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 Scott Quinnell - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Quinnell said he would retire from rugby union at the end of the 2004/2005 season to concentrate on his role as coach of the Llanelli RFC Welsh Premier Division team.
Scott Quinnell (born 20 August 1972 in Swansea) is a former Welsh international rugby union player, who was a Number 8 for Wales, Llanelli RFC, the Llanelli Scarlets and the Lions.
Scott is the son of former Welsh international Derek Quinnell.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Scott_Quinnell   (529 words)

  
 Craig Quinnell: biography and encyclopedia article
Craig Quinnell played 54 games for the Cardiff club between November 1999 and May 2002 and established himself as one of the backbones of the pack.
Scott quinnell (born 20 august 1972 in swansea) is a former welsh international rugby union player, who was a number 8 for wales, the llanelli...
Craig Quinnell is the son of former Welsh international Derek Quinnell and the younger brother of Scott Quinnell Scott Quinnell quick summary:
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/cr/craig_quinnell.htm   (444 words)

  
 Scott Quinnell - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Scott Quinnell (born 20 August 1972 in Swansea) is a former Welsh international rugby union player, who was a Number 8 for Wales, Llanelli RFC, the Llanelli Scarlets and the Lions.
Quinnell said he would retire from rugby union at the end of the 2004/2005 season to concentrate on his role as coach of the Llanelli RFC Welsh Premier Division team.
Scott is the son of former Welsh international Derek Quinnell.
www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Scott_Quinnell   (519 words)

  
 Derek Quinnell - Wicipedia
Chwaraeodd Derek Quinnell ei gêm gyntaf dros Lanelli yn 1967 a bu'n gapten y clwb yn 1979-80.
Mae Derek Leslie Quinnell (ganed 1949 yn Llanelli) yn gyn-chwaraewr Rygbi'r Undeb a enillodd 23 o gapiau dros Gymru fel clo ac fel wythwr.
Aeth i Seland Newydd eto yn 1977, gan chwarae mewn dwy gêm brawf, ac yna ar daith 1980 i Dde Affrica, un waith eto'n chwarae mewn dwy gêm brawf.
cy.wikipedia.org /wiki/Derek_Quinnell   (164 words)

  
 CNNSI.com - Rugby Union - Rugby World: Quinnell's comeback - Wednesday June 26, 2002 09:18 AM
Typically, Quinnell came back three months ahead of schedule, played 11 games for Cardiff, and then suffered a second horrific injury.
Having not been picked to tour South Africa with Wales because he has played only three games since his knee injury, Quinnell is relishing the rare opportunity to make the most of the summer.
Craig Quinnell certainly does, and it is partly the fond memories of his successful spell at the club that bombed out of professional rugby that have persuaded him to dip his toe into English waters once more.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /rugby/news/2002/06/26/quinnell_rw   (1457 words)

  
 A Short Pictoral History Of Craig Qinnell Comeonyouwarriors.co.uk - Unofficial Worcester Warriors News and Views
Craig Quinnell, in his second successive start, picked up the man of the match award after a typically robust performance, but Shelford insists their is still room for improvement from the giant lock.
Quinnell sought assurances from new Wales coach Steve Hansen that he would still be considered for the national team if he moved to London.
Craig will join his new colleagues for pre-season training and warm up games against Agen in the Philippe Sella Trophy (at Vicarage Road Stadium), and two matches in Japan in August.
www.sportnetwork.net /main/s130/st18433.htm   (2631 words)

  
 Sport Interview: Scott Quinnell
Quinnell is the archetype of the Llanelli hard man, 6ft 4in and 18st, the sort of bloke who could settle an argument just by entering a room.
For nostalgists, the news that Scott Quinnell has turned his back on the national side, retired at barely 30, is yet further evidence of terminal decline.
When Quinnell played his final game for his country last month against Canada, the emotional send-off he received in the Millennium Stadium was tinged with sadness at the passing of an era.
sport.guardian.co.uk /print/0,3858,4558577-108566,00.html   (1541 words)

  
 rugby.com.au QUINNELL RETIRES AS WALES BEAT CANADA
Quinnell, who has been troubled by a knee injury which flared up during the decisive third Test for the Lions against Australia last year, was unable to add to his record of 11 tries by a Welsh forward.
Quinnell`s three young children, dressed in rugby shirts, all came onto the pitch at the end and walked off as their father was given a guard of honour by both teams.
Scott Quinnell was given an emotional send-off from the international stage as Wales maintained their unbeaten autumn record with a comfortable victory over Canada at the Millennium Stadium.
www.aru.rugby.com.au /news.rugby/article/8003   (574 words)

