Rugby Speak

"If you have no fear, then you have no chance. If you have too much you lose."

"If you have no fear, then you have no chance. If you have too much you lose."

- Munster coach Declan Kidney explains the fear factor.

"But what we (players) really want is to recharge our batteries properly during the summer. The only way that can happen is with a minimum rest period and fewer fixtures overall."

- Keith Wood talks about the difficulties of retaining a sound mind and body in the professional era.

John O'Sullivan

John O'Sullivan

John O'Sullivan is an Irish Times sports writer