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The Left Wing

The Left Wing

By: 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.2025 Irish Independent
Episodes
  • Byrne vs Prendergast, Champions Cup decline & Leinster dig in

    Byrne vs Prendergast, Champions Cup decline & Leinster dig in
    Dec 15 2025
    Will and Luke are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to review a Champions Cup weekend that saw some good contests but plenty of blowouts amid a huge number of weakened teams. Luke was impressed with Leinster's digging in away to Leicester on Friday night while Ruaidhri was very disappointed with the spectacle in Pairc Ui Chaoimh on Saturday night.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Munster's no show, Leinster can't adapt & Connacht's collapse

    Munster's no show, Leinster can't adapt & Connacht's collapse
    Dec 9 2025
    Will, Luke and Cian Tracey run the rule over a Champions Cup weekend which saw Munster's well beaten in Bath and Leinster win despite Luke's belief that they are unable to adapt in game. In the Challenge Cup, Connacht had a collapse while Ulster showed green shoots.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Leinster's closing window, Nienaber's interview mistake & Champions Cup kick off

    Leinster's closing window, Nienaber's interview mistake & Champions Cup kick off
    Dec 2 2025
    Will is joined by Luke Fitzgerald and Jonathan Bradley to look ahead to the opening weekend of Champions Cup action. Whether Leinster's Champions Cup window has closed, Jacques Nienaber's curious TV interview and Munster's ability to compete in Europe are all on the menu. Ulster and Connacht's Challenge Cup aspirations and Eben Etzebeth's gouging incident are up for discussion too.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
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