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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.
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The provinces return to action and the downside to playing in Croke Park
The return of the URC and the downside to playing rugby in Croke Park is up for discussion on the latest episode of The Left Wing.
Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald discuss what Leinster, Munster, Ulster and Connacht need to do to ensure a strong finish to the season with some big games to come over the next few weeks.
The lads also discuss Ireland's opening Women's Six Nations game against France and with Leinster set to return to Croke Park later this season, Luke Fitzgerald explains why he didn't think the atmosphere in GAA HQ was great when he was a player.
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Improvement for Ireland but areas of concern ahead of Italy game
Ireland opened their 2024 Women's Six Nations with a 38-17 defeat to France in Le Mans but there were some improvements on last year's performance against the French with Aoife Wafer and Aoife Dalton scoring tries with the Irish defence also a plus.
Anna Caplice and Ali Donnelly join Sinéad Kissane on The Left Wing podcast to discuss the improvements and the areas of concern going into the first home game of the campaign against Italy at the RDS on Sunday.
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Women’s Six Nations Preview with Anna Caplice & Ali Donnelly
The 2024 Women's Six Nations kicks off this weekend with Ireland facing France in Le Mans on Saturday. After finishing bottom of the table last year, Ireland - under new head coach Scott Bemand - will hope for a much better showing in this year's edition.
Anna Caplice and Ali Donnelly joined Sinéad Kissane on the latest edition of The Left Wing to discuss where Ireland are at going into this tournament, the absence of co-captain Sam Monaghan from the team and the importance of getting the culture right in a team environment.
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Ireland's triumph, Italy's resurgence and the big Springbok challenge to come
Ireland are Six Nations champions once again as Luke Fitzgerald, Cian Tracey and Will Slattery look back on another memorable campaign.
The final victory over Scotland failed to hit the heights as Luke and Cian pick out areas where Ireland will look to improve ahead of two tests against South Africa this summer.
However, there were also plenty of positives as Andy Farrell's men secured back-to-back titles.
Peter O'Mahony's swansong, Italy's impressive showing and an awful few weeks for Wales are all on the agenda too.
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Ireland are back to back Six Nations champions – reaction & analysis from the Aviva Stadium
Ireland are back to back Six Nations champions. They beat Scotland 17-13 at the Aviva stadium today. Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey joined Sinéad Kissane after the game to discuss the big talking points including the possibility that it could be O'Mahony's last game in an Ireland jersey.
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Ireland unchanged for Scotland game as they aim for another Six Nations title
Andy Farrell has named an unchanged team for Saturday's Six Nations game against Scotland at the Aviva stadium. Farrell has gone with a 5/3 bench split with Garry Ringrose among the subs.
On today's episode of The Left Wing, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey joined Sinéad Kissane to discuss the team and bench that Farrell has named as they chase a Six Nations title in the championship finale.
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Customer Reviews
Rugby has laws
Great podcast great discussions an a nice mix of opinions. But Luke, you were a professional rugby player, please please remember rugby has laws not rules. As an ex ref and player it is a simple thing and it differentiates our spot from others. Still a big fan
C-mac
Great show
Lads, just wanted to say that your review of the Irelands World Cup was excellent. Balanced and honest. Loved it. As someone who inhales all podcasts on Rugby….you do a great job every week.
Comments on SA v Ireland
Overall great free Podcast listening for 18 months. Following now. Room to improve for Ireland -
Gibson Park charge downs
Line out set up and separation
Hard to see any other specific areas where Ire did not outplay Sarah
Really only one “gimme” kick mixed by SA. Two speculative 50+ mtr kicks, one not enough range two way wide. Even Johnny is not great from 50+ so SA might have got three more point with a good kicker?