They say ugly win, boring win, tough win, gutsy win, close win....All I hear is win      Saracens flanker Jacques Burger reacts to criticism following their efficient win over Harlequins at Twickenham on his Twitter account Dec 29, 2011

     It was the size of the heart against the size of the wallet, and today the heart won      Harlequins coach Conor O'Shea hails their Heineken Cup victory over big-spending Toulouse Dec 19, 2011

     It was an instant reminder to us all that words are cheap and deeds are what count.       England interm coach Stuart Lancaster reflects on Danny Care's brush with the law Dec 17, 2011

     There was a seminar on quantum physics and not only did Jonny give a speech at that conference, but he gave it in French      Mentor Steve Black offers an insight into the private world of Jonny Wilkinson Dec 14, 2011

     People talk about a model professional; well, he was the model model.      Sir Clive Woodward pays tribute to Jonny Wilkinson after the fly-half confirmed his retirement from international rugby Dec 13, 2011

     I'm not a rugby player, I'm a Munster rugby player      Munster's Ronan O'Gara insists he will always be known as a one-team man Dec 10, 2011

     We have 41 games between now and the next World Cup and we need to use those games wisely      England's interim coach Stuart Lancaster was looking long-term when he was unveiled at Twickenham Dec 8, 2011

     It was like a funeral in there.      Nick Easter reveals the dressing room mood after England's Rugby World Cup exit Dec 4, 2011

     I couldn't have scripted the last minute of that game any better but it would have been nice to have gone out in style and won the game      Wales' Shane Williams reflects on his last international appearance that ended in a 24-18 defeat to Australia Dec 3, 2011

     The players have been caught up in the darkest day for rugby union in this country      RPA boss Damian Hopley jumps to the defence of England's leading players in the wake of a series of damaging leaks Nov 25, 2011

     To see an international coach being described as indecisive, out of his depth, difficult to talk to, 'simply not good enough' is so damning, it is beyond belief.      A report on England's shambolic Rugby World Cup campaign singles out Brian Smith, the attack coach, for the most stinging criticism Nov 23, 2011

     We just wanted Johnno to have the b******s to take action, especially after the Tindall night. He was too loyal and that was his downfall.      An unnamed England player on England's lack of discipline during the ill-fated Rugby World Cup Nov 23, 2011

     To be very clear I've got no wish to coach England again      Former England boss Sir Clive Woodward reiterates that he is not interested in returning to the role Nov 17, 2011

     It's obvious that I need help and I want to get home and to get that help as soon as I can      All Blacks winger Zac Guildford admits he has a drink problem Nov 14, 2011

     It was the smaller guys who needed to put on muscle and bulk who were under pressure and for rugby to think this did not go on is silly      Former New Zealand Rugby Union employee Jack Ralston accuses two former All Blacks of taking steroids Nov 11, 2011

     I am just saying I am available and will apply for the job if applications are asked for      Outgoing Springboks coach Peter de Villiers reveals he will re-apply for the job Nov 4, 2011

     I have a nice farm in Wales, I breed Pedigree Welsh Black cattle and I want to get back to them because they just don't kick me this way      Departing Rugby Football Union chief executive Martyn Thomas is looking forward to distancing himself from the turmoil surrounding English rugby Nov 2, 2011

     You are only allowed to wear coloured boots if you've played over 50 times for the Ospreys or over 15 times for your country      Ospreys head coach Sean Holley lays down the law at the Liberty Stadium Nov 2, 2011

     So I think Steve Hansen should do the job      Departing All Blacks head coach Graham Henry tips his assistant Steve Hansen for the top job Nov 2, 2011

     I should have kept my big fat mouth shut when I saw myself quoted all over the front pages of the written press      Marc Lievremont admits that perhaps he made the wrong choice labelling his side "spoilt brats" Oct 19, 2011