I migliori Left Wing podcast (2026)

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Leinster get revenge, Frawley's second chance & Munster's missed opportunity 58:24

5d ago58:24

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Will and Luke convene for the last Left Wing of 2025 to pick through Leinster's revenge mission in Thomond Park and Ulster's strong showing against Connacht. Ciaran Frawley's move away from Leinster and where Munster are at halfway through their first season under Clayton McMillan are up for discussion too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…

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Byrne vs Prendergast, Champions Cup decline & Leinster dig in 1:02:31

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Will and Luke are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to review a Champions Cup weekend that saw some good contests but plenty of blowouts amid a huge number of weakened teams. Luke was impressed with Leinster's digging in away to Leicester on Friday night while Ruaidhri was very disappointed with the spectacle in Pairc Ui Chaoimh on Saturday night. See om…

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Munster's no show, Leinster can't adapt & Connacht's collapse 1:04:11

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Will, Luke and Cian Tracey run the rule over a Champions Cup weekend which saw Munster's well beaten in Bath and Leinster win despite Luke's belief that they are unable to adapt in game. In the Challenge Cup, Connacht had a collapse while Ulster showed green shoots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Leinster's closing window, Nienaber's interview mistake & Champions Cup kick off 1:06:53

1M ago1:06:53

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Will is joined by Luke Fitzgerald and Jonathan Bradley to look ahead to the opening weekend of Champions Cup action. Whether Leinster's Champions Cup window has closed, Jacques Nienaber's curious TV interview and Munster's ability to compete in Europe are all on the menu. Ulster and Connacht's Challenge Cup aspirations and Eben Etzebeth's gouging i…

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Ireland's bleak future, discipline meltdown & Springboks attitude 58:24

1M ago58:24

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Cian Tracey joins Will and Luke for a debrief of a South Africa clash where Ireland were sloppy, ill-disciplined and left themselves with the same questions as they had before the November series. Safe to say, there's a lot to talk about ... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di Irish Independent

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Penalties and pressure get to Ireland as South Africa seal chaotic win - Reaction from the Aviva Stadium 32:21

1M ago32:21

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Yellow cards, scrum problems and a general sense of whether Ireland have fallen behind in 2025 come to the boil as Sinéad Kissane, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey break down South Africa's win in Dublin from the Aviva Stadium. Rugby on Indo Sport is sponsored by Energia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Ireland's new options, the Prendergast dilemma & South Africa preview 1:03:12

2M ago1:03:12

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Rúaidhrí O’Connor joins Will and Luke in studio for the first taste of Springbok build-up after an impressive Irish victory over Australia that has left Andy Farrell with some selection dilemmas ahead of Saturday's showdown. Sam Prendergast's defensive issues, Mack Hansen's threat from fullback and Caelan Doris at number seven are all up for discus…

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Mack attack counts as Ireland's performance takes leap forward - Reaction from the Aviva Stadium 34:29

2M ago34:29

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Sinéad Kissane, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey deliver their verdict from the Aviva Stadium as an early Mack Hansen hat-trick set the tone for a strong Ireland display, defeating Australia 46-19 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di Irish Independent

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The view from Australia | Joe Schmidt losing grip on waning Wallabies 41:29

2M ago41:29

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Will is joined by Australian rugby journalist Christy Doran to get an insight into where Joe Schmidt's Wallabies side are at ahead of Saturday's game against Ireland. While Will is glass half-full about the improvements Schmidt has made in Australia, Christy isn't as positive and breaks down some of the mistakes of recent weeks. The standing of rug…

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Paul O'Connell under pressure, out-half flip flop & scary Springboks 1:05:28

2M ago1:05:28

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Luke, Will and Jonathan Bradley convene for a Left Wing that covers Ireland's malfunctioning lineout, the pressure on Paul O'Connell and the changes that Andy Farrell should make for Australia. Whether Farrell might go back to Sam Prendergast and South Africa's ominous show of force in Paris are on the menu too. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv…

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Six-try display does little to quell the question marks | Ireland 41-10 Japan | Post-match reaction 🏉 33:56

