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Joe Launchbury extends Harlequins stay
DIR By: DazzaS
Date: May 15, 2025, 4:02 am
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Harlequins are pleased to announce that Joe Launchbury has
signed a contract extension with the Club.
The England international joined Quins in 2023, having been part
of the Harlequins Academy in his youth, and has since made 42
appearances in the Quarters.
With 70 international caps to his name and having captained
Wasps in the Gallagher Premiership, Launchbury is a highly
experienced player, who commands respect with the way he
conducts himself in training and on the pitch.
Launchbury has been an important figure in the Harlequins pack
and played a key role as a mentor for a number of younger
players breaking through into the First Team squad.
"I'm thrilled to have extended my contract with Quins. I have
really enjoyed representing this famous club with such a rich
history in the game,” said Launchbury.
“We've got an incredibly determined group of players and staff
at the Club and so much potential in this group. I am excited to
be a part of that journey, helping the squad in any way I can. I
look forward to playing in front of our amazing fans again next
season at The Stoop.”
Harlequins Head Coach, Danny Wilson added: “Joe has a wealth of
experience at the elite level of the game, which is invaluable
in any team environment both on and off the pitch. He’ll
continue to serve as great mentor to our younger players.”
“When called upon this season he’s continued to perform at a
high-level and his leadership qualities have shone through.
We’re delighted Joe will remain at The Stoop for the 2025/26
season.”
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Re: Joe Launchbury extends Harlequins stay
DIR By: MaidstoneQuin
Date: May 15, 2025, 4:48 am
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Bit of a strange one as in all honesty I've been disappointed in
the 2 seasons we've had with him. I expected a lot more of that
"experience" to come through in dominant gritty performances but
not seen that. In contrast Herbst has out performed him, but
with him believed to have been off to Brive and then scuppered
it seems with injury concerns only one would be likely to be
kept on, with Irne more of a gamble if he required surgery.
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Re: Joe Launchbury extends Harlequins stay
DIR By: T-Bone
Date: May 15, 2025, 5:00 am
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Very underwhelmed
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Re: Joe Launchbury extends Harlequins stay
DIR By: Archquin
Date: May 15, 2025, 5:38 am
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Just my thoughts
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Re: Joe Launchbury extends Harlequins stay
DIR By: KentQuin
Date: May 15, 2025, 5:45 am
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Poor decision. Hasn't performed.
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Re: Joe Launchbury extends Harlequins stay
DIR By: JammyGit
Date: May 15, 2025, 6:21 am
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Great news for Joe.
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Re: Joe Launchbury extends Harlequins stay
DIR By: never sleep
Date: May 15, 2025, 6:34 am
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Based on his age, I wouldn't be hugely surprised if it wasn't a
1 year contract and it isn't breaking the bank and so the club
are going with it as a bit of insurance.
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Re: Joe Launchbury extends Harlequins stay
DIR By: sussexquin
Date: May 15, 2025, 9:30 am
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I note the extensive use of 'mentoring' and 'both on and off the
pitch', seems more like a mentoring role going forward more than
front line playing.
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Re: Joe Launchbury extends Harlequins stay
DIR By: Mayor West
Date: May 15, 2025, 9:36 am
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I thought that our maul in defence and attack significantly
improved after Joe joined us. I know he looks like an old man
hobbling around but I’ve not noticed him going missing on the
pitch. The phrase “when called on” indicates that he is with us
as back up to our first choice and that isn’t available very
often. It’s not only what you do on the pitch that’s important
it might be more what you bring to the squad.
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