The Left Wing
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Luke Fitzgerald and Paul Kimmage go head-to-head on Dublin, doping and cheating vs cynical play
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery are joined in studio by Sunday Independent columnist Paul Kimmage. Kimmage takes Fitzgerald up on a tweet where the former Ireland international referred to the ex-pro cyclist's use of amphetamines, while Fitzgerald was unhappy with Kimmage characterising Dublin pulling down Mayo players late on in the All-Ireland final as 'cheating'.The trio also tackled the topic of pain-killer use in rugby, and whether players are going over the line in the quest to take the field - with Kimmage and Fitzgerald having different views on the matter.Having played for ten years in the professional game, Fitzgerald was also vehement that he had never seen any doping in rugby.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jamie Heaslip on his injury recovery and why he wants Joe Schmidt to stay in Ireland
Will Slattery talked to Jamie Heaslip and Tony Ward at last week's National Ploughing Championships for a special episode of The Left Wing recorded in front of a live audience.Heaslip admits that he still isn't sure when he might return from a back injury while Ward says Irish fans must be patient as the PRO 14 continues to take shape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Luke Fitzgerald and Mike McCarthy on the challenges retired rugby players face
On this week's episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by former Ireland and Leinster second row Mike McCarthy.McCarthy discusses how he came to terms with the end of his career after a move to France was scuppered by an injury - something that Fitzgerald can relate to having been forced out of the game at 28.The former lock also looks back on his career, including his memorable time playing under fiery defence coach Shaun Edwards at Wasps.Also, Irish Independent rugby columnist Ruaidhri O'Connor joins the show from South Africa to discuss Leinster's eventful tour to South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sean O'Brien on his Lions heroics and why he decided to speak up on tour
On the first ever Left Wing podcast, Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery are joined in studio by Ireland international Sean O'Brien.The Tullow Tank gives plenty of insight into the successful Lions tour to New Zealand, including what they got right - and wrong.He also discusses how he bounced back from his recent injury trouble as well as the influence that Michael Cheika and Joe Schmidt have had on his career.Also, Irish Independent rugby correspondent Ruaidhri O'Connor joins the lads to talk about Leinster PRO 14 trip to South Africa, including the visa issues that saw two of their players forced to return home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.