  
 BBC SPORT Rugby Union English Quinnell joins Worcester
Former Wales international second row Craig Quinnell has completed a move to join ambitious English Division One side Worcester until the end of the season.
Quinnell made his last international appearance in the Six Nations defeat to France in February last year, but still harbours ambitions of pulling on the red shirt again.
But Quinnell has opted to stay in England - but has not ruled out a return to his homeland once a new club structure is finalised.
news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/rugby_union/english/2645845.stm   (291 words)

  
 BBC SPORT WALES Quinnell goal achieved
"Hopefully the boys will soften him up a bit before I get on the pitch," Quinnell joked.
Craig Quinnell's recall to the bench for Wales' Six Nations encounter with Scotland on Saturday marks a career milestone for the giant Cardiff lock.
Quinnell's road back to fitness is testament to an iron-willed character and an adherence to fitness training that would surprise some.
news.bbc.co.uk /sport2/hi/in_depth/2001/six_nations/wales/1167643.stm   (358 words)

  
 European Rugby Cup - Heineken Cup : Heineken Cup qualification is the final goal as legend retires
Quinnell's decision follows the news in November that his teammate with Wales and the Lions, scrum-half Rob Howley, was forced to retire from rugby due to injury.
Quinnell, who has been capped 52 times by Wales, captaining his country on seven of those occasions, as well as take part on two tours with the Lions in 1991 and 1995, will concentrate on coaching next season.
Llanelli Scarlets number eight and former Welsh captain Scott Quinnell has announced that he will retire from rugby at the end of the season - but first he has the tricky task of helping his side qualify for next season's Heineken Cup.
www.ercrugby.com /cup/25_3095.php   (718 words)

  
 Independent, The (London): Rugby Union: Scott of the horse antics
Before choosing Quinnell, son of Derek and brother of Craig, as his captain, Graham Henry had turned to Dai Young, who relinquished the job and international rugby last autumn after taking a lot of personal flak, and Mark Taylor, who was another casualty from the Lions tour.
Quinnell was invalided out of the Lions tour to South Africa in 1997 but played a big part in last summer's series in Australia until his knee gave up the ghost at half-time in the final Test.
On the field Quinnell has suffered his share of mistreatment, dislocating both shoulders, both thumbs, having a double hernia operation, tearing the ligaments of both ankles and suffering from chronic knee problems.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_20020127/ai_n9674982   (498 words)

  
 BreakingNews.ie - 2003/01/14: Craig Quinnell joins Worcester
Quinnell started just three Premiership matches for Saracens this season but his departure from the club was effected on amicable terms, with the forward expected to sign for a Welsh club in order to challenge for a place in the Welsh squad.
Worcester have announced the signing of Wales forward Craig Quinnell, who joins the English Division One side until the end of the season.
The 27-year-old had started the season with Premiership side Saracens after joining from Cardiff in April 2002 on a four-year contract, but his time at the Watford-based club was severely hampered by injury.
archives.tcm.ie /breakingnews/2003/01/14/story84256.asp   (162 words)

  
 Wales's Quinnell retires
Welsh lock Craig Quinnell tries to break away from the tackle of Japanese winger Patiliai Tuidraki during the Rugby World Cup first-round match between Wales and Japan at Millenium stadium in Cardiff, in October 1999.
Quinnell said he'd little choice after being told he was risking a major injury if he continued.
After seeing a specialist this week, Cardiff announced that an injury to discs in his neck Quinnell sustained against Glasgow a fortnight ago had brought a premature end to his playing days.
archive.turkishpress.com /news.asp?id=118782   (687 words)

  
 Quinnell To Decide Today
Craig Quinnell is involved in a tug-of-war between the Welsh Rugby Union and Worcester for his signature.
Quinnell only signed his four-year deal for Saracens in the summer but left last month after rumours of a fall out with Wayne Shelford.
Quinnell is expected to make a decision on his future today.
www.sportingwales.com /artman/publish/article_2723.shtml   (209 words)

