Dean Ryan Quotations

It is unfair for him and us that he comes in on a one-off.

Nick has a very bright future and we have made it our business to keep talented players like him at the club.

He is a top quality second row, an outstanding prospect, who could potentially become world class. He has been having a storming Six Nations, is 25-years-old and is his national captain to sign someone of his ability is fantastic for us.

He faces three months rehabilitation from the operation and there is obviously a great likelihood it will disrupt the rest of his season.

The decision was mutually arrived at. The make-up of that third-year option is not for us to discuss, but within that, Terry has decided that the option, allied with a testimonial, was not something that would benefit himself and his family.

Sale were smarter and sharper than us but they lacked our power.

There have been elements of performance this season that have made me happy, but by no means are we getting anywhere near the levels we aspire to.

We want to challenge for the right to win at places like Wasps. But I don't want to talk about records. We have a job to do on Monday, that is all that matters.

James is a highly talented athlete and we want to see the best of him at Gloucester - he has a bright future.

Henry is contracted here and I've no knowledge of any speculation in Australia.