# Eoin Toolan

Last month

August 2023

Podcast

'This decision casts a huge shadow over the game... I think World Rugby will appeal'

Ex-Ireland analyst Eoin Toolan disagrees with the disciplinary call on Owen Farrell’s high tackle.

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Aug 16th 2023, 3:46 PM

rugby weekly extra

'He's clearly set to be one of the biggest stars of the World Cup'

Caelan Doris showed his class in another back row role for Ireland.

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Aug 8th 2023, 5:02 PM

rugby weekly extra

'For me, it's a rugby incident... Mallía effected the charge down'

The Argentina fullback has been cited for a collision with South Africa’s Grant Williams.

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Aug 2nd 2023, 2:43 PM

This year

2023

Influence

'The All Blacks are back... this has Joe Schmidt's stamp all over it'

New Zealand had an impressive 35-20 win over South Africa last weekend.

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Jul 19th 2023, 12:38 PM

Talent

'He has a massive future... he reminds me of a Furlong-type of player'

Ireland U20s prop Paddy McCarthy has impressed performance analyst Eoin Toolan.

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Jul 12th 2023, 2:26 PM

Praise

'You could make the case that Ireland are the best Six Nations team ever'

Stephen Jones joined The42 Rugby Weekly Extra podcast today.

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Mar 15th 2023, 11:54 AM

rugby weekly extra

Is Super Rugby's new 'Yellow Card Upgrade' system the answer?

Speaking on The42 Rugby Weekly Extra, ex-Ireland analyst Eoin Toolan welcomed the change.

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Feb 15th 2023, 7:30 PM

View from France

'France are in a five-star hotel a stone's throw from the Vatican'

Illtud Dafydd gave the French view on today’s episode of The42 Rugby Weekly Extra.

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Feb 8th 2023, 2:25 PM

Last year

2022

Review

'The TMO intervention around foul play has created so much dead time'

Ex-Ireland analyst Eoin Toolan wants to see TMO involvement limited to try-scoring decisions.

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Nov 30th 2022, 3:01 PM

Mental Health

'Keyboard warriors have no understanding that what they say can affect somebody'

Jamie Hagan spoke with disarming honesty on The42 Rugby Weekly Extra podcast.

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Sep 28th 2022, 5:04 PM

Analysis

Munster's biggest frustrations and what's their best centre pairing?

Eoin Toolan and Murray Kinsella did a deep dive on Munster’s defeat to Cardiff on The42 Rugby Weekly Extra.

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Sep 21st 2022, 9:39 PM

Finances

'We're living on borrowed time... rugby is basically built on a foundation of sand'

The latest episode of The42 Rugby Weekly Extra involved a chat on financial worries in rugby.

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Sep 13th 2022, 5:00 PM

rugby weekly extra

'You've got to give Gibson-Park that leeway to play how he feels the momentum'

The Leinster man has become a key player for Ireland under Andy Farrell.

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Jul 6th 2022, 1:12 PM

All Blacks

'You can just see he has everything... His top-end speed is frightening'

The latest episode of The42 Rugby Weekly Extra asked how the All Blacks are shaping up for Ireland’s visit.

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May 19th 2022, 11:06 AM

JOD

'He absolutely has to be right in the mix for that squad in New Zealand'

Munster’s Jack O’Donoghue has taken his game to another level.

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Apr 21st 2022, 10:54 AM

Magic Mike

'Lowry showed flashes of why we've been so excited about him for some time'

23-year-old Mike Lowry’s debut was praised on the latest edition of The42 Rugby Weekly Extra.

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Feb 28th 2022, 2:32 PM

j lowe

Eoin Toolan: What James Lowe provides in attack is unmatched in Irish rugby

Lowe’s return was discussed on Monday’s The42 Rugby Weekly Extra podcast.

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Feb 21st 2022, 10:30 PM

bright future

'It's an extraordinary achievement... their first win in France since 2012'

The Ireland U20s had a thrilling win over France last weekend.

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Feb 14th 2022, 4:05 PM

Dream Debut

'It shows he's a baller. He likes to rove and make things happen'

Mack Hansen’s performance against Wales drew praise on The42 Rugby Weekly Extra.

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Feb 7th 2022, 8:03 PM

Attack

Healy looks Larkham-esque as Munster show 'more ambition and intent'

The province’s big win over Wasps was discussed on The42 Rugby Weekly Extra.

