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Quotes of 2014

Quotes of 2014

It's time to look back through some of the best soundbites and quips from the last year.

Planet Rugby's Team of the Year

Planet Rugby's Team of the Year

You've had your turn, now it's ours. After hours of debate here at Planet Rugby HQ, we've selected our line-up of 2014.

Hansen re-signs with All Blacks

Hansen re-signs with All Blacks

All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has signed a new deal until the end of the 2017 season, New Zealand Rugby has confirmed.

Boks to host NZ at Ellis Park, again

Boks to host NZ at Ellis Park, again

The South African Rugby Union (SARU) on Friday confirmed the home venues for the 2015 Rugby Championship.

More Rugby Championship News

  • The 2014 Planet Rugby Awards
  • Vote for YOUR Team of the Year
  • Pumas to pick home players only
  • Foley backs good mate Beale
  • Preview: Australia v New Zealand PreviewPreview: Australia v New Zealand
  • Rugby Championship draw revealed
  • Texts in Beale scandal revealed
  • No Bledisloe return for Carter
  • Fresh allegation against Beale
  • Expert Witness: Rugby Champs
  • Team of the Rugby Championship
  • 'Horrific' injury for Kerr-Barlow
  • 'This team hates losing... it sucks'
  • Creevy hails Argentina supporters
  • Hourcade elated by Pumas heroes
  • Foley plays down laser controversy
  • Pumas fight back for historic win ReportPumas fight back for historic win
  • Meyer full of relief and praise
  • Sensational Springboks topple champs ReportSensational Springboks topple champs
  • Beale "a great character" - Hooper
  • Hooper has an eye on All Blacks
  • Ellis Park still excites McCaw
  • Van der Westhuizen to lead out SA
  • Ten facts: Pumas v Wallabies
  • Ten facts: Springboks v All Blacks
  • Boks can beat ABs - De Villiers
  • Beale set to quit Wallabies
  • Horwill hits back at Deans' criticism
  • This weekend's predictions!
  • No further punishment for Cruden
  • Preview: South Africa v New Zealand PreviewPreview: South Africa v New Zealand
  • Is Savea better than Lomu?
  • Preview: Argentina v Australia PreviewPreview: Argentina v Australia
  • Meyer knows bullying NZ won't work
  • McCaw hailed before record match
  • Beale left out after inflight argument
  • Double change for Australia
  • All Blacks turn to Moody for Jo'burg
  • Boks lack BMT - Matfield
  • Pietersen ready for the fight
  • Beale faces investigation
  • Bismarck returns for Springboks
  • Deans still covets All Blacks job
  • Argentina change five for Australia
  • Expert Witness: Rugby Champs
  • Burger ready to impress against ABs
  • Boks sweat on Vermeulen, Habana
  • XV of the Week: Rugby Championship
  • Late charge was always the plan - JDV
  • Coles and Crotty return to face Boks
  • McCaw turns attention to Springboks
  • All Blacks wait on Retallick injury
  • Wallabies call up Skelton and Schatz
  • All Blacks win Rugby Championship ReportAll Blacks win Rugby Championship
  • Wallabies "couldn't keep up"
  • Meyer praises Bok fitness
  • Springbok late show downs Wallabies ReportSpringbok late show downs Wallabies
  • Reinach to repeat history at Newlands
  • Preview: South Africa v Australia PreviewPreview: South Africa v Australia
  • This weekend's predictions!
  • Fainga'a keen to take his chance
  • Fekitoa ready to shine at 12
  • Preview: Argentina v New Zealand PreviewPreview: Argentina v New Zealand
  • Three changes to Pumas starting XV
  • McKenzie denies maul mischief
  • Mohoje: The unknown element
  • White made me who I am - Tomane
  • Ten key Rugby Championship battles
  • McCaw to equal Meads All Black record
  • Tomane, Fainga'a start for Wallabies
  • Cooper on his way back
  • Harris set for All Blacks debut
  • Coles withdraws from All Blacks squad
  • Argentina won't give NZ anything
  • Mohoje wins start for Springboks
  • New-look NZ backline in the spotlight
  • All Blacks expect attacking Pumas
  • Expert Witness: Rugby Champs
  • Springbok attack has evolved - Folau
  • Meet South Africa's top tackler
  • Barrett set to take his opportunity
  • Bok scrum coach quietly confident
  • Genia aware of SA's transformation
  • Senior ABs let down by Cruden
  • Louw undergoes neck surgery
  • Slipper keen to end Newlands drought
  • Boks call Carr, Senatla and Gqoboka
  • I am deeply embarrassed - Cruden
  • Taylor called by All Blacks
  • Cruden dropped after missing flight
  • Etzebeth's education continues
  • Flight delay doesn't worry All Blacks
  • Pumas squad missing Leguizamon
  • Wallabies out to end Cape Town blues
  • Skelton criticism infuriates Chieka
  • Rugby Championship Fixtures
  • Rugby Championship Table
Rugby Championship Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 New Zealand 6 22
2 South Africa 6 19
3 Australia 6 11
4 Argentina 6 7

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Quotes of 2014

It's time to look back through some of the best soundbites and quips from the last year.

Planet Rugby Union Photos

Picture tribute: Bakkies Botha

After announcing his retirement from international rugby, we look back at the successful - if at times colourful - career of Bakkies Botha. Maybe there's more trophies to come with Toulon in the future?

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Planet Rugby Features

Far Side Preview: North v South

Far Side Preview: North v South

It's that time of year again! Get set for the annual North v South Derby at the Stade de Frigid on December 25.

Planet Rugby

Planet Rugby's Quiz of 2014

We at Planet Rugby put our heads together and came up with 50 rugby-related questions from 2014 and beyond. Let's see how you do!

Loose Pass

Loose Pass

Welcome to Loose Pass, our weekly dishing up of mince pies, Christmas puddings and festive roasts.

Newbies of the Year

Newbies of the Year

Getting your shot in the first-team is part of the ongoing battle for rugby hopefuls, but in 2014 this group of starlets took their opportunity.