Difficult Quote by Alun Wyn Jones

It is the toughest, most macho of male sports, and with that comes an image. In many ways, it is barbaric, and I could…

— Gareth Thomas

In reality, rugby is finite and unpredictable, so players need to have skills off the pitch too.

— James Haskell

Ultimately, rugby players are like surfers. You look for the perfect wave, but you don't always find it. And if you did, you'd probably…

— Alun Wyn Jones

People think of rugby players as being tough but it's another thing to stand in front of someone and get kicked, punched, taken down.…

— James Haskell

I've always been confident in my rugby ability but with England I had to adjust my behaviour.

— James Haskell

I've been a professional rugby player all my life; I don't really know anything different.

— Brian O'Driscoll

I was a rugby player, I was a hockey player. You know, I just love to challenge myself, and I love to compete.

— Jason Priestley

I admire rugged hard men who play rugby because it's something I would never contemplate.

— Chris Eubank Sr

You've got to be committed. It comes down to setting yourself goals as an individual. In rugby you have team goals that you strive…

— Filo Tiatia

Playing rugby has been my whole life and for me, keeping fit was part of my job. But when I gave up my career,…

— Gareth Thomas

I was born and raised to play rugby. I have two parents who are hugely proud of my rugby achievements, but even they say…

— Gareth Thomas

I really want to remain involved in rugby. I want to continue and have an influence on the game.

— Gareth Thomas