There are excuses for dropping the ball or missing a tackle. But there are no excuses for not playing with a passion… — Gareth Thomas Excuses Copy Share Image
When I got married to my ex-wife, Jemma, I took my vows very, very seriously. I've been brought up with good values… — Gareth Thomas Go Copy Share Image
My sport was my comfort. The routine, the camaraderie, the team... everyone's around you. After rugby you're on your own. — Gareth Thomas Camaraderie Copy Share Image
I wish Mike Ruddock nothing but the very best in whatever he does in the future. I will always remember him as… — Gareth Thomas Best 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 Belief Copy Share Image
If I keep getting letters or if I keep getting messages from people who are still taking strength from my story, who… — Gareth Thomas Difficult Copy Share Image
When the Wales squad met up for the 2005 autumn internationals, I was already concerned that we were slipping into bad habits.… — Gareth Thomas Bad Copy Share Image
I loved playing rugby so much. I would have played rugby every day if I could have. I loved being a player… — Gareth Thomas Day Copy Share Image
There are days when I wake up and do not know who I am any more. — Gareth Thomas Days 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 Better Copy Share Image
I was always driven by the idea that if people ever found out about who I was then the stature I created… — Gareth Thomas Driving Copy Share Image
Toulouse opened my eyes as a player and as a person. I returned to Wales 10 times better for the experience. I… — Gareth Thomas Children Copy Share Image
When you cross the whitewash, you only think about the present. — Gareth Thomas About Copy Share Image
In Toulouse, you immersed yourself in the culture of the place. — Gareth Thomas Culture Copy Share Image
It's not about shutting people up or proving them wrong. It's about proving to ourselves what we're about. — Gareth Thomas Ourselves Copy Share Image
I'm not going on a crusade but I'm proud of who I am. I feel I have achieved everything I could ever… — Gareth Thomas Achieve Copy Share Image
I'm un-self-sufficient. I can't look after myself. I really can't. — Gareth Thomas After Copy Share Image
When I first started at Bridgend, I'd see the amount of work Rob Howley put in on his own after the team… — Gareth Thomas Always Copy Share Image
I know that my parents sacrificed a hell of a lot to make sure that my brothers and I would have all… — Gareth Thomas Brothers Copy Share Image
My fear of coming out wasn't about rejection. I was scared people would say: 'Why were you lying to me? If you've… — Gareth Thomas Fear 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 Criticism Copy Share Image
I have always said that leadership is not about one man but a group of experienced players. — Gareth Thomas About Copy Share Image
