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

    2026/06/20 | 26 mins.
    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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    Irish rugby's exodus, the James Lowe mistake & Leinster's final step

    2026/06/16 | 1h 4 mins.
    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's contribution as Leinster attack coach given the recent criticism of Jacques Nienaber, the lads debate the reasons behind James Lowe's departure and discuss the areas Leinster will need to get right to beat the Bulls. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    Leinster advance, 12 years of Farrell & will Ronan O'Gara ever return?

    2026/06/08 | 1h 2 mins.
    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's future and the importance of Jamison Gibson-Park is also up for discussion. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    Leinster's media battle, Munster's bleak outlook & James Lowe's future

    2026/06/02 | 1h 10 mins.
    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 eye-catching back-and-forth between Jaques Nienaber and our Irish Independent colleague Rúaidhrí O’Connor are all on the menu. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    Leinster's dark day | Can Leo Cullen survive? | Out-half issues

    2026/05/26 | 1h 9 mins.
    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. The lads also discuss Ulster's tough night against Montpellier after a similarly chastening defeat. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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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