The Left Wing

It's another World Cup quarter-final exit for Ireland. Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane at the Stade de France after Ireland's 28-24 defeat to New Zealand to discuss the regrets Ireland will have in what was Johnny Sexton's last game for Ireland. The Left Wing Live The Left Wing is coming to the 3Olympia Theatre on Thursday 19th October ahead of the World Cup semis and with Ireland potentially playing for a World Cup final place, it promises to be a great night of rugby discussion and banter with Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery being joined by Bernard Jackman and Stephen Ferris. Tickets priced from €29.90 including booking fee and are on sale now at: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/venueartist/198239/5433842See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the eve of Ireland's World Cup quarter-final against New France, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane on the latest episode of the Left Wing at the Stade de France ahead of one of the biggest games ever in Irish rugby history. Mack Hansen has been passed fit to play, they talk about the bizarre suggestion of spying at New Zealand training that was aimed at Ireland and where tomorrow's game will be won or lost. And don’t forget to join Sinéad, Rúaidhrí and Cian on Sunday morning for their special post-match show. Will we be looking forward to a semi-final game or will it be another quarter-final heartache? Listen and follow on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. The Left Wing Live The Left Wing is coming to the 3Olympia Theatre on Thursday 19th October ahead of the World Cup semis and with Ireland potentially playing for a World Cup final place, it promises to be a great night of rugby discussion and banter with Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery being joined by Bernard Jackman and Stephen Ferris. Tickets priced from €29.90 including booking fee and are on sale now at: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/venueartist/198239/5433842See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the Left Wing podcast we look ahead to the other huge World Cup quarter-final at the Stade de France this weekend as France take on South Africa on Sunday night. Sinéad Kissane is joined by Illtud Dafydd - a Welsh journalist who lives in France - who's been following France and the Boks this week. We also hear from former New Zealand Maori coach Colin Cooper who's coached Jamison Gibson-Park and James Lowe in the past and he gives some insights into the drive and ambition of the players at the time. The Left Wing Live The Left Wing is coming to the 3Olympia Theatre on Thursday 19th October ahead of the World Cup semis and with Ireland potentially playing for a World Cup final place, it promises to be a great night of rugby discussion and banter with Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery being joined by Bernard Jackman and Stephen Ferris. Tickets priced from €29.90 including booking fee and are on sale now at: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/venueartist/198239/5433842See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the outskirts of Paris, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane to discuss the team named by Andy Farrell to play New Zealand in Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final. Plus we also get the view from New Zealand with former Ulster and Ireland flanker Sean Reidy. Join us again tomorrow when Sinéad, Rúaidhrí and Cian will be at the New Zealand team hotel for the naming of their team. The Left Wing Live The Left Wing is coming to the 3Olympia Theatre on Thursday 19th October ahead of the World Cup semis and with Ireland potentially playing for a World Cup final place, it promises to be a great night of rugby discussion and banter with Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery being joined by Bernard Jackman and Stephen Ferris. Tickets priced from €29.90 including booking fee and are on sale now at: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/venueartist/198239/5433842See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ireland's showdown with New Zealand is up for discussion on the latest episode of The Left Wing as Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery look ahead to the big game with Jonathan Bradley and Justin Marshall. Luke, Will and Jonathan kick off by looking back at the win over Scotland before All Blacks legend Justin Marshall drops in to give the view from New Zealand. The lads then preview the quarter-final, assess Joe Schmidt's legacy and give their final predictions for Saturday night. Join us again on tomorrow’s show when Sinead, Rúaidhrí and Cian will be discussing the Ireland team to face New Zealand. The