the sword by Ireland Women’s team but England await
Can Leinster finally slay La Rochelle or will it be heartbreak again?
Champions Cup preview, South Africa rivalry and Peter O'Mahony's future
Costly mistakes for Ireland in front of a record attendance
The provinces return to action and the downside to playing in Croke Park
Improvement for Ireland but areas of concern ahead of Italy game
Women’s Six Nations Preview with Anna Caplice & Ali Donnelly
Ireland's triumph, Italy's resurgence and the big Springbok challenge to come
Ireland are back to back Six Nations champions – reaction & analysis from the Aviva Stadium
Ireland unchanged for Scotland game as they aim for another Six Nations title
Ireland's errors, bench questions and the Antoine Frisch dilemma
The post-match analysis from Twickenham: Ireland’s Grand Slam dreams over after losing to England’s last minute drop goal
Keenan returns, Ringrose left out – the Ireland team to face England
Ireland's bench, England in disarray and a poor Six Nations
Ireland's dominance, France's implosion and Italy's near miss
The post-match analysis after Ireland’s 31-7 win over Wales
Frawley’s big opportunity and previewing Ireland v Wales
Impressive Ireland, Aviva atmosphere and the Welsh decline
Exclusive: Andrew Porter and how he questioned his future in the game after World Cup exit
Ireland's fullback question, Jack Crowley's form and TMO controversy
Crowley’s future & Grand Slam beckons?
Caelan Doris named captain with six changes to Ireland team to face Italy
Ireland's big win, questions for France and Scotland's collapse
A record-breaking night in Marseille – the post-match analysis & reaction
Peter O’Mahony and the final build-up to France v Ireland
Ireland team news - McCarthy & Nash start, 6/2 split on the bench
Six Nations Special: Ronan O'Gara on France vs Ireland and Jack Crowley's potential
Champions Cup drama, Joe Schmidt to Australia and red card controversy
Six Nations launch, Peter O’Mahony on Ireland captaincy and Andy Farrell on preparing for France
Team news & previews ahead of the final Champions Cup pool games
Ireland’s new captain and Six Nations squad analysed
Peter O'Mahony's contract, Ulster's no-show and Connacht vs the IRFU
It’s time to bring on the French - the Champions Cup Preview
Ireland's new captain, Garry Ringrose on the wing and should Andy Farrell coach the Lions?
Ulster's big win, Leinster slip up and Munster's injury crisis
Munster's collapse, RG Snyman's decision and Andy Farrell's future
The ramifications of Snyman’s move to Leinster & Champions Cup team news
Leinster's big scalp, Jack Crowley's game time and the Irish scrum problem
Team news & analysis for the Champions Cup opening weekend
Champions Cup preview: La Rochelle loom large for Leinster and Munster the dark horse?
Wayne Barnes on the World Cup final, TMO bunker and refereeing Johnny Sexton
Ciaran Frawley's big chance, Simon Zebo's opportunity and a World Cup hangover?
Leinster’s revenge result
Leinster’s statement of intent ahead of their clash with Munster
Leinster's issues, Peter O'Mahony's future and should players switch to Sevens?
David Humphreys' to-do list, the game time logjam and another dramatic derby
Munster's potential, Jacques Nienaber's Leinster role and worry in Ulster
South Africa reign again, New Zealand fall short and Ireland's missed opportunity
World Cup final preview - why South Africa and their 7/1 split might have the edge
South Africa's risky strategy, scrum dominance and Irish regrets
Ian Foster & New Zealand smugness plus the World Cup semi-finals previewed
Why Ireland lost and where does the team go from here?
Brave beyond words but fallen at the quarters once again
On the eve of the quarter-finals, is Irish rugby on the cusp of something special?
Colin Cooper on coaching Jamison Gibson-Park & James Lowe from their New Zealand days, plus a preview of France v SA
Mack Hansen recovers - Andy Farrell names the team to face New Zealand
Ireland's opportunity, quarter-final baggage & Justin Marshall on NZ the underdogs
Irish injury updates, will fatigue be a factor and Joe Schmidt’s Irish legacy
Post-match from the Stade de France: Ireland’s impressive form continues - bring on the All Blacks
No room for complacency or bed bugs in the Irish camp
Henderson and Sheehan start against Scotland - analysis of the Ireland XV and bench
Henshaw a big doubt for Saturday and Dan Parks on Scotland’s chances
Scotland's confidence, New Zealand mind games and should the World Cup expand?
