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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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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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English


Episodes
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Lions 21 Waratahs 10 | Andy Farrell won't be happy after 'clunky' display

7/5/2025
Will is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor from Sydney to react to the Lions' unconvincing 21-10 win over the Waratahs. With only two games remaining until the first Test against Australia, Andy Farrell won't be happy with the amount of handling errors on display. The lads discuss how Hugo Keenan fared on his tour debut, Tadhg Beirne's poor form and what the team might look like against the Brumbies on Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:23:39

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Lions emergency pod | The Owen Farrell bombshell & what comes next

7/3/2025
Will Slattery is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor from Sydney to react to Owen Farrell's shock call-up to the squad. While we were all sleeping in Ireland, news emerged that the English veteran has been added to Andy Farrell's touring party. Will and Ruaidhri debate whether the selection was justified, what impact Farrell might have on the tour and when he will make his tour debut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:27:58

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Lions Test team takes shape & Crowley v Prendergast starts again

6/30/2025
In a rare Monday switch-up, Cian Tracey dials in from Tbilisi as he, Will and Luke preview Ireland's fixtures in Georgia and Portugal. But first - there's plenty to sink our teeth into as the Lions turn their attention to their attention to their next game, against the Reds. The team break down what we have learned so far and ask what Andy Farrell's Test team will look likeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:59:19

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Lions 54 Western Force 7: Joe McCarthy leads the charge for impressive Irish

6/28/2025
Will Slattery is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor from Perth to discuss the Lions' emphatic 54-7 win over the Western Force. Joe McCarthy's outstanding outing, Tadhg Beirne's struggles and the Henry Pollock experience are all up for discussion. Ruaidhri also brings up the possibility that Andy Farrell might play his strongest team in the Wednesday fixtures rather than follow the traditional Saturday schedule.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:23:06

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The Irish Lions dynamic, Farrell vs Schmidt and early war of words brewing

6/24/2025
Will and Luke are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor before his departure to Australia to do a deep dive into the next six weeks of Lions action. The atmosphere in the Aviva Stadium last Friday night, the Joe Schmidt vs Andy Farrell battle and the Irish-heavy dynamic are all up for discussion. The brewing dispute of whether the Australia internationals will be available for warm-up games is also on the menu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:57:30

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Argentina 28 Lions 24: the winners & losers from shocking opener

6/21/2025
Will Slattery is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor and Cian Tracey to reflect on the Lions' shock loss to Argentina at the Aviva Stadium. Despite a packed crowd and a cracking atmosphere, a 'clunky' Lions performance was punished ruthlessly by Felipe Contepomi's men. The guys discuss the areas where the Lions fell short, Andy Farrell's ruthless assessment and the players who will be most worried after the opening night. Rugby on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:45

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Leinster deliver emphatic final statement - but was their season a success?

6/17/2025
Will and Luke are joined by Cian Tracey to break down Leinster's emphatic URC final win over the Bulls. Jack Conan's big performance, the emergence of Ryan Baird, Tommy O'Brien's potential and the Bulls' dreadful effort are all up for discussion. The panel also debate whether Leinster's season can be considered a success between their URC and Champions Cup campaigns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:59:39

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Leinster 32 Bulls 7 Instant Reaction: URC title sealed by electric start

6/14/2025
Leinster’s emphatic win over the Bulls in Croke Park has put an end to their trophyless spell. Rúaidhrí O’Connor and Cian Tracey give their live reaction from Croke Park on a day where the Irish province’s fast start set the tone. Rugby on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:21:10

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Leinster's D-Day, the Prendergast decision & the view from South Africa

6/10/2025
Will and Luke get the view from South Africa from former Springbok Bob Skinstad ahead of the URC final while Cian Tracey checks in from Portugal as Andy Farrell's Lions squad begin their preparations. Leinster's showdown with the Bulls, whether Sam Prendergast should start on Saturday and what Bulls coach Jake White might be planning are all on the menu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:03:47

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Leinster's bad vibes, Munster's heartbreak & the return of Stuart Lancaster

6/3/2025
Will and Luke Fitzgerald are joined in studio by Leinster legend Reggie Corrigan to discuss a dramatic URC quarter-final weekend and Stuart Lancaster's return to Irish rugby. Luke and Reggie look back on their brief crossover at Leinster during the Michael Cheika era before talk turns to the pressure Leo Cullen's side are under ahead of next weekend's semi-final against Glasgow. Munster's contentious penalty shootout defeat to the Sharks and the huge boost Connacht received with the Stuart Lancaster announcement is up for discussion too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:01:07

