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# big-calls - Thursday 31 January, 2019

From The42 Henshaw's positional switch, Murray returns and more talking points Six Nations

Henshaw's positional switch, Murray returns and more talking points

Jan 31st 2019, 2:00 PM 32,774 Views 80 Comments

Joe Schmidt has named his first team of the 2019 Six Nations.

# big-calls - Thursday 15 November, 2018

From The42 Schmidt's late decisions, Toner restored and more Ireland team talking points Big Calls

Schmidt's late decisions, Toner restored and more Ireland team talking points

Nov 15th 2018, 2:51 PM 11,956 Views 34 Comments

The head coach has reverted to the tried and trusted for the All Blacks clash.

# big-calls - Monday 12 November, 2018

From The42 Kearney and Ringrose back in the mix as Schmidt considers changes Pick Your XV

Kearney and Ringrose back in the mix as Schmidt considers changes

Nov 12th 2018, 6:15 AM 9,879 Views 40 Comments

The Ireland head coach has some big calls to make ahead of the All Blacks clash.

# big-calls - Saturday 6 October, 2018

From The42 'Unfortunately certain calls went against us': JVG laments chalked-off Earls try Big Calls

'Unfortunately certain calls went against us': JVG laments chalked-off Earls try

Oct 6th 2018, 9:54 PM 14,397 Views 49 Comments

The Munster head coach called for consistency from officials as he reflected on his side’s inter-pro defeat to Leinster.

# big-calls - Thursday 14 June, 2018

From The42 Ref review: How accurate were the big calls in Ireland's defeat to the Wallabies? Penalty Count

Ref review: How accurate were the big calls in Ireland's defeat to the Wallabies?

Jun 14th 2018, 4:45 PM 19,739 Views 55 Comments

Marius van der Westhuizen had some big decisions to make in Brisbane.

# big-calls - Thursday 7 June, 2018

From The42 Schmidt names Carbery at out-half as O'Mahony captains Ireland Big Calls

Schmidt names Carbery at out-half as O'Mahony captains Ireland

Jun 7th 2018, 6:59 AM 31,961 Views 90 Comments

Johnny Sexton is part of the Ireland bench for the first clash with the Wallabies.

# big-calls - Friday 18 May, 2018

From The42 Ref review: Were the big calls in the Champions Cup final correct? Officials

Ref review: Were the big calls in the Champions Cup final correct?

May 18th 2018, 8:06 PM 38,838 Views 35 Comments

We asked a current referee to review some of the incidents from Leinster’s narrow win over Racing.

# big-calls - Tuesday 20 February, 2018

From The42 Fit-again Ringrose available for the Kings, but Leinster wait to hear Schmidt's call Centre Of Attention

Fit-again Ringrose available for the Kings, but Leinster wait to hear Schmidt's call

Feb 20th 2018, 6:30 AM 5,684 Views 5 Comments

The centre has been called into Ireland’s Six Nations squad, but it remains to be seen who he’ll line out for this weekend.

# big-calls - Wednesday 31 January, 2018

From The42 James Ryan set to start for Ireland as McGrath and Carbery make the bench Big Calls

James Ryan set to start for Ireland as McGrath and Carbery make the bench

Jan 31st 2018, 6:36 PM 40,894 Views 112 Comments

Josh van der Flier appears to have won the race to start on the openside.

# big-calls - Friday 12 January, 2018

From The42 'He has no boundaries in the way he thinks': Nacewa excited to take on Europe with Larmour Rising Star

'He has no boundaries in the way he thinks': Nacewa excited to take on Europe with Larmour

Jan 12th 2018, 3:28 PM 6,330 Views 12 Comments

The veteran Leinster skipper says team-mates feed off the 20-year-old’s positive approach.

# big-calls - Wednesday 10 January, 2018

From The42 Leinster facing big selection calls despite the loss of Ringrose and O'Brien for Glasgow Strength In Depth

Leinster facing big selection calls despite the loss of Ringrose and O'Brien for Glasgow

Jan 10th 2018, 7:30 AM 9,864 Views 20 Comments

Competition for places fierce in the backline, the back row and at loosehead where Cian Healy returns from suspension.

# big-calls - Thursday 29 June, 2017

From The42 The Rugby Show: The winners and losers of the second test selections Big Calls This post contains videos

The Rugby Show: The winners and losers of the second test selections

Jun 29th 2017, 3:00 PM 15,531 Views 15 Comments

Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey discuss the latest team selections made by Warren Gatland and Steve Hansen ahead of the big game on Saturday.

# big-calls - Sunday 25 June, 2017

From The42 Changes on the cards as Lions set to 'shake it up' with selection Big Calls

Changes on the cards as Lions set to 'shake it up' with selection

Jun 25th 2017, 10:00 PM 20,529 Views 38 Comments

Warren Gatland name-checked Maro Itoje and Sam Warburton as two possible inclusions.