The permutations ahead of the Scotland game
Trevor Brennan is tipping Ireland to win the RWC but he’s still supporting France
Ireland players back in camp, the return of Jack Conan & possible changes for Scotland?
The Rise & Fall - 20 Years on from England’s Rugby World Cup win
Did Ireland over-celebrate the SA win? What changes should be made for Scotland? Your questions answered
Ireland's impressive rearguard, Rassie Erasmus is no coaching Messiah & why Eddie Jones needs more sleep
Down week for Ireland but the preparation for Scotland begins
An epic win for the ages – the post-match analysis from the Stade de France
Ruan Pienaar on Ireland’s chances and Paul O’Connell on the tactical battle ahead
On the Ireland team to face South Africa and the return of Dan Sheehan to the bench
What the Boks 7/1 split means for Ireland
Luke Fitzgerald on why Ireland can win the Paris showdown
The build-up to South Africa begins
Post-match from the Stade de la Beaujoire: A record-breaking night but South Africa await
The risk v reward strategy for Ireland
Sexton and strong team named for Tonga – but is it the right call?
Andy Farrell's selection dilemma, plus Tonga and Toulouse centre, Pita Ahki, on facing Ireland and memories of Connacht
Andy Farrell's Tonga team, an Irish 'bomb squad' and a bad weekend for referees
Back in Tours to review the opening weekend of games
‘Off to a good start’ – the post-match analysis of Ireland’s defeat of Romania
What are the reasons for Mack Hansen’s omission from the Ireland team?
He’s back – the return of Johnny Sexton, the XV to face Romania, and the security entourage for the Ireland team
Update from Tours - Spying in rugby, Fra v NZ and the possible Irish XV v Romania
Bumper World Cup preview - and why Ireland can go all the way
Day 1 from Tours – Ireland’s purpose-built training ground and what team should face Romania
How can Ireland face up to the South African bomb squad threat?
The Ireland World Cup squad is named, Cian Healy is out, plus the fallout from Samoa
La Rochelle star Dillyn Leyds on the World Cup, taking down Leinster and ROG's French team talks
Andy Farrell's team selection hints at Ireland's final World Cup squad
The Dan Sheehan dilemma, out-half pecking order and red card shambles
Five tries and a win against England but there’s more work still to do for Ireland
Cian Tracey on the Ireland team to face England & Prendergast’s big opportunity
Owen Farrell gets off, France's injury blow and Ireland's World Cup baggage
Ireland's mixed bag, Jacob Stockdale's performance and the out-half battle continues
Ireland's World Cup countdown begins – but who will make the plane?
No World title for Ireland U20s
Rúaidhrí O’Connor previews the U20s World Championship final from Cape Town & has the latest on Johnny Sexton
Munster magic, Andy Farrell's squad and World Cup predictions
Munster are URC Champions - the reaction & analysis from Cape Town
Munster to go all the way? Rúaidhrí O’Connor has the latest from Cape Town
Leinster's collapse, World Cup impact and ROG's rise continues
Leinster’s Darkest Day - post-match analysis from the Aviva
If La Rochelle are even better, where does that leave Leinster? Cian Tracey looks ahead to the Champions Cup final
The Champions Cup final preview with Dan Leavy
Leinster's selection headaches, Ulster fall short and Connacht march on
Leinster march on, ROG's brilliance and Munster's URC hopes
‘This has to be the tipping point’ Ground zero for Irish women’s rugby
With Robbie Henshaw out, why Rúaidhrí O’Connor thinks Toulouse will win
Leinster vs Toulouse showdown and Munster's South African heroics
The Musgrave protest & another chastening defeat for Ireland's Women
Leinster's Springbok statement, Munster reignite season and the orange card debate
After another deflating defeat, Ireland’s Women’s team now have to prepare for England
Leinster march on, French giants lurk and Champions Cup future
Caelan Doris at seven, pressure on Dan Sheehan and Scott Penny misses out
The gap between Leinster and the other provinces has never been as big
0 points, 2 defeats, time to regroup before Italy
Champions Cup Preview & Team News
Johnny Sexton's injury, Ross Byrne's opportunity and Munster's daunting schedule
After the Wales defeat, what does the Ireland Women's team need to do now?