Left Wing Live The Left Wing is coming to the 3Olympia Theatre on Thursday 19th October ahead of the World Cup semis and with Ireland potentially playing for a World Cup final place, it promises to be a great night of rugby discussion and banter with Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery being joined by Bernard Jackman and Stephen Ferris. Tickets priced from €29.90 including booking fee and are on sale now at: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/venueartist/198239/5433842See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest Left Wing podcast, from Paris, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane to start the build-up to Ireland's World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand on Saturday. They talk about the legacy of Joe Schmidt, the latest on the injuries to Ireland players and will fatigue be an issue for this team with Andy Farrell largely keeping the same team since the start of this tournament? Listen and follow on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. The Left Wing Live The Left Wing is coming to the 3Olympia Theatre on Thursday 19th October ahead of the World Cup semis and with Ireland potentially playing for a World Cup final place, it promises to be a great night of rugby discussion and banter with Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery being joined by Bernard Jackman and Stephen Ferris. Tickets priced from €29.90 including booking fee and are on sale now at: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/venueartist/198239/5433842See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Stade de France, Rúaidhrí O’Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane for their post-match show after Ireland booked their place in the World Cup quarter-finals following their 36-14 win over Scotland to top Pool B. Already thoughts are turning to New Zealand in the last 8 of the tournament for the second time in a row. Join us all week as we continue the build-up to Ireland’s make or break clash with the All Blacks. The Left Wing is coming to the 3Olympia Theatre on Thursday 19th October ahead of the World Cup semis and with Ireland potentially playing for a World Cup final place, it promises to be a great night of rugby discussion and banter with Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery being joined by Bernard Jackman and Stephen Ferris. Tickets priced from €29.90 including booking fee and are on sale now at: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/venueartist/198239/5433842See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Stade de France, Cian Tracey and Sinéad Kissane are joined by Rob Roberston from the Scottish Daily Mail to give the inside track from the Scotland camp ahead of tomorrow's World Cup pool game with Ireland. We also hear from James Lowe as Ireland go for a 17th test win in a row and if Ireland have been bitten by the bed bugs! Join Sinéad, Cian and Rúaidhrí again on Sunday morning for a special post-match show as they discuss the result and (hopefully) the quarter-final to look forward to. The Left Wing is coming to the 3Olympia Theatre on Thursday 19th October ahead of the World Cup semis and with Ireland potentially playing for a World Cup final place, it promises to be a great night of rugby discussion and banter with Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery being joined by Bernard Jackman and Stephen Ferris. Tickets priced from €29.90 including booking fee and are on sale now at: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/venueartist/198239/5433842See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane at Ireland's new team hotel on the outskirts of Park to discuss the two changes Andy Farrell has made to the team to play Scotland. Iain Henderson and Dan Sheehan come into the team and James Ryan and Ronan Kelleher are on the bench. They also discuss Robbie Henshaw's hamstring injury which could end his World Cup participation. The Left Wing is coming to the 3Olympia Theatre on Thursday 19th October ahead of the World Cup semis and with Ireland potentially playing for a World Cup final place, it promises to be a great night of rugby discussion and banter with Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery being joined by Bernard Jackman and Stephen Ferris. Tickets priced from €29.90 including booking fee and are on sale now at: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/venueartist/198239/5433842See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest Left Wing podcast – and the last from Tours - Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane to discuss the news that Robbie Henshaw has picked up a suspected hamstring injury in training which makes him a big doubt for Ireland's final World Cup pool game against