The scrum and the tackle are the two really contentious areas of the game. If you get those two aspects right, most… — Alan Lewis Copy Share Image
I yell and scream like they do. I'm the worst of them. Totally. I'm a nightmare. Once they gave me the passport… — John Kirwan Copy Share Image
It's not like basketball, football or rugby, where they judge you on potential. In this sport it's about 'what have you done… — Curtis Blaydes Copy Share Image
Ultimately, rugby players are like surfers. You look for the perfect wave, but you don't always find it. And if you did,… — Alun Wyn Jones Copy Share Image
My brother and sister were very sporty. They all did rugby. I was very into performing arts. I went to the National… — Jonathan Anderson Copy Share Image
For Irishmen, there is no football game to match rugby and if all our young men played rugby not only would we… — Eamon de Valera Copy Share Image
I grew up playing everything from rugby, football, baseball, volleyball, bike races and boxing. I tried martial arts, loved to ride horses… — Barry Pepper Copy Share Image
It's really important for kids to read right through childhood but I know sometimes it's hard to get them to read. The… — Israel Folau Copy Share Image
The one-handed palmer can always reach higher, they say. They may be right, but the result is that nearly every line-out is… — Vivian Jenkins Copy Share Image
I never ever believed that I would be able to give up on this dream which has driven me to live, breathe,… — Jonny Wilkinson Copy Share Image
Every sinew in my body came together in one perfect whole. But those who have ever experienced that feeling, and it doesn't… — Cooper Cronk Copy Share Image
I passed the 11-plus, but it was decided that I should take the Common Entrance exam to Monmouth School, the nearest independent.… — Saul David Copy Share Image
I was absolutely a non-starter at games. My report for rugby said, 'Nigel's chief contribution is his presence on the field.' I… — Nigel Rees Copy Share Image
When it comes to rugby, I'm a Welshman through and through. I'm a huge fan; I've played rugby since I was seven.… — Gwilym Lee Copy Share Image
While it can be aggressive playing rugby, the aggression doesn't leave the rugby pitch. A Real Man doesn't need to use violence… — Danny Care Copy Share Image
We went to see him later (on Saturday night) and he was sitting on his hospital bed, getting pelters from my missus… — Sean Lamont Copy Share Image
Gethin Jenkins is one of the best loose-head props in the world. He hits up to 40 rucks a game, makes at… — Warren Gatland Copy Share Image
Just like in rugby, the pinnacle was playing for the All Blacks. That was always a massive thing. But you never speak… — Sonny Bill Williams Copy Share Image
It was so important to have stuff outside of rugby so you have a life balance. I took a lot of criticism… — James Haskell Copy Share Image
Although the rugby league fraternity probably don't like it, the rugby union fraternity probably doesn't like it, it's cool for sportsmen, for… — Sonny Bill Williams Copy Share Image
It's only when you leave the rugby bubble that you understand that negative criticism is not personal, it's reality because we don't… — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
I like rugby - I watch it from time to time. It's basically football without pads but probably a little bit more… — Reggie Bush Copy Share Image
I knew I was gay at 18, but to come out then would have meant I would not have achieved what I… — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
Congratulations to the new Wayne State men and women's rugby team for winning their inaugural victories on their very first weekend. I… — Brian Vizard Copy Share Image
I'm not privy to the English set-up, but at the academies in Ireland, there is a huge focus on the weights room… — Brian O'Driscoll Copy Share Image
We're removal men. It's hard labour. I've come to the conclusion being a forward is probably the worst thing in rugby. Looking… — James Haskell Copy Share Image
I lost a dear friend of mine from a rugby injury at 26. We don't usually deal with mortality at that early… — Matthew Rhys Copy Share Image
I love the 6 Nations rugby. I feel very Scottish then. I feel very Scottish now, sitting in the middle of Chelsea.… — Rory Bremner Copy Share Image
As a kid in New Zealand, you play cricket in summer and rugby in winter. I played cricket and hockey. Not rugby.… — Glenn Turner Copy Share Image
I've got a good Barbarians squad including Australian backs who have played together. Gavin Henson would make a fool of himself if… — Nick Mallett Copy Share Image
I was born and raised to play rugby. I have two parents who are hugely proud of my rugby achievements, but even… — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
I came out of high school, where my heroes were, like, Michael Jordan and a lot of local rugby players - and… — Joel Edgerton Copy Share Image
My kids are my life. Sitting on the sidelines watching my son play rugby, helping them with their homework or getting them… — Karren Brady Copy Share Image
I had seen the ethos of rugby, and I was very much an admirer. For us, it's a beautiful sport, what I… — John Layfield Copy Share Image
I didn't know what was going on at the start in the swirling wind. The flags were all pointing in different directions… — Mike Watkins Copy Share Image
I remember coming back from training one day and Simon Poidevin was talking to a priest. I thought...this was going to be… — Phil Kearns Copy Share Image
I got a pommel in my eye. A pommel is the end of a sword - not the sharp end, the other… — Tom Burke Copy Share Image
“The thing about rugby is this: You can hate a guy off the pitch who will save your fucking balls on the… — Sam Bosma Copy Share Image
Rugby is just a ball. I would be much more versed to coach American football, but you need 22 players and all… — John Layfield Copy Share Image
You do not have time in international rugby to stop and think, 'This is tough.' It's more a case of, 'Let's crack… — Alun Wyn Jones Copy Share Image
