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  US Bazaar.com : Encyclopedia Pages : Stuart Abbott   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Stuart then went to Diocesan College, which is commonly known as Bishops'.
Stuart Abbott scored on his England debut when he scored one of the five tries in England’s 43-9 Rugby World Cup warm up match with Wales at the Millennium Stadium in August 2003.
England went on to win the World Cup and with his team-mates Abbott was appointed an MBE in the 2004 New Year's honours.
encyclopedia.us-bazaar.com /?title=Stuart_Abbott   (485 words)

  
 Stuart Abbott links up with Quins
Abbott’s arrival plugs the gap left vacant by the imminent retirement of former England centre Will Greenwood.
"Stuart is arguably the most creative centre in England at present and we are delighted to have secured his services," said Quins boss Dean Richards.
Abbott has won eight caps for England, scoring a try on his international debut in the 43-9 victory over Wales in the Rugby World Cup warm-up match at the Millennium Stadium in August 2003.
www.tiscali.co.uk /sport/365/rugby/news/2006/28/03/editorial_49976.html   (565 words)

  
 WP's Abbott to pack his bags: Sport: Rugby: News24
The 23-year old Abbott also qualifies for a British passport, making it almost inevitable that he will not renew his contract with Province at the end of October.
Abbott on Thursday confirmed that he spent the past weekend in Britain, but said nothing more.
Wagner said that this was the correct procedure and that Abbott was now free to negotiate since this will take place in the 120 day 'window period' before his contract with the Western Province expires.
www.news24.com /News24/Sport/Rugby/0,,2-9-838_1076512,00.html   (473 words)

  
 RugbyRugby : Latest News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
England centre Stuart Abbott hopes to hoist at least one more piece of silverware with London Wasps before he makes the move to newly-promoted NEC Harlequins.
And Wasps boss Ian McGeechan and skipper Lawrence Dallaglio are backing Abbott to depart a winner as the Premiership champions aim for the double of retaining the title and winning the Powergen Cup final against Llanelli Scarlets at Twickenham on Sunday.
"Stuart has decided to make another decision and, painful as that is, you have to respect him for making it.
rugbyrugby.com /news/story_50164.shtml   (862 words)

  
 The Sun Online - Sport: Give us a winning Abbott
Abbott is one of eight changes for Twickenham to the side humbled in Paris.
Abbott, whose last Test was 21 months ago, said: “It’s been a while since I made the step up to international football.
South African-born Abbott, 27, scored a try on his England debut against Wales in Cardiff as England warmed up for their 2003 World Cup campaign with a 43-9 victory.
www.thesun.co.uk /article/0,,3-2006120573,,00.html   (454 words)

  
 The Standard - Wasps cite Frenchman after Abbott breaks leg - Sports Section
Wasps are to cite France flanker Serge Betsen for his part in the incident that saw England center Stuart Abbott break his leg during last weekend's European Cup tie against Biarritz.
Abbott is now out for the rest of the season with a broken right tibia.
Abbott was taken from the field after falling over Betsen's leg and landing awkwardly at Biarritz's Parc des Sports Aguilera.
www.thestandard.com.hk /stdn/std/Sports/GA19Dk04.html   (515 words)

  
 England's Stuart Abbott talks to Barney Burnham || Unofficial England Rugby Union - Unofficial England Rugby Union News ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Abbott has responded to his call up with typical modesty, playing down suggestions that he is ’the main man’, and paying tribute to Tindall, whose place he has taken.
Abbott was informed about his inclusion on Monday night, after spending the day training with the 'A' side, and is aiming to make up for lost time on the international stage.
It will be a true test of Abbott’s international credentials - but few who know him doubt that he has the ability to rise to the occasion and make the England number 12 shirt his own for some time to come.
www.sportnetwork.net /main/s245/st92734.htm   (1717 words)

  
 Stuart Abbott Joins Harlequins || ComeAllWithin.co.uk - Unofficial Harlequins News and Views   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Abbott was born in Cape Town, South Africa and went to the same prep-school as his former Wasps centre partner Fraser Waters.
Dean Richards said "Stuart is arguably the most creative centre in England at present and we are delighted to have secured his services, he has had a big part to play in Wasps dominance of the Premiership in recent years and has developed into a world-class player.
Here's hoping that Stuart Abbott can not only work alongside Andrew Mehrtens to fire the Quins back line but that he can also use his experience to bring on some of the exciting youngsters in the Harlequins Academy.
www.sportnetwork.net /main/s98/st93427.htm   (1280 words)

  
 'Quins swoop to snap up Abbott
London Wasps' Stuart Abbott runs to score at try against Toulouse during their Heineken Cup Final in May 2004 at Twickenham, west London.
Abbott is set to leave Wasps after Harlequins made him an offer he couldn't refuse.
Quins director of rugby Dean Richards said: "Stuart is arguably the most creative centre in England at present and we are delighted to have secured his services.
www.turkishpress.com /news.asp?id=115600   (377 words)

