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Check out what the rugby world is saying with our Quote Unquote feature.

"Without a shadow of a doubt, I can be better than I've ever been tomorrow. When I am fit and on the field, that is the day I can be the best I've ever been. I can picture that in my head, I can see it happening."

Newcastle and England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson displays his positive mental attitude as he continues his recovery from a knee injury. January 31, 2009

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"There's never been such a good period in Irish rugby as the last six years. Ireland have won three Triple Crowns and were two seconds away from a championship. That would do me fine."

Ireland boss Declan Kidney would settle for a little more of the same in his first Six Nations in charge. January 29, 2009

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"I expect the worst. Ireland have high quality players. Most of them come from Munster and Leinster who are doing well in the Heineken Cup and I think that one day they will click."

France coach Marc Lievremont does his best to dampen expectations ahead of the Six Nations. January 29, 2009

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"We didn't want to lose, especially not in the style we did."

England manager Martin Johnson admits that, unsurprisingly, England didn't want to receive a beating at the hands of the southern hemisphere sides in the autumn. January 29, 2008.

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"We think there is a 20-25% improvement physically and in terms of intensity over the next two or three years."

Wales boss Warren Gatland sounds a warning to Wales' Six Nations rivals. January 28, 2009

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"At the moment there aren't any quality alternatives."

Italy coach Nick Mallett sums up his reasons for trialling Mauro Bergamasco at scrum-half. January 28, 2009

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"Matt's team-mates might be saying the right things now, but I can guarantee they'll forget him. In two years' time, none of them will have called him. Life moves on, two years is a bloody long time and he won't even feel like training with them...A ban from rugby is like being pushed out of a family."

Former England U18 flanker Adam Dean, who tested positive for an anabolic steroid in 2005 and was subsequently banned, sounds out a warning to Bath and England prop Matt Stevens following his failed drugs test. January 25, 2009

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"Yes, I do, but it's not my raison d'etre. I just want to do well here at the club and try to create something special."

Wasps winger Josh Lewsey shows some bilingual tendencies when asked if he wants to tour with the Lions this summer. January 20, 2009

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"Justin Harrison is not a patient man. I think he struggles to untangle the Christmas lights without losing it."

Sky Sports commentator Mark Robson offers some character-analysis on Bath's spiky Wallaby lock Justin Harrison. January 18, 2009

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"If you're looking for excitement in rugby, and Mills & Boon isn't your thing, then Bath are the club to watch."

Sky Sports commentator Mark Robson previews the Bath v Dragons Heineken Cup clash at Rodney Parade. January 18, 2009

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"It sounds pretty mindless but parts of the game are mindless, aren't they?"

Leicester coach Richard Hill muses on the brutality that used to characterise Leicester training sessions during his playing days. January 18, 2009

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"The Cake Tin sold out in under seven minutes and as ever it's going to be a brilliant atmosphere. Whether it's the PA system playing the Coronation Street theme tune as we run out or bars of soap getting thrown at us as we warm up, more memories will be made out there."

England 7s coach Ben Ryan looks forward to the next stop on the 2008-09 IRB Sevens Series - the Wespac Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand. January 14, 2009

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"In 1977 France beat us 4-3 at Twickenham, I missed five kicks out of six, and they went on to win the Grand Slam. In 1978 we lost 9-6 to Wales, I missed four kicks out of six, they won the Grand Slam. I played my last game for England in 1979. And in 1980 England won the Grand Slam."

Former England international Alistair Hignell jokes as he recalls how he played a part in three grand slams - France (1977), Wales (1978) and England (1980). January 12, 2009

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"They've got all the elements of a quintessential Mills & Boon romance: jet set locations, hunky alpha male heroes and hot sex, but in a rugby context."

Mills and Boon sales and marketing director Clare Somerville outlines the main selling points of their new rugby novels, produced in conjunction with the RFU. January 6, 2009

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"If it is such a big thing let's have an even playing field because we are getting screwed off the field and screwed by what we can put on it at times."

London Wasps boss IanMcGeechan feels a little hard done by the England Elite Player Squad agreement. January 4, 2009

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"All I can say is: he's got four caps; I want five."

London Irish flanker Steffon Armitage indulges in a bit of sibling rivalry with his brother, England fullback Delon. January 4, 2009

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"This guy walked into the office to be told by the chairman that his salary was to be halved. The player simply shook the chairman by the hand and said, 'That's fine by me', and walked out. You don't find that happening any more."

PRA chief Damian Hopley reflects on the changes facing the elite game in England in the face of the financial crisis. January 4, 2009

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"In my opinion, you cannot be a legendary rugby player if you haven't been a Lion."

Lions boss Ian McGeechan nails his colours to the mast as Lions fever hots up. January 3, 2009

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"I've had a clock ticking in my head for probably the last five years but I love what I do."

Leicester skipper Martin Corry insists that there's life in the old dog yet. January 3, 2009

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"Perhaps we'll be able to shop for quality at Waitrose; if not, we'll be looking for some bargains at Morrisons"

Saracens director of rugby Eddie Jones reflects on the impact of the credit crunch. Janaury 1, 2009

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