Scotland. They discuss the team Andy Farrell will name tomorrow and we also hear from former Scotland and Connacht outhalf, Dan Parks, on this weekend's game, plus the situation in Australia with the Wallabies on the verge of not making the knock-out stage for the first time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ireland's final World Cup pool clash is up for discussion on the latest episode of The Left Wing with Will Slattery, Luke Fitzgerald and Jonathan Bradley. Scotland's confident comments in the media are up for debate first, before talk turns to Andy Farrell's selection decisions. Rassie Erasmus and Ian Foster's mind games, a possible Rugby World Cup expansion and the final prediction for Ireland vs Scotland are all up for discussion too On tomorrow’s show, Sinéad catches up with Dan Parks, and she gets the latest from the Ireland camp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest Left Wing podcast from Tours, Cian Tracey and Rúaidhrí O'Connor join Sinéad Kissane to go through the pool permutations ahead of Ireland's final pool game with Scotland at the Stade de France on Saturday. They also review New Zealand's win over Italy and we hear from Conor Murray and team nutritionist Emma Gardner. Join Will Slattery, Jonathan Bradley and Luke Fitzgerald on tomorrow’s show for their in-depth discussion and if you want to get in touch with questions or comments send them through via Spotify, YouTube or contact the show via email at [email protected], or on X/Twitter @SlatteryWill @JBradleyBT @SineadKissane @RuaidhriOC @CianTracey1 and @LukeFitz11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Left Wing, we've got an interview with former Ireland, Leinster and Toulouse player Trevor Brennan. Sinéad Kissane went to Toulouse a few days ago to meet Trevor at his bar, Brennan's, just outside the city. Trevor took some time out of the lunch-hour rush to talk about life in Toulouse, his rugby-playing sons, his support of France and why he's backing Ireland to go all the way in this World Cup. Join us again on Monday as we build up to the final pool game against Scotland next Saturday and have the latest from the Ireland camp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest Left Wing podcast from Tours, Rúaidhrí O'Connor joins Sinéad Kissane to discuss the Ireland players coming back into camp after their few days off earlier this week after the win over South Africa. They look at possible changes in the Ireland team to play Scotland on Saturday week, the return of Jack Conan and the need for Tier 2 nations to be given more support. Listen out for tomorrow's show when Sinéad meets Trevor Brennan in his bar in Toulouse to discuss Irish and French rugby and 21 years of life in the south of France.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

England's World Cup win of 2003 is now 20 years old and Will Slattery chats to UK sports writer, Owen Slot, looking back on that famous triumph on the latest episode of The Left Wing. Owen has written a new book with Lawrence Dallaglio, The Boys of Winter, chronicling England's march to glory and catching up with the entire squad to see where they are 20 years later. From Jonny Wilkinson's meticulous preparation to Clive Woodward's 'mad professor' reputation, there are so many interesting stories to unpack from one of the legendary international teams. We’ll have another show tomorrow with Sinéad and Rúaidhrí in Tours, bringing you the latest from the Ireland camp as well as previewing the weekend games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A down-week for the Ireland squad so it's a chance to answer some listener and viewer comments and questions on the Left Wing podcast. Cian Tracey joins Sinéad Kissane in Tours to go through various topics including if Ireland is over-celebrating their win over South Africa and what changes Andy Farrell might make for the final pool game against Scotland? If you have any questions about the Irish rugby team or the Rugby World Cup in general, send them through via Spotify, YouTube or contact the show via email at [email protected], or on X/Twitter @SlatteryWill @JBradleyBT @SineadKissane @RuaidhriOC @CianTracey1 and @LukeFitz11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke Fitzgerald, Will Slattery and Jonathan Bradley look back on Ireland's epic win over South Africa on the latest episode of The Left Wing. Although it was billed as the world's best attack vs the world's best defence, Luke and Jonathan were more impressed with Ireland's rearguard action against the reigning champions. However, there was plenty of criticism for some of Rassie Erasmus' selection decisions and tactics as South Africa came up short. Ireland's preparations for Scotland, their bench options and Eddie Jones' Australia debacle are all up for