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A recently-retired actuary, the long-suffering Derek has been a Quins fan for the best part of three decades. More Posts

An incident on the way to a rugby match

On my way down to the Stoop this afternoon for this afternoon’s Heineken Cup clash between Harlequins and Racing Metro, I happened to be listening to a studio discussion on Radio Five Live. The subject was that of CCTV cameras being installed in taxi cabs. Apparently, one council that had taken [...]

December 15, 2013 // 0 Comments

Quins-watch (6)

It’s now nearly the end of November and the Harlequins’ season progresses as before, uneasily and without much of the trademark dazzling, off-loading, game upon which their reputation has been built. There is no sign of any form to speak of.  They play in patches – good then average, [...]

November 27, 2013 // 0 Comments

Quins-watch (5)

With Messrs Robshaw, Brown and Marler all giving a reasonable account of themselves in  England’s 22 – 30 loss to New Zealand at Twickenham yesterday, the attention of Quins fans has returned to the pressing issue of the moment – the Club’s stuttering start to the 2013/2014 season. The [...]

November 17, 2013 // 0 Comments

QUINS-WATCH (3)

ENGLAND v ARGENTINA Of the Quins contingent yesterday, Mike Brown failed to match his outstanding display against Australia. However, he was solid in all he did and – to my mind – has cemented his position as the Numero Uno full back. Joe Marler (loosehead prop) was inconspicuous and [...]

November 10, 2013 // 0 Comments

QUINS-WATCH (2)

Yesterday Quins scrum half Danny was added to the bench for today’s England international against Argentina, because of a Ben Youngs injury niggle. Lee Dickson of Northampton Saints is unaffected as the starting 9. You might say I’m biased but Danny is the top scrum half in England. Ben Youngs [...]

November 9, 2013 // 0 Comments

QUINS-WATCH (1)

I feel I ought to begin my new column with a disclaimer. I’ve been a committed fan of rugby Premiership club Harlequins F.C. for nearly a quarter of a century. Before that, even at my father’s knee, I was infused with the notion that – of all clubs – the Quins were the glamourous top-drawer [...]

November 6, 2013 // 0 Comments

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