Grand Slam glory, France still looming and U-20 logjam
Ireland are the Grand Slam Champions – Reaction & Analysis from the Aviva
Alex Corbisiero on England’s chances of spoiling the party on Saturday
The Ireland team named for the Six Nations showdown
Enda McNulty on Ireland's resilience, working with Joe Schmidt and World Cup fallout
Remembering Ireland’s Women’s Grand Slam 10 Years Ago
Ringrose & Henderson out for Saturday’s Grand Slam finale – Rúaidhrí O’Connor on the Ireland squad update
There’s no stopping Ireland, bring on England now
Six changes for Ireland as Conor Murray starts to face Scotland
The view from Scotland - Ireland rivalry, project players and Russell vs Townsend
Former Scotland outhalf, Dan Parks, on their chances against Ireland and the importance of Finn Russell’s flair moments
Ian Madigan on Ireland's Grand Slam bid, maverick out-halves and Ulster's season
Ireland's room to improve, the Finn Russell enigma and Leo Cullen's future
Post-Match Analysis of Ireland’s 34-20 win over Italy in Rome
Ireland's new half-backs, Bundee Aki returns and an important day for Jack Conan
Ross Byrne's big chance, Wales chaos and Ian McKinley on Italy's improvement
Stephen Aboud and the inside track on Italian rugby
Joey Carbery returns – Ireland squad update with Sinéad Kissane & Rúaidhrí O’Connor
Ireland run riot, the return of James Ryan and Wayne Barnes' mistake
Ireland's Six Nations win over France and Grand Slam still on
From 2019 rock bottom to 14 wins in a row - how France became World Cup favourites
The Ireland team to face France
Impressive Ireland, English problems and France test looms
Ireland squad update: Triple injury blow with Furlong, Gibson-Park & Healy out
Post-Match from Cardiff: Winning start for Ireland but questions remain
The view from the camps with Paul O’Connell & Ken Owens
Huge blow for Ireland with Furlong out – Sinéad Kissane & Rúaidhrí O’Connor on the Ireland team to play Wales
Irish expectations, the number 12 'debate' and the Warren Gatland wildcard
Who’d be a referee? Andrew Brace on law changes, death threats and having the best seat in the house
Ireland squad update, Gatland's mind games and Farrell’s starting XV?
The Joey Carbery decision, Champions Cup drama and rugby's drastic tackle change
Champions Cup Preview - the permutations & possibilities with Sinéad Kissane & Cian Tracey
Ireland’s Six Nations Squad Announcement: Farrell’s shock decision to cut Joey Carbery
Andy Farrell's Six Nations dilemma, central contracts and the return of Eddie Jones
Murray dropped, Ringrose returns - Champions Cup preview with Sinéad Kissane & Rúaidhrí O’Connor
Dan Sheehan's minutes, South African travel and should more players follow Ben Healy's lead?
Johnny Sexton's injury, Irish Six Nations bolters and why size matters
Leinster's demolition job, brittle Ulster and Munster's away day
Champions Cup weekend preview with Sinéad Kissane & Rúaidhrí O’Connor
Leinster hit top form, atrocious Ulster and Munster's project continues
Sexton and Furlong out – Rúaidhrí O’Connor previews the Irish provinces’ chances in Europe this weekend
Champions Cup kick off, Eddie Jones' exit and Warren Gatland returns
Crucial period for provinces, Leinster's centre dilemma and is it the end for Eddie Jones?
Rating Ireland's November, Gregor Townsend vs Finn Russell and Ronan O'Gara to England?
