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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.

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  1. Hugo Keenan bags hat-trick as Ireland convincingly see off Argentina challenge | Post-match reaction | Ireland 42-12 Argentina

    Ruaidhri O'Connor, Cian Tracey & Sinead Kissane convene post-match at The Aviva Stadium to recap Ireland's 42-12 win over Argentina. See https://omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. Ireland team reaction | Casey's chance, Baird's potential & Henshaw vs Osborne

    Will and Luke break down Ireland's team selection for the opening November international against Argentina after Andy Farrell opted to make some interesting changes to his expected matchday squad. Craig Casey's big opportunity, Ryan Baird's

  3. Bumper November preview | Ireland's fitness focus | Tadhg Beirne or James Ryan?

    In part two of the Bumper November preview, Will, Luke and Ruaidhri O'Connor turn their attention to Ireland's autumn campaign. The team's fitness focus, goal-kicking concerns and the big selections decisions are all on the menu. The Left W

  4. Noel McNamara's Leinster move | Munster's strange selections | Carbery's second coming

    This week's Left Wing was so bumper we had to split it in two as Will, Luke and Ruaidhri O'Connor assemble to preview a busy November. Before the international talk, the lads assess how the provinces fared over the opening six-game block an

  5. Furlong fallout | Ireland's 13 shortage | Mediocre goal-kicking

    Will, Luke and Jonathan Bradley assemble to discuss Leinster and Munster's spiky derby and the controversial fallout regarding the Tadhg Furlong citing. Dan Sheehan's outing at number eight, Munster's second-half woes, the provinces' medioc

  6. Leinster weather storm to overcome Munster in fiery encounter | Post-match reaction | Leinster 24-18 Munster

    Ruaidhri O'Connor & Cian Tracey convene post-match at The Aviva Stadium to recap Leinster's come-from-behind win over Munster in what proved a testy & throwback interpro encounter. Rugby podcast coverage on Indo Sport is sponsored by Energi

  7. Leinster's meaty start | Connacht's big scalp | Munster's chopping and changing

    Will, Luke and Cian assemble to discuss a successful first weekend of Champions Cup rugby for the Irish provinces. Leinster's all-star pack, Sam Prendergast's eye-catching day and Cian's brush with protests and riot police in Clermont are a

  8. Bumper Champions Cup preview | Leinster's window, French beasts & Premiership weakness

    Will, Luke and Jonathan Bradley convene for a Champions Cup preview as European rugby returns this weekend. The lads start off by looking back on Ulster and Munster's dramatic draw in the URC on Saturday before turning attention to Europe.

  9. Dan Sheehan | Leo Cullen's last season, Leinster's outlook & back row potential

    Will is joined by Dan Sheehan to discuss Leinster's return to the RDS, Leo Cullen's last dance and how he is feeling ahead of his first outing of the season on Saturday. Dan also talks about how his leadership style has evolved after captai

  10. Munster's reboot, Frawley's dream debut & no scrum, no win

    Will and Luke are joined by Cian Tracey to discuss Munster's need for a reboot after more off field upheaval and some bright sparks on the pitch. Leinster's two games in South Africa, Ciaran Frawley's first outing for Connacht and some worr

  11. IRFU's flawed policy, Munster's hidden gem & provinces make losing start

    Will and Luke are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to discuss the opening weekend of the URC that saw all four Irish provinces lose their opening game. Will takes issues with the IRFU player management system after a number of young Connacht and

  12. Leinster's risky succession plan, Nienaber's strange status & Ulster's time to deliver

    Will and Luke are joined by Jonathan Bradley for part two of their season preview with Leinster and Ulster under the microscope. The danger of Leo Cullen and Jacques Nienaber being lame ducks, Leinster's age profile and Ulster's Champions C

  13. Lancaster's year two blueprint, Frawley's make or break season & Munster's chink of light

    Will, Luke and Cian convene for part one of the Left Wing's season preview with Munster and Connacht under the microscope. The lads throw out a few reasons for Munster fans to be hopeful ahead of the new season but serious questions about t

  14. Contepomi's Leinster link, ROG's future & Springboks statement

    Will and Luke are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to discuss the latest news on Leinster's coaching search and South Africa's impressive third Test win over New Zealand. Felipe Contepomi's Leinster link, Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle future and Ra

  15. Rassie's 'Bond villain' approach, Crowley concern & Leinster's RDS dilemma

    It’s officially season number 10 of the Left Wing as Will, Luke and Rúaidhrí come in off the back of another high-quality clash between South Africa and New Zealand, where the quality of Eben Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi shine in the Springboks

