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Turner-Hall and Long confirmed as assistant coaches
DIR By: thatchapcarnell
Date: June 17, 2026, 8:36 am
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From the Offy:
Harlequins can confirm Jordan Turner-Hall (Defence and
Transition) and Sean Long (Skills and Transition) will join the
Club’s coaching structure ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Turner-Hall continues his 24-year association with Harlequins,
having spent his entire playing career and subsequent coaching
career at the Club after coming through the academy. The former
England centre made 181 appearances in a decade at The Stoop and
was part of the squad that lifted both the Challenge Cup in 2011
and Aviva Premiership title in 2012.
Since retiring from playing in 2015, Turner-Hall has remained
deeply connected to the Club, spending several years as a coach
within Harlequins' academy pathway, playing a key role in the
development of the Club’s emerging talent.
Long is widely regarded as one of the finest Rugby League
players of his generation. The former Great Britain
international scrum-half was instrumental in four Super League
titles and five Challenge Cup victories for St Helens.
Since retiring, Long has built a reputation as an innovative and
sought-after coach, and is no stranger to Harlequins, having
previously worked with the Club's coaching staff in 2019/20. He
has also maintained close ties with the Club this season,
through a part-time consultancy role.
As Skills Coach, his remit centres on the core technical
fundamentals that underpin attacking play and working closely
with players on decision-making, with the aim of sharpening
skill execution throughout the squad.
Head Coach, Jason Gilmore said: “We’re delighted to confirm new
roles for Jordan and Sean, and I am looking forward to working
alongside them both next season.
“Jordan will be an important cog in our coaching team working on
the defensive side of the ball. This appointment is well
deserved from Jordan’s work in our Academy space for several
years plus his experience coaching in the Gallagher PREM and
PREM Cup programmes. Jordan’s DNA with the Club as a Premiership
winner and now as a coach, will play a crucial role in
connecting our playing group.
“Sean has been promoted from a part-time role this season to a
full-time Skills Coach. Sean’s attention to detail and ability
to identify positives and a critical fix immediately in a
training session or game is second to none. He has been career
coach since finishing a glittering Rugby League playing career
and will be a valuable addition to our programme. A multiple
title-winner with St Helens and representing Great Britain, Sean
like Jordan, has lived and breathed winning at the highest level
and understands the standards and performances we need to drive
at our Club.”
On his new role at Harlequins, Turner-Hall said: “I’m really
excited to be involved in what feels like a new chapter for the
Club.”
“We have said goodbye to some great servants over the last
couple of years, who have contributed enormously to the history
and legacy of Harlequins during their time here. Going into next
season it feels like a bit of rebirth with the youngsters we
have coming through. We've had our challenges with injuries, but
that's created opportunity, and Jason [Gilmore] has shown real
faith in the younger players across all competitions.
“Ultimately, I want to be adding value as Jason's second set of
eyes on defence and hopefully put my own imprint on how we
defend as Harlequins. I'm looking forward to leaning into that
process, challenging myself as a coach in a very competitive
Gallagher PREM, and sharing a coaching room with people I can
learn a lot from.”
Long is excited by the opportunity that lays ahead, saying; “It
has been great to be back at Harlequins this year and I’m
looking forward to being in the environment full-time next
season as part of a new coaching group.”
“I’ve enjoyed working alongside Jason (Gilmore) and the wider
coaching staff, and I think there's a brilliant environment
being built here. As Skills and Transition coach, I want to help
the players express themselves and fulfil their potential, and I
can't wait to get started.”
The Club will soon confirm its final appointment – attack coach,
to complete the new-look coaching structure ahead of the 2026/27
season.
#Post#: 155494--------------------------------------------------
Re: Turner-Hall and Long confirmed as assistant coaches
DIR By: Yareet
Date: June 17, 2026, 8:40 am
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They're both responsible for Transition?
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Re: Turner-Hall and Long confirmed as assistant coaches
DIR By: The Absolute Quintet
Date: June 17, 2026, 9:06 am
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--- Quote from: Yareet link ---
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> They're both responsible for Transition?
>
--- End Quote ---
Suppose you can transition both ways
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Re: Turner-Hall and Long confirmed as assistant coaches
DIR By: deadlyfrom5yardsout
Date: June 17, 2026, 9:08 am
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This is the new me not saying a word...
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Re: Turner-Hall and Long confirmed as assistant coaches
DIR By: PhilQuin2
Date: June 17, 2026, 9:25 am
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--- Quote from: deadlyfrom5yardsout link ---
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> This is the new me not saying a word...
>
--- End Quote ---
-So who helped with your transition? ;D
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Re: Turner-Hall and Long confirmed as assistant coaches
DIR By: JammyGit
Date: June 17, 2026, 10:00 am
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Big fan of Sean Long's work. Hoping JTH's progression continues.
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Re: Turner-Hall and Long confirmed as assistant coaches
DIR By: FrostAndFire
Date: June 17, 2026, 10:52 am
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Defence and basic skills are definitely areas we failed in this
last season. Maybe Long can teach CCS how to hold on to a ball
in contact. That would be a good start.
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Re: Turner-Hall and Long confirmed as assistant coaches
DIR By: J Scott
Date: June 17, 2026, 11:24 am
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Quite excited to see what Long can do in a full time especially
after his first attempt where rumour has it he was stopped from
trying new stuff.
Not sure I’m too excited about JTH, I have absolutely nothing
against him but not sure he is the pedigree of coach we need
unless we are looking at succession planning, which is another
area we have failed at.
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Re: Turner-Hall and Long confirmed as assistant coaches
DIR By: FrostAndFire
Date: June 17, 2026, 11:52 am
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--- Quote from: J Scott link ---
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> Quite excited to see what Long can do in a full time
especially after his first attempt where rumour has it he was
stopped from trying new stuff.
>
> Not sure I’m too excited about JTH, I have absolutely nothing
against him but not sure he is the pedigree of coach we need
unless we are looking at succession planning, which is another
area we have failed at.
>
--- End Quote ---
The plan appears to be that Gilmore will still be in charge of
defence and JTH will assist him (read: do the day-to-day work).
Don't know if that's a good idea, but it's better than last
season when Gilmore was the only defence coach while also being
head coach.
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Re: Turner-Hall and Long confirmed as assistant coaches
DIR By: Quinten Poulsen
Date: June 17, 2026, 12:05 pm
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I noticed on a number of occasions in the U18 league this season
that the defence was better than I've ever seen it - they looked
like they really relished it. Not the same standard obviously
but I think JTH has put in enough coaching years for one to be
optimistic that he'll make a positive impact.
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