Exclusive: Josh van der Flier, Johnny Sexton and Andy Farrell from the World Rugby Awards
Post-Match reaction to Ireland’s scrappy 13-10 win over Australia
FIFA World Cup kick-off: Qatar questions and the runners and riders to win
McCloskey keeps his place, Sexton returns – Rúaidhrí O’Connor on the Ireland team v Australia
Ireland's room for improvement, Jack Crowley's rise and Rassie loses the plot
Ireland 35-17 Fiji – post-match reaction to an unconvincing Ireland win
Eight changes and a debut for Jeremy Loughman – Cian Tracey on the Ireland team to face Fiji
Ireland take down Springboks, 'A' players miss their chance and Eddie Jones' England struggles
Post-Match reaction to Ireland’s incredible 19-16 win over South Africa
Murray's 100th cap and Baloucoune starts – analysing the Ireland team to face South Africa
Exclusive: Bryan Habana gives his verdict on Ireland vs South Africa
Ireland's autumn targets, unlucky Luke McGrath and would a Challenge Cup year help Munster?
Ireland's injury problems, Munster stand up and English club chaos
Munster in turmoil, Leinster get tested and URC on the rise
The desperation derby, is Emerging Ireland tour pointless and do Leinster need overseas stars?
The end of the Lancaster era, Munster's concerning start and Bundee Aki sees red
The McCloskey question, why provinces aren't happy with 'Emerging' Ireland and Mathieu Raynal's big decision
Rugby returns, the Qatar question and should 'Emerging Ireland' be going on tour?
Ireland make history, Andy Farrell's contract situation and the rise of Josh van der Flier
The Left Wing Live: Reaction & Analysis from Wellington to Ireland’s famous series win
Ireland chase history, Jaco Peyper's performance and Ciaran Frawley's future
The Left Wing Live: History is made in Dunedin
The Johnny Sexton debate, Ireland's composure issue and the view from New Zealand
The Left Wing Live: Post-Match reaction to Ireland's 42-19 first test defeat
Tough night for the young guns, All Blacks under pressure and the Joe Schmidt factor
Can Ireland win a test series in New Zealand?
Ireland's touring party, Leinster's trophyless season and Ulster's missed opportunity
End of an era in Munster, confident Ulster and the Ireland/South Africa final four
Champions Cup review - Leinster come up short again as La Rochelle reign supreme
Champions Cup final preview - can Leinster add a fifth star to their jersey?
Leinster's need for speed, scrum concerns and Ronan O'Gara's achievement
Clinical Leinster, Munster's near miss and can Toulouse break Irish hearts again?
Champions Cup quarter-final preview - Leinster and Munster facing tough European tests
In the wake of the England rout, has a reckoning finally come for the Irish women's rugby team?
The South African surge, URC on the up and the refereeing problem
Cliodhna Moloney Previews England v Ireland in the Women's Six Nations
Last 16 crackers, Connacht's issues and Joey Carbery's big game
Sean O'Brien on retirement decision, his best season and the one game he still thinks about
Cliodhna Moloney on Ireland's chances for their must-win game against Italy
Leinster's statement, Munster's struggles and Greg McWilliams on Ireland's Six Nations challenge
Claire Molloy on Ireland’s clash with France and Beibhinn Parsons being kept on the bench
South African resurgence, Ireland women's green shoots and England's succession plan
Women’s Six Nations Preview with Sinéad Kissane and Lindsay Peat
The Six Nations Review - strong attack, accuracy issues and front row concerns
The Left Wing Live: Sinéad Kissane with the Scotland post-match reaction & analysis
Ireland change things up, Scotland's out-half dilemma and why England can rip up the script
Ireland's title chances, France's big moment and Alex Corbisiero on England's scrum dominance
The Left Wing Live: Sinead Kissane with England v Ireland Post-Match Reaction
The Left Wing Extra: Dissecting the Ireland team to face England
Sexton's World Cup swansong, Ireland's Twickenham worries and Eddie Jones' excuses
Sloppy Ireland, confused England and misfiring Scotland
The Left Wing LIVE: Post-Match Analysis of Ireland's win over Italy
The Left Wing Extra: Carbery keeps his place, Sexton on the bench and Lowry’s debut
Ireland’s game-plan and Ian McKinley on Italy’s troubles
Missed opportunity in Paris, Ireland's penalty decision and Scotland fail to deliver
The Left Wing LIVE: Sinead Kissane analyses the action following Ireland's defeat in France
The Left Wing Extra - It’s time for the biggest game of Joey Carbery’s career
Ireland's statement of intent, England's implosion and Benjamin Kayser on the French resurgence
Ireland team reaction - Andy Farrell rolls the dice with Mack Hansen
The Six Nations preview: Ireland's big chance, French flair and Tom Shanklin's view from Wales
Provinces march on, last 16 crackers and Dan McFarland’s coaching style
Ireland’s Six Nations squad, undercooked Leinster and Ulster’s European form
URC vs Premiership, a ‘Lions’ League and Johann van Graan’s interview
Inter-pro disappointment, Leinster's layoff and the IRFU to-do list
Leinster's Covid Christmas, Ultan Dillane's decision and the return of Declan Kidney?
