Alan Quinlan

Quick Facts

Full Name	Alan Quinlan
Occupation	Rugby Union Player
Date Of Birth	Jul 13, 1974(1974-07-13)
Age	50
Birthplace	Tipperary
Country	Ireland
Birth City	Tipperary
Horoscope	Cancer

Alan Quinlan Biography

Alan Quinlan is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Union Player who was born on July 13, 1974 in Tipperary, Tipperary, Ireland. Alan Quinlan (Irish: Ailín Ó Caoindealbhain, born 13 July 1974) is a retired Irish rugby union player. He played for Munster and was registered to All-Ireland League side Shannon. He retired from rugby in May 2011.

Quinlan began playing for Munster in 1996 and captained the youths team before becoming a regular in the first team. In May 2006 he made a comeback from a cruciate ligament injury earlier in the season to win both the AIB League Division 1 title with Shannon and the Heineken Cup with Munster after a late appearance from the bench in the Heineken Cup Final win over Biarritz in Cardiff. He captained the side from Number Eight in Munster’s upset victory over Ulster in Ravenhill in the 2007 Celtic League. Quinlan was voted Man of the Match as Munster beat Toulouse 16–13 on 24 May 2008 to win the Heineken Cup for a second time. He was part of the Squad that won the 2008–09 Celtic League. In total he holds five league medals with Shannon, as well as two Heineken Cup medals and a Celtic League Medal with Munster. Quinlan won his 201st cap against Leinster, equalling Anthony Foley’s club record for caps, on 2 October 2010. He became Munster’s most capped player ever on 16 October 2010, against Toulon in the Heineken Cup. In the 2009–10 season he represented Munster 21 times, including all eight of their 2010 Heineken Cup matches.

He released an autobiography, entitled ‘Quinlan: Red Blooded’, in 2010. Quinlan is a big golf fan and supports Liverpool.

Quinlan was a co-commentator for ITV’s coverage of the 2011 World Cup. He regularly commentates with RTÉ and Sky Sports on their rugby coverage.

Quinlan married Irish model Ruth Griffin in Tipperary town during the summer of 2008. They have one son named AJ who was born in January 2009. They later split up in June 2010.

Alan Quinlan Net Worth

Alan Quinlan is one of the richest Rugby Union Player from Ireland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Alan Quinlan 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Quinlan was educated at Abbey CBS in Tipperary and worked for a motor dealer after leaving school. He began his rugby career with Clanwilliam FC. Quinlan moved from Clanwilliam to join Shannon U20s in 1994. He captained the Irish Youth Team against Scotland in 1993. He normally plays as a blindside flanker, but has also played openside, number eight and second row for Munster.

Quinlan represented Ireland ‘A’ between 1998 and 2001 and made his senior debut for the Irish national team in October 1999, as a replacement in a Test against Romania. He played his first Six Nations match against Italy in 2001. He was a part of Ireland’s squad at the 2003 World Cup in Australia and scored two tries in the tournament before dislocating his shoulder scoring a vital try against Argentina in the pool stages, which ended his involvement. He was named in Ireland’s 2007 World Cup squad but did not make any appearances. Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan was widely criticised afterwards for not using his bench. Quinlan took his caps to a total of 27 by playing in the Autumn Internationals of 2008 against Canada and the All Blacks.

On 21 April 2009, Quinlan was named in the squad for the 2009 Lions tour of South Africa. During Munsters Heineken cup semi-final defeat to Leinster in May 2009, Quinlan was cited for making contact with the eye or eye area of Leinster captain Leo Cullen. The offence was deemed at the low range of seriousness and he received a 12 playing week ban until 9 September 2009. As a result, he missed the Lions tour to South Africa.

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Who is Alan Quinlan Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Alan Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Union Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ireland. Alan Quinlan celebrates birthday on July 13 of every year.

How many Irish caps has Alan Quinlan?

Alan Quinlan – 212 Munster caps (1996 – 2011) The Clanwilliam FC man would go on to play a central role in Munster’s rise over the next 15 years, winning two Celtic Leagues, a Celtic Cup, and two European titles.

What age is Alan Quinlan?

48 years (July 13, 1974)

Where was Alan Quinlan born?

Tipperary, Ireland

Who is the most capped Irish soccer player?

FIFA ranking

How many players have 100 caps for Ireland?

Seven current or retired members of the Ireland team have earned 100 or more test caps.