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The Left Wing Irish Independent
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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.
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Ireland's impressive rearguard, Rassie Erasmus is no coaching Messiah & why Eddie Jones needs more sleep
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 theleftwing@independent.ie, or contact the team on Twitter @SlatteryWill @JBradleyBT @SineadKissane @RuaidhriOC @CianTracey1 and @LukeFitz11.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
Down week for Ireland but the preparation for Scotland begins
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. -
An epic win for the ages – the post-match analysis from the Stade de France
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.
Customer Reviews
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
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....
Good rugby podcast
Probably more suited to Leinster fans but good chats from Luke and Will.