Episodes

  • Reacting to Leo Cullen’s new contract | Ireland need to blood the young guns

    Reacting to Leo Cullen’s new contract | Ireland need to blood the young guns
    Oct 22 2024
    On this episode of the Left Wing, Sinéad Kissane and Cian Tracey joined Luke Fitzgerald ahead of the Ireland squad announcement, where the team ask if Andy Farrell will use the four-game Autumn series to rotate new talent.The team also discuss Munster’s lineout issues, Jack Crowley's kicking and we react to Leinster extending Leo Cullen’s stay as head coach.

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    57 mins
  • Fire lit under Ciarán Frawley as Leinster beat Munster in sell-out

    Fire lit under Ciarán Frawley as Leinster beat Munster in sell-out
    Oct 15 2024
    On this episode of the Left Wing, Sinéad Kissane and Rúaidhrí O’Connor joined Luke Fitzgerald to rebuff claims that the Leinster/Munster rivalry is dead, break down where the 10 situation is at, and ask if now would have been a good time for Leinster to travel to South Africa in the URC.

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    55 mins
  • RG Snyman the ‘poster boy’ for a Leinster/Munster rivalry back up and running

    RG Snyman the ‘poster boy’ for a Leinster/Munster rivalry back up and running
    Oct 8 2024
    On this episode of the Left Wing, Sinéad Kissane and David Kelly joined Luke Fitzgerald to preview this weekend’s pair of Interpro derbies, with Munster set to travel to a boisterous Croke Park on Saturday. The team give their verdicts for both games, discuss whether emotion can benefit Munster in GAA HQ, and ask what impact RG Snyman will have.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The Paul O’Connell interview - Introducing Indo Sport

    The Paul O’Connell interview - Introducing Indo Sport
    Oct 5 2024
    We want to introduce Indo Daily listeners to our brand-new sister podcast, Indo Sport. It’s free, it’s daily Monday to Friday and features the best sporting analysis from across the country, with veteran sports broadcaster Joe Molloy at the helm. In this episode Joe sits down with Irish rugby legend Paul O'Connell for an in-depth discussion. From fishing, changing room speeches and coaching in the modern era, and how does O'Connell look back on his career? Subscribe to Indo Sport, wherever you get your podcast.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Ireland's win over Black Ferns can be a ‘catalyst’ - and so can Munster’s loss

    Ireland's win over Black Ferns can be a ‘catalyst’ - and so can Munster’s loss
    Oct 1 2024
    On this episode of the Left Wing, Sinéad Kissane and David Kelly joined Luke Fitzgerald in the aftermath of a historic victory by the Irish women over New Zealand in the WXV series in Canada. The team also debate the wisdom of players going to places like France to further their career, talk about Johnny Sexton’s new book, and ask if Munster can bounce back from a damaging defeat.

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    52 mins
  • Ireland on top of the world as ‘sloppy’ Munster win interpro thriller

    Ireland on top of the world as ‘sloppy’ Munster win interpro thriller
    Sep 24 2024
    On this episode of the Left Wing, Rúaidhrí O’Connor joined Luke Fitzgerald to break down the first week of URC action, and ask if Leinster are using their resources correctly at this stage of the season. Also: what to like about Munster and Connacht after early-doors thriller; is the Emerging Ireland tour fit for purpose; South Africa drop to put Ireland on top of the world.

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    51 mins
  • New season but same selection dilemmas for Irish 10s

    New season but same selection dilemmas for Irish 10s
    Sep 17 2024
    The 2024/25 season is upon us and so is the new season of the Left Wing. Rúaidhrí O’Connor joined Luke Fitzgerald to assess where expectations lie in each Irish province ahead of the URC’s kick-off. Also: what to do about Ireland’s Number 10s; Simon Easterby announced as interim Ireland head coach; How Andy Farrell’s absence will be felt.

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    56 mins
  • We select our Lions Test team to take on Australia

    We select our Lions Test team to take on Australia
    Jul 30 2024
    On the latest episode of The Left Wing podcast, Luke Fitzgerald, Cian Tracey and Will Slattery select their Lions team to take on Australia next summer. With Andy Farrell set to coach the team down under, the lads speculate as to how much that will benefit the Irish players. Luke think Jack Crowley could well be the starting out-half while everyone agrees that it will be a big season for Garry Ringrose.

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    45 mins