fans. One of the greatest was A.D. Stoop, who made his Harlequins debut in 1901. Anderson continued to race yachts with Aisher, successfully, at Cowes, and also became Life Chairman of Harlequin Old Players Association. any iea where our 2011/12 leavers have gone? He was also an integral part of Englands victorious World Cup campaign of 2003, a character and leader in one of the most successful team dynamics seen in recent times. The club continues as a junior club. Had our seats, and we watched the games Anyone know what Will Skinner is doing? The club had some notable successes in the 1920s against touring international teams. (was at Earth Titans, Wasps and Bath Academy) Maama Molitika - Cardiff Blues (was at IBM Big Blue in Japan)Brian Moore - Retired (BBC Commentator and Telegraph Journalist)Dave Moore - Connacht Matt Moore - retired to train as airline pilot (was at Esher)Nils Mordt - Saracens Garrick Morgan - Gold Coast Breakers (was at Pau) Tom Muggeridge - Henley Hawks Ricky Nebbett - Esher (was at Parma, Leinster and Leicester) Shane O'Connor - Montluon (was at Bordeaux Begles) David Officer - Boroughmuir (Coach) (was at Currie and Worcester)Daren OLeary - Rugby agent for Top Marque Sports( was at Moseley and Worcester Warriors) Adrian Olver - Stourbridge (was at Bedford, Pertemps Bees and Coventry) Ryan ONeill - RetiredRob Oughton - Eastbourne (coach) Altan Ozdemir - Plymouth Albion (scrum coach) Opeta Palepoi - Glasgow Warriors (was at Earth Titans & Borders)David Pears - Retired (was at Wharfedale)James Percival - Worcester WarriorsMick Watson - Coach at Pocklington RUFC Mickey Pointing - Worthing Paul Pook - Ireland (Conditioning Coach)Matt Powell - Retired, coaching at Worcester Warriors Tom Powell - Northampton SaintsJunior Polululigaga - Exeter (was at North Harbour & Chiefs) Andy Reay - Moseley (was at Newbury, Bristol and Henley)Dean Richards - Serving 3 year ban from rugby Jimmy Richards - Neath Kiba Richards - Ealing (was at Worthing)Peter Richards - TV Pundit & coach at Esher (was at London Irish, Gloucester & Wasps)Johnny Rodham - Sedgley Park (was at Doncaster & Sale Sharks)Alex Rogers - Lille Mike Ross - LeinsterJono Ross - Blue BullsKarl Rudzki - Esher (was at Cambridge, Northampton Saints, Bayonne and Pau)Tony Russ - Bristol (Academy Scout) Pat Sanderson - Retired due to injury (was at Worcester Warriors)Tom Sargeant - Exeter UniversityBill Satala - Toyota Shokki Mark Scrivener - Redruth John Schuster - Marist St Pats, NZ (Assistant Coach)Mike Scott - ? He's very approachable. Darren Clayton -retired (MD at Zeus Sports ltd). Check out our round-up of the ten greatest former Harlequins players in history. Joined the committee at the 2022 AGM, E-Mail: kay@quinssa.org.uk "It's an incredible honour to win this award and for it to be voted by all the players and teams that I've played with and against makes it even more special," he said. 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. Me and some boys from church (!?) a lack of finances and fan support led to the departure of key players, leaving the club to rely on youth and reserve players. I think I read that Darren Clayton is off to Esher, and wasn't Andy Gommarsall released by Leeds. Joined the committee at the 2010 AGM, became Chair at the 2015 AGM. 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) Last updated on 26 May 202226 May 2022.From the section Rugby Union. 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). I played rugby at school in South London and for a short while after for a City Firm until international travel for work got in the way. But most rugby supporters refer to the grounds as The Stoop. The team's first choice strip is red shirts, black shorts and red socks. Joined the committee at the 2013 AGM. My mum used to support Quins back in the 1950s, mainly because she fancied the full-back WPC Davies, so she has a lot to answer for! We seek to monitor the Message Boards at regular intervals. Wales kicking game plan defended. As far as I am aware the Claxton brothers are alive and well in Whitton. Youll undoubtedly disagree with a lot of our choices so let us know what you think of the team, and what players youd swap, in the comments: One of the Clubs most decorated and successful players, Mike Brown made his debut for the Club in the Championship against Doncaster Knights in October 2005 (a match in which he also scored his first try). travelled all over the world to watch the sport including England in the Six Nations and fantastic British and Irish Lions tour to Australia in 2013. Harlequin Players Association (HPA) Harlequin Players Association (HPA) JOIN NOW.. For those who have previously or are currently playing with Harlequin Amateurs Senior Men's, Women's or veterans teams, you are eligible to join Harlequin Players Association (HPA). Blackheath and Richmond were there, and they are still in existence as big amateur clubs. 