(was at Doncaster)Gareth Llewellyn - Tonmawr (player coach) (was at Bristol Rugby)Dan Luger - Nice (was at R.C.Toulon and Perpignan)Hal Luscombe - Chippenham RFC (was at Worcester Warriors)WaiseaLuveniyali - London Welsh Simon Maling - NEC, Japan (moving to Llanelli summer 2008)Chris Malone - Retired (was at London Irish)Ryan Manyika - Zimbabwe Cheetahs 7sMark Mapletoft - Quins Assistant Coach (was England U20 coach, Saracens Academy Coach, London Irish)Luther Marais - University Johannesburg & Golden Lions Nick Martin - Retired (Town Centre Manager in Haverhill)Tosh Masson - Bath University Ramin Mathieson - Edinburgh Accies (was at Boroughmuir) Joe Mbu - Castres Olympique (was at Pau and London Wasps)Neil McMillan - Sale Sharks Andrew Mehrtens - ? 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 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. At the age of six my grandfather started taking me to watch Plymouth Albion and this continued until I went to college in Bristol. Rory Hamilton-Brown has returned to Surrey as captain after Sussex agreed to his release. Supporter nearly 20 years ago. You can have your say by posting below. Just had lunch with Tani Fuga at his new Gaff (Nando's) in Ponsonby Road, Auckland, accompanied by the mighty Philip Miles! 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 . In the days of Andre Vos, Will Greenwood, Paul Burke et al. Hasn't Ben Gollings joined up with Neil Back at Rugby? Ben Gollings is coaching Sri Lanka sevens. It uses specially adaptedequipment and courts to help children learn and enjoy playing tennis in a way that is appropriate for their size and ability. Another nickname I tend to get is rugby encyclopaedia. American Junior Golf Association 1980 Sports Club Drive Braselton, GA 30517 (877) 373-2542 (770) 868-4200 (Phone) (770) 868-4211 (Fax) ajga@ajga.org Buy him a pint of Pride and I'm sure he'll tell you what he's been up to! COYQ! Quins going to Agen for the challenge cup last year and Cleremont this year in the champions cup. At the time of major changes to the non-executive team a couple of years ago Charles Jillings asked me if I would like to get involved and I joined the board as a non-executive director and . 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 Having played for Harlequins alongside his day job, he committed full time to rugby as soon as it went professional in 1996. The Quins were one of the founder members of the RFU, and over the past 150 years they have achieved a great deal, making their mark in 2001 when they became the first British rugby union team to win the European Shield. Cardiff Grange Harlequins Association Football Club: Nickname(s) The Quins: Founded: 1935 () (as Grange Harlequins) . [Got my first Quins ticket They won the league Cup in 1988 and 1991. Tiny Tennis introduces children to the game of tennis. But Harlequins had already been through a big name change (from Hampstead), and the members were strangely attached to the initials HFC. Pat became the Membership Secretary at the 2019 AGM. Harlequins was one of the English clubs that met at the Pall Mall Restaurant in 1871 to discuss the formal rules of the sport. (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 - ? (2023), Six Nations Winners Titles And Grand Slams By Team, 8 Ways To Prevent Blisters From Rugby Boots. Joined the committee at the 2017 AGM. enthusiasm for Quins attire and a passionate commitment to the Club has led to the nick name of Mr Harlequin and I aim to be at every match, Home or Away. Is Ryan Manyika actually at Leeds? (was at Racing Mtro 92 and Toulon) Peter Mensah -insurance in New ZealandSimon Miall - retired, working in the City David Millard - Esher Alex Mockford - Esher (was at Bristol) Nd Monye - ? Earlier this year, after England flopped during the Six Nations for the second year in a row, the RFU chief executive, Bill Sweeney, hinted at significant changes to the system when saying: Everyone is fed up with it. Peter Richards, now retired and coaching at Esher - Got married last weekend as well! They used to play their football at Cardiff Athletics Stadium in Leckwith. I got my first Quins season ticket, in 2002, to make me take Saturday afternoons away from my new consulting business. A graduate of the Harlequins Academy, Brown has been an ever-present in the Clubs most successful period in the professional era. I'm even more excited to see how we front up against Toulouse, Gary was a terrific player. This is a question that is often discussed by fans. Harlequins, or 'Quins' as they are nicknamed by fans, are based at Twickenham Stoop, a rugby ground based in Hampstead in London. visits to The Stoop were rare but always kept an eye open for Quins results and especially the activities of Micky Skinner , who I feel epitomised the Corinthian Spirit . Long time since some updates so here are some. 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. The reason was that the club had expanded its membership beyond Hampstead, and they didnt want the name to tie them to the area. For overseas tickets please contact Scott at scott@quinssa.org.uk, For membership queries e-mail members@quinssa.org.uk. Player contracts arent public, but weve combed through leaks and statistics about the Premiership. I would have loved to have played the game. 23 May 2012 Rugby Union. I am busy outside of rugby with my family, particularly my grandchildren and It is understood that in response to their request, Harlequins were simply referred to the regulations. Academy players who have not yet played with the pros These players are well part of the the Harlequins squad but have not yet appeared on a game sheet this season. It feels odd that weve allowed a system in this country [where it] has actually become quite difficult to have internationals, especially England players. When: Wednesdays from 5:30 to 9:30 pm Info: Come to the Community Room in back of the building. TF mentioned that Ace and Steven So'oialo are down in Wellington (Coolest Capital in the world) New Zealand. The stadium was formerly known as the Stoop Memorial Grounds, and nicknamed The Stoop. Email: christopher@quinssa.org.uk Apparently I'm "very loud" in my support for the team so I look forward to hearing you being loud and proud with me! Aston Croall is a coach at Blackheath I think, Jim Staples is working for Barclays Capital director of the FX options desk last I heard. 