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Brilliant Bordeaux, Tadhg Furlong worry and Club World Cup issues

5/27/2025
Brilliant Bordeaux, Tadhg Furlong worry and Club World Cup issues Jonathan Bradley joins Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald for another round-up of the week's rugby talking points - led off by the Champions Cup final ... and where the tournament's future lies with the upcoming Club World Cup. The team also break down this weekend's URC quarter-final match-upsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:56:23

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The problem with Thursday night Six Nations, Leinster's URC concern & end of Sevens

5/20/2025
Cian Tracy joins Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald as the URC season nears its playoffs, where the pressure will be on Leinster to end their trophy drought while Munster face a tough journey to Durban. Meanwhile, the team also break down the changes to the Six Nations schedule, including putting Ireland v France on a Thursday night, and the news that the IRFU have cut the men’s Sevens programmeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:54:31

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Irish rugby's lost year, undercooked Leinster and Lions intrigue

5/13/2025
Jonathan Bradley joins Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald to spin through some of Irish rugby's major talking points in a season that is starting to feel a little lost for a lot of provinces - with Ulster's financial woes and Leinster's inconsistent selection strategy on the chopping block.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:04:02

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Leinster fail again, the Jordie Barrett blunder and Sam Prendergast's defence

5/6/2025
A result so shocking, Will had to cancel (some of) his holiday to break it down. On this week's Left Wing, Cian Tracey, Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery convene for yet another review of a Leinster collapse in Europe - and between Sam Prendergast's defence, the South African mindset and Leo Cullen's future, there is much to discussSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:03:08

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Andy Farrell's 'green' Lions, the Owen Farrell dilemma and bleak URC weekend

4/29/2025
Will Kelleher, The Times Deputy Rugby Correspondent and co-host of The Ruck Podcast, joins Will Slattery and Luke Fitzgerald to give the English view Andy Farrell's Lions selections. The team also preview a Champions Cup weekend that sees Leinster and Northhampton lock horns, and reflect on a URC round where all Irish provinces lostSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:57:17

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Leinster's Galactico policy, Sexton's coaching risk and Munster's referee blunder

4/22/2025
Cian Tracey joins Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery in a Left Wing packed with talking points - including how the greening of the Lions Tour may actually be Andy Farrell's dry run at the World Cup. The team also break down Johnny Sexton's new role and whether he has put some noses out of joint, Leinster's new transfer policy, and Cian gives his views on the controversy around Munster's defeatSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:06:56

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Are Leinster better than Ireland? | Munster malfunction | Rugby's diving problem

4/15/2025
Will Slattery is joined by Luke Fitzgerald and Cian Tracey to reflect on another Leinster annihilation, Munster's Champions Cup exit and Connacht's Challenge Cup disaster. The panel debate Glasgow coach Franco Smith's comments about whether Leinster are better than Ireland given the involvement of Jacques Nienaber, RG Snyman and Jordie Barrett. Bordeaux's Champions Cup credentials, Owen Farrell's Connacht cameo and the increasing number of dives in rugby are on the menu too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:59:41

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The growing case for Casey, Ulster's bad starts as Leinster dominate

4/8/2025
Will Slattery's good vibes from his visit to La Rochelle carry through to this week's Left Wing with Luke Fitzgerald and Jonathan Bradley. The team break down Munster's xxx. how Ulster's loss was a strange day from start to finish, and where Leinster stand after their 62-0 victory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:04:00

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Jack Crowley on facing ROG, his future and Munster's La Rochelle battle

4/3/2025
Will Slattery is joined by Munster out-half Jack Crowley ahead of this weekend's blockbuster Champions Cup showdown against La Rochelle. Jack's contract negotiations, Munster's chances going into the away trip and ROG's recent comments about his form are all on the menu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:15:24

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ROG's biggest challenge, Frawley's fall and Munster's opportunity

4/1/2025
Luke Fitzgerald, Jonathan Bradley and Luke Fitzgerald team up ahead of a seismic Champions Cup weekend which sees Leinster call Croke Park home and Munster play in a 'monster clash' against La Rochelle. The team break down the Irish provinces' chances in Europe this weekend - and why La Rochelle's form may be a great chance for Munster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:59:21