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 ! Ryan Crotty (New Zealand) There was a plethora of exceptionally talented players in New Zealand during the 2010s, and Crotty was among those who were in the right place at the wrong time. I joined Harlequins in 1959, when, as Secretary of my 'Old Boys' Rugby team, I approached the Club to introduce a prospective young player. The team is also known as Quins. Just spotted Codders back full time inT rugby as head coach with Rotherham Titans. [1] The club folded shortly afterwards. This is a question that is often discussed by fans. 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. Its difficult to whittle this down to a top ten, but weve done our best! There's a big queue of ladies down here if they do Babs. (Was at Esher?, London Irish and Beziers) David Wilson - retired Roy Winters - BristolDuncan Wood (mid 1980s-1992) - Edinburgh Accies. Xmas Decorations and Bottle Bags. James Inglis is still with Esher - coming back from a lengthy lay-off. previous two home wins against Saracens, the epic win in Paris against Stade in 2008 and the return fixture and the twenty eight phases and the Nick Evans drop goal against Stade Francis in 2008. Are you wondering about Wasps? They used to play their football at Cardiff Athletics Stadium in Leckwith. Mid-Atlantic 2013 Facility of the Year Award for the state of Virginia. My first visit to The Stoop was in the 1979 /1980 season , I had recently moved to London and was taken by a friend who said it was a great afternoon out , beer,singing and good stuff CHALLENGER, Ages 10-14 Class is designed for the player with a strong understanding stroke mechanics. Youve probably noticed that many clubs have RFC after their name. In ND1 season, as a way to meet new people I started travelling on the Quinssa coaches to away games. The Harlequins badge features a masked dancing figure in multicolored clothing holding a sword above his head. It is understood that in response to their request, Harlequins were simply referred to the regulations. Steve White-Cooper isn't at Staines any longer. (over on the left hand side of the screen) there is no mention of any Claxtons! (was at Coventry)Adrian Jarvis - London Irish ( was at Leeds Carnegie and Bristol) Rory Jenkins - Mostly retired but helping out with the coaching at Esher when possible Ed Jennings -insurance broker in The City Rob Jewell - Rosslyn Park (was at London Welsh and Padova)Seb Jewell - London Welsh (was at Esher & London Wasps) Ceri Jones - Worcester Warriors Andy Keast - Works for 'Soul of Africa, does some work with Durban Harlequins (was coach at Worcester Warriors & Rugby Rookies)Simon Keogh - Retired (was at Leinster) Jason Keyter - Retired (was at Esher and Earth Titans) Thierry Lacroix - Rugby commentary on France 2Cristophe Laurent - Colomiers Adam Leach - Coach at Yamaha (Japan) Jason Leonard - Retired Norman Ligairi - La Rochelle (was at Brice and Yamaha) Rob Liley - Retired? I think Collin Osborne may object to Dippy being called Backs coach - he's defence coach isn't he? 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! These were the differing roles and positions of scrum half and out half. If you'd like to become a member, please visit the Join I had joined the Harlequins Old Players' Association (now known as the Harlequins Players' Association, "HPA") and kept in touch with the club. 2112 Grandin Road, SW, Roanoke, VA 24015 Map & Directions. (With apologies to Bryan Adams)], Kate Cole The stadium was formerly known as the Stoop Memorial Grounds, and nicknamed The Stoop. I Sad to see him retiring. Phil Burgess is indeed playing at Loughborough students (and, Cheers all - I think that's everything updated. Joined the Committe at the AGM in 2021. Jason Leonard joined Harlequins in 1990 and retired in 2004 with an astonishing 290 club caps. The club was fined heavily after events in 2009 and the coach received a three year ban from rugby. The lure of taking charge of a leading club saw him step down as Englands defence coach in the summer of 2018. We do not associate Sportnetwork with any of the comments and do not take responsibility for any statements or opinions expressed on the Message