Ronan O'Gara's big decision, Munster's young guns and the Jack Carty situation
Champions Cup preview - Leinster pressure, Munster's Covid challenge and the Leicester revival
Munster’s Covid Nightmare, Ulster’s big win and Connacht’s chance against Leinster
The November review - who is the best team in the world?
Dominant, exciting and still room for improvement - why Ireland's win ticked all the boxes
Expansive Ireland, the offloading debate and New Zealand's out-half battle
Assessing two years of Andy Farrell, Johnny Sexton's 100 and England question marks
Ireland's World Cup target, Jack Carty's form and Leinster's hooker battle
The return of Simon Zebo, the Ciaran Frawley dilemma and Ireland's problem area
Munster's injury misery, the state of Ulster rugby and the problem with a Club World Cup
South Africa's stuttering start, Leinster's prop swap and world rugby in flux
The Post-Mortem on Irish Women’s Rugby & the URC kicks off
Gatland's gamble, Murray misses out and why the Springboks have the edge
Day of chaos on Lions Tour, a bolter at 13 and mixed day out for Ireland
Gatland's surprise captain, the Saracens dilemma and should the Lions even be in South Africa?
Sevens heaven - how Ireland went from third division in Bosnia to Tokyo Olympics
The birth of the United Rugby Championship and Andy Farrell backs youth
Rainbow Cup farce, David Nucifora's performance and Lions injury casualties
Josh van der Flier on La Rochelle learnings, back row competition and Lions disappointment
Toulouse's fifth star, rugby's retirement fund and the Bundee/Robbie show
Rainbow Cup fatigue, Champions Cup finale and is the Captain's Challenge working?
The view from South Africa - the Lions challenge, Munster contingent, Springboks in the Six Nations?
Lions fallout - Sexton's durability, Gatland's grenades and a mixed day for Ireland
Neil Francis on Leinster's European exit and why he misses Warren Gatland
Lions selection special - the bolters, the Irish contingent and the captaincy debate
Ross Byrne on turning over Exeter, competing with his brother and Rainbow Cup rules
An epic in Exeter, Zebo's return and Leinster's transfer policy
Leinster's Exeter showdown, Ronan O'Gara's next move and Ireland's Six Nations opener
Where do Munster go from here?
Ireland's new benchmark, awful England and chaos in Paris
Neil Francis - I think we could see CJ Stander in a Bulls jersey sooner rather than later
Devin Toner on why he wants to keep playing and his World Cup snub
Referee issues, the Maro Itoje problem and is it time to start Craig Casey?
Ireland's Italian to-do list, AJ MacGinty's American dream and remembering Gary Halpin
Neil Francis - why the IRFU should get on the phone to Ronan O'Gara
Ireland's setback, bench boost and a Scotland apology
Six Nations preview - why Ireland could upset the odds and win the championship
Munster's missed opportunity, Ireland's scrum-half pecking order and the Six Nations bubble
Munster vs Leinster preview and Will Connors on making his Ireland breakthrough
The Six Nations paywall, fixture chaos and Andy Farrell's Ireland pecking order
The Lions dilemma, Marcell Coetzee's replacement and a big weekend for the provinces
Munster magic, the Rainbow Cup and a Thomond Park showdown
Ireland's daunting draw, Connacht's progress and Munster's Clermont clash
A landmark day for rugby, Champions Cup preview and will the young guns get their chance?
