Harlequins Sign Red Rose Lizzie Hanlon

Harlequins are excited to confirm the signing of Red Roses prop Lizzie Hanlon ahead of the 2024/25 Allianz PWR season.

The 22-year-old, who made her Red Roses debut against Ireland in the 2024 Six Nations, will join Quins after 39 appearances for Exeter Chiefs Women.

The dynamic prop, who was a promising diver as a teenager, joined Sutton & Epsom RFC at the age of 15, before moving to Devon to study at Exeter University. After impressing at university rugby, she signed for Exeter Chiefs Women in 2022/23, making her first appearance against DMP Sharks.

Her Red Roses debut came in April 2024, earning selection in the England squad for the 88-10 win over Ireland Women. She has since been awarded a Red Roses transition contract for the 2024/25 season.

Commenting on her signing, Hanlon said: “I’m really excited to be moving closer to home and joining the Club I supported when I first started playing. I’m looking forward to developing my game, playing with a great group of players, and pulling on the Quins shirt for the first time.”

Head Coach Amy Turner (above) added: “We’re looking forward to having Lizzie at the Club. She is a player with huge potential and an exciting future, highlighted by her recent Red Roses debut and transition contract for next season. We’re excited to watch her develop her game in our environment and for a strong impact in Quins colours next season.”