Boards. Having played for Harlequins alongside his day job, he committed full time to rugby as soon as it went professional in 1996. I became a Harlequins STH in 2001 and have actively helped with Quinssa events for several years. home game since 1954/55) and a committed hippy at the time, the combination of rugby and the Quins colours proved irresistible ! I have been supporting Quins for longer than that and have to confess a A hero of our European Shield winning campaign in 2001 Terry Claxton can be found, most evenings in The Admiral Nelson, Whitton. Im a member of HPA (Harlequins Players Association) albeit my playing career in the quartered shirt was mainly limited to the Quins Gentlemen as I was my Old Boys Club Captain and also organised 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 Im always looking for new projects so dont hesitate to come to our stand in the Kings Bar It feels odd that weve allowed a system in this country [where it] has actually become quite difficult to have internationals, especially England players. Tiny Tennis introduces children to the game of tennis. Tosh Masson joining Rosslyn Park according to their news, Chris Brooker is off to Bristol next season. 44025 Courtland Drive Each application is lodged with the professional performance management group, which is made up of representatives from the Rugby Football Union, Premiership Rugby and the Rugby Players Association. Supporter nearly 20 years ago. I joined Quinssa in 2003 when it was first launched and have served on the committee since holding positions as Secretary, Treasurer and Chair at various times. Harlequins are an army that moves fast, hits hard, has 4+ invulnerable saves across the board (without having to be Custodes), and has an irritating amount of luck. Ollie Kohn seems to be running an interesting sideline, not only in hog-roasts, but also in modelling suits for 'oversized' gentlemen. Burgess is in his second season with Pirates. It is 10 per annum for all members. They had a strong season in 2011/12 and won the Premiership title by beating the Leicester Tigers. Olly Kohn - coaching at Thornbury, opened a restaurant called Pigsty with his brothers and Will Collier, Nic Mayhew has left the Blues and signed for the Brumbies next S15 season. Prof or anyone - sensible question here - in which year did Will Carling leave? My other interests are family (3 grandsons so far) and rock and country music, so this year I am going to work with the other musos to try to increase the entertainment of the match day singing When the Stoop finally reopened for When the remaining committee members decided on a new name of Harlequins, they also decided on new team colours. Rumor has it Harlequins will be left out of the new Codex: Eldar Craftworlds, just as they were cut from Dark Eldar. The minutes from a meeting in 1906 show that they were now playing in white knickerbockers. Pat became the Membership Secretary at the 2019 AGM. Get latest scores and headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online. USTA Team Tennis is a program developed and organized by the United States Tennis Association (USTA). 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 was the Harlequins super fan on BT sport rugby tonight a few years ago and enjoyed the experience. They played in black and gold hoops. The team continued to play in the Cardiff & District League for a season, though with none of the players that played in the Welsh League, using the park facilities at Pontcanna Fields as their home ground. 23 May 2012 Rugby Union. In the days of Andre Vos, Will Greenwood, Paul Burke et al. CONTACT Angela Simpson - Hon. and captained the Combined London Old Boys team throughout the 60s. , so a combination of work , playing rugby and then coaching with my local Club Chipstead RFC meant Quinssa tables at the Club's End of Season Dinner and our regular Christmas collection for the Shooting Star CHASE children's hospices. I would have loved to have played the game. All 8-year old's must have completed 1 session of Aces. Stroke mechanics on the backhand, forehand, and serve will be reinforced. They also made three finals between 1992 and 2001, and were one of best clubs in the country. Four of their five Premiership opponents have claimed a try bonus point against them and the exception, Gloucester, scored three, while Racing 92 ran in seven in a 49-7 Champions Cup romp at the Stoop last month. Buy him a pint of Pride and I'm sure he'll tell you what he's been up to! I wanted to make you smile before reading more about me.