The Left Wing

Ulster legend and former Ireland international Andrew Trimble joins Will and Luke this week after a URC weekend where Ulster prevailed and Leinster couldn’t get on the scoreboard. The guys also bring back some memories of Joe Schmidt and playing in Chicago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a new season (and new studio) for The Left Wing as Will, Luke and Cian break down the level of expectation and excitement in each of the four provinces, with Connacht proving to be the most intriguing pre-season prospect See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anna Caplice, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Sinéad Kissane give their analysis as Ireland's strong performance was not enough to get past a France team that seized their moments in this World Cup quarter-final Rugby on Indo Sport is in association with Energia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sinead Kissane, Anna Caplice & Ruaidhri O'Connor convene post-match in Brighton to evaluate Ireland's comprehensive defeat at the hands of a clinical Black Ferns outfit, and assess where it leaves Scott Bemand's squad heading into next weekend's quarter final test against France.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For a second successive week, Ireland notched a bonus-point win, surpassed their record points tally, and snagged seven tries. But a battling Spain pushed them all the way with five tries of their own, leaving Scott Bemand et al with much room for rumination. Sinead Kissane & Anna Caplice convene at Franklin's Gardens to recap today's performance, and to begin to look ahead to a marquee match-up with New Zealand next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anna Caplice joins Sinéad Kissane as Ireland scored six tries in an impressive 42-14 win over Japan at Franklin's Gardens. Rugby on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final instalment of this season's Left Wing, Will, Luke and Jonathan give the grand overall view of the Lions Tour, how Australia could have made it a greater nail-biter and evaluating all the Irish players We'd like to thank all our listeners for turning in across another bumper rugby season! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor and Cian Tracey to react to Australia's 22-12 win over the Lions in the final Lions Test. The lads break down the Wallabies' deserved win in a game that saw a 40-minute delay due to a lightning warning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rugby fans were treated to a sensational Lions Test in Melbourne, one that has dug up a treasure trove of talking points for Will, Luke and Jonathan Bradley. The team break down the decisions to award the Lions' winning try, why there was no 10 willing to take a drop goal and what players stood out in the series-clinching victorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Slattery, Ruaidhri O'Connor and Cian Tracey break down the Lions' dramatic win over Australia in Melbourne to clinch the Test series. Hugo Keenan's try secured a famous victory for Andy Farrell's side and there is plenty to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Luke are joined by Jonathan Bradley to break down the first Lions Test and look ahead to this weekend's showdown in Melbourne. Tadhg Beirne's huge performance, Andy Farrell's brilliant selection calls last weekend and what changes might come to the Test team are all up for discussion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Slattery is joined by Bernard Jackman & Cian Tracey in studio, and by Ruaidhri O'Connor from Brisbane, for live post-match reaction to the Lions first test victory over Australia. Rugby coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is with thanks to Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Lions first Test morning and Will Slattery, Bernard Jackman and Cian Tracey are bringing you minute-by-minute reaction and analysis on the live Indo Sport Watchalong. Starting from 10.45am, our panel will be with you before, during and after the big game. Follow our watchalong here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewZ9sOYbAQU ↩️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Luke are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor from Australia to preview this weekend's first Lions Test. The lads start off by debating whether the glut of recent call ups devalues the Lions before talk turns to the big selection dilemmas facing Andy Farrell this week. The areas Joe Schmidt might target and who will win on Saturday are up for discussion too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Slattery, Luke Fitzgerald and Jonathan Bradley team up after a big weekend for both the Lions and Ireland, with both squads notching up wins but the Lions still face questions as to their standards ahead of the Test series with the Wallabies. Luke's experience in the warm-up fixtures, Joe Schmidt's thinking in Australia's preparations and a view towards the Ireland stars of the future are all on the menu in this week's Left Wing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor from Sydney to react to the Lions' unconvincing 21-10 win over the Waratahs. With only two games remaining until the first Test against Australia, Andy Farrell won't be happy with the amount of handling errors on display. The lads discuss how Hugo Keenan fared on his tour debut, Tadhg Beirne's poor form and what the team might look like against the Brumbies in Canberra on Wednesday. If you'd like to come along to the first edition of Indo Sport Football LIVE on August 6th, head over to Ticketmaster for information on how you can join us at Vicar Street ⚽️ https://www.ticketmaster.ie/indo-sport-podcast-dublin-06-08-2025/event/180062DA7A902048 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Slattery is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor from Sydney to react to Owen Farrell's shock call-up to the squad. While we were all sleeping in Ireland, news emerged that the English veteran has been added to Andy Farrell's touring party. Will and Ruaidhri debate whether the selection was justified, what impact Farrell might have on the tour and when he will make his tour debut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a rare Monday switch-up, Cian Tracey dials in from Tbilisi as he, Will and Luke preview Ireland's fixtures in Georgia and Portugal. But first - there's plenty to sink our teeth into as the Lions turn their attention to their attention to their next game, against the Reds. The team break down what we have learned so far and ask what Andy Farrell's Test team will look likeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Slattery is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor from Perth to discuss the Lions' emphatic 54-7 win over the Western Force. Joe McCarthy's outstanding outing, Tadhg Beirne's struggles and the Henry Pollock experience are all up for discussion. Ruaidhri also brings up the possibility that Andy Farrell might play his strongest team in the Wednesday fixtures rather than follow the traditional Saturday schedule.