It proves how bloody good he was and is as a rugby player and as a sportsman      All Blacks boss Steve Hansen pays tribute to lock Brad Thorn after he added the Heineken Cup to a glittering rugby CV May 20, 2012

     To quote Bubba Watson, I haven't got that far in my dreams      Leinster captain Leo Cullen reflects on his side's Heineken Cup final victory over Ulster - the province's third European title in four years May 19, 2012

     You’d want to have a limb falling off really to not play in the Heineken Cup final      Leinster's Brian O'Driscoll insists he will be playing in European club rugby's showpiece event despite recent knee surgery May 18, 2012

     This is it lads, sod throwing the ball about, we are just going to maul      Harlequins' Joe Marler recalls his thoughts ahead of scoring the match-winning try in his side's Premiership semi-final victory over Northampton May 12, 2012

     For me he is the best coach in the world       Wales assistant coach Shaun Edwards talks up his boss - Warren Gatland May 10, 2012

     I hope other people have learned from my mistakes      Dean Richards reflects on his three-year ban in the wake of the 'Bloodgate' saga May 10, 2012

     Shaun is a world-class coach and he has been responsible for introducing a defensive system that has changed the shape of the modern game      London Irish boss Brian Smith heaps praise on Shaun Edwards after recruiting him as his new assistant coach May 9, 2012

     I would be surprised if he plays any Test footy this summer, because it was a disgrace what he did today      London Irish director of rugby Brian Smith is angered by the actions of brawling Gloucester lock Jim Hamilton May 5, 2012

     It is a very emotional day, and the consequences are very upsetting      Departing Newcastle Falcons boss Gary Gold reflects on his side's defeat to Wasps in their relegation showdown May 5, 2012

     You haven’t just dodged a bullet - you’ve dodged a cannonball      Wallabies legend Michael Lynagh relays his doctor's assessment following his recent stroke May 3, 2012

     I just want to make the news for what I do on the rugby field      Sale Sharks signing Danny Cipriani vows to hit the headlines for all the right reasons May 2, 2012

     And singing the team song in the change rooms afterwards ... to think I wouldn't have that opportunity again next year was a scary thought      Reds scrum-half Will Genia reveals his reasons for turning his back on a big money switch to the Force Apr 30, 2012

     If you think you can't do something, then you won't. But if you think you can, then you always have a chance      All Blacks captain Richie McCaw insists his best is yet to come Apr 27, 2012

     My blood is black      Retiring Ospreys star Shane Williams pays tribute to his Ospreys, Neath and Amman United roots Apr 21, 2012

     We would like to stress that Bryan's departure is not connected with recent media speculation regarding his future and is based purely on results.       Gloucester board member Ryan Walkinshaw denies that Bryan Redpath's resignation is due to the speculation linking him with the vacant Sale Sharks director of rugby role Apr 17, 2012

     Obviously it wasn't ideal for me to end up as hammered as I was      Former England centre Mike Tindall reflects on his infamous night out in Queenstown during last year's Rugby World Cup Apr 15, 2012

     We do not want to stay in the Premiership because of someone else's default; it would not give me any pleasure whatsoever.      Newcastle Falcons boss Gary Gold wants his side to stay up in the Premiership on merit and not because the winners of the Championship fail to fulfill the criteria for promotion Apr 13, 2012

     We're all professionals here, we should never have to turn up in that sort of shape.      All Blacks hooker Keven Mealamu lashes out at team-mate Piri Weepu after a series of poor performances Apr 12, 2012

     For Gavin to be hung out to dry like this is inexcusable      Former Ospreys coach Lyn Jones slams the Blues for sacking Gavin Henson Apr 3, 2012

     The two words that spring to mind are honour and privilege      New England coach Stuart Lancaster reflects on his appointment Mar 29, 2012