Harlequins announces plans for its 150th Anniversary celebration
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Harlequins announces plans for its 150th Anniversary celebration
Harlequins, the club ranks among the six oldest in England, have today announced details of its plans to celebrate its 150th Anniversary next season.
The west London club started life in 1866 as Hampstead Football Club before changing its name to Harlequin FC two years later.
Next season’s celebration will consist of a combination of special activities which includes a pre-season friendly with Glasgow Warriors, current Pro 12 champions on Saturday 20th August which is part of a full day at the Twickenham Stoop Stadium that also includes a veterans’ match between a Bob Hiller President’s XV and a Jason Leonard RFU President’s XV; a special challenge match with the Maori All Blacks; Big Game 9 at Twickenham Stadium on 27th December and a special 150th Anniversary Celebration Dinner in May.
In addition, there will be supporters, past players and community events throughout the season.
The west London club started life in 1866 as Hampstead Football Club before changing its name to Harlequin FC two years later.
Next season’s celebration will consist of a combination of special activities which includes a pre-season friendly with Glasgow Warriors, current Pro 12 champions on Saturday 20th August which is part of a full day at the Twickenham Stoop Stadium that also includes a veterans’ match between a Bob Hiller President’s XV and a Jason Leonard RFU President’s XV; a special challenge match with the Maori All Blacks; Big Game 9 at Twickenham Stadium on 27th December and a special 150th Anniversary Celebration Dinner in May.
In addition, there will be supporters, past players and community events throughout the season.