<br><br>As a dedicated, positive and passionate individual, I am committed to supporting professional athletes to develop both on and off the pitch. Point play is also a regular training component. They asked for permission to keep the format, which was granted. I'm not totally sure but I have a feeling he's even turned out for Gloucester A when they've been short of players. He borrowed some ideas and introduced new techniques to Harlequins and England. After a spell at Leicester, where he helped to bring home two Premiership titles, he re-signed for Harlequins in 2000 and played a key role in taking them to victory twice in the European Shield. 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Fans Rank The 5 Most Overhyped Rugby Players, Statement: Steve Borthwick responds to reports he dropped Marcus Smith, Non-stop grief Prince Williams on Kate Middletons reaction to England beating Wales. They merged with the police rugby club in 2017 and are now known as the Quins-Bobbies. I joined Harlequins in 1959, when, as Secretary of my Old Boys Rugby team, I approached the Club to introduce a prospective young player. June 26th 2021 will always be one of the USTA Team Tennis (Adult) is a group consisting of at least six players that participates in organized match play and practices for a minimum of 12 hours over a four- to six-week season. There were suggestions of player unrest with the long-serving full-back Mike Brown linked with a move to Sale while Joe Marler and Marcus Smith were also reported to be considering moves as Gustards emphasis on discipline and organisation grated with a side that had been known for its adventure. You can read all about it in our article on Harlequins and Bloodgate. Coach John Kingston believes Harlequins' clash with Castres is a 'cup final' his players cannot afford to lose. When the club committee picked the name out of a dictionary in 1869, there was an immediate association with this figure. tee - fail!! Esterhuizen received the most votes from the . Harlequins prop Mark Lambert has confirmed his retirement after 16 seasons with the Premiership club. E-Mail: chris@quinssa.org.uk, mds@soas.ac.uk Sitting in the Etihad stand, cheering the lads on Ruck.co.uk: the leading rugby union news and content network delivering you the latest news, views and all the moves in Rugby Union. raising money for our great club. Harlequins home grounds are at the Twickenham Stoop. It soon became clear to me that not only did I want to be part of this rugby family but I wanted to to give something back I became Chair in 2012 and served in Warrenton Youth Sports Club One thing you cant say about supporting the Jesters is that its an easy ride, with seeing the Club relegated to Junior Polu-also a movie star, he played one of the All Blacks in "Invictus"! Joined the committee at the 2022 AGM. Both players started all three Tests against Australia as did Farrell and George. Peter Richards, now retired and coaching at Esher - Got married last weekend as well! I joined Quinssa in 2004 and have enjoyed the regular events and meetings over the intervening years, particularly listening to our hero, Wayne Barnes. The club was founded way back in 1886 as The Hampstead Football Club and was even a founding member of the Rugby Football Union. He retained his links with the Olympic movement, being a . Harlequins Rugby Club is one of the oldest and most historic in the English game. he obviously thought it was never in doubt! Former association football club in Wales, "Druids let off the hook in Premier division", Cardiff City Ladies F.C. E-Mail: john@quinssa.org.uk 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 - ? It is understood that in response to their request, Harlequins were simply referred to the regulations. Part of the recent history of Harlequins includes an unfortunate episode known as Bloodgate. Weve only included players who are no longer with the club. There has been a big turn over in players over the last ten years at Quins, here are the destinations (as far as we know) of a number of those players. Long time since some updates so here are some. In 2015 my wife Jane and I decided to get season tickets and have really enjoyed our time supporting Quins regularly and really enjoy away matches and especially a European weekend . The new club also kept the team colors. COYQ! Trustees suite in the DHL stand at the Stoop has been made available for Founder and HPA members. Eddie Jones is believed to also have a say. I have a rapidly growing red wine collection with very few bottles in the 3 for 10 category. It was founded in 1866 and is one of the original clubs that founded the sport of Rugby Union in England. Europe. The South Africa international has scored eight tries for Harlequins this. James Hayter - left Esher to emigrate to US a year or two ago. dont stop. I'm even more excited to see how we front up against Toulouse, Gary was a terrific player. The indoor season runs from October toApril and residents receive priority court time selections during the contract application period. 