Special Tie Awards – 400 Kevin Bowen

CARMARTHEN RFC

Special Tie Awards for Quins 1st XV players with over 100 appearances 

KEVIN BOWEN 400+

400+ APPEARANCES

Kevin has highest number of Quins 1st XV appearances being the only player to have played over 400 games (404 in total). He is, therefore, the only Quins player so far to receive a 400 tie. Kevin being presented with his 400 tie and trophy for his unique achievements by Dorian Taylor, Quins Committee.

PLAYING RECORD

1. Kevin played his first game for the Quins 1st XV at Carmarthen Park on the 21st February 1976 against Ystradgynlais.

2. Has the record of having played 162 consecutive “League Appearances.” This is still a Welsh Rugby record and has been confirmed by the WRU. For a prop to complete this consecutive record is truly magnificent .

      3. Played his last Quins 1st XV game away at Bridgend RFC on the 24th January 1998.

      4. Kevin went on to play a few seasons for Carmarthen Athletic RFC so had he stayed with the Quins who knows what his total Quins                     appearances could have been.

                                                  Presentation photograph taken by Hugh Thomas