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"The team supports Bees 100 per cent, not on the deed, but rather on the circumstances that led to the situation developing."

Springboks coach Peter de Villiers courts controversy by throwing his support behind murder accused Bulls prop Bees Roux. August 31, 2010


"Look, if it were down to me, I wouldn't let any player wear any colour boot other than black. They wouldn't dye their hair blonde, or drive around in poncey cars either. But that's not the world we live in."

Leicester coach Richard Cockerill longs for the old days as his side prepare for the new season. August 28, 2010


"We went missing when it really mattered."

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans reflects on his sides latest Tri-Nations loss against South Africa in Pretoria. August 28, 2010


"It's no more than what they would to James O'Connor about looking like Justin Bieber."

Wallabies fly-half Quade Cooper puts the ribbing he gets from team-mates about his rugby league offer in perspective. August 26, 2010


"He is a player you can take to war."

South Africa coach Peter de Villiers sings the praises of Francois Hougaard after drafting him in to face the All Blacks in Johannesburg. August 17, 2010


"He's one of the most formidable opponents I've had, a true leader of men."

All Blacks hooker Keven Mealamu pays tribute to Springboks skipper John Smit, August 15, 2010


''We're not interested in getting involved in a bidding war and being used as leverage.''

Parramatta Eels boss Paul Osborne lays his cards on the table after being linked with a move for Wallaby Quade Cooper, August 13, 2010


"Does he want to be here or not? I can't understand if he doesn't have a heart for the Springbok jersey."

Springbok coach Peter De Villiers is puzzled by the ongoing Frans Steyn selection saga, August 12, 2010


"I know I am crazy sometimes, but it's good to be crazy sometimes because you can have some fantastic ideas."

Toulon president Mourad Boudjellal is still a dreamer at heart, August 11, 2010.


"Life is about finding something with fulfilment and enjoyment, I have that here."

Toulon's Jonny Wilkinson insists life could not be better in the south of France. August 5, 2010


"I totally understand there will be people who think he should have got the job when I was reappointed."

Graham Henry is open about his reappointment as All Blacks coach ahead of Canterbury's favourite son, Robbie Deans. August 3, 2010

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