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

"Maybe our enthusiasm got the better of us"

Lions captain Paul O'Connell reflects on his side's disappointing display in their opening 37-25 victory over a Royal XV in Rustenburg. May 30, 2009.


"I think the Lion is sleeping at the moment, I didn't want to disturb him."

British & Irish Lions star Ketih Earls explains the absence of the team's mascot that as the youngest tourist he has been put in charge of. May 28, 2009


"I am very motivated, and the goal is to try to win a Test series and to be a part of that."

British & Irish Lions stalwart BrianO'Driscoll talks tough ahead of the elite tourists' departure for South Africa. May 24, 2009


"I don't know whether to laugh, cry or scream. It's all too much."

Leinster No.8 Jamie Heaslip reflects on his side's Heineken Cup Final victory over Leicester. May 23, 2009


"If I need a pick-me-up and I need to have a look at tries I've scored in the past, I'm not afraid to go back and have a look."

Ireland centre Brian O'Driscoll reveals he is a fan of YouTube. May 23, 2009


"The handicap's probably about 40 now. I can still hit a ball, it just doesn't go as straight."

New Wallabies recruit Pekahou Cowan admits his golf game has suffered since his teenage years on the driving range alongside Michael Campbell. May 21, 2009


"I can say that entertaining at barbecues is very nice. I think they [the Waratahs] will experience that as well. I can tell them it's a lot warmer here than at the barbecues they'll be having down south."

Reds coach Phil Mooney aims a shot at the Waratahs' Lote Tuqiri after his outburst over the Reds' Super 14 hopes backfired with the Waratahs missing the playoffs. May 21, 2009


"We must do the jersey proud."

British & Irish Lions captain Paul O'Connell lays down the law on the eve of the tour to South Africa. May 18, 2009


"Red wine and sunshine do funny things to people."

London Irish boss Toby Booth refuses to concede that the Premiership Final defeat to Leicester was the last appearance for veteran Mike Catt . May 16, 2009


"This year the theme is cartoon characters and I'm going as Dogtanian. I didn't make the choice - Nick Easter does all the choosing."

Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care reveals one of the end of season traditions at the Premiership club. May 8, 2009


"Could we have handled it as well as Matt has handled it? Personally I don't think I could have done."

England manager Martin Johnson pays tribute to the courage shown by former England U21 international Matt Hampson who was paralysed during a training session in 2005. May 8, 2009


"We are all feeling for him at this difficult time of disappointment and frustration."

Cardiff Blues chief Robert Norster sympathises with centre Tom Shanklin after he was ruled out of the Lions' tour to South Africa. May 7, 2009


"We believe it is time that we brought the tournament back to England and are confident we would be able to provide the best platform to profile the sport on the world stage and enable us to make a lasting commitment to grassroots rugby."

Rugby Football Union chief executive Francis Baron talks up England's confirmed bid to host Rugby World Cup 2015. May 5, 2009


"Tane [Tu'ipulotu] tells me you've got to wear a five millimetre wetsuit when you're surfing so I'm not looking forward to that too much. I hear it snows as well so that will be interesting."

Newcastle-bound Jimmy Gopperth looks forward to his move to the English Premiership next season. May 3, 2009


"It is a nasty, horrible way to lose and I feel really sorry for the Cardiff boys."

Leicester skipper Geordan Murphy offers some sympathy to Cardiff Blues after the Tigers won their Heineken Cup semi-final clash after a penalty shoot-out. May 3, 2009


"We were second best today and it will certainly hurt for a long, long time."

Munster coach Tony McGahan reflects on his side's Heineken Cup semi-final defeat to Leinster. May 2, 2009


"I wasn't looking for another chance, I was looking for a last chance."

Referee Steve Walsh explains how his alcohol-problem led to the end of his New Zealand Rugby Union contract. May 1, 2009

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