Ireland's attacking issues, Andy Farrell's coaching ticket and David Nucifora's performance
Sean O'Brien on Ireland vs England, why he almost retired and his coaching future
Ross Byrne's big chance, Dan Leavy's comeback and the 'Irish Barbarians'
Alex Corbisiero on how England view Ireland, working with Andy Farrell and battling cancer
Fullback issues, the out-half succession plan and the benefits of a quick tap
Jack McGrath on why he left Leinster for Ulster, pro rugby in Covid times and amateur beekeeping
'They broke the rule for Johnny Sexton' - is it time for Ireland to end overseas exile?
Ireland's Six Nations bubble and Peter Stringer on life after Munster
Clean sweep for the Irish teams and Connacht's dream season revisited
Donnacha Ryan's influence, South Africa come north and provinces take stock
Where Leinster went wrong, Ireland's forgotten scrum-half and the start of Monday Night Rugby
Leinster's grudge match and Ulster's daunting trip
Perfect season pressure, Ulster's revival and Owen Farrell's charity work
Ulster under pressure, Frawley's big decision and Jerry Sexton on life in South Africa
The difference between Leinster and Munster, Craig Casey puts hand up, the future of midweek rugby
Rugby returns, time for Munster to deliver and the Johnny Sexton contract dilemma
Jamie Heaslip on life in retirement, starting a new career and rugby in lockdown
Rugby gets cancelled, Ian Madigan goes north and Living with the Lions
Rugby calendar chaos, how players deal with criticism and the Joe Marler incident
Coronavirus hits rugby, Sexton vs O'Gara and Bryan Byrne on his Bristol move
A challenger emerges in Leinster, fan behaviour in Donnybrook and top prospects in Ulster
Neil Francis on England loss, what Andy Farrell must do and the player who could make a difference
Twickenham showdown, vulnerable England and Ben Foden on his New York adventure
Improved Ireland, South Africa look north and Rhys Ruddock on his Six Nations omission
Gonzaga the giant-killers, quarter-final crackers and Roscommon rising
Same old Ireland, England's odd selections and why it's too early to crown France
Ireland's Six Nations target, a French revival and Ian Madigan's possible Ireland return
Schools rugby special - ‘The St Michael’s dream team are the side to beat’
The Saracens scandal, Leinster's nightmare draw and Andy Farrell's tough calls
Leinster's weak point, a new era for Ireland and Johann van Graan's future
John Cooney vs Conor Murray, Munster's issues and Leinster's depth chart
Team of the Decade, Christmas derbies and new era for Ireland
Andy Farrell's stock-take, Rob Kearney's future and can Leinster complete a perfect season?
John Cooney on Ulster's European run and bouncing back from World Cup disappointment
The problem with the Champions Cup, the Stephen Larkham effect and trouble in Welsh rugby
Andy Farrell's big decisions, John Cooney vs Conor Murray and Champions Cup power rankings
Impressive Irish Champions cup wins, will Stockdale be an all-time great & Zebo’s return to Munster
Champions Cup preview, the World Cup hangover and Joe Schmidt's next team
Ben Te’o on England’s World Cup defeat, Eddie Jones and his Toulon adventure
RWC Daily: The final pod: Springboks blow the Chariot to smithereens
RWC Daily: The Big One
The Left Wing Rugby World Cup Final Preview: Arise Sir Eddie
RWC Daily: And then there were two
RWC Daily: Can anyone stop the three-peat?
With the fall from grace, the clear-out begins
RWC Daily: The end of the road
RWC Daily: Sayanora for Ireland
RWC Daily: Is Schmidt's legacy on the line?
RWC Daily: Could Ireland pull this off?
RWC Daily: Bumper quarter-final preview
Irish rugby's biggest week, is an upset on the cards?
RWC Daily: The fall out of Bundee's ban
RWC Daily: Quarter-final fever
RWC Daily: Another farce to melt Joe Schmidt's mind
RWC Daily: Hagibis leaves the World Cup in disarray
RWC Daily: Pool A permutations as top teams continue to widen the gap
Can Ireland pick themselves up again and what has Joe Schmidt learned from 2015?
RWC Daily: Storm fears ease as Ireland ramp up for Samoa
RWC Daily: Typhoon threatens to derail Ireland's World Cup
RWC Daily: The morning after the night before
RWC Daily: Mistake after mistake in the Misaki
RWC Daily: 'Back on track and ready to prove a point'
The chance to put things right, Michael Cheika impressions and Luke on Nelson Mandela's laugh?