discussion. If you want to get in touch with the show, email your questions and comments to [email protected], or contact the team on Twitter @SlatteryWill @JBradleyBT @SineadKissane @RuaidhriOC @CianTracey1 and @LukeFitz11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Tours, Cian Tracey joins Sinéad Kissane to look back on Ireland's 13-8 win over South Africa along with the post-match reaction from Dan Sheehan and Tadhg Beirne. Plus Cian and Sinéad discuss the travel chaos in Paris and the benefits of the down week for the players ahead of their final pool game with Scotland in a fortnight. Don’t forget to join us for tomorrow’s show with Luke Fitzgerald, Jonathan Bradley and Will Slattery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a game that lived up to its billing and on the Left Wing podcast recorded hours after Ireland's 13-8 win over South Africa, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane to discuss an epic game that went right down to the wire. Ireland's resilience, Bundee Aki's stunning form, lost line-outs, Boks missed place-kicking and how this sets Ireland up for rest of tournament are all discussed on the pod. And don’t forget to join us all week as we go more in-depth on the key learnings from the game, bring you the latest injury updates and start to look ahead to the clash with Scotland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest Left Wing podcast from the Stade de France, Rúaidhrí O'Connor joins Sinéad Kissane on the eve of the big match. They talk about the injury to Antoine Dupont, we hear from Paul O'Connell on the tactical battle and we've an interview with former Ulster and South Africa scrum-half Ruan Pienaar on tomorrow's showdown. Join us again on Sunday morning for a full post-match breakdown from the Stade de France with Sinéad, Rúaidhrí and Cian.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Ireland team hotel on the outskirts of Paris, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane to discuss the team and replacements that Andy Farrell has named to play South Africa on Saturday including the return of Dan Sheehan to the bench. Farrell’s press conference was dominated by questions about the Springboks 7/1 split and they also talked about the traps that the Boks could set for Ireland in defence. Join us again tomorrow for more from the South African camp as the build-up to the big game continues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Tours, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane to discuss the Boks 7/1 split on the bench for Saturday's World Cup pool game against Ireland and how it’s not expected to change Ireland's traditional 5/3 split when the Ireland squad is named tomorrow. Plus, what would an Ireland bomb squad look like? And we hear from former Ireland and Leinster hooker Richardt Strauss on the gambles that South Africa are taking with their bench formation. Don’t forget to join Sinéad, Rúaidhrí and Cian on tomorrow’s show when they will discuss the Ireland team and bench that will be named.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke Fitzgerald, Will Slattery and Jonathan Bradley preview Ireland's World Cup showdown with South Africa on the latest episode of The Left Wing podcast. Ireland made it two World Cup wins from two against Tonga on Saturday night and the lads agree that Andy Farrell couldn't have scripted a better opening to the tournament. Jonathan and Luke look at the areas that would be key to an Ireland victory on Saturday - and where the Springboks could come out on top. Fiji's win over Australia is up for discussion too before the lads end the show with their predictions for Ireland vs South Africa. Sinéad, Rúaidhrí and Cian are back tomorrow with another episode from France continuing the build-up to the crunch game. Email your questions and comments to [email protected], or contact the team on Twitter/X @SineadKissane @RuaidhriOC @CianTracey1 @SlatteryWill @JBradleyBT and @LukeFitz11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Tours, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane to start the build-up to the huge World Cup showdown between Ireland and South Africa on Saturday. Rúaidhrí was in Bordeaux yesterday to watch the Springboks thrashing of Romania. They discuss Ireland's performance against Tonga, possible team selection against Boks and how Tier 1 nations and World Rugby need to do more to help other countries looking to close the gap. Luke Fitzgerald will be back tomorrow for his weekly in-depth analysis of Irish rugby and he’ll be giving his verdict on Ireland’s chances against South Africa. Email your questions and comments to [email protected], or contact the team on Twitter/X @SineadKissane @RuaidhriOC @CianTracey1 @SlatteryWill @JBradleyBT and @LukeFitz11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Stade de la Beaujoire, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane to discuss Ireland's bonus point 59-16 win over Tonga on a record-breaking night for Johnny Sexton who surpassed Ronan O'Gara to become Ireland's all-time leading points-scorer. They also talk about the momentum going into the biggest showdown of the World Cup so far when the number one ranked team in the world play the defending World Cup champions next weekend. Don’t forget to join us all next week with daily episodes in the build-up to the massive game. Email your questions and comments to [email protected], or contact the team on Twitter/X @SineadKissane @RuaidhriOC @CianTracey1 @SlatteryWill @JBradleyBT and @LukeFitz11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Left Wing podcast from the Stade de la Beaujoire, Rúaidhrí O'Connor, joins Sinéad Kissane on the eve of Ireland's second pool game to digest the risk and reward behind the strong team that Andy Farrell has selected to play Tonga on Saturday. Sinéad also talks to sports journalist George Pahulu who is in France to follow Tonga during this tournament and he spoke about Tongan culture and what playing in this World Cup means to them. Don’t forget to join us again over the weekend for a special post-match show discussing the Tonga game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Ireland's team hotel in Nantes, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane to discuss the strong team Andy Farrell has selected to play Tonga on Saturday. They also discuss Andy Farrell's response when he was asked about Mack Hansen's inclusion in the team after he was left out of the original squad last week. Farrell dismissed that it was for disciplinary reasons. We’re back for another show tomorrow looking ahead to all the weekend of Rugby World Cup action.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Left Wing podcast from Tours, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane to discuss what team Andy Farrell will name tomorrow to play Tonga in the World Cup on Saturday. We have an interview with Tonga and Toulouse centre Pita Ahki - who also spent a season with Connacht six years ago – and who spoke about playing in his first World Cup this weekend. Plus he explained how Bundee Aki has gone quiet recently in a group WhatsApp and how former Munster outhalf and current Tonga assistant coach, Tyler Bleyendaal, has a few tricks up his sleeve for Ireland. Don't forget to join us again tomorrow when we’ll discuss the Ireland XV that will be named for their second World Cup game against Tonga.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke Fitzgerald, Will Slattery and Jonathan Bradley look back on a dramatic opening weekend of World Cup action on the latest episode of The Left Wing. From the blockbuster curtain raiser between France and New Zealand to Wales' win over Fiji on Sunday night, the first round of matches delivered plenty of talking points. The lads discuss Ireland's opening win over Romania as well as what team Andy Farrell should select for Saturday's game against Tonga. Should Johnny Sexton start for the second weekend in a row? Thoughts also turn to whether Ireland should go with their own 'bomb squad' bench against South Africa. England's win over Argentina and the weekend's refereeing mistakes were up for discussion too. Email your questions and comments to [email protected], or contact the team on Twitter/X @SineadKissane @RuaidhriOC @CianTracey1 @SlatteryWill @JBradleyBT and @LukeFitz11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rúaidhrí O'Connor, Cian Tracey and Sinéad Kissane are back in Tours to review the opening weekend of the Rugby World Cup. They talk about what Ireland will learn from South Africa's win over Scotland on Sunday night, should Johnny Sexton play against Tonga on Saturday and Fiji's nearly epic finish against Wales. Luke and Will are back tomorrow for their in-depth discussion and analysis and you can email your questions and comments to [email protected], or contact the team on Twitter/X @SineadKissane @RuaidhriOC @CianTracey1 @SlatteryWill @JBradleyBT and @LukeFitz11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ireland are up and running in the Rugby World Cup after a 82-8 win over Romania at the Stade de Bordeaux. Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey joined Sinéad Kissane after the match to discuss the record win and the stand-out performances including double try scorer Johnny Sexton and Bundee Aki. Join the Left Wing every day from the Rugby World Cup as we keep you up-to-date on the latest news and team announcements and bring you the best in-depth analysis with our team in France and Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sinéad Kissane and Cian Tracey were at the Stade de Bordeaux for Ireland's captain’s run training and press conference where they talk about Ireland attack coach Mike Catt's denial that Mack Hansen wasn't included in the Ireland team to play Romania for disciplinary reasons. It had been expected that Hansen would play but he's not part of the 23. Cian Tracey also asked Catt about claims the former England player Danny Cipriani made in his autobiography about an alleged explosive row eight years ago. All that and more on today's Left Wing podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey joined Sinéad Kissane at the Ireland team hotel in Bordeaux to discuss the starting team that head coach Andy Farrell has named for their World Cup opener against Romania on Saturday. The inclusion of Joe McCarthy in the second row and of course the return of captain Johnny Sexton were among the selections discussed. Rúaidhrí and Cian also talked about what it was like seeing the squad move from Tours to Bordeaux and the big security operation around them. On tomorrow’s show we’re previewing the opening game of the Rugby World Cup between France and New Zealand and going into more detail on Ireland v Romania. Email your questions and comments to [email protected], or contact the team on Twitter/X @SineadKissane @RuaidhriOC @CianTracey1 @SlatteryWill @JBradleyBT and @LukeFitz11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest episode of the Left Wing podcast from Tours in France, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane to discuss how the Ireland team could shape up when Andy Farrell names it tomorrow for their World Cup opener on Saturday against Romania in Bordeaux. They also discuss spying in rugby and all the other big pool matches on opening weekend including the curtain raiser of France v New Zealand in Paris on Friday night. On tomorrow’s show we’ll be analysing and discussing the Ireland team and you can email your questions and comments to [email protected], or contact the team on Twitter/X @SineadKissane @RuaidhriOC @CianTracey1 @SlatteryWill @JBradleyBT and @LukeFitz11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Slattery, Luke Fitzgerald and Jonathan Bradley preview the 2023 Rugby World Cup and after all the waiting, the countdown is almost over and the lads kick things off by looking ahead to France vs New Zealand on Friday night. They then break down each pool, discussing all the major talking points and give their predictions for who they think will qualify for the knockout stage. Finally, it is time to pick their winner - and Luke thinks that Ireland will go all the way. Join us tomorrow for our next episode from France where the Left Wing team of Sinead, Rúaidhrí and Cian have all the latest news from the Ireland camp. Email your questions and comments to [email protected], or contact the team on Twitter/X @SineadKissane @RuaidhriOC @CianTracey1 @SlatteryWill @JBradleyBT and @LukeFitz11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Left Wing team of Sinéad Kissane, Rúaidhrí O’Connor and Cian Tracey are up and running from the Irish base in Tours and for their first Monday update, they discuss Ireland’s purpose-built training ground, what team should face Romania and how the build-up is actually the most exciting part of a World Cup. During the Rugby World Cup, the Left Wing podcast will be bringing you daily episodes with updates on team news and injuries as well as the best interviews and analysis. Luke Fitzgerald will be joining Will Slattery and Jonathan Bradley on Tuesday’s show and you can email your questions and comments to [email protected], or contact the team on Twitter/X @SineadKissane @RuaidhriOC @CianTracey1 @SlatteryWill @JBradleyBT and @LukeFitz11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The squad has been named, the warm-up games have wrapped, and the squad will fly to their base in Tours on Thursday. The World Cup is just around the corner. Luke Fitzgerald and Jonathan Bradley join Sinéad Kissane to discuss the closing of the long build-up and look into our World Cup future – just what are our chances going into this 10th edition of the World Cup? And how will Ireland deal with the South African bomb squad threat? During the Rugby World Cup, the Left Wing podcast will be bringing you daily episodes from France with updates on team news and injuries as well as the best interviews and analysis. Email your questions and comments to [email protected], or contact the team on Twitter/X @SlatteryWill @SineadKissane @RuaidhriOC @CianTracey1 and @LukeFitz11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ireland have named their squad for the Rugby World Cup and Cian Healy misses out through injury. At the team hotel, Cian Tracey joins Rúaidhrí O'Connor on the Left Wing podcast to run through Andy Farrell's big decision, assess the fallout of Saturday night's performance against Samoa and look back on the final round of warm-up games before the main event gets going in less than two weeks' time. Join us for the next Left Wing show on Tuesday when Luke Fitzgerald will give his thoughts on the World Cup squad and Cian Healy’s absence. Email your questions and comments to [email protected], or contact the team on Twitter/X @SlatteryWill @SineadKissane @RuaidhriOC @CianTracey1 and @LukeFitz11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

