# big-issues - Sunday 14 February, 2021
# Big Issues
From The42
# Big Issues
Ireland’s season is on the line today – and coach Andy Farrell knows it.
# big-issues - Tuesday 12 May, 2020
# Big Issues
# Big Issues
Nursing home care during the pandemic will be a key focus of the committee.
# big-issues - Saturday 24 February, 2018
# Analysis
From The42
# Analysis
Joe Schmidt will pick out the flaws in his team’s display but there were many positives.
# big-issues - Wednesday 21 June, 2017
# Big Issues
From The42
# Big Issues
Ben Te’o and Jamie George have only one Test start between them but their rise continues.
# big-issues - Wednesday 31 May, 2017
# Opener
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# Opener
The quality of the Lions’ bench to face the NZ Provincial Barbarians indicates their depth.
# big-issues - Saturday 27 May, 2017
# Big Issues
From The42
# Big Issues
The Scarlets were brilliant in attack, while Munster’s defence fell apart.
# big-issues - Friday 31 March, 2017
# Big Issues
From The42
# Big Issues
We reflect on the team news ahead of Munster and Leinster’s Champions Cup quarter-finals
# big-issues - Friday 10 March, 2017
# Big Issues
From The42
# Big Issues
Wales had more of the big individual performers on a desperately disappointing night for Ireland.
# big-issues - Saturday 19 November, 2016
# Talking Points
From The42
# Talking Points
There were positives in the performances of Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier off the bench.
# big-issues - Saturday 12 November, 2016
# Big Issues
From The42
# Big Issues
Connacht fullback Tiernan O’Halloran was very impressive for Ireland.
# big-issues - Wednesday 9 November, 2016
# Big Issues
# Big Issues
There was more than just the presidency at stake in yesterday’s vote.
# big-issues - Saturday 25 June, 2016
# Big Issues
From The42
# Big Issues
Ireland will feel they missed their best-ever chance to win a series in South Africa.
# big-issues - Saturday 19 March, 2016
# Big Issues
From The42
# Big Issues
Johnny Sexton and Conor Murray looked classy for long periods of the game.
# big-issues - Sunday 7 February, 2016
# All Even
From The42
# All Even
Ireland will pick out missed chances in their draw with Wales in Dublin.
# big-issues - Saturday 23 January, 2016
# On Form
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# On Form
Ulster must now wait on other results in Europe.
# big-issues - Saturday 9 January, 2016
# Big Issues
From The42
# Big Issues
Stade Français scored three tries to end the province’s Champions Cup campaign.
# big-issues - Sunday 13 December, 2015
# Big Issues
From The42
# Big Issues
Munster gave up three incredibly soft tries.
# big-issues - Saturday 21 November, 2015
# Big Issues
From The42
# Big Issues
It was another disappointing day for Leo Cullen’s men in Europe.
# big-issues - Friday 16 October, 2015
# Big Issues
From The42
# Big Issues
Jamie Heaslip and the other leaders must stand up, while Johnny Sexton and Keith Earls are fit.
# big-issues - Saturday 19 September, 2015
# Slick Start
From The42
# Slick Start
Joe Schmidt will pick out flaws, but this was a promising opening performance from Ireland.
# big-issues - Saturday 5 September, 2015
# Big Issues
From The42
# Big Issues
England ruled the skies and bossed the breakdown, while Ireland showed signs of their game plan.
# big-issues - Wednesday 27 May, 2015
# Baa-Baas
From The42
# Baa-Baas
There are two uncapped Leinster men starting against Robbie Deans’ side.
# big-issues - Saturday 23 May, 2015
# High Drama
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# High Drama
Paulie’s goodbye, Keatley’s wobbles and more of the big issues from Thomond Park.
# big-issues - Saturday 16 May, 2015
# Final Four
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# Final Four
The provinces helped each other out on a nail-biting last round of regular season fixtures.
# big-issues - Saturday 2 May, 2015
# Big Issues
From The42
# Big Issues
Drew Mitchell’s second-half try was sublime, while both sides now look to the Top 14.
# big-issues - Saturday 18 April, 2015
# Plus Fort
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# Plus Fort
Vunipola’s power, Clermont frailties, the Saracens counter attack and an atmosphere for the ages.
# big-issues - Saturday 11 April, 2015
# Error Count
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# Error Count
International quality, Ulster’s ruthlessness, Connacht’s errors and the losing bonus point.
# big-issues - Saturday 4 April, 2015
# Big Issues
From The42
# Big Issues
Bath’s attacking approach, Watson’s yellow card costly, Madigan’s kicking and Leinster’s performance.
# big-issues - Saturday 21 March, 2015
# Impressive
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# Impressive
Fitter leaders, the backline thriving, England’s task and attack on top.
# big-issues - Thursday 19 March, 2015
# Large And In Charge
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# Large And In Charge
Zebo misses out, Joe’s ideal XV, consistency on the bench and the returning Lukey Fitz.
# big-issues - Saturday 14 March, 2015
# Big Issues
From The42
# Big Issues
The lineout failings, the Welsh defence, Wayne Barnes and an attack that couldn’t get over the line.
# big-issues - Friday 27 February, 2015
# Big Issues
From The42
# Big Issues
There’s no change at 23, while Jordi Murphy starts his second game of the championship.
# big-issues - Saturday 7 February, 2015
# Winning Start
From The42
# Winning Start
The game plan, Ian Keatley, Ireland’s centres, scope for improvement and a patched-together back row.
# big-issues - Thursday 29 January, 2015
# Schmidt's Contenders
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# Schmidt's Contenders
Madigan’s audition at 10, Lukey Fitz on the left wing, front row power and a strong Saxons selection.
# big-issues - Sunday 25 January, 2015
# Nine Tries
From The42
# Nine Tries
Keith Earls, Ireland hopefuls, Dineen’s display and a happy ending in Europe.
# big-issues - Saturday 24 January, 2015
# Big Issues
From The42
# Big Issues
Matt O’Connor’s men were brilliant in the first half, but Wasps fought back powerfully after the break.
# big-issues - Saturday 17 January, 2015
# Big Issues
From The42
# Big Issues
High error count, Saracens excel, blunt Munster and where was JJ?
# big-issues - Friday 9 January, 2015
# Galway Woe
From The42
# Galway Woe
Home defeat, Aki on form again, first-half failings and set-piece issues.
# big-issues - Friday 26 December, 2014
# Convincing
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# Convincing
Dominance for Munster, the kick chase, Leinster’s blunt attack, Keatley at 10 and the Leinster D.
# big-issues - Friday 19 December, 2014
# Derby Discussion
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# Derby Discussion
Noel Reid’s class, power from Aki and Douglas, Connacht’s losing start and no festive fireworks.