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Luke are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor before his departure to Australia to do a deep dive into the next six weeks of Lions action. The atmosphere in the Aviva Stadium last Friday night, the Joe Schmidt vs Andy Farrell battle and the Irish-heavy dynamic are all up for discussion. The brewing dispute of whether the Australia internationals will be available for warm-up games is also on the menu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Slattery is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor and Cian Tracey to reflect on the Lions' shock loss to Argentina at the Aviva Stadium. Despite a packed crowd and a cracking atmosphere, a 'clunky' Lions performance was punished ruthlessly by Felipe Contepomi's men. The guys discuss the areas where the Lions fell short, Andy Farrell's ruthless assessment and the players who will be most worried after the opening night. Rugby on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Luke are joined by Cian Tracey to break down Leinster's emphatic URC final win over the Bulls. Jack Conan's big performance, the emergence of Ryan Baird, Tommy O'Brien's potential and the Bulls' dreadful effort are all up for discussion. The panel also debate whether Leinster's season can be considered a success between their URC and Champions Cup campaigns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leinster’s emphatic win over the Bulls in Croke Park has put an end to their trophyless spell. Rúaidhrí O’Connor and Cian Tracey give their live reaction from Croke Park on a day where the Irish province’s fast start set the tone. Rugby on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Luke get the view from South Africa from former Springbok Bob Skinstad ahead of the URC final while Cian Tracey checks in from Portugal as Andy Farrell's Lions squad begin their preparations. Leinster's showdown with the Bulls, whether Sam Prendergast should start on Saturday and what Bulls coach Jake White might be planning are all on the menu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Luke Fitzgerald are joined in studio by Leinster legend Reggie Corrigan to discuss a dramatic URC quarter-final weekend and Stuart Lancaster's return to Irish rugby. Luke and Reggie look back on their brief crossover at Leinster during the Michael Cheika era before talk turns to the pressure Leo Cullen's side are under ahead of next weekend's semi-final against Glasgow. Munster's contentious penalty shootout defeat to the Sharks and the huge boost Connacht received with the Stuart Lancaster announcement is up for discussion too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonathan Bradley joins Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald for another round-up of the week's rugby talking points - led off by the Champions Cup final ... and where the tournament's future lies with the upcoming Club World Cup. The team also break down this weekend's URC quarter-final match-upsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cian Tracey joins Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald as the URC season nears its playoffs, where the pressure will be on Leinster to end their trophy drought while Munster face a tough journey to Durban. Meanwhile, the team also break down the changes to the Six Nations schedule, including putting Ireland v France on a Thursday night, and the news that the IRFU have cut the men’s Sevens programmeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonathan Bradley joins Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald to spin through some of Irish rugby's major talking points in a season that is starting to feel a little lost for a lot of provinces - with Ulster's financial woes and Leinster's inconsistent selection strategy on the chopping block.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A result so shocking, Will had to cancel (some of) his holiday to break it down. On this week's Left Wing, Cian Tracey, Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery convene for yet another review of a Leinster collapse in Europe - and between Sam Prendergast's defence, the South African mindset and Leo Cullen's future, there is much to discussSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Kelleher, The Times Deputy Rugby Correspondent and co-host of The Ruck Podcast, joins Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald to give the English view on Andy Farrell's Lions preparation. The team also preview a Champions Cup weekend that sees Leinster and Northampton lock horns, and reflect on a URC round where all Irish provinces lost.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cian Tracey joins Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery in a Left Wing packed with talking points - including how the greening of the Lions Tour may actually be Andy Farrell's dry run at the World Cup. The team also break down Johnny Sexton's new role and whether he has put some noses out of joint, Leinster's new transfer policy, and Cian gives his views on the controversy around Munster's defeatSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Slattery is joined by Luke Fitzgerald and Cian Tracey to reflect on another Leinster annihilation, Munster's Champions Cup exit and Connacht's Challenge Cup disaster. The panel debate Glasgow coach Franco Smith's comments about whether Leinster are better than Ireland given the involvement of Jacques Nienaber, RG Snyman and Jordie Barrett. Bordeaux's Champions Cup credentials, Owen Farrell's Connacht cameo and the increasing number of dives in rugby are on the menu too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Slattery's good vibes from his visit to La Rochelle carry through to this week's Left Wing with Luke Fitzgerald and Jonathan Bradley. The team break down Munster's famous win, how Ulster's loss was a strange day from start to finish and where Leinster stand after their 62-0 