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.
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Ireland have to pick themselves up for their biggest game of the year
England dished out a 88-10 hammering to Ireland in the Women's Six Nations at Twickenham last weekend. The world number one-ranked team completely overwhelmed Ireland as they ran in 14 tries.
Scott Bemand's side will play Scotland in Belfast in next Saturday's final round with an automatic place in next year’s World Cup up for grabs for the team that finishes third in the table.
Former Ireland player Anna Caplice and Ali Donnelly of scrumqueens.com joined Sinéad Kissane to go through last weekend's demolition and look ahead to the biggest game of the year for Ireland.
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Leinster make La Rochelle statement - but should they be allowed sign Jordie Barrett?
Leinster's emphatic win over La Rochelle and their blockbuster signing of Jordie Barrett are up for discussion on the latest episode of The Left Wing.
Rúaidhrí O'Connor, Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery break down the key moments behind Leinster's victory and single out the key performers like Will Connors and Joe McCarthy.
Jacques Nienaber's influence on Leinster is also discussed before talk turns to the signing of All Blacks star Barrett.
The lads debate whether the signing should have been signed off by the IRFU and the worrying gulf that has emerged between the provinces.
Ulster and Connacht's heavy European defeats are also on the agenda.
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Wales put to the sword by Ireland Women’s team but England await
Ireland have jumped to third in the Women's Six Nations table after their excellent bonus point win over Wales at Musgrave Park on Saturday.
Ireland scored five tries as they won 36-5 to record their first win in the championship since April 2022.
Anna Caplice and Ali Donnelly joined Sinéad Kissane to talk through this very impressive performance and look ahead to Ireland's daunting task against England at Twickenham next weekend.
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Can Leinster finally slay La Rochelle or will it be heartbreak again?
Leinster's showdown with La Rochelle and Munster's Champions Cup exit are both up for discussion on the latest episode of The Left Wing.
Cian Tracey, Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery look back on the round of 16 clashes that saw Leinster beat Leicester and Munster go down to Northampton.
La Rochelle now loom for Leinster, and the lads break down where the game will be won and lost.
Ulster and Connacht's Challenge Cup victories and the Moment of the Week are on the agenda too.
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Champions Cup preview, South Africa rivalry and Peter O'Mahony's future
Rúaidhrí O'Connor, Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery look ahead to the Champions Cup last 16 on the latest episode of The Left Wing.
Leinster and Munster take on Leicester and Northampton respectively this weekend, while Ulster and Connacht also face French opposition in the Challenge Cup.
The lads preview all four games as well as looking back on another interesting weekend of URC action.
Rúaidhrí also breaks down the documentary looking at South Africa's recent World Cup win, while Luke thinks Peter O'Mahony should hold off on retirement.
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Costly mistakes for Ireland in front of a record attendance
Ireland suffered their second defeat of this season's Women's Six Nations after a 27-21 loss to Italy in front of a record attendance at the RDS on Sunday. Next up for Scott Bemand's team is Wales in Cork on April 13.
Anna Caplice and Ali Donnelly join Sinéad Kissane on the latest episode of the Left Wing to discuss the factors that cost Ireland and what they need to improve when they face Wales.
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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?