  
 Sport Saracens dumping costly Quinnell
Quinnell joined from Cardiff and his former club have confirmed they would be interested in re-signing him, but with the Welsh professional game set for a structural shake-up next season the player would have to be prepared for a 75% pay cut to return to Wales.
Saracens have put their Wales lock Craig Quinnell up for sale six months after he joined the Vicarage Road club on a four-year contract worth more than £500,000.
Quinnell, who has won 30 caps, made a late start to the season after having minor knee surgery in the summer and he has not made his mark with Saracens under their director of rugby Wayne Shelford.
sport.guardian.co.uk /print/0,3858,4573836-108566,00.html   (410 words)

  
 CRFC Fans Craig Quinnell
It's been a privilege to watch Quinnell over the years and considering the extent of his injuries, its a testament to his dedication to the sport that he played at all in recent seasons.
Still only 30, having suffered a truly horrific back injury that threatened his rugby playing carrier, a patched up Quinnell was vital for Cardiff's forward efforts.
Many supporter's favourite to captain the club in Martyn Williams' absence, Quinnell's contributions this season were always key to winning the forward battle.
www.cardiffrfcfans.co.uk /Squad/Craig_Quinnell.html   (203 words)

  
 www.scrum.com
Scott Quinnell, son of Derek Quinnell and nephew of the legendary Barry John, played for his country at all youth levels and toured New Zealand in 1990 with Welsh Schools.
A move back to Llanelli during the early part of the 1998-99 season provided the impetus his career needed and Quinnell was back to his best during Wales’s 1999 Five Nations and World Cup campaigns.
He had the unenviable distinction of being the first test player to be 'sin binned' when he was shown the yellow card for a high tackle early in the second half against France, but bounced back with a storming performance against the Italians, when he scored Wales' first try.
www.scrum.com /sixnations/players/profile.asp?id=70   (272 words)

  
 Scotland on Sunday - Sport - Exit the Dragons
Scott Quinnell and his men are now on their second coach of this campaign - with every indication that they will soon be advertising for a third - and the club game is in disarray.
The Kiwi is due to "discuss his future" with the WRU in the week after the game against Scotland, and Hansen, in charge since Henry departed seven weeks ago, is keen to carry on and guide Wales to the 2003 World Cup.
The Welsh are now something close to a rabble, reaching a nadir a week ago with a record 50-10 defeat against a disinterested England, who were firing on a cylinder and a half.
scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com /sport.cfm?id=348612002   (1301 words)

  
 99_00_01
Quinnell and Thomas were dismissed just because they were the final players penalised for a particular offence, in this case not releasing the ball in the tackle.
Scott Quinnell thought he had been awarded a penalty, instead he got an early bath just thirteen minutes after coming on.
SCOTT Quinnell was sent off yesterday in his first match since the World Cup, 13 minutes after coming on as a substitute for Llanelli with an hour gone at Ebbw Vale.
www.ebbwvalerugby.co.uk /99_00_01.htm   (423 words)

  
 BBC SPORT Sports Talk Your tributes to Scott Quinnell
Scott Quinnell is truly a great and fully deserves his place in the welsh hall of fame.
Scott Quinnell was one of the five truly great players Wales have had since the 1970's teams.
Scott Quinnell - one of the most devastating ball carriers the game has ever seen.
news.bbc.co.uk /sport2/low/sports_talk/2478719.stm   (2055 words)

  
 icWales - Quinnell retires a true great of the game
After bursting on the international scene with Wales as a 21-year-old in the autumn of 1993, Quinnell went on to star in the 1994 Five Nations title triumph before heading north to join rugby league giants Wigan later that year.
Quinnell announced over the weekend that he has played his final competitive game of rugby and is hanging up his boots at the age of 32.
SCOTT QUINNELL will go down in history as one of the greats, not only of Welsh rugby, but the world game.
icwales.icnetwork.co.uk /0500rugbyunion/0200news/tm_objectid=15342795&method=full&siteid=50082&page=1&headline=quinnell-retires-a-true-great-of-the-game-name_page.html   (928 words)

  
 CNN/SI - Rugby Union - Quinnell wins appeal against ban - Wednesday November 18, 1998 10:20 AM
An RFU statement announcing the appeal result said Judge Advocate Jeffrey Blackett, an independent arbitrator, considered that although an offence had been committed, Quinnell's expulsion from the game was sufficient punishment.
Number eight forward Quinnell was dismissed in a premier league match between Richmond and Wasps on October 18 and suspended by the English Rugby Football Union (RFU) disciplinary panel on November 2.
Quinnell is free to play for his club and country with immediate effect.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /rugby/news/1998/11/18/quinnell_reinstated   (199 words)