2M ago33:56

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Sinead Kissane, Ruaidhri O'Connor & Cian Tracey assemble post-match at the Aviva Stadium to recap a largely patchy Ireland performance versus Japan. Rugby coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Energia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di Irish Independent

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Why Ireland lost, lineout mess & TMO controversy 1:06:38

2M ago1:06:38

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Will, Luke and Jonathan Bradley team up to run the rule over Ireland’s defeat in Chicago, with out-half issues, Ireland’s lack of match sharpness and Tadhg Beirne’s red card all big talking points from an event that was ‘not a great advertisement for rugby’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Clinical All Blacks close strongly to topple Ireland in Chicago | Post-match reaction | New Zealand 26-13 Ireland 23:31

2M ago23:31

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Irish Independent rugby writers Cian Tracey & Rúaidhrí O’Connor convene post-match in Chicago to recap Ireland's disappointing 26-13 defeat to New Zealand at Soldier Field. The lads analyse what went wrong for Ireland and where they go from here, as Andy Farrell’s side lose to the All Blacks for a third consecutive time. Rugby coverage on the Indo …

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Undercooked Ireland, Chicago concerns & November questions 57:14

2M ago57:14

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The November internationals are here and begin with Ireland v New Zealand in Chicago this Saturday - a fixture some on our panel are 'worried about' as the Irish side may be undercooked. Rúaidhrí O'Connor dials in from the Windy City to preview the series with Will and Luke See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Carlow Club Season Finale 2025 47:17

2M ago47:17

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Kev and Stevie sit down for the final time of this Carlow Club Championship season. On the agenda is Grange's IFC success over Ballon, St Patricks JFC 'C' win, Leinster club wrap up and preview for Hurling, Football, Camogie and Ladies Football and much more besides. Massive thanks to our partners: ⁠Tully's Bar Carlow⁠ ⁠DS Sports⁠ ⁠Heron Sauna⁠ ⁠In…

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Munster deliver, Leinster flop and alarm bells for Ireland 1:06:55

2M ago1:06:55

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It’s a fiery Left Wing podcast this week as Will, Luke and Cian Tracey run the rule over Munster’s victory in Croke Park, including how much we should see this as the best performance by the Reds in years, how much panic there will be in Leinster, and whether Andy Farrell will pick Jack Crowley in Chicago. Meanwhile, Ulster’s winning mentality buil…

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Coughlan mows down Rathvilly with last gasp worldie - Father & Son combine to elevate Fighting Cocks to Intermediate - Eire Og win Junior B - Ballon must do it again x2 47:51

3M ago47:51

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It was a weekend which saw Old Leighlin become Carlow SFC champions for the first time since 2013. Ballon and Grange couldn't be separated in the IFC Final. Fighting Cocks won the Junior A against a heartbroken Leighlinbridge side. Eire Og take Junior B honours. St Patricks and Ballon to meet again in the JFC C Final. Some weekend of drama to get t…

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Bitesize: A flavour of county football final weekend from those involved 14:17

3M ago14:17

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Having heard from Rathvilly and Grange voices on our feature county final podcast, we conducted a whistle stop tour to see how the rest of the clubs are embracing the week that's in it. We hear from St Patrick's player Eoin O'Toole who features in the Junior C Final. Paddy Byrne gives us the rundown on the Ballon side of things as the contest both …

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County Football Final Special - Eric Molloy & Cathal Bailey 56:26

3M ago56:26

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With county final weekend upon us we got the views of two men who will be having a slightly different experience of it. Rathvilly's Eric Molloy was sidelined with an ACL injury from the early part of the year, while Cathal Bailey suffered a serious leg break in Grange's game with St Patrick's in the IFC group stages. The two lads give us an insight…

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Harry Byrne's resurrection, Munster's Croke Park opportunity & Ulster's promise 1:08:56

3M ago1:08:56

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Rúaidhrí O’Connor joins Will and Luke in this rare Monday edition of the Left Wing podcast. The lads enter more robust debate about the Ireland 10 situation ahead of Leinster v Munster this weekend, before the team also break down Ulster’s squad strength, and what they could achieve in the fullness of time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i…

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History made and more in the making - 2025 Carlow Football Final line ups confirmed 56:41

