Ruaidhri O'Connor & Cian Tracey join Sinead Kissane post-match at the Stade de France to pore over what was a chastening night for Andy Farrell's Irish side in their Six Nations opener, after they fell to a thorough 36-14 defeat in Paris.

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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 Left Wing

Ireland suffer punishing defeat in Paris | Post-match reaction | France 36-14 Ireland 

Will and Luke are joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to discuss the latest news on Leinster's coaching search and South Africa's impressive third Test win over New Zealand.
Felipe Contepomi's Leinster link, Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle future and Rassie Erasmus' record vs the All Blacks is all on the menu.
The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia.

Contepomi's Leinster link, ROG's future & Springboks statement

It’s officially season number 10 of the Left Wing as Will, Luke and Rúaidhrí come in off the back of another high-quality clash between South Africa and New Zealand, where the quality of Eben Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi shine in the Springboks win.
 
The lads also break down Jack Crowley’s injury and Rud gives us an inside look into the new RDS.
 
The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia

Rassie's 'Bond villain' approach, Crowley concern & Leinster's RDS dilemma

The Left Wing has come out of hibernation as Will is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor to review the first Test of Springboks vs All Blacks.
South Africa's missed opportunities, the All Blacks improvement under Dave Rennie and the future of summer tours are all on the menu.
The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia.

Ireland suffer punishing defeat in Paris | Post-match reaction | France 36-14 Ireland

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