It feels odd that weve allowed a system in this country [where it] has actually become quite difficult to have internationals, especially England players. They played in black and gold hoops. He won the Aviva Premiership title in 2012 with the London outfit, as well as the Challenge Cup twice (2004 and 2011) and the Anglo-Welsh Cup (2013). The original colour of their shorts (or knickerbockers) was dark blue. Diego Zarzosa -- retired in summer 2009. He started in the 2011 Amlin Challenge Cup final win against Stade Francais and in the 2012 Aviva Premiership final win against Leicester Tigers; the culmination of a season that saw Brown score 12 tries. I'd like to keep this as up to date as possible so if you hear of any players moving club can you drop me a line. Marlie Packer won the England women's player of the year award, while Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care claimed the RPA's special merit award. Just spotted Codders back full time inT rugby as head coach with Rotherham Titans. One thing you cant say about supporting the Jesters is that its an easy ride, with seeing the Club relegated to One thing thats becoming clear, and there isnt a director of rugby in the country who wont say this, the amount of Premiership Rugby games that clash with internationals, or international rest periods, is too much, he said. (was at Connacht and London Irish) Epi Taione - London Welsh (was at Racing Club, Paris) Tu Tamarua - Pontypridd (was at Pertemps Bees and Earth Titans)Josh Taumalolo - Grenoble (was at Bristol, Neath, Coventry and Sale)Arwel Thomas - Retired (was at Neath)Ace Tiatia - Retired and living in Wellington (was at Bayonne, Agen and Pau)Gonzalo Tiesi - Stade Franais Tulsen Tullett - various work on Sky and BBC rugby league websitesPaul Turner (coach) - London Wasps (was at Newport Gwent Dragons), Benjamin Urdapilleta - Oyonnax Tomas Vallejos Cinalli - ?Ian Vass - Bedford Blues (was at Northampton Saints)Paul Volley - Retired (was at London Scottish)Andre Vos - Retired - working in South Africa (insurance) Sam Walton - Percy ParkLorn Ward - London Welsh (was at Toulon and Bath Rugby)Mick Watson - Pocklington RUFC Mike Wedderburn - retired (Sky cricket commentary)James Whiteis - Westcombe Park (coach) Steve White-Cooper - retired? Steve White-Cooper isn't at Staines any longer. 211. Monye was a one-club man during his playing career, representing Quins with distinction for 13 years before hanging up his boots in 2015. They asked for permission to keep the format, which was granted. The stadium was formerly known as the Stoop Memorial Grounds, and nicknamed The Stoop. The Pretoria Harlequins are still in existence as an amateur club. Have I got this wrong? I am looking forward to working with colleagues on the committee to steer the Association through its next chapter and ensure that we continue to provide benefits to fellow supporters, whilst Anyone know what any of the Claxton brothers are doing? Renaldo Bothma. I have been a supporter of Harlequins ever since my first game watching The Mighty Quins win the European Challenge Cup in 2001. They dominated the lower division and bounced back up into the Premiership. Ruck.co.uk: the leading rugby union news and content network delivering you the latest news, views and all the moves in Rugby Union. I am looking forward to working with the Charged with restoring discipline and organisation to a side that had finished 10th in the Premiership, he made an initial impact, but inconsistency soon returned and Quins finished outside the top four in his two full seasons. In the "Past Players: Where are they now?" to promote the Women's and Amateurs teams too. Apparently I'm "very loud" in my support for the team so I look forward to hearing you being loud and proud with me! A second relegation followed in 200607, and the club's prospects of returning to the Premier in the short term looked slim. The club was founded way back in 1886 as The Hampstead Football Club and was even a founding member of the Rugby Football Union. What about the Claxtons? I travel to most away matches and love the oversea trips, having been involved in managing the ticket sales and identifying meeting places for our travelling choir ! Harlequins head coach Paul Gustard has waved goodbye to the club. How to get into rugby union - get into the social team game that brings people together, Rugby Union Weekly special podcast: Andre the gentle giant. On that basis Quins