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#Post#: 116827--------------------------------------------------
Re: Special announcement ahead of Sundays game
DIR By: honkytonk
Date: December 13, 2023, 6:06 pm
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Looks like it is happening today...
"On Thursday 14 December, the Club will make a special
announcement for all supporters and will then invite them to
join a short presentation event in the North Village between
13:30-14:00 on Sunday before the Toulouse match. More details to
be revealed shortly."
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Re: Special announcement ahead of Sundays game
DIR By: Bolly-Quin
Date: December 13, 2023, 7:26 pm
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Announcing "SQuin Game", where a cohort of Quins fans try to get
from one side of the pitch to the other, against the full Quins
match day 23. [emoji223] [emoji223][emoji464]
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Re: Special announcement ahead of Sundays game
DIR By: Nico Wilson
Date: December 13, 2023, 9:23 pm
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> Announcing "SQuin Game", where a cohort of Quins fans try to
get from one side of the pitch to the other, against the full
Quins match day 23. [emoji223] [emoji223][emoji464]
>
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Sounds like a game of British Bulldog.
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Re: Special announcement ahead of Sundays game
DIR By: Fearless Fred
Date: December 14, 2023, 2:56 am
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> Sounds like a game of British Bulldog.
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Sounds like RL to me! I've often said League is akin to British
Bulldog, and Union is akin to Murderball.
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Re: Special announcement ahead of Sundays game
DIR By: Fearless Fred
Date: December 14, 2023, 4:03 am
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Nigel Owens unveiling the LGBTQ+ shirt
HTML https://www.quins.co.uk/Article/harlequins-launch-new-lgbtq-pride-supporter-shirt
HARLEQUINS LAUNCH NEW LGBTQ+ PRIDE SUPPORTER SHIRT
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Harlequins announce a new Limited Edition LGBTQ+ Pride Supporter
Kit ahead of the landmark Investec Champions Cup match against
Toulouse.
Harlequins has teamed up with Principal Partner DHL and the
Club's Technical & Retail Partner Castore to create a Limited
Edition LGBTQ+ Pride Supporter Kit ahead of its blockbuster
Investec Champions Cup tie against French rugby royalty Toulouse
on Sunday 17 December 2023.
The kit is the latest example of Harlequins’ on-going support
for and celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, and kicks-off a
range of activities to promote representation and champion
inclusion in rugby, including two dedicated LGBTQ+ Pride
fixtures at The Stoop - Harlequins Men vs Leicester Tigers
(Friday 26 January) and Harlequins Women vs Sale Sharks (Sunday
4 February).
The LGBTQ+ Pride-inspired design was created with partner
Castore and its primary black design incorporates the various
colours of the LGBTQ+ Progress Flag in a subtle yet strong
design. A special LGBTQ+ DHL brand logo is incorporated into the
design of the kit – the first time this has happened in rugby
and a demonstration of commitment to inclusivity from Principal
Partner DHL. The kit will be worn in training by both Harlequins
Men’s and Women’s teams and pre match for the LGBTQ+ Pride
fixtures.
Harlequins CEO Laurie Dalrymple commented: “Harlequins and its
partners share a firm belief in breaking down barriers and
creating a Club for all, so we are delighted to be launching the
new bespoke LGBTQ+ Pride Supporter Kit at such a high-profile
match against one of the most iconic teams in world rugby.
“With a sold-out crowd at The Stoop and a big global TV audience
for the match, we wanted to give the launch of the kit the
maximum exposure possible. We look forward to our supporters
showing their support for the Club and the LGBTQ+ community by
wearing the new kit with pride.”
As part of the launch, Principal Partner, DHL, will be sending
100 of the kits to partners, advocates, and influencers across
the world to create a global connection to the LGBTQ+ Pride
Supporter Kit and further amplify its release.
Rick Jackson, DHL Group EVP Engagement & Enablement and DEIB
Lead added: “As one of the most inclusive international
companies in the world, diversity, equity, inclusion and
belonging is at the heart of everything DHL does and the new kit
perfectly encapsulates this.
“We share Harlequins ambition of creating places where everyone
belongs and by delivering the new LGBTQ+ supporter kit with
pride globally, we have a unique opportunity to promote this
important message across the world.”
Harlequins Inclusivity Club Partner, the Kings Cross Steelers
Rugby Club (the first LGBTQ+ inclusive rugby club in the world)
and Harlequins’ Official LGBTQ+ Supporter Association, Quins
Pride (the only supporters’ association of its kind in English
rugby), were both supportive of the initiative and its launch.
Harlequins and DHL has invited Nigel Owens, to unveil the shirt
ahead of kick-off in front of international media and a sold-out
Twickenham Stoop stadium this weekend.
Emily Hamilton, Chair of Quins Pride said: “In a time of
unprecedented danger and increased hate crimes against the
LGBTQIA community, providing welcoming and safe spaces for
people to get together, enjoy sport and find family is more
essential than ever. I’m proud that Harlequins have led the way
in creating an inclusive environment where we celebrate our
uniqueness but also share a common love of our wonderful team
and sport.
"Quins Pride and Harlequins are proud to welcome everyone to our
home to enjoy rugby and friendship. Wearing our community
colours combined with the badge of the club we all love is a
great way to show your support and demonstrate your commitment
to being the most inclusive club in world rugby."
Commenting on the announcement, Matt Webb, ex-Chairman of the
Kings Cross Steelers said: “The new kit will create visibility
and it's important that people can wear clothing that they are
comfortable in. It's not just about those from the community
wearing the shirts, it's about having those from outside of the
LGBTQ+ community showing that everybody is welcome. “A lot of
people feel incredibly safe and secure coming to a Quins match
and this means a lot to all supporters. Everybody should feel
welcome in rugby, and by supporting and wearing the shirt,
supporters will show that they are an ally. And allyship is
something that's really, really important.”
The Limited Edition LGBTQ+ Pride Supporter it will be on sale
from the Club shop and online from Thursday 14 December.
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Re: Special announcement ahead of Sundays game
DIR By: Adrian
Date: December 14, 2023, 4:03 am
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LGBTQ+ supporter kit
#Post#: 116843--------------------------------------------------
Re: Special announcement ahead of Sundays game
DIR By: RhubarbAndGustard
Date: December 14, 2023, 5:03 am
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Disappointing to see the first two comments after this
announcement are so negative.
I'm personally very proud to be part of a club who are leading
the way with inclusivity and the celebration of the LGBTQ+
community in a meaningful way, and not just paying lip-service
every Pride month.
Announcements like this are far more important than any new
signing news
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Re: Special announcement ahead of Sundays game
DIR By: JammyGit
Date: December 14, 2023, 5:09 am
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I'll be negative, I don't think it's a great design. Then again
the sponsor logo really limits what can be done. There's half a
good shirt here imo
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Re: Special announcement ahead of Sundays game
DIR By: Archquin
Date: December 14, 2023, 6:54 am
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A new signing would have excited me more - just my opinion
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Re: Special announcement ahead of Sundays game
DIR By: Man From LA
Date: December 14, 2023, 9:06 am
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I think it's great that the club is an inclusive and progressive
one and, now that the Pride games are now in it's fifth year,
shows you that it's here to stay. If a few people with
prejudices don't like it, then it's tough on them. Well done to
Laurie and all at Quins.
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