  
 Abbott gets three-week ban for dangerous tackling
England centre Stuart Abbott, seen here in May 2004, has been banned for three weeks after pleading guilty to a charge of dangerous tackling during a match for his Premiership club Harlequins.
England centre Stuart Abbott has been banned for three weeks after pleading guilty to a charge of dangerous tackling during a match for his Premiership club Harlequins.
Abbott will be allowed to resume playing on October 2, so the ban should not affect his chances of being included in England's plans for their November internationals against New Zealand, Argentina and South Africa.
www.turkishpress.com /news.asp?id=141834   (210 words)

  
 Rugby World Magazine Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
England centre Stuart Abbott has been banned for three weeks by Rugby Football Union disciplinary chiefs for a dangerous tackle on London Irish scrum-half Paul Hodgson during his side's Premiership opener at Twickenham Stoop.
Abbott, who joined Harlequins from Wasps earlier this year, will be unavailable until October 3.
Abbott, capped nine times and a member of England's 2003 World Cup-winning squad, pleaded guilty to the charge when he appeared before a three-man RFU panel in London today.
www.rugbyworld.com /Zuric_Premiership/Tournament_News/story_53730.shtml   (187 words)

  
 Scrumbag: Stuart Abbott Suspended For Three Weeks
The tackle, on Irish's scrum-half Paul Hodgson, means that Abbott, who was at the centre of the highest-profile move of the summer, will miss his new side's visit to his old side, Wasps, as well as a clash against Leicester the following week.
The news will be a huge blow to a Quins side who have started the season with two consecutive defeats and can ill afford to take on two Premiership giants without one of their stars.
Abbott pleaded guilty to the offence, so there will be no appeal.
www.scrumbag.tv /2006/09/stuart_abbott_s.html   (159 words)

  
 Rugby News Story - Scrum.com - Rugby News, Rugby Results, Rugby Action from Scrum, the best Rugby Football site in the ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
England centre Stuart Abbott will be given his chance to go out on a winning note despite deciding to leave Wasps for Harlequins, newly-promoted back to the Guinness Premiership, at the end of the season.
Director of rugby Ian McGeechan and skipper Lawrence Dallaglio are backing Abbott to depart a winner as Premiership champions Wasps aim for the double of retaining the title and winning the Powergen Cup final against Llanelli Scarlets at Twickenham on Sunday.
He said: ``It is unfortunate to see a player of Stuart's quality and ability leave the club but players are professionals and they have to do what they feel is in their best interests.
www.scrum.com /guinness/guinness05_06/news/news_detail.asp?newsid=35280   (590 words)

  
 Abbott-Stuart-Matejcek Family Papers, 1894-1939 (Collection 532)
Edward C. (Teddy Blue) Abbott was born in England in 1860 and came to America where he learned the trade of the cowboy.
One of their daughters, Mary Abbott, married Albert Matejcek and is the donor of this collection.
Copies of correspondence between Granville Stuart and James Fergus sent to E.C. Abbott by Oscar O. Mueller; songs written by E.C. Abbott; diary of E.C. Abbott, 1899.
www.lib.montana.edu /collect/spcoll/findaid/0532.html   (241 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | Rugby Union | Abbott bucks Boks for England
Abbott had been born in Cape Town to a South African father, spent the first 23 years of his life there and represented the land of his birth at under-23 international level.
Abbott, who qualifies for England through his Mancunian mother, said: "When Rudolf Straeuli rang I was only thinking of England even though I hadn't even been picked for the England tour at that stage.
Abbott shortly afterwards booked his flight with the England squad to Australia and New Zealand.
news.bbc.co.uk /sport2/hi/rugby_union/3163953.stm   (595 words)

  
 Abbott lost for Bok rugby: Sport: Rugby: News24
Abbott, 24, played for Western Province and the Stormers before moving to England to pursue his career at Wasps.
Abbott apparently wanted guarantees that he would be selected for the Springboks when approached about a possible return to South Africa, something that the South Africans could not give.
Abbott is one of three new players in the England squad, reports SkySports.
www.news24.com /News24/Sport/Rugby/0,,2-9-838_1365203,00.html   (279 words)

  
 Amazon.com: "Stuart Abbott": Key Phrase page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Wasps centre Abbott and the Leeds full-back Dan Scarborough were given their first...
While the camp veterans seethed waiting to see action, a rail-thin, wide-eyed boy named Stuart Abbott, newly arrived from Chicago, was spending his spare time in the hills with nothing more than a sketch pad and...
ABBOTT, Roderick Evelyn; Deputy Director-General, Trade, European Commission, since 200Q b 16 April 1938; e s of late Stuart Abbott, OBE; in 1963, Elizabeth Isobel McLean; three d.
www.amazon.com /phrase/Stuart-Abbott   (532 words)