La Rochelle star, Dillyn Leyds, joins Will to discuss South Africa and Ireland's chances at the World Cup and whether the Champions Cup final defeat will have a major impact on the Irish campaign. Dillyn also chats about La Rochelle’s sensational journey to the top of European rugby, their epic Champions Cup final comeback against Leinster in Dublin and reveals what it's like having Ronan O'Gara as a head coach. Plus he talks about the famous viral video of ROG's team talk in French and why Donnacha Ryan is actually the hardest one to understand…. Join us again for Sunday’s post-match analysis show as Rúaidhrí O’Connor and Cian Tracey discuss Ireland’s final World Cup warm-up game against Samoa. Email your questions and comments to [email protected], or contact the team on Twitter/X @SlatteryWill @SineadKissane @RuaidhriOC @CianTracey1 and @LukeFitz11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest episode of The Left Wing podcast, Will Slattery is joined by Rúaidhrí O'Connor to discuss the Ireland team to face Samoa. Andy Farrell's selection gives some indication as to his thinking ahead of Monday's squad announcement, and Rúaidhrí reads the tea leaves as to who he thinks will be on the plane. Ireland's out-half situation, centre partnerships and final World Cup preparations are all up for discussion too. Join us for Sunday’s post-match analysis show as Rúaidhrí O’Connor and Cian Tracey discuss Ireland’s performance against Samoa, plus on Friday’s Left Wing, we have an interview with La Rochelle star, Dillyn Leyds. Email your questions and comments to [email protected], or contact the team on Twitter/X @SlatteryWill @SineadKissane @RuaidhriOC @CianTracey1 and @LukeFitz11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest episode of The Left Wing, Will Slattery, Luke Fitzgerald, Cian Tracey and Rúaidhrí O'Connor discuss Ireland's ongoing World Cup build up. Will is joined by Rúaidhrí to start the show, who is currently in Biarritz with the Ireland team ahead of Saturday's Samoa clash. He gives a lay of the land as Andy Farrell prepares to select his squad on Monday. Luke and Cian then join Will and they discuss whether Ireland should bring Dan Sheehan to the World Cup even if he is carrying an injury until late in the pool stage. The Ross Byrne vs Jack Crowley debate and the continuing Owen Farrell controversy are up for discussion too. The Left Wing is back with another episode on Thursday with the team news ahead of Ireland’s final World Cup warm-up game against Samoa on Saturday so join us then. If you want to get in touch with the show, email your questions and comments to [email protected], or contact the team on Twitter @SlatteryWill @RuaidhriOC @CianTracey1 and @LukeFitz11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There were five tries, including a most memorable one from centurion Keith Earls, as Ireland beat England 29 points to 10 at the Aviva stadium yesterday but there is an injury concern over Dan Sheehan who picked up a foot injury and plenty of work still to do for the Ireland team. Rúaidhrí O’Connor and Cian Tracey join Sinéad Kissane on the latest Left Wing podcast to discuss where Ireland now stand as they continue their World Cup preparations and with Samoa still to come in their last warm-up game. Join Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery for their in-depth analysis on Wednesday and you can get in touch with the show with your questions and comments to [email protected], or contact them on Twitter/X @sineadkissane @slatterywill @RuaidhriOC and @lukefitz11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ireland team has been named for Saturday’s World Cup warm-up game against England at the Aviva Stadium and as expected Andy Farrell has gone, as expected, with a very strong team for this one and Cian Prendergast is given a big opportunity being named at number 8. Cian Tracey joins Sinéad Kissane on the latest Left Wing podcast to discuss the line-up and they also discuss World Rugby’s announcement that they will appeal the decision to overturn the red card given to Owen Farrell. Don’t forget to join Sinéad, Cian and Rud on Sunday for their post-match analysis of Ireland v England, and you can get in touch with the show with your questions