victory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Slattery is joined by Munster out-half Jack Crowley ahead of this weekend's blockbuster Champions Cup showdown against La Rochelle. Jack's contract negotiations, Munster's chances going into the away trip and ROG's recent comments about his form are all on the menu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke Fitzgerald, Will Slattery and Jonathan Bradley team up ahead of a seismic Champions Cup weekend which sees Leinster call Croke Park home and Munster play in a 'monster clash' against La Rochelle. The team break down the Irish provinces' chances in Europe this weekend - and why La Rochelle's form may be a great chance for Munster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Luke are joined by Jonathan Bradley to discuss a wild weekend of URC action that saw all four provinces involved in dramatic encounters. Jack Crowley's minutes, Gavin Coombes' ability to score tries and the malaise at Ulster and Connacht are all on the menu Will and Luke finish off by looking ahead to the announcement of Andy Farrell's Lions assistant coaches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Six Nations is over and has left Ireland - and its potential Lions - with questions to answer ahead of the return to club action. Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald give their final reviews of the Six Nations and where Ireland go from hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sinéad Kissane, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey deliver their verdict from the Stadio Olimpico as Ireland end the Six Nations with a hard-fought victory. Rugby on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will is joined by Bernard Jackman for an extra episode of The Left Wing to discuss the place the schools game has in the Irish rugby production line and to look ahead to the cup finals on St Patrick's Day. Bernard offers ideas for how Irish rugby can broaden its playing base to supplement the schools game while he also compares the Irish system at that level with the international schools scene. Finally, he gives his verdict on the Leinster senior cup final between Terenure and Blackrock, which will take place at Tallaght Stadium on Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Slattery, Luke Fitzgerald and Jonathan Bradley run the rule over a crushing defeat for Ireland, where France's superior discipline counted. The team also break down the use of Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley across the Six Nations, and discuss Fabien Galthie's comments after Antoine Dupont's injury.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sinead Kissane, Ruaidhri O'Connor & Cian Tracey convene at The Aviva Stadium after France emphatically ended Ireland's Grand Slam aspirations with a dominant display in Dublin. Rugby coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is in association with Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery are joined by Jonathan Bradley as we build up to the Six Nations-defining clash between Ireland and France this Saturday. Sam Prendergast’s tackling, the impact of the bench split and the question-mark over Cian Healy’s involvement are all on the menu this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're ahead of the game this week as Will Slattery, Luke Fitzgerald and Rúaidhrí O'Connor bring you this week's Left Wing on a Monday where the rugby world is still analysing an Irish win that raised many questions of Simon Easterby's men. The team debate why Jack Crowley isn't getting a look in, Andrew Porter's scrum style, and the power game in world rugby that led to the current red card rules. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ireland are Triple Crown champions after a nervy victory over Wales at the Principality Stadium. Sinéad Kissane, Cian Tracey and Rúaidhrí O'Connor break down the game after the final whistle in Cardiff. Rugby coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is in association with Energia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are days away from Ireland's journey to Cardiff as the Six Nations continues against a Wales team that have been through a tumultuous time. Will and Luke break down what we can expect from the game, ask what may come next for Simon Easterby, and the team give their thoughts on how the Ireland team should be selected. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Jonathan Bradley to reflect on Ireland's dominant win over Scotland that saw them take control of the Six Nations title race. Jonathan lauds the effort of the Ireland forwards while Luke thinks that Robbie Henshaw was fortunate to avoid a yellow card in a crucial period of the game. Luke also assesses Sam Prendergast's performance and points to his defence as one area to improve. France's wasteful defeat against England at Twickenham and another dark day for Welsh rugby are on the menu too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sinead Kissane, Cian Tracey & Ruaidhri O'Connor convene at Murrayfield after Ireland etched an emphatic win in Edinburgh, and another bonus point in what could prove a pivotal weekend in the race for Six Nations supremacy. Rugby coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is in association with Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke Fitzgerald, Will Slattery and Cian Tracey discuss all the major talking points after Ireland's opening Six Nations win over England. Cian and Will feel that Ireland's performance was a major improvement from November but Luke still thinks Simon Easterby's side have plenty to work on ahead of Sunday's trip to face Scotland. Ireland's bench impact, the Sam Prendergast vs Jack Crowley debate and England's game plan are all on the agenda too. The panel then finishes up by looking at what changes might be made to the team for the clash at Murrayfield.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sinead Kissane is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor & Cian Tracey at the Aviva Stadium after Ireland turned the tide to topple England in their Six Nations opener. Rugby coverage on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor from Ireland's training camp in Portugal to preview the Six Nations championship and Saturday's game against England. The divergence in style between Leinster and Ireland is up for discussion while the lads also break down the selection dilemmas facing Simon Easterby ahead of the opening game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.