  
 The Scotsman - Sport - Young quits in face of adversity
Quinnell’s Llanelli team-mate, centre Stephen Jones, is said to be the only other serious candidate.
Scott Quinnell has emerged as the clear favourite to replace Young, who admits that intense criticism in the wake of that loss was a deciding factor in his decision to quit the squad.
Young’s fellow Lion, Quinnell, capped 44 times, is expected to take the leadership reins for the clash against Tonga in Cardiff this weekend.
thescotsman.scotsman.com /sport.cfm?id=1520712001   (700 words)

  
 Celtic League : Quinnell loses fitness battle
Quinnell has not played since he was injured during the Scarlets' Celtic League clash against the Blues last November 7 since when knee injuries and ultimately the hand problem have kept him sidelined.
Quinnell, capped by Wales 52 times, made his debut for Llanelli as an 18-year-old in 1990 and went on to play for the club side 146 times, which came in two spells.
Quinnell was twice a Lion, taking part in the 1997 and 2001 tours to South Africa and Australia respectively.
www.celticleague.com /570_596.php   (325 words)

  
 Tribute to Rugby's Legends : TRIBUTE MATCH A FITTING END FOR LEGENDS
On the day that his dad, Scott Quinnell, brought down the curtain on his career, six-year-old Steele stole the show at the Millennium Stadium by joining forces with the rest of the family clan to score the last try in another stunning ‘Tribute to Rugby’s Legends’ show.
Last year it was 80-80 in the Neil Jenkins XV v Jason Leonard XV match, while this time it was 67-57 to Rob Howley’s rest of the World XV against Scott Quinnell’s Britain and Ireland XV.
Scott had been joined by brothers Craig and Gavin in his side’s pack for much of the game, but with the clock ticking to the end of his career he was given a moment to cherish for the rest of his life.
www.millenniumstadium.com /4456_5461.php   (1009 words)

  
 Guardian Unlimited Special reports Azzurri find in Quinnell a Scott of a different ilk
Scott Quinnell was recently described by Bob Dwyer as too fat for an international player but the Llanelli No8 sealed the Azzurri's fate with his most influential match for Wales since France in 1994.
Scott Quinnell scored the first of Wales's four tries, peeling from a line-out to end a 205-minute drought since a Wales player had last claimed a touchdown.
The gibes over Quinnell's weight and form have ignored one germane fact: when he was dropped after Wales's record championship defeat by England two years ago, he was lacking in motivation as well as match fitness, and shown little empathy by the Wales management.
www.guardian.co.uk /6nations/article/0,2763,191553,00.html   (803 words)

  
 SPORT - Rugby
Craig Quinnell of Wales celebrates the Welsh victory after the match.
www.compuserve.co.uk /channels/sport/rugby/five_nations/wal_eng3.asp   (21 words)

  
 Welsh Rugby Union : Craig Morgan Gets Debut Call
Rob Howley will become Wales' most capped scrum half, making his 55th appearance, one more than Robert Jones, with Scott Quinnell captaining Wales in the Championship for the first time.
It is all change in the second row, Craig Quinnell and Chris Wyatt taking over from Ian Gough and Andy Moore, with Chris Anthony replacing Darren Morris at tighthead prop and Nathan Budgett packing down at blindside flanker in place of Colin Charvis.
Craig Morgan, the 23-year-old Cardiff wing, will make his Wales senior debut in the opening match of the 2002 Lloyds TSB Six Nations Championship, against Ireland at Lansdowne Road, Dublin, on Sunday (2.00 pm).
www.wru.co.uk /49_760.php   (354 words)

  
 Tribute to Rugby's Legends : TRIBUTE MATCH A FITTING END FOR LEGENDS
On the day that his dad, Scott Quinnell, brought down the curtain on his career, six-year-old Steele stole the show at the Millennium Stadium by joining forces with the rest of the family clan to score the last try in another stunning ‘Tribute to Rugby’s Legends’ show.
Last year it was 80-80 in the Neil Jenkins XV v Jason Leonard XV match, while this time it was 67-57 to Rob Howley’s rest of the World XV against Scott Quinnell’s Britain and Ireland XV.
Scott had been joined by brothers Craig and Gavin in his side’s pack for much of the game, but with the clock ticking to the end of his career he was given a moment to cherish for the rest of his life.
www.millenniumstadium.com /4456_5461.php   (1009 words)

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