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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

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"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

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"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

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"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

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"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

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"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

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''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

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"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

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"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.

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"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

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"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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"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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