RWC Daily: Sexton returns to get the show back on the road
RWC Daily: Ireland’s Kobe conundrum
RWC Daily: EMERGENCY PODCAST - Japan stun Ireland in Shizuoka
RWC Daily: Fears for Conan as Ireland set for hosts showdown
RWC Daily: A tale of two Jacks - Carty starts but Conan ruled out
RWC Daily: Springboks, shocks and a spot of karaoke
The James Ryan factor, how South Africa can be targeted and being the old man in dressing-room
RWC Daily: Sexton fears and Japanese confidence
RWC Daily: Bullets trains as Ireland spread wings
RWC daily: Impact subs and a strong bench for Scotland
RWC daily: Impact subs and a strong team for Scotland
RWC daily: Tales from Yokohama as the big kick-off draws closer
RWC Daily: Tokyo drift and back three blues
Ireland's fullback dilemma, World Cup bonding and the squad standby list
RWC Daily: Kearney injury scare and a Ruddock brothers special
RWC Daily: Henshaw injury, sumo and gloomy weather forecasts
The blow-ins v home-grown players debate continues and why the quarters will be as good as it gets
RWC preview - Ireland ready to end pre-season on a high
‘I guarantee you players don’t feel right about Joe’s decision’ Luke Fitzgerald on Devin Toner
2019 RWC preview - Schmidt rings the changes
Why there’s too many Indians and not enough Chiefs and big selection calls to make for Schmidt
The 'hell' of World Cup training camp, Ireland's half-back dilemma and All Blacks uncertainty
Leinster show steel in Glasgow, Heineken Cup final reunion and Ireland's summer check-list
Leinster's succession plan, Munster's missing piece and the art of contract negotiations
Where Leinster went wrong, Saracens power and looking ahead to RDS showdown
Champions Cup final preview - What Leinster must do to overcome Saracens
Munster's trophy ambitions, Leinster's underrated young gun and why mid-week games could work
Jack Conan on Toulouse win, Leinster's drive for five and his rugby journey
The James Lowe dilemma, Munster's tough task and Croke Park classic revisited
Ireland 7s qualify for World Series, PRO14 heats up and the Champions Cup looms large
Jacob Stockdale's finishing, Jack McGrath goes north and the future of the breakdown
Champions Cup Quarter Finals Preview, Paul O'Connell's coaching future and Bloodgate remembered
Why we all need to keep believing and how Joe Schmidt will figure this one out
'An absolute war of a game' as we approach the end of an era
Ire v France preview, criticism of Johnny Sexton and Bernard Jackman on life after the Dragons
'The lads need to go for a few drinks and relax a bit’ Trying too hard and unrealistic expectations
Exclusive: Paul O'Connell on Ireland's World Cup chances, the Six Nations and coaching in France
Ireland waiting to hit top form and Luke McGrath on what he has learned at Leinster
Who cares about the Six Nations? This is about the World Cup
Six Nations Preview: Ireland's chances, Eddie Jones pressure and Wales decider?
