Steve Diamond Quotations

We were beaten by a far better side. We've got to concentrate on pushing up the league now, and Heineken Cup qualification is what we are after.

The referee blew four times for penalties but gave us nothing. We got hammered first time. All we ask is some consistency from referees.

We're delighted that Ben has signed a new deal. He has shown in the tough competition that is the Guinness Premiership what he can do and at aged 23, he has a good future in front of him if he works hard and continues to improve.

We will have to play at 100 per cent for 80 minutes to stand a chance against Biarritz. But we're confident that when we go down there we will give it the best shot we can.

We will have to play at 100% for 80 minutes to stand a chance against Biarritz. Biarritz is a very hard place to go.

To have a world-class tight-head in your squad is a huge asset, not only for his playing ability but for his overall contribution both on and off the field.

That period of time probably cost us the game, though on the balance of play we can't argue. Our decision-making was poor, though we are entitled to ask why a penalty try wasn't considered in any case. In the end, though, I am happy enough with the bonus point.

I'm afraid to say it was like men against boys.

His hamstring was tightening up, so as a precautionary measure, we had to get him off pretty quickly.