CARMARTHEN RFC
Special Tie Awards for Quins 1st XV players with over 100 appearances
KEVIN BOWEN
400 + APPEARANCES
Kevin has highest number of Quins 1st XV appearances being the only player to have played over 400 games (406 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 on the 2nd April 2016.
PLAYING RECORD
1. First game 21/02/1976 Ystradgynlais at Home.
2. Has the record of having played 162 consecutive “League Appearances” between 1979/80 and 1987/88 (18 league games each season). This is still a Welsh Rugby record and has been certified by the Welsh Rugby Union. 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
Percy Jones
Club Archivist
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