have selected Joe Marchant and Jack Walker in their squad while players who missed large chunks of last season through injury, such as Farrell or Jack Nowell, who appeared for Exeter last weekend, are also more likely to be approved. He won four grand slams and was part of the squad that won the 2003 World Cup. In 2008 I joined the Quinssa committee, and am genuinely surprised there hasnt been a vote of no confidence yet. Alex Codling leaves London Scottish to focus on his commitments at Trinity School. Billy Millard, who since 2018 has been the clubs general manager, will oversee the coaching team of Jerry Flannery, Nick Evans and Adam Jones for the rest of the season, with relegation set to be suspended, while Quins decide whether to directly replace Gustard or restructure. Neil McMillan is a personal trainer in New York these days. He's very approachable. The Harlequins colours are French grey, magenta, chocolate, and light blue. Initially, I made Bracelets, Necklaces, Earrings and Key Rings, all in Quins colours. Joined the committee at the 2013 AGM. I met Henry Barratt today. (was at Oxford University, Stade Francais, and Washington) Keith Wood - retired (on the London Irish board) Niall Woods - retired/Irish PRA Clive Woodward - London 2012 (was England Head Coach for England in RWC2003 and Lions tour to NZ2005, Southampton FC Manager) Mike Worsley - retired Chris Wright - London Scottish (coach) & founder and Hon Sec of the Harlequins Hall of Fame, Chris York - Newcastle Falcons Diego Zaraosa - Retired from playing, Director de Operaciones of Superibrica de Rugby, Spain (was at El Salvador Valladolid). Belonging to a group that may enable you to meet up with your fellow ex players or meeting some older and wiser ex players from days gone by. to the club which has welcomed us so warmly, provided us with a new set of friends, given us much fun and laughter and not least has allowed us to witness some memorable moments on the rugby Supporter nearly 20 years ago. He borrowed some ideas and introduced new techniques to Harlequins and England. It's quite annoying that I had to wait 43 years to see Quins win the league, my son was just 4 months old and he slept through the last five minutes even though the crowd around us was going wild - This is an organisation run by ex players for ex players from professional and amateur days, with the aim of arranging events to enable current and former players to meet up and yarn about the old days and old Laws. They beat the title holders Exeter Chiefs in 2021 to become Premiership champions. It is 10 per annum for all members. Junior Polu: as well as being at North Harbour, he's been named in the Chiefs Super 14 squad. How come this thread does not have pages? (With apologies to Bryan Adams)], Kate Cole As of June 2019, the sale of merchandise has raised nearly 5,000 for the Academy. I support players in creating holistic opportunities for their careers and personal lives, so that they are set up . Games were then mainly on Saturday afternoons ( who would have thought that would be popular !) I started attending Quins games regularly mid-season in 2005 when I inherited my cousins season ticket when he moved to Australia (Still seems to me, a bit of an extreme way to deal with The reason was that the club had expanded its membership beyond Hampstead, and they didnt want the name to tie them to the area. Quinssa tables at the Club's End of Season Dinner and our regular Christmas collection for the Shooting Star CHASE children's hospices. Now I attend most Quins games every season, home and away and also get to as many England games as time and funds will allow. These were the differing roles and positions of scrum half and out half. It was felt that this hampered the match atmosphere. Carling joined Quins from Rosslyn Park in 1987, and just one year later he became England captain at the age of 22. Paul Gustard sacrificed the 2019 World Cup to transform Harlequins, but less than three years after leaving England for the Premiership he is looking for a new job having left the club crew and played an over 50's touch game against Melbourne Geriatrics , we fought out an honourable 25-25 draw , but won the drinking . Emma 'Rugbybird' Stewart My enthusiasm for the Club, combined with a love of colour & a passion for making things, inspired me to develop a range of Quinssa merchandising material to raise money for the Academy. like Archie White now don the famous