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"I've always called him a freak of rugby because no one has ever played the game in the style he has."

Fylde coaching consultant Brian Ashton welcomes Jason Robinson out of retirement. July 29, 2010

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"For me, playing for the All Blacks is Christmas Day every week."

All Blacks veteran Brad Thorn has no intention of hanging up his boots any time soon by the looks of it. July 29, 2010

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"I wouldn't say he's the best coach in the world, but I wouldn't say he's inferior to Jake White."

South African Rugby Union Oregan Hoskins offers support of sorts to under-fire Springboks coach Peter de Villiers. July 26, 2010

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'I can't really take anything he says seriously."

All Blacks coach Graham Henry responds to the suggestion by Springboks coach Peter de Villiers that his team were the victim of a conspiracy aimed at generating support in New Zealand ahead of RWC'11. July 24, 2010

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"The Richard Pryor of rugby was in town."

The Sydney Morning Herald's Greg Growden passes judgement on the arrival of Springboks coach Peter de Villiers ahead of the Tri-Nations clash with Australia. July 22, 2010

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"He's got some rare skills that kid."

All Blacks coach Graham Henry offers some muted praise for Israel Dagg following an eye-catching cameo against the Springboks in Wellington. July 17, 2010

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"Every silver lining has its cloud."

Ben Kay reacts to the prospect of linking up with his former Leicester team-mate Austin Healey as part of ESPN's coverage of the forthcoming Aviva Premiership. July 14, 2010

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"That is the benchmark now."

New Zealand skipper Richie McCaw reflects on his side's impressive Tri-Nations victory over South Africa in Auckland, July 10, 2010

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"This boy wants to play hard to get back involved in the England team."

Wasps prop and England outcast Phil Vickery talks tough as he contemplates fighting his way back into the Elite Player Squad. July 8, 2010

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"He's got an upside down mouth. He's one of those unfortunate people born with an upside down smile."

Right back at you. All Blacks assistant Steve Hansen weighs in with an insult of his own, from a mouth that apparently is the right way up. July 5, 2010

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"Graham Henry is a good coach, but he's like me, he has a big mouth."

Here we go again. Peter De Villiers stirs the pot prior to the Springboks' Tri-Nations opener against the All Blacks. July 5, 2010

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"The incentive is to win it for the people."

All Blacks veteran Mils Muliaina insists money is not really an incentive to win the World Cup following the announcement of a new pay structure and a potential NZ$100,000 bonus for winning the sport's biggest prize. July 1, 2010

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