3M ago56:41

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It was a weekend that saw MLR win a first ever Carlow Senior Camogie Championship title as they saw off 26 in a row seeking Myshall. Setanta recorded their own piece of history in winning the Junior Camogie Championship. Eire Og confined Tinryland to relegation from the Carlow SFC. Rathvilly progressed to meet Old Leighlin in the Carlow SFC Final. …

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Jack Crowley's attitude, Sam Prendergast's struggles & Ireland's back 3 options 1:02:47

3M ago1:02:47

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Connacht and Ulster were held to the sidelines with the weather, but Leinster and Munster’s action has brought focus on each side’s out-half. Jonathan Bradley joins Will and Luke for a check-in on where Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley sit less than a month from Ireland’s trip to Chicago to face the All Blacks. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva…

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A weekend of stalemates among storms - No Final pairings confirmed 59:28

3M ago59:28

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Semi Final weekend did not disappoint. We still don't know who will be squaring off against each other in the Senior, Intermediate, Junior A & Junior B Football finals for various different reasons! We got through all the nuts and bolts of it, we also chat about the Ladies SFC Final and lots more besides. Massive thanks to our partners: ⁠Tully's Ba…

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A Leinster horror show & apologising to Joe Schmidt | Andrew Trimble 1:06:05

3M ago1:06:05

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Ulster legend and former Ireland international Andrew Trimble joins Will and Luke this week after a URC weekend where Ulster prevailed and Leinster couldn’t get on the scoreboard. The guys also bring back some memories of Joe Schmidt and playing in Chicago. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Massive Semi Final showdowns await - No CCC joy for Tinryland - Assessing how Eire Og ended up in relegation trouble - Quarter Final weekend review - Camogie wrap up 1:06:17

3M ago1:06:17

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Christy Bolger joins us this week with nothing off the table in terms of conversation (the way it should be!) We chat about the week that was in terms of Tinryland's situation. We chat about the pickle Eire Og are in and discuss how it all happened. We line up this weekend's cracking Semi Final showdowns. We go through all the Quarter Final action.…

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The Left Wing is back! Lancaster's revival, Leinster's mission & Munster's new era 1:01:19

3M ago1:01:19

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It's a new season (and new studio) for The Left Wing as Will, Luke and Cian break down the level of expectation and excitement in each of the four provinces, with Connacht proving to be the most intriguing pre-season prospect See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di Irish Independent

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Tinryland to consider appeal - MLR send Eire Og to relegation play off - A weekend of drama 1:14:08

3M ago1:14:08

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Where does one start here! A weekend of absolute chaos in the Carlow SFC has seen Eire Og dumped out of the Championship by MLR and as of now they are set to face Tinryland who are considering an appeal after a potential error in their draw with Bagenalstown. We bring you the lay of the land for all teams as it stands and run down through all the g…

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All to play for in Round 3 - Mini table roulette - Stevie pays tribute to Niamh Dobbs 58:27

4M ago58:27

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On this week's show we line up the scenarios which could potentially unfold in Round 3 of the Carlow Football Championships. We reflect on Round 2 where lots of interesting results have added to this weekend's excitement. And Stevie pays tribute to his great friend Niamh Dobbs who sadly passed away last week. We would like to offer our condolences …

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France 18 Ireland 13 | Reaction from Sandy Park as Irish World Cup journey ends in heartbreak 24:15

4M ago24:15

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Anna Caplice, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Sinéad Kissane give their analysis as Ireland's strong performance was not enough to get past a France team that seized their moments in this World Cup quarter-final Rugby on Indo Sport is in association with Energia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Fenagh topple Tinryland - St Patricks on the march - Quigley in the nets with flair - Others endure Round 1 despair 1:05:10

4M ago1:05:10

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Welcome along to a new season of club football action on The Left Wing Back! Stevie joins Kev this week having attended no fewer than 8 Championship games over the weekend. We dissect Fenagh's standout win over Tinryland, Eire Og and Old Leighlin's two point littered draw as well as facile wins for Pal and Rathvilly. The IFC saw St Patricks off to …

