The 2024/25 season is upon us and so is the new season of the Left Wing. Rúaidhrí O’Connor joined Luke Fitzgerald to assess where expectations lie in each Irish province ahead of the URC’s kick-off.
Also: what to do about Ireland’s Number 10s; Simon Easterby announced as interim Ireland head coach; How Andy Farrell’s absence will be felt.

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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New season but same selection dilemmas for Irish 10s

On the latest episode of The Left Wing podcast, Luke Fitzgerald, Cian Tracey and Will Slattery select their Lions team to take on Australia next summer.
With Andy Farrell set to coach the team down under, the lads speculate as to how much that will benefit the Irish players.
Luke think Jack Crowley could well be the starting out-half while everyone agrees that it will be a big season for Garry Ringrose.

We select our Lions Test team to take on Australia

Luke Fitzgerald, Cian Tracey and Will Slattery answer readers' questions on the latest episode of The Left Wing podcast.
How to give gametime to Ireland's U-20 talent, where Leinster should play Jordie Barrett and whether there is pressure on Paul O'Connell are all topics of discussion. The lads then finish off by asking whether Hugo Keenan should regain his Ireland place in November or if Jamie Osborne should hold onto the 15 jersey.

Ireland's U-20 logjam, Keenan vs Osborne and the Jordie Barrett question

Ruaidhri O'Connor joins Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery to reflect on Ireland's famous win over South Africa on the latest episode of The Left Wing podcast.
Ciaran Frawley was the hero with a late drop goal and once again his future at Leinster is a big topic of discussion.
The lads break down Ireland's stellar first half, South Africa's comeback and the key role Andy Farrell played in the victory.

New season but same selection dilemmas for Irish 10s

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