Gallery

A selection of photos right from my early playing days through to current day.

BIOGRAPHY

SCOTT QUINNELL, A TRUE SCARLET, AND PASSIONATE WELSHMAN.

Born on the 20th of August 1972, son of Derek Quinnell Legend of rugby union, married to Madora John sister of Barry John (The King), godfather Merv the Swerve, Scott was under no pressure of course to play rugby!!!

Scott started playing rugby for Llanelli Juniors at 8 years old, he had his first game for the Llanelli Scarlets at 18 years of age against Penygroes RFC in 1990. Scott went on to play 146 games for the Scarlets scoring 69 tries for his beloved home club, this was under the guidance of Gareth Jenkins his only Llanelli coach and mentored also by his father Derek.

Scott got married in 1992 to Nicola and within a year had their first born child Samantha, the family moved to Wigan for Scott to pursue his career playing rugby league in 1994. During this time Scott scored 22 tries for Wigan and also played for the Welsh Rugby League.

The family stayed in Wigan until 1996 and then moved down to surrey where Scott returned to Union after the code went professional. Scott and Nicola then had their second child Lucy. Scott played for Richmo...

 

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MY TV

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BLOG

A few photos from the lions tour.

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TWITTER

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TESTIMONIALS

"Scott is our regular host in the Clubhouse for Wales international matchdays at the Millennium Stadium and is an absolute pleasure to work with. He is a natural entertainer, engaging and insightful with his rugby knowledge and stories as well as being universally loved by all our clients. An absolute rugby and entertainment legend."

Paul Butterworth
Hospitality Manager, Welsh Rugby Union and Millennium Stadium

"Scott instantly connects with whoever he’s talking to, be that 2, 50 or even 3,000 people, and his natural humour alongside his rugby knowledge makes for an entertaining and insightful time."

James Carnduff
Communications, Admiral Group

"Some of our commentators are respected, some are liked, some are loathed (but listened to) but only Scott is universally loved. Young, old, male, female they all adore Scott and the good guy persona is no trick of the camera; he’s just a great bloke and a total pleasure to work with."

Gus Williamson
Rugby Union Executive Producer, Sky Sports

"An absolute legend who brought colour and passion to the talkSPORT commentary box."

Mike Bovill
Head Of Content, talkSPORT

"People's Postcode Lottery have worked with Scott since 2010. He is a huge pleasure to work with, incredibly enthusiastic and highly professional at all times."

Lisa Imlach
People's Postcode Lottery

"Scott came into Parc Prison as part of our annual " Hay in the Parc" literary festival last year. As a positive role model for young people Scott proved to be not just inspiring but tear jerkingly emotional and most importantly … real! The workshop was utterly brilliant."

Sara Leigh Webber
Marketing & Communications Manager, at HMP & YOI Parc

"I am always pleased to book Scott for Rugby and general sporting clubs, always get excellent feedback from the clients . I rate him as one of the best sporting speakers on the after dinner circuit."

Ian Holroyd
Look Who's Talking

Contact

Scott is currently available for all types of events, including motivational speeches, after-dinner speaking as well as golf and shooting days.

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