Rugby Union Today: Quotes of 2019
Another busy day in the rugby union game as we publish our selection of the most memorable quotes of the past year plus there’s team news ahead of the Welsh derbies taking place in Cardiff and Llanelli.
What’s on the site
We’ve picked out 2019’s finest, funniest and most ridiculous quotes, which of course includes Eddie Jones and Steve Hansen.
The PRO14 round begins on Boxing Day with Cardiff Blues against Dragons before Scarlets host Ospreys in another derby.
On the international scene it has been confirmed that New Zealand have signed Brad Mooar to a coaching deal from June.
What’s in the news
Elsewhere, new Ireland head coach Andy Farrell admits he has been impressed with the form of scrum-half John Cooney.
What’s on social media
The translated tweet we posted sums up the emotion here. Such a sad moment but credit to Hireche for consoling Camara.
😢 An incredibly moving moment after Bayonne v Brive.
Djibril Camara, a cousin of Ibrahim Diarra, is comforted. https://t.co/lSODB7ISSe
— Planet Rugby (@PlanetRugby) December 24, 2019
What’s on TV
The domestic action continues this weekend and BT Sport will be showing the Premiership games, including Bristol Bears v Wasps, Northampton v Gloucester, Harlequins v Leicester Tigers and Exeter Chiefs v Saracens.
Elsewhere, it is all about the derbies in the PRO14 on Premier Sports which starts with the Welsh fixtures on Boxing Day. Ulster v Connacht follows on Friday before Edinburgh face Glasgow Warriors and Munster take on Leinster in the big matches on Saturday.