  16. Springboks stunned, All Blacks' new era & Rassie's big decision

    The Left Wing has come out of hibernation as Will is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to review the first Test of Springboks vs All Blacks. South Africa's missed opportunities, the All Blacks improvement under Dave Rennie and the future of summe

  17. The big Ireland debrief | Too many mistakes, the big three gap & World Cup outlook

    Will and Luke are joined by Jonathan Bradley for one final Left Wing of the season as they dissect Ireland's defeat to New Zealand. The lads break down Ireland's shortcomings in Eden Park and discuss the direction of travel with the World C

  18. New Zealand 40 Ireland 19 | Lots to ponder for Andy Farrell after Eden Park humbling

    Will is joined by Cian Tracey from Eden Park to break down Ireland's heavy defeat to the All Blacks. The lads pick through the errors Andy Farrell's side made and discuss whether this result means Ireland are definitively behind the big thr

  19. Disjointed Ireland, Frawley misses his chance & Eden Park looms

    Will, Luke and Jonathan Bradley reflect on Ireland's stuttering win over Japan and look ahead to the showdown with New Zealand in Eden Park. Ciaran Frawley's performance, the lineout struggles and whether Andy Farrell made too many changes

  20. Ireland team reaction | Four new caps, Frawley's chance and the 13 concern

    Will, Luke and Cian convene once again to discuss the Ireland team that will face Japan on Saturday. Andy Farrell has made nine changes, with Ciaran Frawley handed the ten jersey and four uncapped players - Sean Jansen, Billy Bohan, Sam Ill

  21. Ireland's smart play, Australia's missed chance & Eddie Jones mind games

    Will, Luke and Cian (from Sydney) convene to discuss Ireland's thrilling win over Australia to start the Nations Championship. The lads break down how Ireland were able to come away with a victory despite a strong Wallabies performance and

  22. Ireland team reaction | Surprise Osborne selection & Schmidt's Leinster link

    Will is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to break down the Ireland team selection for Saturday's game against Australia. Jamie Osborne's surprise start on the left wing, Cian Prendergast's big opportunity and Ireland's stacked bench are all on t

  23. Ireland's summer goals, Stockdale's chance & Leo Cullen's announcement

    Will and Luke are joined by Cian Tracey from Sydney ahead of Ireland's first Nations Championship game against Australia. The lads discuss the big team selection talking points, assess where Ireland are at ahead of their three-match tour an

  24. Dominant Leinster, Bulls flop again & Prendergast's next step

    Will, Luke and Jonathan deliver a rare Sunday special as Leinster seal the URC title by disposing of a brutal Bulls team. That said, there was a lot to like about this Leinster performance as the team assess whether Sam Prendergast can buil

  25. Leinster deliver best performance of the season in URC Final win | Reaction from Croke Park

    Rúaidhrí O’Connor and Cian Tracey report from Croke Park as Leinster have won the URC for the second year, delivering their best performance of the season with Sam Prendergast's outing at 10 a highlight. See https://omnystudio.com/listener

  26. Irish rugby's exodus, the James Lowe mistake & Leinster's final step

    Will, Luke and Cian look ahead to Friday's URC final between Leinster and the Bulls, discuss the players exiting the provinces this summer and look ahead to the Ireland squad announcement for the summer tour. Luke questions Tyler Bleyendaal

  27. Leinster advance, 12 years of Farrell & will Ronan O'Gara ever return?

    Will, Luke and Ruaidhri O'Connor convene to assess Leinster's URC semi-final win over the Stormers, look ahead to a final rematch against the Bulls and discuss Andy Farrell's new Ireland contract. What Farrell's deal means for Ronan O'Gara'

  28. Leinster's media battle, Munster's bleak outlook & James Lowe's future

    Will, Luke and Jonathan Bradley assemble after a URC quarter-final weekend that saw only Leinster emerge from the pile - and then come out swinging. The future of James Lowe in Ireland, Munster’s future after their loss to the Bulls and the

  29. Leinster's dark day | Can Leo Cullen survive? | Out-half issues

    Will, Luke and Cian convene (again) for a Leinster Champions Cup final post-mortem. Leinster's awful first-half performance, whether their defensive system is fit for purpose and the future of Leo Cullen as head coach are all on the agenda.

  30. Another lost final for Leinster as exceptional Bordeaux top Europe | Reaction from Bilbao 🏉

    Rúaidhrí O’Connor and Cian Tracey give their reaction from the San Mames stadium in Bilbao as Bordeaux comprehensively defeat Leinster in the Champions Cup final. The lads also give their analysis of Ulster’s defeat at the hands of Montpell

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