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 Am trying to build my whiskey collection, but there appear to be holes in all the bottles 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. Harlequins played their first match against Clapton at Hackney Downs in 1867. I had joined the Harlequins Old Players' Association (now known as the Harlequins Players' Association, "HPA") and kept in touch with the club. Anyone know what any of the Claxton brothers are doing? Chris Munton (Match Day Support) Harlequins' Andre Esterhuizen has been voted the Rugby Players' Association's players' player of the year. (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? The 35-year-old will continue to have a role in the game in his post as Rugby Players. This is because, in 1867, a disagreement caused half of the club . "It is something that I am extremely proud of. Joined the Committe at the AGM in 2021. These items were and continue to be popular with members and over the years, I have made numerous other items certain Mr Carling had something to do with it at the start! Chris Munton (Match Day Support) E-Mail: chris@quinssa.org.uk, mds@soas.ac.uk. They played in black and gold hoops. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Well, the other London club should have been present. John Birkett (rugby union) Gary Botha. Trustees suite in the DHL stand at the Stoop has been made available for Founder and HPA members. When the club committee picked the name out of a dictionary in 1869, there was an immediate association with this figure. Email: kate@quinssa.org.uk Some call me a rugby fanatic as I have was the Harlequins super fan on BT sport rugby tonight a few years ago and enjoyed the experience. The team's first choice strip is red shirts, black shorts and red socks. Inspired I joined and am now proud to be on the committee to help Quins Its difficult to whittle this down to a top ten, but weve done our best! Each case is handled individually and players who had little-to-no game time in Australia are more likely to be allowed to return early. Harlequins Troupe. World following the 1966 Centenary celebrations. I think Collin Osborne may object to Dippy being called Backs coach - he's defence coach isn't he? He is a great bloke. Leicester and England full-back Freddie Steward was named young player of the year, ahead of Quins fly-half Marcus Smith, London Irish back Henry Arundell and Sale prop Bevan Rodd. Article in the business section of The Times this morning on Alex Snow. Who are the greatest players to every play for Quins? We need to fix it., Worcester win 11th hour reprieve for weekend Premiership clash with Exeter, To bask in the reflected glow of Eddie Butlers talents was enough for us | Robert Kitson, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. raising money for our great club. Games were then mainly on Saturday afternoons ( who would have thought that would be popular !) (was at London Irish)Matt Cairns - RetiredGonzalo Camacho - Exeter Chiefs Marco Caputo - Retired - living in CanberraPablo Cardinali - Bourgoin (was at Beziers)Craig Chalmers - Melrose (coach)Paul Challoner - Guildford (coach)Daren Clayton - Plymouth (was at Coventry) Alex Codling - Barking (coach) (was at Ebbw Vale (Head Coach), Montpellier and Northampton Saints/Bedford)Tim Collier - Bournemouth (was at Barking,Launceston and Worcester)Neil Collins - NewburyGary Connolly - Retired (was at Munster and Orrell)Peter Cook - Cornish Pirates (was at Bedford)Tony Copsey - CEO at London Scottish (was at London Wasps - CEO)Agustn Costa Repetto - Petraca PadovaChris Cracknell - Worcester Warriors & England 7s (was at Bath Rugby, Cornish Pirates and Newbury)Aston Croall - ? Harlequins wasnt a major playing force in their early decades. committee at Harlequins and continuing to be a part of this amazing club! It's a great way to get involved and have made many friends, both from Quins and the clubs we've played against. Harlequins prop Mark Lambert has confirmed his retirement after 16 seasons with the Premiership club. E-Mail: warren@quinssa.org.uk and chanting. Just spotted Codders back full time inT rugby as head coach with Rotherham Titans. Have we had a player in the past called Peter Jones? then going on to win its inaugural title in 2012, but in a way it adds to the excitement. Joined the committee at the 2019 AGM Pablo Bouza. Met Rob Jewell at a Minis tournament yesterday. 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When the Covid-19 Pandemic hit I worked on an independent FanSite to help keep other Quins fans Unfortunately Marcus Smith was not given clearance to play this week and will continue his mandated rest period following Englands summer internationals, it read. Diego Zarzosa -- retired in summer 2009. Im looking forward to a closer involvement in the running of Quinssa over the next few years and The lure of taking charge of a leading club saw him step down as Englands defence coach in the summer of 2018. Notes from committee minutes from 1875 report that club captain W Watson was emigrating to California. Harlequins head coach Paul Gustard has waved goodbye to the club. I saw Harlequins play a few times in the 70s and 80s but Esterhuizen received the most votes from the . 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