Harlequins is a rugby union club based at the Twickenham Stoop Stadium in Twickenham, England. Its men's team is scheduled to play in the 2026/27 Gallagher PREM season. The club also has a women's team and an academy.
History
Harlequins was founded in 1866. The club calls its first decade, 1866 to 1875, "We Begin". It was a founding member of the Rugby Football Union (RFU). As of August 2026 it was, by the club's count, the only founding member playing in the Premiership.
Women's team
The team was founded in 1995.
Ground
The club plays at the Twickenham Stoop Stadium, Langhorn Drive, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 7SX.
Teams and training
The club's teams are the men's team, the women's team and the academy.
Women's team
The women's team plays as Harlequins Women. It is scheduled to play in the 2026/27 season of Premiership Women's Rugby (PWR).
Club life
In the club's words, Harlequins "has a rich heritage in rugby in this country and abroad".