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Jan 24th 2022, 9:28 PM

All time

Hookers

'That Kelleher-Sheehan battle is something we've lacked recently in Irish rugby'

Leinster’s impressive 23-year-old hookers continue to improve.

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Dec 6th 2021, 12:11 PM

Irish Abroad

'I missed being on the grass, the day-to-day coaching, and the challenge'

Noel McNamara is thriving in his new role with the Sharks after joining from Leinster.

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Oct 26th 2021, 8:03 PM

VDF

'He was exceptionally good and picked up where he left off'

Josh van der Flier was named player of the week on The42 Rugby Weekly Extra podcast.

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Sep 27th 2021, 7:00 PM

Challenge

'The trial hasn't worked. I don't think it's going to feature beyond the Rainbow Cup'

Munster had a successful captain’s challenge at the death against Cardiff Blues.

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May 31st 2021, 12:39 PM

conductor

'He is so important to Ireland's attacking structure. He's that on-field coach'

Johnny’s Sexton’s impressive showing against England was up for discussion on The42 Rugby Weekly Extra.

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Mar 22nd 2021, 9:30 PM

form

'Tadhg Beirne has cemented his spot... he's been a real bonus for Ireland'

Will Connors has excelled at openside over the last two weekends.

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Mar 17th 2021, 8:03 PM

Competition

Murray coming straight back at 9 for Ireland shouldn't be a foregone conclusion

The latest episode of The42 Rugby Weekly Extra features discussion of Jamison Gibson-Park’s impact.

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Mar 1st 2021, 4:32 PM

Irish Abroad

'It was great to see an Irish international playing Super Rugby'

34-year-old Rob Kearney impressed for the Force in their defeat to the Brumbies.

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Feb 22nd 2021, 4:26 PM

10/12

Leinster's playmaking duo of Byrne and Frawley continue to impress

The Leinster pair’s latest showing was up for discussion on The42 Rugby Weekly Extra.

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Feb 1st 2021, 2:58 PM

Endgame

'Unfortunately, Connacht just made the wrong decision in this case'

The final scrum offered Andy Friend’s men a 15v13 chance to win late on against Munster.

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Jan 11th 2021, 3:20 PM

Analysis

'Gibson-Park has the potential to cause defences a huge amount of problems'

The Ireland scrum-half came in for praise on this week’s episode of The42 Rugby Weekly Extra.

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Nov 17th 2020, 10:26 AM

Errors

'It's a little bit of rocks or diamonds from him' - Stockdale struggles in Toulouse

The Ulster wing’s performance was up for discussion on the latest episode of The42 Rugby Weekly Extra.

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Sep 21st 2020, 5:00 PM

contest

Analysis: The small details that make a huge difference in winning the aerial battle

Professional performance analyst Eoin Toolan examines the contests in the air in this Six Nations.

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Feb 26th 2020, 1:14 PM

Les Bleus

Analysis: The risk-reward of Shaun Edwards' linespeed defence with France

The French have started the Six Nations strongly in defence but there are potential weaknesses to be exploited.

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Feb 12th 2020, 7:00 PM

counter

Analysis: How Ireland can learn from the All Blacks to support Larmour

Eoin Toolan explains what Andy Farrell’s team can do to improve on counter-attack.

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Feb 5th 2020, 9:30 PM

early kill

Analysis: The incredible ruck-to-try ratio from the World Cup quarter-finals

Performance analyst Eoin Toolan examines the try-scoring trends from last weekend’s action.

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Oct 24th 2019, 2:30 PM

Jouez

Analysis: How the threat of red cards could be favouring teams who offload

Eoin Toolan examines the All Blacks’ support play to explain their effectiveness in offloading.

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Oct 9th 2019, 5:30 PM

Irish Abroad

Irishman Toolan takes over as head coach of the Melbourne Rising

The Melbourne Rebels performance analyst was formerly part of Ireland’s backroom staff.

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Aug 2nd 2018, 4:05 PM

Competition

'AFL has such big resources that they are identifying players from the age of 12'

Rebels coaches Shaun Berne and Eoin Toolan outline the challenges rugby faces in Melbourne.

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Jun 20th 2018, 7:30 PM

Analysis

Grand Slam, Schmidt and Rebels: Toolan's journey leads to Melbourne

Eoin Toolan is the head performance analyst of Super Rugby’s Melbourne Rebels.

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Aug 28th 2016, 10:00 AM