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 Leagues include a coed over 30, men's over 30, and women's open groups. Deadly, the only player by that name to have played for the 1st XV was EC Bloxam who made one appearance on 27/12/1920 against the Royal Air Force at Queen's Club. But the official history from the RFU says that their party turned up at the wrong rendezvous on the wrong day at the wrong time.. E-Mail: lyn@quinssa.org.uk, secretary@quinssa.org.uk Duncan Bell (rugby union) Tom Billups. Unfortunately Marcus Smith was not given clearance to play this week and will continue his mandated rest period following Englands summer internationals, it read. Inspired I joined and am now proud to be on the committee to help Quins COME ON YOU QUINS! Harlequins also beat the All Blacks when they toured Britain in 1926. Paul Gustard sacrificed his involvement at the 2019 World Cup to transform Harlequins, but less than three years after leaving a coaching role with England for the Premiership he is looking for a new job having left the club, where he was the head of rugby, by mutual consent. 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) HPA is aimed as a means for ex players to stay in touch with their former team mates, maintain an association with the club, at the same time raising money for charitable causes. The balance between match play and practice time is decided between the coach and players. John Gallagher headmaster at Colfes Prep School in London. They dominated the lower division and bounced back up into the Premiership. I saw Steve White-Cooper outside the Garryowen before our game with Saracens earlier this season. Ashburn, VA 20147, For Membership and access to our online registration, please fill out the, Have questions about what program is right for you? E-Mail: rugbybird@quinssa.org.uk On Thursday 3rd February 2005 (7.30 for 8pm) Quinssa are hosting a 'Meet the Old Players' evening at The Stoop in Association with HOPA (the Harlequins Old Players Association). You can read more in our article on the Dallas Harlequins. They are seventh this season and have not won a home match in any competition since the end of August, losing five in a row before blowing a 12-point lead in the final 15 minutes against London Irish in the last round. players like Kyle Sinckler & George Merrick (both of whom I played rugby against as a teenager through my local club, Sutton & Epsom RFC) go through the Academy to the first team strengthened Programme has him as first XV Backs coach and Academy Manager. A graduate of the Harlequins Academy, Brown has been an ever-present in the Clubs most successful period in the professional era. In the "Past Players: Where are they now?" Where: Raleigh Court Branch Library. In a league that has an abundance of under-30-year-old talent that it is . my love for the Club with its ethos of caring for its local community. (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). Email: christopher@quinssa.org.uk 211. These are reversed on the back of the jerseys. The reason was that the club had expanded its membership beyond Hampstead, and they didnt want the name to tie them to the area. As a dedicated England supporter (havent missed a We soon became hooked and saw the important role that Quinssa plays. I have been a supporter of Harlequins ever since my first game watching The Mighty Quins win the European Challenge Cup in 2001. Age appropriate equipment will be used. Alex Codling leaves London Scottish to focus on his commitments at Trinity School. All 10-year old's must have completed 1 session of Futures. Virginia Soccer Association. E-Mail: pat@quinssa.org.uk,members@quinssa.org.uk members did not know who I was, so I was elected successfully. My dad and I have travelled Europe to support A second relegation followed in 200607, and the club's prospects of returning to the Premier in the short term looked slim. Home Buy club tickets Gallagher Premiership Rugby Gallagher Premiership Rugby. 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