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Stay up-to-date with all the biggest stories in Irish rugby with our team of rugby writers and experts, including Rúaidhrí O'Connor, Cian Tracey and Luke Fitzgerald.

From in-depth analysis to team news and post-match analysis we have every position covered.

The Left Wing Irish Independent

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    • 3.9 • 254 Ratings

Stay up-to-date with all the biggest stories in Irish rugby with our team of rugby writers and experts, including Rúaidhrí O'Connor, Cian Tracey and Luke Fitzgerald.

From in-depth analysis to team news and post-match analysis we have every position covered.

    Ruan Pienaar on Ireland’s chances and Paul O’Connell on the tactical battle ahead

    Ruan Pienaar on Ireland’s chances and Paul O’Connell on the tactical battle ahead

    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.

    • 24 min
    On the Ireland team to face South Africa and the return of Dan Sheehan to the bench

    On the Ireland team to face South Africa and the return of Dan Sheehan to the bench

    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.

    • 13 min
    What the Boks 7/1 split means for Ireland

    What the Boks 7/1 split means for Ireland

    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.

    • 27 min
    Luke Fitzgerald on why Ireland can win the Paris showdown

    Luke Fitzgerald on why Ireland can win the Paris showdown

    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 theleftwing@independent.ie, or contact the team on Twitter/X @SineadKissane @RuaidhriOC @CianTracey1 @SlatteryWill @JBradleyBT and @LukeFitz11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 51 min
    The build-up to South Africa begins

    The build-up to South Africa begins

    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 theleftwing@independent.ie, or contact the team on Twitter/X @SineadKissane @RuaidhriOC @CianTracey1 @SlatteryWill @JBradleyBT and @LukeFitz11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 34 min
    Post-match from the Stade de la Beaujoire: A record-breaking night but South Africa await

    Post-match from the Stade de la Beaujoire: A record-breaking night but South Africa await

    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 theleftwing@independent.ie, or contact the team on Twitter/X @SineadKissane @RuaidhriOC @CianTracey1 @SlatteryWill @JBradleyBT and @LukeFitz11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 17 min

Customer Reviews

3.9 out of 5
254 Ratings

254 Ratings

Florham64 ,

Rugby has laws

Great podcast great discussions an a nice mix of opinions. But Luke, you were a professional rugby player, please please remember rugby has laws not rules. As an ex ref and player it is a simple thing and it differentiates our spot from others. Still a big fan

C-mac

Aixbectiveconnachtfan ,

Daily RWC episodes without Luke Fitzgerald excellent!

The previous ones with Fitzgerald are dreadful! The Indo have an excellent rugby journo team, why not use them...Cian and Ruadhri together now put the podcast up with OTB, 42, RTÉ, 2nd Captains etc. Keep this winning team boys....

herpderp55 ,

Good rugby podcast

Probably more suited to Leinster fans but good chats from Luke and Will.

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