quarters. For people traveling, the Twickenham train station is a short walk. I have been part of the Club ever since and featured in Rugby (was at Sale Sharks) Massimo Cuttitta - Edinburgh (forwards coach) Isoa Damudamu - Army & England 7s (was at Newbury)Brendon Daniel - Blaydon (was at Borders, Pau and Bath)Rhodri Davies - works in commercial property for SavillsPhil Davies - ? I joined Harlequins in 1959, when, as Secretary of my Old Boys Rugby team, I approached the Club to introduce a prospective young player. Junior Polu-also a movie star, he played one of the All Blacks in "Invictus"! that position until 2015. This class is designed for the player aspiring to play high school tennis. first match at just 12 days old and has been accompanying me ever since - having her own Season Ticket since she got too big to sit on my lap! Article in the business section of The Times this morning on Alex Snow. Esterhuizen received the most votes from the . Warrenton Youth Sports Club Stroke mechanics on the backhand, forehand, and serve will be reinforced. home game since 1954/55) and a committed hippy at the time, the combination of rugby and the Quins colours proved irresistible ! On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. My dad and I have travelled Europe to support Virginia Soccer Association. Obviously, this is a matter of perspective, theres no scientific formula for the undisputed 15, but this is pretty close to it. Zinzan lives with me.He sulks if he isn't the centre of attention and has the tendency to bite if he doesn't get his own way. The new club also kept the team colors. When football and rugby split completely to form two codes, many rugby clubs changed their name from FC to RFC. Coach John Kingston believes Harlequins' clash with Castres is a 'cup final' his players cannot afford to lose. This is because, in 1867, a disagreement caused half of the club . If there are any other ex-Quins still playing rugby out there send the details to us, or if there are errors in this list tell us and I'll update this page - prof@comeallwithin.co.uk . [Got my first Quins ticket Read somewhere than Dan Frazier (another excellent dancer) is training in all things coffee following injury. The club was fined heavily after events in 2009 and the coach received a three year ban from rugby. Monye was also theBritish and Irish Lionstop try scorer on their 2009 tour of South Africa, going over five times in total, including one in the 28-9 final Test win in Johannesburg. field. The application for the 2022-2023 Contract Court Time Season can be downloaded, If you have any questions you can contact Erin Green by email at, Ashburn Village Sports Pavilionreceived theUSTA. There's a big queue of ladies down here if they do Babs. When the Stoop finally reopened for and chanting. The 21-year-old has won 10 England caps since making his international debut last summer. Pablo Bouza. Both players started all three Tests against Australia as did Farrell and George. My wife was a Wasps supporter when I first met her, but she saw the light and has been a season ticket for a number of years, and our son was just a few weeks old when he went to his first match. If you have any cause for concern over any material posted here please let us know as soon as possible by e-mailing, Mick Watson is at Pocklington RUFC according to this. Bob Dickinson (mid 1980s-1992) - Harlequin Amateurs (also played for Surrey) Tony Diprose - Quins Academy Manager & 1stXV defence coach Cameron Dott - Henley Hawks (was at Cambridge University) Bruce Douglas - Worcester Warriors (was at Montpellier, Llanelli Scarlets and Scottish Borders) Josh Drauninui - Worcester (was at London Welsh) It was founded in 1866 and is one of the original clubs that founded the sport of Rugby Union in England. Evans, 32, beat . Billy Davison - Cobham (was at Esher) Jon Dawson - Rosslyn Park (was at Schotchekloof Walmers, SA and London Wasps, Bath Rugby, Newbury & Cambridge Uni) Mel Deane - Personal trainer, also helps out at Richmond (was at Connacht)Bob Dickinson (mid 1980s-1992) - Harlequin Amateurs (also played for Surrey) Tony Diprose - Quins Academy Manager & 1stXV defence coachCameron Dott - Henley Hawks (was at Cambridge University)Bruce Douglas - Worcester Warriors (was at Montpellier, Llanelli Scarlets and Scottish Borders)Josh Drauninui - Worcester (was at London Welsh) Gavin Duffy - ConnachtAndy Dunne - Old Belvedere ( was at Connacht, Leinster and Bath