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Ireland soundly beaten by Black Ferns in Brighton | Post-match reaction | New Zealand 40-0 Ireland 26:24

4M ago26:24

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Sinead Kissane, Anna Caplice & Ruaidhri O'Connor convene post-match in Brighton to evaluate Ireland's comprehensive defeat at the hands of a clinical Black Ferns outfit, and assess where it leaves Scott Bemand's squad heading into next weekend's quarter final test against France. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Seven-try Ireland thwart Spain threat to secure World Cup quarter final berth 27:44

4M ago27:44

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For a second successive week, Ireland notched a bonus-point win, surpassed their record points tally, and snagged seven tries. But a battling Spain pushed them all the way with five tries of their own, leaving Scott Bemand et al with much room for rumination. Sinead Kissane & Anna Caplice convene at Franklin's Gardens to recap today's performance, …

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Rangers take down St Mullins while a new 'Bríd' of talent emerges: Carlow Hurling Final weekend reviewed 59:21

4M ago59:21

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Our final show from the Carlow Hurling Championships sees us digest MLR's swashbuckling success over St Mullins in the Senior showpiece. We reflect on a dream day for Naomh Bríd in winning the Carlow Intermediate Championship just hours after the Junior side had taken honours in the Shield Final. Thanks to ⁠⁠Infinite Energy, ⁠⁠Brendan Kavanagh Furn…

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Record points haul as Ireland open World Cup with emphatic win - Reaction from Franklin's Gardens ☘️ 22:19

4M ago22:19

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Anna Caplice joins Sinéad Kissane as Ireland scored six tries in an impressive 42-14 win over Japan at Franklin's Gardens. Rugby on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di Irish Independent

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Bitesize: Naomh Brid & Burren Rangers camps ahead of Saturday's Hurling Finals 6:25

5M ago6:25

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Having heard from MLR and St Mullins voices ahead of the weekend earlier on this week, we caught up with Alan Brennan of Naomh Brid and Padraig Holden of Burren Rangers to line up Saturday's action. Thanks to ⁠www.infiniteenergy.ie⁠ , ⁠Brendan Kavanagh Furniture ⁠& ⁠Property Partners Buggy⁠ If you enjoy our shows you can help us keep it lit by spot…

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County Final Special: Hugh Paddy O'Byrne & Kevin Kehoe 54:51

5M ago54:51

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With MLR & St Mullins set to do battle yet again in a Carlow Senior Hurling Final, we decided to catch up with two gents who have crossed paths and indeed shared pitches and dressing rooms on many great occasions down through the years. Hugh Paddy O'Byrne came on the scene when MLR made the breakthrough against St Mullins in 2006 and helped himself…

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Carlow Hurling Final weekend tale of the tape - A Junior Preview & Review all in one! - How we were named 55:59

5M ago55:59

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Since we last recorded, a final has been refixed and played so we did a preview and review all in one LOL! We go through all the bells and whistles for this weekend's Carlow Hurling Finals. We chat about Hurling For Cancer, a poignant weekend for Ballinkillen, thrash talk between the host and a current serving mentor and much more! Thanks to Infini…

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Post match talking points - Half time turning points - Top spin striking on the frees - No room for discrepancies 56:34

5M ago56:34

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If you're not reading the above headline while imaging the beat of Billy Joel's classic We Didn’t Start the Fire then please go read it again and then listen to the podcast! What a weekend of Hurling. No shortage of things to talk about for Kev & Stevie this week. We discuss the half time incident in the Ballinkillen v MLR SHC Semi Final, we dissec…

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The Lions wrap-up | Rating the Irish players and Australia's regrets 1:10:43

5M ago1:10:43

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In the final instalment of this season's Left Wing, Will, Luke and Jonathan give the grand overall view of the Lions Tour, how Australia could have made it a greater nail-biter and evaluating all the Irish players We'd like to thank all our listeners for turning in across another bumper rugby season! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

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Tone setters & Bone setters - 2025 Carlow Hurling Championship Semi Final previews 1:23:27

