Publisher's Synopsis
The Harlequins: 125 Years of Rugby Football is the absorbing story of the club which is world famous for its colourful and creative style of play. The book abounds with fascinating stories, many of them humorous. All the necessary statistics are here, bu they are presented in a manner which makes them easily digested and appreciated.
Founded in 1866, the Harlequins soon became the symbol of open, attacking Rugby Football and, despite the pressures of merit tables, leagues and cup competitions. this tradition has been maintained.
The book is a fascinating account of a dynamic club which has overcome many setbacks on its way to the top. It is a story which will be of great interest to all Rugby Football enthusiasts, whatever their own clubs or affiliations, and will stir the memories of the vast legion of armchair players.
