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Wing Cassius Cleaves spoke to the press ahead of Saturday's Gallagher PREM clash with Northampton Saints.

The wing discussed:

•⁠  ⁠An emotional final fixture saying farewell to teammates
•⁠  ⁠Giving supporters optimism for the summer
•⁠  ⁠Forging resilience in tough moments
•⁠  ⁠Best quality is availability
•⁠  ⁠Excitement for 2026/27

Jason Gilmore sat down with members of the media to preview Saturday's Gallagher PREM match-up against Northampton Saints.

The Head Coach discussed:

• ⁠Finishing the season positively
• ⁠Building on performance through the block 
• Benefitting of exposing younger players
• Marcus Smith’s game management
• Young fly-half prospects
• Bryn Bradley’s international credentials
  
  

Skipper Alex Dombrandt spoke to the press ahead of facing Saracens at the StoneX on Saturday afternoon.

The Number 8 covered several topics including: 

• Form and impacting results 
• How his game has developed
• Embracing the pressures of captaincy and performing
• Experience in England alignment camp
• Match-up with 'good friend' Tom Willis

Aoife Wafer met with members of the press to look ahead to Saturday's PWR clash with Leicester Tigers.

The number 8 discussed several topics:

• Her form in the 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations.
• Her decision to re-sign with Harlequins Women.
• The strength of the PWR.
• The connectivity and togetherness within the Women's squad.

Jason Gilmore sat down with members of the media to preview Saturday's Gallagher PREM match-up against Saracens.

The Head Coach discussed:

• Fire in the belly
• Building on improved performances
• Finishing the season strong
• Closing in on confirming coach appointments
• The energy of derby day

Ross Chisholm met with members of the press to look ahead to Saturday's PWR clash with Leicester Tigers.

The Women's Head Coach discussed several topics, including:

• Reintegrating international players after the Six Nations.
• The mindset and focus for the squad heading into Saturday's fixture.
• Recruitment and the signing of Sisilia Tuipulotu and re-signing of Aoife Wafer.

Will Porter met with members of the press to look ahead to Big Summer Kick-Off as Quins take on Exeter Chiefs at Allianz Stadium.

The scrum discussed several topics:

• Returning from injury
• Strength of scrum-half core
• Taking confidence into this weekend
• Aerial battle vs Chiefs
• Honour of playing at the Home of England Rugby 

Head Coach Jason Gilmore sat down with members of the media to preview Harlequin's Big Summer Kick-Off fixture against Exeter Chiefs at Allianz Stadium.

The Head Coach covered several topics including:

• Pleasing element of Red Bulls performance
• Returning players
• Rising to the occasion
• Repaying supporters 
• Tough to beat Chiefs

Jason Gilmore sat down with members of the media to preview Saturday's Round 13 match-up with Bath Rugby at the Recreation Ground (18 April, KO 17:30).

The Head Coach covered several topics including:

• Tribute to the retiring Joe Launchbury
• Squad fitness update
• Challenge of travelling to the Rec
• Importance of collecting try bonus-points
• Emergence of young talents in the squad
• Chasing Investec Champions Cup rugby

Nick David was on midweek media duties to look ahead to Saturday's Gallagher PREM contest at the Recreation Ground as Quins take on Bath (18th April, KO 17:30).

The backfield operator covered:

• Reflections on five years at Harlequins
• Striving for consistency
• Embracing adversity
• Finding try-scoring form
• Squad ambitions for the rest of the season

Scrum half Stu Townsend met with members of the media to preview Saturday's european knockout tie against Sale Sharks.

Topics included: 

• Gritty performance against Bristol
• Clean slate in Europe 
• Relishing the occasion
• Prestigious competition 
• What it means to win the Champions Cup

Head Coach Jason Gilmore sat down with the media to cover a range of topics ahead of Saturday's Investec Champions Cup Round of 16 tie against Sale Sharks. 

The discussion included: 

• Prospect of new signing Sampie Swiegers
• All to play for in Europe 
• Fight on display against Bristol Bears
• Backing up performances
• Physical test versus Sale Sharks

Harlequins Women's Defence Coach Chris Laidlaw spoke to the media ahead of Saturday's PWR Round 16 fixture against Bristol Bears.

He discussed a range of topics including:

• Reflections on the performance against Trailfinders
• What his side have worked on this week
• The impact the Black Fern Internationals have had on the PWR

Harlequins Women's wing Freya Aucken spoke to the media ahead of Saturday's PWR Round 16 fixture against Bristol Bears.

She discussed a range of topics including:

• Reflections on playing Trailfinders
• Excitement in playing in Cardiff for the first time
• The mindset of the squad going into the fixture

Cadan Murley sat down with the press ahead of Saturday's Gallagher PREM fixture with Bristol Bears.

