Listen back in full to Harlequins' annual State of Play event hosted The Stoop as the key members of the senior leadership team, coaches and players connected with supporters to update on several key areas from across the Club.

A financial and commercial review and thorough reflection of the Men's and Women's Performance programmes were covered, as well as a deep dive into the investment the Quarters are making into their player pathways and stars of tomorrow.

Host Joe Byrnes welcomed the following guests to the stage throughout the evening:

• Chief Executive, Laurie Dalrymple
• Men’s Lead Transition Coach, Matt Ferguson
• Head of Women’s Rugby, Pat Metcalfe-Jones
• Women's Head Coach, Ross Chisholm
• Men’s Club Captain, Alex Dombrandt
• Jack Walker
• Aoife Wafer 

Harlequins Women's prop Lizzie Hanlon spoke to the media ahead of Friday's PWR Round 14 fixture against Loughborough Lightning

She discussed a range of topics including:

• Reflections on the performance against Saracens
• The threat posed by Loughborough on Friday night
• The race for the top four

Harlequins Women's Head of Women's Rugby Pat Metcalfe-Jones spoke to the media ahead of Friday's PWR Round 14 fixture against Loughborough Lightning

She discussed a range of topics including:

• Her background in the sport
• How she has found her role so far
• The development of Pathway Players into the Senior Women's environment

Harlequins Women's back-row Aoife Wafer spoke to the media ahead of Saturday's PWR Round 13 fixture against Saracens Women.

She discussed a range of topics including:

• Friendships she's built up within the squad
• Becoming hard to beat as a side
• How the group has grown and developed throughout the season
• Adapting to playing in the PWR
• What playing for Ireland means for her

Harlequins Women's Head Coach Ross Chisholm spoke to the media ahead of Saturday's PWR Round 13 fixture against Saracens Women.

He discussed a range of topics including:

• The growth of leadership within the squad
  
  
• Managing the conditions throughout the start of 2026
  
  
• Dealing with how tight the league table is as players and staff
  
  
• How to motivate the group after a rest week
  
  

Harlequins Women's Head Coach Ross Chisholm spoke to the media ahead of Saturday's PWR Round 12 fixture against Sale Sharks.

He discussed a range of topics including:

• Reflections on last weekend's performance
• His respect for what Sale and their coaching staff have achieved this season
• The challenge of playing on grass and 4G pitches
• The mindset of the players and coaches moving from game-to-game.

Harlequins Women's wing Lauren Torley spoke to the media ahead of Saturday's PWR Round 12 fixture against Sale Sharks.

She discussed a range of topics including:

• The threat posed by Sale Sharks
• How players adjust to playing on different surfaces
• How she relaxes after a match
• What the side can improve upon from last weekend's defeat to Gloucester-Hartpury
• Her love of reading

Harlequins Women's Defence Coach Chris Laidlaw spoke to the media ahead of Saturday's PWR Round 11 fixture against Gloucester-Hartpury

He discussed a range of topics including:

• Jade Konkel's announcement of her retirement from rugby.
• Reflections on the performance against Exeter.
• The challenge of facing Gloucester-Hartpury
• The confidence his side have taken from the performances of his back-row unit.

Harlequins Women's Captain Jade Konkel spoke to the media ahead of Saturday's PWR Round 11 fixture against Gloucester-Hartpury.

She discussed a range of topics including:

• Her decision to retire from rugby at the end of the season.
• The challenge of playing Gloucester-Hartpury on Saturday.
• The support and well-wishes she has received since the news broke.
• What Harlequins has meant to her as a Club.
• What's next for her after she hangs up her boots.

Harlequins Women's fly-half Ella Cromack spoke to the media ahead of Sunday's PWR Round 10 fixture against Exeter Chiefs Women.

She discussed a range of topics including:

• Playing in a youthful Harlequins Women's backline
• How it feels as a player to be involved in tight matches
• Being back at The Stoop on Sunday
• Playing outside Lucy Packer in the side