  
 Pacific Book Auction Galleries Sale 125
The check was apparently written by Abbott to pay a debt to the Broadwater-McNamara Co., based on wages due him for over a year.
Interesting case which began with E.C. Abbott's belief that oil was to be found on his property in Fergus County, Montana.
This mortgage was sold by the bank to Regina Fergus, who, after Abbott failed to make payments for a year, filed suit to have the land, or a suitable portion thereof, sold to cover the payments, with the proviso that she, Fergus, had the right to buy the land.
www.pbagalleries.com /catalogs/curcat127-1.html   (4352 words)

  
 ITV Rugby World Cup
London Wasps have cited Biarritz star Serge Betsen for his challenge on Wasps centre Stuart Abbott during Saturday's Heineken Cup encounter in France - an attempted tackle that left the England international with a broken leg.
Abbott, who will now miss the rest of the season, sustained the injury whilst attempting to jink inside Betsen.
Martin went on to say that the ERC should not be influenced by the injury caused to Abbott, and take into account whether Betsen's action was accidental or worthy of blame.
itv.planet-rugby.com /Latest_News/story_41023.shtml   (590 words)

  
 www.rugbypix.com - Player Details - Stuart Abbott
Stuart's first taste of English rugby was a two month contract with Leicester Tigers around the end of 1999, but in 2001 he was offered a contract with London Wasps, which he took with enthusiasm.
He first cap for England came against Wales in 2003, and he was selected for the 2003 World Cup Squad by Sir Clive Woodwood, returning with a winner's medal and an MBE.
Stuart made a high-profile switch to London rivals NEC Harlequins for the 2006/07 season, when Quins returned to the Premiership.
www.carolinemockett.com /rugbypix/playerDetails.aspx?playerID=488   (140 words)

  
 Ananova - Three-week ban for Abbott
England centre Stuart Abbott has been banned for three weeks by Rugby Football Union disciplinary chiefs.
Abbott was cited for a dangerous tackle on London Irish scrum-half Paul Hodgson during his side's Premiership opener at Twickenham 10 days ago.
Abbott, capped nine times and a member of England's 2003 World Cup-winning squad, pleaded guilty to the charge when he appeared before a three-man RFU panel in London.
www.ananova.com /sport/story/sm_1993054.html   (200 words)

  
 sport.iafrica.com | today's news SA's Abbott gets England debut
Leeds fullback Dan Scarbrough and Wasps centre Stuart Abbott will make their Test debuts when England's World Cup warm-up campaign gets underway against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
Scarbrough impressed on England 'A' duties, while 25-year-old Abbott is rewarded for his performances when Wasps won the Premiership title last season.
"It gives them and the new caps, Stuart Abbott and Dan Scarbrough, an excellent opportunity to push their claims for a place in the final 30 man squad, which I'll announce on September 8th.
sport.iafrica.com /news/263630.htm   (522 words)

  
 Pacific Book Auction Galleries Sale 153
Abbott, E.C., "Teddy Blue." [Collection of Six Autograph Letters from Abbott, with Related Material].
Interesting group of letters from the famous Montana trail driver "Teddy Blue" Abbott, who authored the classic account of cowboy life, We Pointed Them North: Recollections of a Cow Puncher, which was published in 1939.
Abbott was raised in Nebraska, but moved to Montana in 1884 and began working for Granville Stewart, one of whose daughters he married.
www.pbagalleries.com /catalogs/curcat153-1.html   (5053 words)

  
 RWC Community News
World Cup winner Stuart Abbott, who adopted the county during the Rugby World Cup, has pledged his support to the Sweet Chariot Tour which gets underway in Oxfordshire next week (April 25 and 26).
Abbott, who played an instrumental role in ensuring England were crowned Rugby World Cup champions in November 2003, is delighted that over 450,000 people from across the country have so far come to support the world cup celebrations on the Sweet Chariot Tour.
The London Wasps player said: "We have been overwhelmed by the support we have received from rugby fans and people new to the sport since winning the world cup.
www.rfu.com /microsites/impact/abbott.cfm   (347 words)

  
 RTE Sport - Irish and international rugby -Six Nations
Tindall was one of four players not involved in Saturday's 35-13 Calcutta Cup victory against Scotland, along with Wasps flanker Joe Worsley, Bath's uncapped prop Matt Stevens, Wasps centre Stuart Abbott and Gloucester wing James Simpson-Daniel, who have been called up for the Ireland match.
That means there is still no place for axed World Cup-winning flanker Neil Back, who did not feature at Murrayfield or in England's opening Six Nations win against Italy in Rome earlier this month.
Abbott, a member of England's World Cup squad, returns after an ankle injury.
www.rte.ie /sport/2004/0227/england.html?sixnations   (386 words)

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