Schools rugby special with Bernard Jackman | Cup final drama & player pathways

Will, Luke and Jonathan Bradley convene to look back on a European weekend that saw Leinster and Ulster book their ticket to Bilbao. The good and bad of Leinster's win over Toulon plus Leo Cullen's battle with the media is on the menu, as Jonathan breaks down Ulster's return to the limelight. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indo Sport's Ruaidhri O'Connor & Cian Tracey convene post-match at the Aviva Stadium to assess Leinster's 29-25 win in today's Champions Cup semi-final vs Toulon. Rugby coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Energia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sinéad Kissane, Cian Tracey and Luke Fitzgerald assemble for this week’s edition of the Left Wing podcast - reviewing how the provinces faired in the latest URC games and looking forward to the Champions Cup semi-final weekend. They chat through Leinster’s potential selection headaches, how Munster secured a ‘feel-good’ victory v Ulster and debate who remains in poll position in the chase for the top eight. They also discuss the raucous atmosphere in Clermont for Ireland v France, and the outcomes from the recent Energia AIL finals. Finally, the panel also lay their predictions on the line for the Champions Cup. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will is joined by Darragh Frawley of the Club Scene Podcast to preview the Energia AIL final weekend and to discuss the club rugby landscape in 2026. St Mary's and Clontarf square off in the men's final while UL Bohs take on Blackrock in the women's decider and Darragh breaks down all four teams ahead of the Sunday showdowns. The health of club rugby in Limerick, the strength of the Dublin teams and the relationship between the pro game and the club game is all on the menu too. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Luke are joined by Jonathan Bradley to break down another exciting weekend in the URC run in. Leinster's impressive win over Ulster, their Champions Cup selection policy, Connacht's South African scalp and Munster's on-field win and latest off-field controversy are all on the menu. Ireland's impressive Six Nations victory over Italy is up for discussion too. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will is joined in studio by Ireland back row and Energia ambassador Brittany Hogan to discuss Ireland's opening defeat to England and round two against Italy. Life in the Premiership with Sale, moving between back row positions and facing off against her Ireland team-mates are all on the menu too. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will and Luke welcome Ruaidhri O'Connor back to the show to break down a busy weekend of European action. The lads start with Bordeaux's thrilling win over Toulouse and then move on to Leinster's European credentials after a mixed outing against Sale. Ulster's Challenge Cup hopes, Connacht's European exit and Ireland's opening defeat in the Women's Six Nations against England are on the menu too. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will, Luke and Cian are back again to review the European round of 16 and look ahead to a blockbuster quarter-final line up.Leinster's strange win over Edinburgh - featuring three intercept tries in the first half - is up for discussion as the lads debate how good Leo Cullen's side are going into the last eight. Munster's bad day in Exeter, Connacht's winning streak and Ulster's lucky escape are all on the menu too. The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will, Luke and Cian assemble to look ahead to the first European knockout weekend with Leinster starting their Champions Cup assault while the rest of the provinces prepare for Challenge Cup action. The lads pick through last weekend's URC action, with Leinster's poor first 30 minutes catching the eye. Jack Crowley's impressive performance vs the Bulls is a talking point, although his issues off the tee are still visible. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will is joined by Bernard Jackman to look back on this year's dramatic schools cup finals, discuss the next steps for the best young talent and how provinces might compete against each other to secure the top prospects. The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.