Show overview
The Left Wing has been publishing since 2017, and across the 9 years since has built a catalogue of 595 episodes. That works out to roughly 440 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 28 min and 58 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 33 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2023, with 125 episodes published.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 595 episodesPrendergast's future, the Lancaster surge & Munster's lost season
Leinster's good & bad | Leo Cullen vs the media | Ulster's final date
Leinster see off late Toulon rally to book place in Champions Cup final | Post-match reaction | Leinster 29-25 Toulon
Déjà vu for Leinster | Munster’s feel-good victory v Ulster | Connacht chase the top eight
St Mary's and Clontarf face off in Aviva showdown | Energia AIL final special
Leinster's European dilemma, Connacht's famous win & Munster's latest controversy
Brittany Hogan in studio | Facing England, life with Sale & Italy in Galway
Hybrid Dan Sheehan, Bordeaux brilliance and Leinster's lessons
Leinster's weird win | Munster's systems failure | Quarter-final crackers
Leinster's sloppy return, Crowley's big day & Ireland goal-kicking problem
Will, Luke and Cian assemble to look ahead to the first European knockout weekend with Leinster starting their Champions Cup assault while the rest of the provinces prepare for Challenge Cup action. The lads pick through last weekend's URC action, with Leinster's poor first 30 minutes catching the eye. Jack Crowley's impressive performance vs the Bulls is a talking point, although his issues off the tee are still visible. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Schools rugby special with Bernard Jackman | Cup final drama & player pathways
Will is joined by Bernard Jackman to look back on this year's dramatic schools cup finals, discuss the next steps for the best young talent and how provinces might compete against each other to secure the top prospects. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Munster's collapse | Leinster's decline | Connacht's revival | Ulster's missed chance
Will, Luke and Cian assemble to discuss the return to provincial action ahead of a busy URC and European period. The problems at Munster, Leinster's poor showing in Glasgow, Connacht's good run of form and Ulster's missed opportunity are all on the agenda. An epic schools cup final and the proper way to pronounce Murray are up for discussion too. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The bumper Six Nations review | Paris chaos & Ireland's turnaround
Will and Luke convene to recap the most sensational Super Saturday of them all. From the madness in Paris to Ireland's impressive win over Scotland, every big talking point from the final day of the Six Nations is on the table. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Six Nations Super Saturday ends with last-gasp French title and Irish Triple Crown | ☘️ 43 - 21 🏴 Reaction
What a final day to one of the most dramatic and entertaining Six Nations in history! Sinéad Kissane, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey meet in the Aviva Stadium to discuss the drama that unfolded in Paris as Thomas Ramos made the kick that won France the Six Nations, at the expense of an English match win and an Irish title. The team also run the rule over a superb Irish performance that ensured the Triple Crown would not fall into Scottish hands. Our Rugby Podcast coverage is sponsored by Energia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ireland's injury blow | Overconfident Scotland | England in crisis
Will and Luke break down Ireland's team selection to face Scotland ahead of a blockbuster Six Nations finale. James Ryan's injury, Bundee Aki's bench role and who Andy Farrell left out is all on the menu. The lads also discuss Scotland star Darcy Graham's cocky pre-match comments ahead of taking on Ireland. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The greatest Six Nations ever | Ireland selection debate | France blow up
Will and Luke are joined by Cian Tracey to reflect on a sensational Six Nations Saturday and to assess what team Andy Farrell might pick this weekend. Scotland's big win, France's latest stumble under Fabien Galthie and Wales' big effort at the Aviva Stadium are all on the menu.Jack Crowley's kicking, the best use of Jack Conan and a famous day for Italian rugby are up for discussion too. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ireland overcome dogged Welsh display to keep Triple Crown hopes alive | Post-match reaction | Ireland 27-17 Wales
Indo Sport's Sinead Kissane, Ruaidhri O'Connor & Cian Tracey assemble at The Aviva Stadium to assess Ireland's Six Nations win over Wales in the penultimate round of this year's championship. If you'd like to get in touch with the podcast, you can email us at [email protected] ?? Rugby coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ireland's next steps | Lethal France | England panic - and Italy's opportunity
Will, Luke and Ruaidhri O'Connor convene after the Six Nations break week to assesses how each team has looked through three rounds. France's devastating form, Scotland's Scotland-like tournament, where Ireland can improve and Italy's England opportunity are all on the menu. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy Farrell's future | Ireland coaching candidates | More Munster upheaval
Will is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to discuss the prospect of Andy Farrell joining Saracens as head coach after the next World Cup. Whether 2027 would be the right time for a new Ireland coach, who might succeed Farrell and the latest departure from the Munster setup are all on the agenda. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia. To be in with a chance of winning tickets to Ireland v Scotland on March 14, go to these links: https://www.instagram.com/energiaireland/ https://www.tiktok.com/@energiairelandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ireland send a message, Andy Farrell's masterclass & England's collapse
Will, Luke and Jonathan Bradley convene to assess every aspect of Ireland's record win in Twickenham. Andy Farrell's selection masterclass, England's capitulation, Jack Crowley's day and what this Ireland team can now achieve are all on the menu. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia. To be in with a chance of winning tickets to Ireland vs Scotland, you can find the details here: https://www.instagram.com/energiaireland/ https://www.tiktok.com/@energiairelandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.