James Haskell Quotes

James Haskell

Profession : Athlete

Birth : April 2, 1985

If no one ever made a mistake we'd never get anywhere. One side would keep the ball until half-time and the other team would do the same for the whole of the second half.

James Haskell

I hate losing and I think it's good to feel a stab of anger if it happens.

James Haskell

Rugby is a sport in which you can lose heavily one week and still come back and smash the opposition the next.

James Haskell

Some people think of players and supporters as 'them' and 'us.' The truth is that we do what we do because we are all fans at heart.

James Haskell

I reckon every player feels much the same on the eve of a Six Nations championship. We all want to finish top, win the title and do our respective countries proud in the process. We're also aware a lot of other people are seeking precisely the same thing. Pessimism and optimism collide like two ferrets in a sack.

James Haskell

If your form dips as a back-row forward, it is best to address the areas you know you're going to be heavily involved in.

James Haskell

There is nowhere to hide as an international back-row forward.

James Haskell

At most grounds you're not particularly conscious of the crowd but in Cardiff, with the roof closed against a good Welsh team, the noise is impossible to ignore. It can be loud enough to put you off your game and the Welsh undoubtedly possess some of the most passionate fans in the world.

James Haskell

People talk a lot about the Welsh fans but English supporters are also among the world's best.

James Haskell

Actions always speak louder than pre-match words.

James Haskell

In my limited experience, you have to make your own decisions in life and experience things for yourself.

James Haskell

Going to Stade Francais will not just make me a better player but make me a better player for England.

James Haskell

My favourite Heineken Cup memory as a player was undoubtedly sharing in Wasps' final triumph in 2007.

James Haskell

To be the best in the Heineken Cup or the Top 14 you've got to win home and away.

James Haskell

Trust me, Stade is not a comfortable place to be if you're losing, regardless of the venue.

James Haskell

Fulfilling your ultimate childhood wish is a surreal experience.

James Haskell

I've always felt Twickenham has a special aura.

James Haskell

I don't think my parents imagined I'd represent England when they first drove me to mini-rugby at Maidenhead. I was only five but mum lied about my age to get me out of the house.

James Haskell

It's one thing to get beaten by a side who are a lot better than you, it's quite another to know you've thrown victory away in a game you should have won.

James Haskell

It doesn't matter if you've got the best team in the world, you can't play rugby on your own try-line.

James Haskell