Mike Ruddock
Mike Ruddock
Mike Ruddock, OBEis a Welsh rugby union coach, currently coach of the Ireland Under-20 Rugby Union Team and Lansdowne FC . Ruddock was the Director of Rugby at the Worcester Warriors until his resignation on 28 April 2010. Previously, Ruddock was the coach of the Welsh national rugby union team from 2004 until February 2006 and Leinster Coach from 1997 to 2000...
avoids board explained false further given hope personal position undermine useful views
I have explained my position and given my personal views in my own words, which I hope has been useful to the board and avoids further unnecessary speculation or any false impressions, which could undermine my personal position or that of the board.
ankle few hoping injuries next pick players problems settle team thighs
As well as the players with ankle problems there's also a few soft-tissue injuries to calves, thighs and the like, so we're hoping they settle down before we pick the team for next weekend.
centre couple good lee looked lots matthew sharp special
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,
captain evident highly job prized welsh
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,
further guys injuries release speed
These guys will come in for a day or so and then we could release them back to their regions. But if we get injuries further down the track, then they are up to speed with what we've done.
comforting quality
It's comforting to know that we have a replacement of the quality of Nicky.
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England have obviously gone a different route because they have a tremendous physical team. With Wales we couldn't do the same sort of thing so we reacted differently. I guess it was the input of so many foreign heads. They imported a sort of Super 12 philosophy.
face ready
I will be ready to face New Zealand.
accept behalf enjoyed entire last management reflection success team welsh
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.
appeal certainly citing consider interested whether
I will be interested to see whether the Ospreys appeal the citing decision. I think they should certainly consider it very strongly.
barrel gun players stared
I didn't tell them anything at half-time because those players have stared down the barrel of a gun before.
weapon
The scrum is a big weapon and it got us back in the match,
accuracy shape
Our shape was there but our accuracy let us down,
nations six
I'm gutted he's out for the Six Nations but more gutted for Kevin.