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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)

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

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Sep 8, 202313:25pending

He’s back – the return of Johnny Sexton, the XV to face Romania, and the securit...

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Sep 7, 202314:10pending

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

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Sep 6, 202321:55pending

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

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Sep 5, 20231:00:29pending

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

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Sep 4, 202321:29pending

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

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Aug 29, 202346:15pending

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

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Aug 27, 202316:20pending

La Rochelle star Dillyn Leyds on the World Cup, taking down Leinster and ROG's F...

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Aug 25, 202328:17pending

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

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Aug 24, 202324:08pending

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

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Aug 22, 202351:55pending

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

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Aug 20, 202330:48pending

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

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Aug 17, 202326:40pending

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

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Aug 15, 202359:10pending

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

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Aug 8, 202350:16pending

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

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Aug 1, 202357:26pending

No World title for Ireland U20s

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Jul 14, 202310:48pending

Rúaidhrí O’Connor previews the U20s World Championship final from Cape Town & ha...

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Jul 13, 202320:59pending

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

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May 30, 20231:01:13pending

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

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May 27, 202315:49pending

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

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May 26, 202318:10pending

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

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May 23, 20231:03:57pending

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

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May 20, 202315:04pending

If La Rochelle are even better, where does that leave Leinster? Cian Tracey look...

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May 19, 202327:55pending

The Champions Cup final preview with Dan Leavy

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May 16, 20231:03:00pending

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

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May 9, 202350:27pending

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

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May 2, 20231:08:59pending

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

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May 1, 202338:04pending

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

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Apr 28, 202319:01pending

Leinster vs Toulouse showdown and Munster's South African heroics

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Apr 25, 202359:39pending

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

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Apr 24, 202323:06pending

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

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Apr 19, 202351:51pending

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

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Apr 17, 202324:28pending

Leinster march on, French giants lurk and Champions Cup future

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Apr 11, 202347:37pending

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

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Apr 6, 202319:11pending

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

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Apr 4, 202352:48pending

0 points, 2 defeats, time to regroup before Italy

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Apr 3, 202332:22pending

Champions Cup Preview & Team News

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Mar 31, 202319:34pending

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

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Mar 28, 202359:26pending

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

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Mar 27, 202327:17pending

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

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Mar 23, 202331:12pending

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

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Mar 21, 20231:03:09pending

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

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Mar 18, 202322:47pending

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

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Mar 17, 202324:29pending

The Ireland team named for the Six Nations showdown

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Mar 16, 202320:40pending

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

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Mar 14, 202359:01pending

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

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Mar 14, 202337:08pending

Ringrose & Henderson out for Saturday’s Grand Slam finale – Rúaidhrí O’Connor on...

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Mar 13, 202320:07pending

There’s no stopping Ireland, bring on England now

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Mar 12, 20239:18pending

Six changes for Ireland as Conor Murray starts to face Scotland

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Mar 10, 202311:40pending

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

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Mar 9, 202321:38pending
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