Podcast Episodes

New season but same selection dilemmas for Irish 10s

The 2024/25 season is upon us and so is the new season of the Left Wing. Rúaidhrí O’Connor joined Luke Fitzgerald to assess where expectations lie in…

1 year, 5 months ago

We select our Lions Test team to take on Australia

On the latest episode of The Left Wing podcast, Luke Fitzgerald, Cian Tracey and Will Slattery select their Lions team to take on Australia next summ…

1 year, 7 months ago

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

Luke Fitzgerald, Cian Tracey and Will Slattery answer readers' questions on the latest episode of The Left Wing podcast. How to give gametime to Irel…

1 year, 7 months ago

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

Ruaidhri O'Connor joins Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery to reflect on Ireland's famous win over South Africa on the latest episode of The Left Wing…

1 year, 7 months ago

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

Ruaidhri O'Connor and Cian Tracey joined Will Slattery to digest Ireland's famous win in South Africa after Ciaran Frawley's late drop goal.

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1 year, 8 months ago

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

Ruaidhri O'Connor joins Will Slattery to discuss the Ireland team announcement and Andy Farrell's decision to drop Peter O'Mahony for the second Test…

1 year, 8 months ago

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

Ireland's relationship with referees is in the spotlight after the opening Test match defeat to the Springboks on Saturday. Luke Fitzgerald and Ruaid…

1 year, 8 months ago

Instant reaction: Springboks finally beat Ireland after drama in Pretoria

Ruaidhri O'Connor and Cian Tracey joined Will Slattery on The Left Wing podcast to discuss Ireland's narrow defeat to South Africa in the first Test …

1 year, 8 months ago

Andy Farrell drops selection bombshell with Jamie Osborne at fullback

Jamie Osborne has been handed a shock debut at fullback as Andy Farrell named the Ireland team to face the Springboks. Ruaidhri O'Connor joins Will S…

1 year, 8 months ago

Can Ireland win a Test match in South Africa?

Luke Fitzgerald, Ruaidhri O'Connor and Will Slattery give their verdict on Ireland's chances in South Africa on the latest episode of The Left Wing p…

1 year, 8 months ago