The Club's vice-captain covered:

• Excitement of working with Robbie Deans
• Building under Head Coach Jason Gilmore 
• Raising standards
• Prospect of playing at the Principality
• Honour of representing England

Jason Gilmore met the media for the first time since being appointed Harlequins Head Coach on a permanent basis as he previewed Saturday’s Gallagher PREM clash versus Bristol Bears.

The Head Coach covered:

• Ambitions for his tenure
• Appointments and future impact of Robbie Deans and Rob Hunter
• What he wants to implement moving forward
• Desire to shift the mindset within the Club
• Earning the right to play the Quins way

Harlequins Women's Centre Sarah Parry spoke to the media ahead of Friday's PWR Round 15 fixture against Trailfinders Women.

She discussed a range of topics including:

• Her assessment of Harlequins' recent form.
• Her international ambitions.
• What she remembers from last time Quins played Trailfinders.
• The importance of playing the Quins way.

Harlequins Women's Head Coach Ross Chisholm spoke to the media ahead of Friday's PWR Round 15 fixture against Trailfinders Women.

He discussed a range of topics including:

• The key focuses in the group this week
• The impact Pat Metcalfe-Jones has made as Head of Women's Rugby
• Getting back to the Quins DNA
• The work of his half-backs in the last few weeks

Guido Petti Pagadizábal sat down with the press to preview Saturday's Gallagher PREM contest as Harlequins welcome Gloucester to The Stoop (21 March, KO 15:00).

The second row covered a range of topics including:

• Feeling rested and recovered
• Progress through PREM Cup period
• Importance of executing the basics
• Experiencing the Cornish coast
• Striving for consistency
• Adapting to the Gallagher PREM
• Honour of representing Los Pumas

Jason Gilmore sat down with members of the media to preview the return of Gallagher PREM rugby as Harlequins take on Gloucester on Saturday (21 March, KO 15:00).

The Senior Coach discussed the following:

• Objectives for the rest of the season
• Challenge of facing Gloucester
• Run of exciting fixtures
• Improvements made through PREM Cup block
• Balancing the return of international players
• Strengthening squad connection in Cornwall

Listen back in full to Harlequins' annual State of Play event hosted The Stoop as the key members of the senior leadership team, coaches and players connected with supporters to update on several key areas from across the Club.

A financial and commercial review and thorough reflection of the Men's and Women's Performance programmes were covered, as well as a deep dive into the investment the Quarters are making into their player pathways and stars of tomorrow.

Host Joe Byrnes welcomed the following guests to the stage throughout the evening:

• Chief Executive, Laurie Dalrymple
• Men’s Lead Transition Coach, Matt Ferguson
• Head of Women’s Rugby, Pat Metcalfe-Jones
• Women's Head Coach, Ross Chisholm
• Men’s Club Captain, Alex Dombrandt
• Jack Walker
• Aoife Wafer 

Harlequins Women's prop Lizzie Hanlon spoke to the media ahead of Friday's PWR Round 14 fixture against Loughborough Lightning

She discussed a range of topics including:

• Reflections on the performance against Saracens
• The threat posed by Loughborough on Friday night
• The race for the top four

Harlequins Women's Head of Women's Rugby Pat Metcalfe-Jones spoke to the media ahead of Friday's PWR Round 14 fixture against Loughborough Lightning

She discussed a range of topics including:

• Her background in the sport
• How she has found her role so far
• The development of Pathway Players into the Senior Women's environment

Harlequins Women's back-row Aoife Wafer spoke to the media ahead of Saturday's PWR Round 13 fixture against Saracens Women.

She discussed a range of topics including:

• Friendships she's built up within the squad
• Becoming hard to beat as a side
• How the group has grown and developed throughout the season
• Adapting to playing in the PWR
• What playing for Ireland means for her

Harlequins Women's Head Coach Ross Chisholm spoke to the media ahead of Saturday's PWR Round 13 fixture against Saracens Women.

He discussed a range of topics including:

• The growth of leadership within the squad
  
  
• Managing the conditions throughout the start of 2026
  
  
• Dealing with how tight the league table is as players and staff
  
  
• How to motivate the group after a rest week
  
  

Harlequins Women's Head Coach Ross Chisholm spoke to the media ahead of Saturday's PWR Round 12 fixture against Sale Sharks.

He discussed a range of topics including:

• Reflections on last weekend's performance
• His respect for what Sale and their coaching staff have achieved this season
• The challenge of playing on grass and 4G pitches
• The mindset of the players and coaches moving from game-to-game.

Harlequins Women's wing Lauren Torley spoke to the media ahead of Saturday's PWR Round 12 fixture against Sale Sharks.

She discussed a range of topics including:

• The threat posed by Sale Sharks
• How players adjust to playing on different surfaces
• How she relaxes after a match
• What the side can improve upon from last weekend's defeat to Gloucester-Hartpury
• Her love of reading

Harlequins Women's Defence Coach Chris Laidlaw spoke to the media ahead of Saturday's PWR Round 11 fixture against Gloucester-Hartpury

He discussed a range of topics including:

• Jade Konkel's announcement of her retirement from rugby.
• Reflections on the performance against Exeter.
• The challenge of facing Gloucester-Hartpury
• The confidence his side have taken from the performances of his back-row unit.