and comments to [email protected], or contact them on Twitter/X @sineadkissane @slatterywill @RuaidhriOC and @lukefitz11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest episode of The Left Wing podcast, Will Slattery, Luke Fitzgerald and Rúaidhrí O'Connor discuss all the latest news after a busy weekend of World Cup warm-up games. Will and Rúaidhrí kick things off with a reaction to the news that Owen Farrell's red card from the weekend was overturned, meaning he won't miss any games. Luke then joins the lads as they reflect on France star Romain Ntamack's injury and look ahead to Ireland's second warm-up clash against England this Saturday. If you want to get in touch with the show, email your questions and comments to [email protected], or contact the team on Twitter @SlatteryWill @RuaidhriOC and @lukefitz11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Slattery, Luke Fitzgerald and Cian Tracey look back on Ireland's opening World Cup warm-up match against Italy. Andy Farrell's men got the win but the Ireland head coach won't be too happy with a number of aspects of the performance. Caelan Doris gave a Man of the Match display at number 7, as the debate continues about whether he should ever be moved from the number eight jersey. The lads were impressed with young second row Joe McCarthy while Jacob Stockdale's defensive lapse wasn't his best moment. The debate to back up Johnny Sexton was up for discussion too, with Jack Crowley's assured game putting more pressure on Ross Byrne ahead of the England game. If you want to get in touch with the show, email your questions and comments to [email protected], or contact the team on Twitter @SlatteryWill @CianTracey1 and @lukefitz11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Left Wing podcast is back for another season as Will Slattery, Luke Fitzgerald and Rúaidhrí O'Connor look ahead to Ireland's World Cup warm-up matches. First up is Italy this Saturday as the lads discuss what team they expect Andy Farrell to pick and how the coach might approach the three warm-up games. The squad selection dilemmas, Ireland's World Cup schedule and New Zealand's return to form are all up for discussion too. If you want to get in touch with the show, email your questions and comments to [email protected], or contact the team on Twitter @SlatteryWill @RuaidhriOC and @lukefitz11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It wasn’t to be for Ireland in the Under 20 World Championship final. They were beaten by a simply sensational French team, 50 points to 14, and on the latest Left Wing, Rúaidhrí O’Connor joins Sinéad Kissane with the post-match analysis from Cape Town.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ireland U20s have a chance to make history tomorrow when the Grand Slam winners play France in the World Rugby U20 Championship final in Cape Town and Rúaidhrí O’Connor speaks to Sinéad Kissane from South Africa to preview the game. He also has the latest on Johnny Sexton’s disciplinary hearing as Irish rugby holds its breath in relation to the complaint of misconduct towards match officials directly after Leinster’s Heineken Cup final nearly two months ago. Don’t forget to join Sinéad and Rúaidhrí after the final whistle on Friday for the post-match reaction to the U20s final and to find out the fate for Johnny Sexton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the final episode of The Left Wing this season, Will Slattery, Luke Fitzgerald and Cian Tracey look back on Munster's URC triumph. After a tumultuous season, Graham Rowntree's men ended it as champions after a stunning win over the Stormers in South Africa. The lads reflect on the journey Munster took across the year, heap praise on the key players and look ahead to how the squad might fare next season. The discussion then turns to Ireland's World Cup training squad, the players who missed out and the lads finish up by giving some World Cup predictions. Thanks to everyone for listening in over the season and The Left Wing will be back after the summer break for the start of what promises to be one of the biggest seasons in Irish rugby.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After twelve years, Munster have ended their trophy drought in spectacular fashion with a 19-14 win over the Stormers in South Africa. Rúaidhrí O’Connor joins Sinéad Kissane from Cape Town after the final whistle with all the reaction and analysis to a momentous night for the Irish province. Don’t forget, Will and Luke are back next Wednesday for their final show of the season and if you want to get in touch, email your questions and comments to [email protected], or contact the team on Twitter @SlatteryWill @lukefitz11 @CianTracey1 @RuaidhriOC and @SinéadKissane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.