The Diary of a Harlequin

Our final guest of the season is Shaunagh Brown. She is a Harlequins hero with 100 appearances for the club and an incredible backstory. During this episode Shaunagh speaks about rugby gradually taking over her life, as people started to notice her sporting prowess on the athletics track. Along with growing up and her mum allowing her to wear what she wants which lead to her being her own individual person, not wanting to fit into the norms. An Official Harlequins podcast, The Diary of a Harlequin is bought to you by Charles Stanley Wealth Managers, Official Player Welfare Partner of Harlequins | @Harlequins x @_CharlesStanley Hosted by Joe Yates-Round | @joeyatesroundGuest Shaunagh Brown | @shaunaghbrown Produced by BEISHONCREATIVE | @beishoncreative

Our sixth guest of the season is Cadan Murley. Winner of the Harlequins Player of the Season and top Premiership try scorer in 22/23, Cadan is a Harlequins sensation. During this episode Cadan talks about the nerves of training with the Quins squad for the first time, and how rugby is a weird sport with one week you aren't in the team and the next week you are playing in the Premiership Rugby Final. An Official Harlequins podcast, The Diary of a Harlequin is bought to you by Charles Stanley Wealth Managers, Official Player Welfare Partner of Harlequins | @Harlequins x @_CharlesStanley Hosted by Joe Yates-Round | @joeyatesround Guest Cadan Murley | @cadanmurley_ Produced by BEISHONCREATIVE | @beishoncreative

Our fifth guest of the season is Lucy Packer. She is an attacking scrum-half who made her first start for England against Wales in April 2022. She speaks about the moment she got called up to the England squad whilst coaching in Sweden. During this episode Lucy talks about how she came to Quins as a shy, young girl and how rugby helped her come out of her shell to make her the role model she is today to the younger players. An Official Harlequins podcast, The Diary of a Harlequin is bought to you by Charles Stanley Wealth Managers, Official Player Welfare Partner of Harlequins | @Harlequins x @_CharlesStanley Hosted by Joe Yates-Round | @joeyatesround Guest Lucy Packer | @_lucypacker Produced by BEISHONCREATIVE | @beishoncreative

Our fourth guest of the series is Luke Northmore. Hear all about how he went from working in a pasty shop to studying at Cardiff Met University, and finally playing for Quins. After a few set backs due to injury, Luke speaks about still wanting to be involved with the team even when in rehab, and coming back to the pitch stronger. During his time off due to injury Luke has been busy by learning to play the guitar. An Official Harlequins podcast, The Diary of a Harlequin is bought to you by Charles Stanley Wealth Managers, Official Player Welfare Partner of Harlequins | @Harlequins x @_CharlesStanley Hosted by Joe Yates-Round | @joeyatesround Guest Luke Northmore Produced by BEISHONCREATIVE | @beishoncreative

Our third guest of the series is our recent Women's signing, Babalwa (BB) Latsha. She is a powerful South African prop who has become an instant fan favourite at Harlequins. BB is a real trailblazer in Women's rugby, she was the first professional Women's player in South Africa and she is helping shaping the lives of future players. She talks about settling in England, her rapid rise in South Africa and how she thinks Women's rugby can excel in the future. An Official Harlequins podcast, The Diary of a Harlequin is bought to you by Charles Stanley Wealth Managers, Official Player Welfare Partner of Harlequins | @Harlequins x @_CharlesStanley Hosted by Joe Yates-Round | @joeyatesround Guest Babalwa Latsha | @babalwa_latsha Produced by BEISHONCREATIVE | @beishoncreative

Our second guest of Series 2 is Harlequins back row forward James Chisholm. A former World under 20s player of the year, James is a combative, hard working and skilful forward. Hear about the story of growing up in the Quins academy with his older brother Ross, and what it means to pull on the quarters.   Off the field, James is a business partner, of Choccy Nut Pot - a chocolate protein snack. Hear all about the steep learning curve of starting a business plus a famous moment with the Quins squad and a certain look-alike Sean Dyche....   An Official Harlequins podcast, The Diary of a Harlequin is bought to you by Charles Stanley Wealth Managers, Official Player Welfare Partner of Harlequins | @Harlequins x @_CharlesStanley   Hosted by Joe Yates-Round | @joeyatesround   GuestJames Chisholm | @jr_chisholm   Produced by BEISHONCREATIVE | @beishoncreative

Our first guest of Series 2 is Harlequins prop Will Collier. A true Quins legend with over 200 appearances in the famous quarters. Will talks you through growing up as Quins fan, finding his true love of scrummaging and the details of a rather memorable try at The Stoop…   Off the field, Will is a business owner, alongside former teammate Olly Kohn, and a future wine sommelier. Hear all about this and how he wants to leave a legacy at Harlequins on the first episode of this series.   An Official Harlequins podcast, The Diary of a Harlequin is bought to you by Charles Stanley Wealth Managers, Official Player Welfare Partner of Harlequins | @Harlequins x @_CharlesStanley   Hosted by Joe Yates-Round | @joeyatesround   Guest Will Collier | @will_col   Produced by BEISHONCREATIVE | @beishoncreative

Our eighth and final guest of Series One is Mr Harlequins himself, all-time record appearance holder Danny Care! Danny shares how rejection at a football academy started him on his journey to the top of rugby, how close he really came to joining Saracens and what he’s learnt in life as a father, podcaster, TV personality and house builder! We also discuss how he rates his two Premiership wins, the story of his competitive debut, and who would be in his Harlequins Boy Band. He’s open with us about his saving (and spending) habits, and what his plans for the future look like too.   An Official Harlequins podcast, The Diary of a Harlequin is bought to you by Charles Stanley Wealth Managers, Official Player Welfare Partner of Harlequins | @Harlequins x @_CharlesStanley Hosted by Joe Yates-Round | @joeyatesround Guest – Danny Care | @dannycare9 Produced by BEISHONCREATIVE | @beishoncreative

Our seventh guest is Harlequins Club Captain, Stephan Lewies – Steph shares with us how he got his start in the game and his rapid rise in South Africa including a call up to the Spring Boks. He’s also really honest with us about his long battle with injury – longer than he ever expected and shares key insights into what his leadership style is and how believes you can get the best from everybody. We also discuss his dreams of travelling, how the move to Quins came about and the immense privilege he feels and leading this group. Naturally we also cover any tips he has on saving and money management and what advice has helped shaped him. An Official Harlequins podcast, The Diary of a Harlequin is bought to you by Charles Stanley Wealth Managers, Official Player Welfare Partner of Harlequins  | @Harlequins x @_CharlesStanley Hosted by Joe Yates-Round | @joeyatesround Guest – Stephan Lewies | @slewies Produced by BEISHONCREATIVE | @beishoncreative

Our sixth guest is Harlequins front row, Santiago Garcia Botta– there’s not much Santi hasn’t achieved in the game, from representing his country in a World Cup, being one of the first men to earn a professional contract to play in Argentina, and winning the Premiership with Harlequins. But if he had not answered his phone one Thursday it could have all been so very different… We also discuss how close he came to becoming a lawyer, his love of family and make sure you listen out for a barely believable story on what happens when an Argetinian finds out a Harlequins match clashes with the Football World Cup Final! An Official Harlequins podcast, The Diary of a Harlequin is bought to you by Charles Stanley Wealth Managers, Official Player Welfare Partner of Harlequins  | @Harlequins x @_CharlesStanley Hosted by Joe Yates-Round | @joeyatesround Guest – Santiago Garcia Botta | @sgarciabotta Produced by BEISHONCREATIVE | @beishoncreative