# big-calls - Wednesday 21 June, 2017

From The42 Open thread: Pick your Lions team for Saturday's first Test against the All Blacks Big Calls

Open thread: Pick your Lions team for Saturday's first Test against the All Blacks

Jun 21st 2017, 9:30 AM 10,560 Views 30 Comments

Warren Gatland names his starting XV later.

# big-calls - Tuesday 20 June, 2017

From The42 Gatland given last-minute food for thought in the Lions' back three Decisions

Gatland given last-minute food for thought in the Lions' back three

Jun 20th 2017, 10:00 PM 13,965 Views 10 Comments

Elliot Daly is an interesting option for the left wing but George North has pedigree.

# big-calls - Monday 19 June, 2017

From The42 Test team takes shape but a handful of huge calls ahead for Gatland Decisions

Test team takes shape but a handful of huge calls ahead for Gatland

Jun 19th 2017, 6:10 AM 16,112 Views 38 Comments

The Lions’ second row, back row, midfield and left wing selections will be fascinating.

# big-calls - Thursday 15 June, 2017

From The42 Carter and O'Gara make the case for 'world class' O'Brien to start first Test Big Calls

Carter and O'Gara make the case for 'world class' O'Brien to start first Test

Jun 15th 2017, 7:30 AM 12,224 Views 11 Comments

The Ireland and Leinster flanker is pushing for selection for Auckland, and both Dan Carter and Ronan O’Gara feel he should be a starter.

# big-calls - Tuesday 13 June, 2017

From The42 Test favourites emerging but back three a major concern for the Lions Big Calls

Test favourites emerging but back three a major concern for the Lions

Jun 13th 2017, 7:00 PM 30,204 Views 29 Comments

Murray Kinsella picks his Lions squad for the opening Test against the All Blacks.

# big-calls - Saturday 18 February, 2017

From The42 'We're under the hammer' - Big selection calls for Ireland before France test Decisions

'We're under the hammer' - Big selection calls for Ireland before France test

Feb 18th 2017, 8:15 AM 10,157 Views 21 Comments

Joe Schmidt is pleased to see his forwards looking more comfortable when passing the ball.

# big-calls - Thursday 16 June, 2016

From The42 Roux set for Ireland debut as Schmidt makes five changes for second Test Big Calls

Roux set for Ireland debut as Schmidt makes five changes for second Test

Jun 16th 2016, 1:15 PM 35,418 Views 72 Comments

Craig Gilroy, Stuart Olding, Tadhg Furlong and Rhys Ruddock all start for Ireland.

# big-calls - Saturday 12 March, 2016

From The42 'I know people question decisions I make, but I guarantee I question them more' Big Calls

'I know people question decisions I make, but I guarantee I question them more'

Mar 12th 2016, 8:30 PM 9,659 Views 47 Comments

Joe Schmidt is already looking towards next weekend’s clash with Scotland.

# big-calls - Thursday 8 October, 2015

From The42 Schmidt set to start Toner and Healy as Earls misses out for France clash Big Calls

Schmidt set to start Toner and Healy as Earls misses out for France clash

Oct 8th 2015, 10:02 PM 27,926 Views 203 Comments

The Ireland head coach looks likely to back Dave Kearney and Tommy Bowe as his wings.

# big-calls - Monday 31 August, 2015

From The42 Trimble to miss out on World Cup as Schmidt includes Furlong and Cave Big Calls

Trimble to miss out on World Cup as Schmidt includes Furlong and Cave

Aug 31st 2015, 5:33 PM 58,052 Views 194 Comments

The42 understands that Ireland have opted for three tighthead props and only two scrum-halves.

# big-calls - Thursday 25 September, 2014

From The42 No place for Shefflin as Kilkenny make three changes for Saturday's replay Big Calls

No place for Shefflin as Kilkenny make three changes for Saturday's replay

Sep 25th 2014, 8:33 PM 23,754 Views 56 Comments

Walter Walsh is out but it is John Power who gets the nod to return to the side.

# big-calls - Wednesday 10 September, 2014

From The42 Cruden returns for All Blacks as South Africa go for novice out-half Big Calls

Cruden returns for All Blacks as South Africa go for novice out-half

Sep 10th 2014, 7:37 PM 4,812 Views 4 Comments

Handre Pollard will win his fourth South African cap at out-half this Saturday.

# big-calls - Tuesday 30 April, 2013

From The42 7 of the best, worst and most bewildering Lions squad decisions Lions 2013

7 of the best, worst and most bewildering Lions squad decisions

Apr 30th 2013, 3:13 PM 26,403 Views 67 Comments

Selecting Sam Warburton is a smart move but where are Best, Robshaw and Visser?

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