Bonus Ep: Schools Rugby Preview
Ian Madigan on life in the Premiership, Ireland hopes and another bumper European weekend
Clean sweep for the provinces, sensational Stockdale and Simon Zebo abuse
Big weekend for the provinces, Tom Farrell's Ireland potential and Leinster's huge playing pool
Leinster vs Munster fallout and Johnny Sexton’s captaincy
Rugby Christmas parties and Jordi Murphy on why he decided to leave Leinster
Tadhg Beirne on his Munster journey, Scarlets experience and 2019 goals
The Andy Farrell era, Leinster’s backlog and Joey Carbery’s development
USA on the rise, All Blacks vulnerable and Ireland charging
James Ryan on beating the All Blacks, his dream year and looking ahead to 2019
Ireland vs All Blacks preview, 2013 heartbreak and tough selection decisions
Cian Healy on getting back to his best, injury struggles and developing as a prop
Ireland's hooker situation, centre selection dilemma and Joe Schmidt's coaching future
James Tracy and Rory O'Loughlin on their Leinster journey and Ireland experience
Unbeaten provinces, the fall of the superpowers and why you should never celebrate early
Champions Cup preview - Leinster the team to beat, Munster's tough task and the Cipriani dilemma
James Lowe on life at Leinster, Super Rugby experience and unique route to the top
Player privacy, Carbery’s journey and controversial new tackle laws
Ross Byrne on his Ireland experience, staying with Leinster and developing as a ten
Ultan Dillane on his journey from Paris to Tralee to Ireland international
John Cooney on new era in Ulster, leaving Leinster and proving people wrong
Felipe Contepomi on his Leinster return, his coaching journey and Munster rivalry
Ian Madigan on out-half play and why Johnny Sexton should be World Player of the Year
Fergus McFadden on Leinster's historic season and Grand Slam glory
Joe Schmidt's selection policy, the Sean Cronin mystery and the All Blacks get away with one
Simon Zebo on his Paris adventure, World Cup prospects and Munster memories
Isa Nacewa on winning the double, why he came back to Leinster and post-rugby plans
Conor Murray on his Munster ambitions, Sexton partnership and whether he would move abroad
Future is bright for Leinster and a must-win game for Munster
Tommy Bowe on retirement, his vital move to Wales and his miraculous Lions recovery
Bryan Habana on his Toulon experience, retirement and the toughest moments of his career
The Byrne/Carbery dilemma and why Munster can take some positives
Damian Browne on the highs and lows of his epic 4,800km row across the Atlantic
Keith Earls on Grand Slam glory and the changes he made to produce his best form
Dan Leavy on his breakout season plus Munster's latest miracle
Champions Cup preview - Leinster's blockbuster battle and Munster's toughest test
Johnny Sexton on Ireland's Grand Slam win and a possible future in coaching
Luke Fitzgerald, Robbie Henshaw and Scott Fardy on Ireland’s Grand Slam chances
Luke and David Wallace on what it takes to win the Grand Slam and 2009 Cardiff memories
Ireland's centre dilemma, off-form England and Grand Slam potential
Ian Madigan on dealing with setbacks, the importance of sports psychology and his future plans
Bernard Jackman on his Dragons project, working in France and taking a stand on dessert
Why England need a bit of arrogance and is Lancaster/Farrell the next Ireland coaching ticket?
Darren Cave on life at Ulster, Ireland's Six Nations chances and Joe Schmidt's unique preparation
Larmour vs Nadolo, Tadhg Beirne's rise and Connacht keep rolling
Luke Fitzgerald on Grobler debate and Rhys Ruddock dealing with injury,chosing to play in Ireland
Jamie Heaslip on his injury recovery, life after rugby and dealing with his critics
Why it might be too soon for Jordan Larmour, Sean Cronin vs Rory Best and Munster's one big problem
Another Irish clean sweep and Dublin star Cian O'Sullivan on balancing work & winning All-Irelands
Leinster on top in Europe, Matt O'Connor's media problem and does Zebo enjoy playing for Ireland?
Jordi Murphy's ballsy move and Ireland vs England in the Champions Cup
Jordan Larmour's Ireland chances, Joe Schmidt's 'odd' selections and Munster's player drain
Eoin O'Malley on battling with Brian O'Driscoll and leaving rugby at just 25
Luke Fitzgerald and Fergus McFadden on their World Cup rivalry and Ireland's Springboks demolition
Will Bundee Aki make his debut and what happened to Sean Cronin?
Ian Madigan on life in Bristol, the Zebo decision and his international future
Luke Fitzgerald and Jake Heenan debate the use of project players and talk changes in Connacht
Neil Francis on needing a defibrillator watching Leinster plus cynicism in Castres vs Munster match
Eoin Reddan on why the Pro 14 is as good as the English Premiership
Champions Cup preview: Are Saracens better than Joe Schmidt's Leinster team?
Luke previews Leinster vs Munster and talks the future of sports technology with Stephen Smith
Peter O'Mahony looks back on his memorable Lions tour and talks Munster changes
Luke Fitzgerald and Paul Kimmage go head-to-head on Dublin, doping and cheating vs cynical play
Jamie Heaslip on his injury recovery and why he wants Joe Schmidt to stay in Ireland
Luke Fitzgerald and Mike McCarthy on the challenges retired rugby players face
Sean O'Brien on his Lions heroics and why he decided to speak up on tour