Mike Ruddock Quotes
Found 75 quotes by
Mike Ruddock
.
[ Page 1 of 4 ]
«« First
« Previous
1
2
3
Next »
Last »»
"There were lots of good performances, particularly up front, while Matthew Watkins looked sharp in the centre and full-back Lee Byrne did a couple of special things, so there were a lot of positives,"
Mike Ruddock
"Scotland come to us on the back of a big win against France and now they've tasted success they'll be hungry for more."
Mike Ruddock
"Matthew has shown when he comes onto the field he has pace and great footwork. I think he deserves his opportunity."
Mike Ruddock
"We're trying to get clarity on this and hope to reach a resolution in a few weeks."
Mike Ruddock
Topics:
Clarity
"I think that in the first 20 minutes we looked like a side who hadn't been together for long, that period was decisive but we showed a lot of skill and character to come back."
Mike Ruddock
"The offence did not merit a red card and it was very harsh on Dafydd. We will have to wait until his hearing before deciding whether he will be in the 22 on Saturday."
Mike Ruddock
Topics:
Merit
"I accept this on behalf of the entire Welsh team and management - it's not about me but is a reflection of the success the team enjoyed last season."
Mike Ruddock
"It was interesting to hear Gareth confirm that the players raised my name in a meeting with Steve Lewis. I would like to find out more on what that was about. I will use the opportunity during my meeting with the directors to answer any questions they may have and I will raise the issue of why it was that we went into the Six Nations without having in place contracts for any of the three coaches involved in the grand slam."
Mike Ruddock
"Our shape was there but our accuracy let us down,"
Mike Ruddock
Topics:
Accuracy
"Ryan is not looking great for the New Zealand game,"
Mike Ruddock
Topics:
Game
"From a Dragons point of view, it's bad news. They've had a multitude of injuries and they have a small squad anyway. I feel for Paul and the Dragons and I hope they can find a way of covering the losses."
Mike Ruddock
Topics:
News
"Mike was a vital member of our squad during the Six Nations last season, when Gareth Cooper was out injured,"
Mike Ruddock
Topics:
Nations
"It's been a difficult but exciting selection so early into the season,"
Mike Ruddock
"We've got the players, we believe, if they put their game together can do very well in Paris,"
Mike Ruddock
Topics:
Believe
"We've had a tendency to hit a couple of flat spots in the games against England and Italy, ... We've got away with it so far, but against a side like France we could be in trouble."
Mike Ruddock
Topics:
England
"It's great to see Mark Jones in the squad after two very serious knee operations. He is a recognized finisher, try-scorer and line-breaker and you have to be impressed by his determination to get himself back on the field after such serious injuries."
Mike Ruddock
"Scott is a great coach who is hugely valued here and we would like him to stay with the Welsh team. He is aware of that."
Mike Ruddock
Topics:
Coach
"In confirming the appointment of Gareth it has become increasingly evident that the job of Welsh captain is a highly prized and highly sought-after role,"
Mike Ruddock
"Our first aim is to recreate that form from last season, next we aim to defend our title successfully and lastly we are aware that we must build momentum for the World Cup."
Mike Ruddock
"England are lying in wait for us and we will build towards that game through our performances in the autumn. This is not a team that is breaking up. I think we can improve."
Mike Ruddock
Topics:
England
"It's a very big workload, but I'm hoping that greater exposure will benefit the players, ... The level of competition is exciting. I think we're all going to be riding a rollercoaster. In the Super 12 and the Tri-Nations the southern-hemisphere teams have raised the bar. We'll know more after the autumn."
Mike Ruddock
«« First
« Previous
1
2
3
Next »
Last »»
V
Full Site