5M ago1:23:27

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Kev & Stevie go through the runners & riders ahead of the Carlow Junior, Intermediate and Senior Hurling Championship semi finals this weekend. Topics include - Naomh Brid's new addition - Air Traffic control for high fielders - Brock Lesnar lookalike - A plausible case for a Senior semi final upset Thanks to Brendan Kavanagh Furniture and Property…

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Australia 22 Lions 12 | Wallabies win third Test as lightning strikes Sydney 26:29

5M ago26:29

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Will is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor and Cian Tracey to react to Australia's 22-12 win over the Lions in the final Lions Test. The lads break down the Wallabies' deserved win in a game that saw a 40-minute delay due to a lightning warning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di Irish Independent

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An epic Test, a Lions comeback and a very controversial finale 1:04:37

5M ago1:04:37

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Rugby fans were treated to a sensational Lions Test in Melbourne, one that has dug up a treasure trove of talking points for Will, Luke and Jonathan Bradley. The team break down the decisions to award the Lions' winning try, why there was no 10 willing to take a drop goal and what players stood out in the series-clinching victory See omnystudio.com…

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Less expensive to break your hand than to break a hurl - What next for our county team - SHC dead rubbers - IHC dead serious 1:17:59

5M ago1:17:59

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Leo McGough joinus us this week for a superb discussion on Carlow hurling. We thrash out the inter county season and where Carlow may have missed a trick outside of the Joe McDonagh Cup also. We look at Kildare and weigh up who is currently better placed to make a push. We chat about what a future All Ireland Championship may look like. We discuss …

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Lions 29 Australia 26 | A second Test that had absolutely everything 40:22

5M ago40:22

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Will Slattery, Ruaidhri O'Connor and Cian Tracey break down the Lions' dramatic win over Australia in Melbourne to clinch the Test series. Hugo Keenan's try secured a famous victory for Andy Farrell's side and there is plenty to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Di Irish Independent

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Carlow Club Hurling season so far - Tasty Parish Derby - Spicy IHC - All Ireland Final Review 48:12

6M ago48:12

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After a little sabbatical Kev & Stevie are back to take you through the Carlow Club Hurling Championships! - All Ireland Hurling Final conversation - The story of the adult grades so far - Parish Derby to whet the appetite - First teams to the fore in IHC

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Tadhg Beirne brilliance, Will Skelton lifeline & time for Owen Farrell? 57:51

6M ago57:51

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Will and Luke are joined by Jonathan Bradley to break down the first Lions Test and look ahead to this weekend's showdown in Melbourne. Tadhg Beirne's huge performance, Andy Farrell's brilliant selection calls last weekend and what changes might come to the Test team are all up for discussion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Lions 27-19 Australia | First Test win as Wallabies fail to fire 🏉 33:09

6M ago33:09

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Will Slattery is joined by Bernard Jackman & Cian Tracey in studio, and by Ruaidhri O'Connor from Brisbane, for live post-match reaction to the Lions first test victory over Australia. Rugby coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is with thanks to Energia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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🔔 Lions Watchalong | Will Slattery, Bernard Jackman & Cian Tracey 1:00

6M ago1:00

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It's Lions first Test morning and Will Slattery, Bernard Jackman and Cian Tracey are bringing you minute-by-minute reaction and analysis on the live Indo Sport Watchalong. Starting from 10.45am, our panel will be with you before, during and after the big game. Follow our watchalong here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewZ9sOYbAQU ↩️ See omnystudio…

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Lions Test week, Joe Schmidt's plan & big selection calls 58:55

6M ago58:55

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Will and Luke are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor from Australia to preview this weekend's first Lions Test. The lads start off by debating whether the glut of recent call ups devalues the Lions before talk turns to the big selection dilemmas facing Andy Farrell this week. The areas Joe Schmidt might target and who will win on Saturday are up for discu…

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The Lions squad imbalance, Wednesday trial match & Ireland talent emerges 57:39

6M ago57:39

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Will Slattery, Luke Fitzgerald and Jonathan Bradley team up after a big weekend for both the Lions and Ireland, with both squads notching up wins but the Lions still face questions as to their standards ahead of the Test series with the Wallabies. Luke's experience in the warm-up fixtures, Joe Schmidt's thinking in Australia's preparations and a vi…

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