Harlequins Women have confirmed that Club Captain Jade Konkel will retire from rugby at the end of the 2025-26 season. Scotland international Konkel joined the Club in 2018, going on to be named captain in 2023. The inspirational figure, who played many of her games in the back-row has made over 60 appearances in the
This London derby under lights had an edge to it. A quick Quins line-out caught TF napping, and Aoife Wafer had an opening try. At this stage the hosts were feeling the edge of Charlie Gayther’s whistle; at least the pack were in charge at the scrum. The first hometown cheer came when Vicky Lafln
Harlequins Women have announced the appointment of Pat Metcalfe-Jones as Head of Women’s Rugby. Metcalfe-Jones succeeds Andy Rhys Jones, who departs the Club to take up the role of Head of Women’s Performance and Pathways with Scotland. She undertakes the new role having previously served as Head Coach at the University of Surrey, as well
Harlequins Women have confirmed the arrival of New Zealand internationals Layla Sae and Liana Mikaele-Tu’u, until the end of March 2026. Both Sae and Mikaele-Tu’u will join up with the side as injury replacements, following the conclusion of the 2025 Rugby World Cup. The forward duo featured for the Black Ferns at the 2025 Rugby
Harlequins Women have confirmed the arrival of Fijian international back-row Manuqalo Komaitai ahead of the start of the 2025/26 PWR season. Komaitai arrives having represented Fiji at the Rugby World Cup, making three appearances and scoring against Scotland. A powerful and exciting back-row, Komaitai first picked up the sport in 2021, having initially played netball
Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) is proud to announce that the opening weekend of the 2025/26 season will turn pink in support of leading research and support charity Breast Cancer Now, the league’s official charity partner. Kicking off the weekend, and the 2025/26 season, will be Harlequins Women as they do battle with Loughborough Lightning on
Harlequins Women have confirmed the coaching team for the University of Surrey’s BUCS Teams for the 2025-26 season. Women’s Pathway Manager, Pat Metcalfe-Jones, will be joined by Ali Chisholm (Pathway Coach), Lagi Tuima (Defence Coach) and Shaunagh Brown (Breakdown Coach). Both the University of Surrey First Team and Second Team will be playing in BUCS
Harlequins Women are delighted to confirm the arrival of Damian Welch as Forwards Coach ahead of the 2025/26 season. Welch arrives in TW2 with an impressive coaching pedigree, having previously been Head Coach at Plymouth Albion and Forwards Coach at both Taunton Titans and Exeter University. His playing career saw him represent Exeter Chiefs, Cardiff
Harlequins Women and the University of Surrey are excited to confirm an exciting new partnership ahead of the 2025/26 season. With the official launch of this new partnership, both Harlequins Women and the University of Surrey aim to develop one of the best university pathway programmes in the country, attracting world-class athletes to study and
Rugby is no longer won on strength and skill alone — it’s increasingly decided in the recovery room. With the physical toll of elite rugby higher than ever, Harlequins’ new partnership with sports nutrition brand USN, marks a commitment to giving players every possible edge. From precision-formulated protein to data-backed recovery protocols, this move mirrors
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