Rugby) Jon Eagle - Leodiensian RFC Darren Edwards - Newport Gwent Dragons (backs coach)Ignacio Elosu - Exeter Chiefs Jim Evans - retired through injury - Quins Academy Coach & Fitness trainer Seb Fitzgerald - London WelshMaurice Fitz Gerald - Retired due to injuryDan Frazier - Newcastle Falcons (was at Doncaster Knights) Mike Friday - England 7s CoachAndy Friend - Canon Rugby, Japan (Head Coach) (was at ACT Brumbies (Head Coach))Tani Fuga - Retired running a Nandos in Ponsonby Road, Auckland Billy Fulton - Retired now works for ISG PLC (was at Pau, Bath Rugby and Northampton Saints)John Gallagher - Retired (headmaster of Colfe's prep school) Vaughan Going - Retired (was at Northampton and Bristol) Ben Gollings - Rugby (coach) (was at England 7s, Queensland Reds (Trial)/Sunnybank, Australia, Toyota Shokki, Japan; Doncaster; Tasman, New Zealand; Sunnybank, Australia and Newcastle) Laurent Gomez - Rugby commentator in France (was at Lyon)Andy Gommarsall - Leeds Carnegie Nick Greenstock - StainesLuke Gross - Huddersfield (was at Doncaster and Newcastle Falcons)Will Greenwood - Retired - doing Sky commetaries Chris Hala'Ufia - London IrishRory Hamilton-Brown - Surrey CC (was at Sussex CC and Surrey CC)George Harder - Retired (was at Mont De Marson)Andrew Harriman - Retired (Oil Industry) Dave Harvey - Coventry (played one game for Quins against Natal Sharks in 2005)James Hayter - NYAC - New York Athletic Club (was at Esher and Llanelli Scarlets)Matt Henjak - Toulon was at (Canberra Royals, Western Force, ACT Brumbies, Canberra Vikings)Richard Hill (coach) - Worcester (was at Chalon-sur-Saone and Bristol)Rob Hitchmouth - West Park St Helens Kai Horstmann - Exeter Chiefs (was at Worcester Warriors) James Inglis - Esher Mark Ireland - Cornish Pirates (was at London Irish & Newbury) Dafydd James - Cardiff Blues (was at Llanelli Scarlets)Duncan James - ? You can read more in our article on the owners of Harlequins. The indoor season runs from October toApril and residents receive priority court time selections during the contract application period. Their grounds at the Twickenham Stoop are close to Twickenham Stadium, the home of English rugby. His brother Tim also played for the club. Phil Burgess is indeed playing at Loughborough students (and, Cheers all - I think that's everything updated. The Stoop is in southwest England and is right beside the national rugby stadium. I have looked on their site and can't see him in their squad! Joined the committee at the 2022 AGM. The team is also known as Quins. dont stop. Quite sadly, have recently joined the National Trust. This player is beginning to move the ball and contact has improved. Are you wondering about Wasps? Email: kate@quinssa.org.uk The club also has ties to the Kenya Harlequins and the Melbourne Harlequins. 185 members Join group About this group A group which is run by Current and Former Harlequin Players for Current and Former Players to share discussions, photos and information on upco See more Private Only members can see who's in the group and what they post. The inconsistent approach has been criticised by the player welfare lobby group Progressive Rugby and is causing confusion in a season when, as revealed by the Guardian in May, England players are set to miss about half their clubs Premiership matches if the rest protocols are fully adhered to. Marcus Smith started all three of Englands Test matches against Australia in July. Another nickname I tend to get is rugby encyclopaedia. (was Business Development and facilities Manager for the Newclose County Cricket and Sports facilities)Chris Sheasby - Marlow (was at Staines and Bracknell) Luke Sherriff - Retired (was at Nottingham)David Slemen - Esher (was at Connacht)Ollie Smith - Esher (Head Coach) Alex Snow - Retired (banking at Evolution)Steve So'oialo - Retired living in Wellington Nicolas Spanghero - Colomiers Bruce Starr - GrenobleJeremy Staunton - Leicester (was at London Irish & London Wasps)Lewis Stevenson - Ulster David Strettle - Saracens Ryan Strudwick - ? Dan Luger was re-tweeting a link to SWC's co, Andrew Mehrtens is now kicking coach at Waratahs. COME ON YOU QUINS! At a time when things are changing at The Stoop with the demolition of the old West Stand this evening will be a chance to look back on the history of our great club. Cipriani played 195 games over a period spanning fifteen years. Xmas Decorations and Bottle Bags. 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