On today's pod, Eoin Toolan tells Murray Kinsella about his work with Ireland, the Melbourne Rebels, and Kintetsu Liners. Eoin discusses how he got into rugby analysis, what's involved in the job, and how this area of the game has changed over the years.

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Murray and Berch get stuck into a clean sweep for the Irish provinces in the URC, with Munster and Leinster registering impressive wins on the road in South Africa.

The lads also discuss Jacques Nienaber signing for Leinster and Scott Fardy being announced as the new Connacht defence coach.

And there's discussion of the latest defeat for Ireland Women and whether they should have more experience in their team.

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Murray and Eoin are joined by former England and Lions lock Geoff Parling, who is now an assistant coach with the Melbourne Rebels.

The lads discuss the tactical challenge Leicester will throw at Leinster in the Champions Cup on Friday, with Leo Cullen's men heavy favourites to advance.

Geoff also discusses how Super Rugby is looking to speed up the game, as well as how the Fijian Drua are providing a totally new test for teams.

And there's a chat about Eddie Jones' first Wallabies squad as the Aussies look to build towards the World Cup.

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Gav, Berch, and Murray discuss what was a tough weekend for everyone in Irish rugby except the magnificent Leinster, who played brilliant wet-weather rugby to beat Ulster.

The lads discuss how the other provinces might look to close the gap to Leinster, with Connacht having crashed out of the Challenge Cup against a superb Benetton team.

Meanwhile, there was more misery for Irish women's rugby on a weekend when the 15s and 7s both struggled.

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Gav is joined by Berch and Murray to discuss a URC play-off race that has become even spicier after wins for Connacht and Ulster, a draw for Leinster, and a chastening home defeat for Munster. The lads try to pick their top eight with two rounds left to go.

There's also analysis of Ireland Women's disappointing start to their Six Nations campaign away to Wales, with Bernard pointing out that things could get worse before they improve.

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Eoin Toolan joins Murray to continue basking in the afterglow of Ireland's Grand Slam success, with Eoin providing more detailed analysis of where Andy Farrell's team got it right and where they still need to get better.

The lads dig into the mailbag to answer some brilliant questions from members, including the task of picking Ireland's four best players of all time.

There's also discussion of the nominees for player of the Six Nations, as well as the pathways for Irish coaches.

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Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella dig into an incredible weekend in Dublin and Cork. They discuss Andy Farrell's impressive leadership of Ireland, how Johnny Sexton has changed, and the players who have stepped up in a big way to help their team towards the Grand Slam.

The lads also reflect on the Ireland U20s' back-to-back Slams, talking about how these talented young players need opportunities and what's going on in the pipeline underneath.

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