The Left Wing · Irish Independent

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

·1 hr 1 min·5 clips
Why does Luke Fitzgerald believe Connacht are the most interesting province to cover this season?
The hosts preview the new Irish rugby season, focusing on Stuart Lancaster's potential impact at Connacht, Munster's coaching changes and tighthead search, Leinster's out-half debate and Champions Cup ambitions, and Ulster's defensive struggles and new signings.

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A season-opening rugby chat that balances provincial optimism, family banter, and coaching talk.

This season-opening chat keeps its footing by letting the panel talk at a normal pace. Family jokes set the tone, then the discussion moves into coaching continuity, homegrown voices, and the value of summer exposure.

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A clean provincial reset heading into the new season.

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