Ross Chisholm Announces Retirement
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Harlequins stalwart Ross Chisholm has today announced he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership season.
The 32-year-old, who has amassed 128 Harlequins appearances, will hang up his boots after a glittering 14-year career in the Famous Quarters.
An electric and versatile back three player, Chisholm started his career at Haywards Heath, before earning selection in the Harlequins Academy, making his senior debut in 2009. Chisholm soon became a regular squad member helping Quins win the European Challenge Cup in 2011, the Aviva Premiership in 2011/12, Gallagher Premiership in 2020/21 and the LV Cup in 2012/13.
In May 2019, Chisholm achieved his milestone 100th Harlequins cap against Worcester Warriors, before earning three further appearances during the victorious 2020/21 season. Alongside his playing career, Chisholm was also appointed the Harlequins Women Skills Coach, joining the coaching set-up in August 2022.
Speaking on his retirement, Chisholm said: “I have a huge amount of pride to have played for my boyhood club. I remember as a 10-year-old sitting in the stands and watching Keith Wood score a try for Harlequins. As a local lad that really sparked my love for the Club and my desire to want to play for Quins.
“I am sad to be hanging up my boots but immensely grateful for the amazing memories I have experienced at the Club. Having the opportunity to play alongside my brother James, and being privileged to play in some incredible triumphs, winning two Premierships, the LV Cup and European Challenge Cup.
“To my family, my wife, children and friends, thank you for supporting me through thick and thin. To the Quins faithful, the supporters who have travelled far and wide to support the Club, thank you for the amazing memories.”
Head Coach Tabai Matson added: “Ross has been an outstanding servant to Harlequins for his entire career and we’re enormously proud of his dedication and commitment to the Club for the best part of 14 years.
“He’s an exceptional leader, a fantastic role model for our young players and a true favourite amongst the Harlequins faithful.
“We are sad to see Ross retiring from rugby but we’re hugely grateful for his service and loyalty to Quins. We’re looking forward to seeing what the next chapter brings for Ross and his family and wish them every success going forward.”