Harlequins Women's Captain Jade Konkel spoke to the media ahead of Saturday's PWR Round 11 fixture against Gloucester-Hartpury.

She discussed a range of topics including:

• Her decision to retire from rugby at the end of the season.
• The challenge of playing Gloucester-Hartpury on Saturday.
• The support and well-wishes she has received since the news broke.
• What Harlequins has meant to her as a Club.
• What's next for her after she hangs up her boots.

Harlequins Women's fly-half Ella Cromack spoke to the media ahead of Sunday's PWR Round 10 fixture against Exeter Chiefs Women.

She discussed a range of topics including:

• Playing in a youthful Harlequins Women's backline
• How it feels as a player to be involved in tight matches
• Being back at The Stoop on Sunday
• Playing outside Lucy Packer in the side

Harlequins Women's Forwards Coach Damian Welch spoke to the media ahead of Sunday's PWR Round 10 fixture against Exeter Chiefs.

He covered a range of topics including:

• Reflections on victory over Trailfinders
• The performance of Alex Callender and Aoife Wafer
• Lucy Packer's importance to the side at scrum-half
• Becoming a team that are hard to beat

Fi McIntosh met with the media ahead of Friday's PWR fixture versus Trailfinders Women.

The Scottish international second-row discussed several topics including:

• Her aspirations for the rest of the season.
• Her job outside of rugby.
• Her desire to reclaim a spot in the Scottish national team.
• Rediscovering her love of the game.
• The top four battle in the second-half of the season.

Ross Chisholm met with the media ahead of Friday's PWR fixture versus Trailfinders Women.

The Women's Head Coach discussed several topics including:

• Sarah Parry and Nicole Wythe's inclusion in the Red Roses January training squad.
• Reflections on the first half of the season.
• The excitement of getting back underway after a six week break.
• Dealing with the large break between fixtures.
• An injury update on the squad.
• How to manage playing Friday evening fixtures.

Bryn Bradley met with the media ahead of Saturday's Gallagher PREM tie against Leicester Tigers at The Stoop.

The centre covered a range of topics including:

• Gaining confidence at first team level
• European motivations
• Consistency in performance
• Learning from the squad
• International aspirations

Jason Gilmore sat down with the media ahead of Saturday's Gallagher PREM fixture versus Leicester Tigers. 

The Senior Coach covered several topics including:

• Confidence gained in Europe
• Praise for leadership
• The Harlequins' faithful and a sold-out Stoop
• Finishing strong
• Development opportunities in upcoming PREM Cup

Jason Gilmore met the media this week to preview Sunday's Investec Champions Cup clash against La Rochelle.

The Senior Coach covered several topics including:

• Getting back to basics and the players expressing themselves
• Physical and mental test versus La Rochelle
• Importance of acting on words
• Making new european memories
• Squad update

Tyrone Green sits down with members of the media to preview Sunday's Investec Champions Cup Pool C finale as Harlequins take on La Rochelle:

The full-back covered a range of topics including:

• Returning to fitness
• Backing up an improved performance against Stormers
• Playing with confidence
• Feeding off the energy of the French crowd
• Physical challenge of La Rochelle

Jack Kenningham sat down with members of the media to preview Harlequins' return to the Investec Champions Cup against DHL Stormer.

The back rower discussed a variety of topics including:

• Immediate and long-term changes
• How the squad are pulling together
• Returning to our defensive principles 
• Cutting out individual errors
• What it means to represent the Club
• Opportunity to build momentum in Europe

Senior Coach Jason Gilmore previewed the return of the Investec Champions Cup as Harlequins take on the DHL Stormers on Sunday.

Gilmore met members of the media to discuss a range of topics including:

• Reflections on recent form
• How the squad can turn momentum around
• Unlocking the Quins DNA
• Importance of heart and desire in defence
• Stormers’ form and threat
• Performing for the supporters at The Stoop

Alex Dombrandt sat down with members of the press to look ahead to Saturday’s Gallagher PREM fixture versus Northampton Saints.

The Harlequins captains discussed a variety of topics including:

• Returning to fitness
• Unforgiving Gallagher PREM
• Managing honest conversations 
• Rekindling the squad’s attacking flair 
• Leaders coming to the fore

Jason Gilmore met the media this week to preview Saturday’s Gallagher PREM fixture versus Northampton Saints (03.01.26)

The Senior Coach covered a range of topics including: 

• Reflections on Boxing Day defeat
• Installing confidence within the group
• Honest conversations and home truths
• Rediscovering our attacking identity
• Rolling up our sleeves to fight in the PREM