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The Left Wing

Irish Independent

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The biggest stories in Irish rugby with our team of writers and experts, including Rúaidhrí O'Connor, Cian Tracey, Will Slattery, Sineád Kissane and Luke Fitzgerald. From breaking news to in-depth analysis, expert opinion and post-match comment we have every position covered.From in-depth analysis to team news and post-match analysis we have every position covered.

Episodes (616)

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

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Jan 9, 20241:09:04pending

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

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Jan 2, 202439:23pending

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

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Dec 19, 20231:01:29pending

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

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Dec 15, 202337:07pending

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

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Dec 12, 20231:05:25pending

Team news & analysis for the Champions Cup opening weekend

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Dec 8, 202331:28pending

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

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Dec 5, 202357:31pending

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

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Dec 1, 202327:19pending

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

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Nov 28, 202357:48pending

Leinster’s revenge result

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Nov 25, 202318:59pending

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

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Nov 24, 202315:30pending

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

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Nov 23, 20231:07:32pending

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

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Nov 14, 202347:35pending

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

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Nov 7, 202351:35pending

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

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Oct 31, 202357:26pending

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

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Oct 27, 202333:05pending

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

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Oct 24, 20231:04:20pending

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

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Oct 19, 202326:04pending

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

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Oct 17, 20231:08:57pending

Brave beyond words but fallen at the quarters once again

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Oct 15, 202316:07pending

On the eve of the quarter-finals, is Irish rugby on the cusp of something specia...

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Oct 13, 202338:04pending

Colin Cooper on coaching Jamison Gibson-Park & James Lowe from their New Zealand...

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Oct 12, 202322:43pending

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

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Oct 11, 202336:57pending

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

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Oct 10, 202359:36pending

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

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Oct 9, 202338:33pending

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

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Oct 8, 202319:55pending

No room for complacency or bed bugs in the Irish camp

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Oct 6, 202322:58pending

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

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Oct 5, 202315:22pending

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

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Oct 4, 202327:58pending

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

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Oct 3, 202358:22pending

The permutations ahead of the Scotland game

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Oct 2, 202324:09pending

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

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Sep 30, 202324:19pending

Ireland players back in camp, the return of Jack Conan & possible changes for Sc...

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Sep 29, 202321:23pending

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

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Sep 28, 202331:06pending

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

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Sep 27, 202325:28pending

Ireland's impressive rearguard, Rassie Erasmus is no coaching Messiah & why Eddi...

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Sep 26, 202359:43pending

Down week for Ireland but the preparation for Scotland begins

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Sep 25, 202332:11pending

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

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Sep 24, 202315:56pending

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

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Sep 22, 202324:27pending

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

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Sep 21, 202313:50pending

What the Boks 7/1 split means for Ireland

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Sep 20, 202327:05pending

Luke Fitzgerald on why Ireland can win the Paris showdown

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Sep 19, 202351:13pending

The build-up to South Africa begins

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Sep 18, 202334:15pending

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

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Sep 17, 202317:37pending

The risk v reward strategy for Ireland

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Sep 15, 202315:38pending

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

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Sep 14, 202317:55pending

Andy Farrell's selection dilemma, plus Tonga and Toulouse centre, Pita Ahki, on...

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Sep 13, 202320:44pending

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

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Sep 12, 202357:28pending

Back in Tours to review the opening weekend of games

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Sep 11, 202327:18pending

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

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Sep 9, 202315:33pending
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