Chris Joynt was born on 7 December 1971 and is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s.
14 Facts About Chris Joynt
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Chris Joynt lifted many trophies throughout a glittering Knowsley Road career, including consecutive Super League championships in 1999 and 2000.
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Chris Joynt represented England at the 1995 Rugby League World Cup.
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Chris Joynt was selected to play for England in the 1995 World Cup Final on the reserve bench but Australia won the match and retained the Cup.
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In 1991 Chris Joynt played the English off season in Australia for NSW group 20 club, Yenda Blue Heelers.
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Chris Joynt played for St Helens at second-row in their 1996 Challenge Cup Final victory over Bradford Bulls.
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Chris Joynt took over as captain of the club in 1997, and held the position until 2003.
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Chris Joynt played for St Helens at loose forward in their 1999 Super League Grand Final victory over Bradford Bulls.
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Chris Joynt is probably best remembered as the scorer of the Wide to West try in the Super League Final Eliminator in 2000, which won the match for St Helens.
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Chris Joynt played at second-row and scored two tries in the subsequent 2000 Super League Grand Final victory over the Wigan Warriors, and being awarded the Harry Sunderland Trophy.
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Chris Joynt went on to represent Ireland at the 2000 Rugby League World Cup.
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Chris Joynt was the captain, played as a second-row and scored a try in St Helens' victory.
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In 2002, Chris Joynt was at the centre of controversy when he seemingly performed a 'voluntary tackle' with seconds remaining in the 2002 Super League Grand Final.
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Chris Joynt relinquished captaincy of St Helens to Paul Sculthorpe at the end of 2003's Super League VIII, and retired from rugby league following the 2004's Super League IX.