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Posted 421 days ago
SCHALK BRITS prepared for Saracens’ game against Sale the unconventional way last week – with hardly any sleep at all. The hooker’s first baby, son Christian, was born on Thursday, leaving Brits with little option but to travel to Edgeley Park for the Friday night game with no more than 40 winks. But the new arrival proved to be a…
Posted 462 days ago
SARACENS HOST Harlequins on Saturday 31 March at Wembley – and musical entertainment at the iconic stadium will be provided by McFly.
It’s the second time the two sides have met on a grand stage this season – Saracens beat Quins 19-11 at Twickenham in December – and they will both be looking to take one step closer to the Aviva…
Posted 531 days ago
By Sarah Mockford, Rugby World Features Editor
HARLEQUINS’ 14-MATCH winning run had to come to an end at some point and there’s no shame in losing to Europe’s most successful professional side. The Londoners have dominated the Aviva Premiership all season but they could not get the better of the mighty Toulouse at the Stoop and failed to even collect a…
Posted 749 days ago
After the historic victory last week against Munster, Harlequins turn their attentions back to the Premiership and the last domestic game of the season.
With the Premiership table so tight and Quins fighting for a potential top 6 spot and a place in the Heineken Cup next season, a win against Saracens will not only be tough but also vital.
Harlequins currently…
Posted 809 days ago
WORCESTER WARRIORS have signed James Percival from Harlequins, with the giant lock set to make a playing return to Sixways this summer.
Man-mountain Percival started his career in the Academy at Warriors and gained international recognition during his time at the club, as a member of the England Under-21 team that won the 2004 Six Nations Grand Slam.
The 27-year-old second-row –…
Posted 813 days ago
AFTER THE disappointment of last week’s close encounter with London Irish, Quins turn their attentions to their Northern rivals for Friday night’s away trip to Kingston Park in the Aviva Premiership(Kick off 8pm).
Sitting in 7th place in the table, the tightly contested league sees Quins just 1 point off a valuable top 4 spot and the London side know that…
Posted 813 days ago
NEWCASTLE FALCONS have released their squad list to play Harlequins on Friday’s Aviva Premiership clash(kick-off 8pm). Head coach Alan Tait has made two changes, including Scotland international Euan Murray in the front row while Brent Wilson starts in his favoured flanker berth. “Friday at home to Harlequins is a massive chance to put things right at Kingston Park, especially in…
Posted 819 days ago
Last week’s win at the Stoop saw Quins return to winning ways. The victory not only saw them back in the top 6 of the Aviva Premiership Rugby table (currently sitting in 5th) but also continue an impressive run of form, which sees the London side unbeaten in 10 of their last 11 games in all competitions.
Director of Rugby, Conor…
Posted 823 days ago
CHRIS ROBSHAW of Harlequins has been called up to the England squad training at Pennyhill Park for Joe Worsley who has returned to London Wasps to be treated for a neck injury.
Alex Corbisiero of London Irish has been called in to the squad following an ankle injury to David Wilson, who is receiving treatment from the Bath medical team.
Lewis Moody…
Posted 833 days ago
Tomorrow Quins not only turn their attentions to the Aviva Premiership, but also welcome back a number of players to the side.
With the England Saxons players having returned from International duty, Quins are delighted to have all five back in the starting line-up for the match against Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park.
Quins will be hoping to continue winning ways; a…
