Harlequins legend Danny Care signs contract extension

Ben Redwood

3 years ago

Tags: Challenge Cup, Danny Care, England, Gloucester, Harlequins, Ireland, Leeds Tykes, Mike Brown, Premiership, Saracens, Six Nations

Danny Care has signed an undisclosed contract extension at Harlequins.

A delighted Care was “delighted” to put pen-to-paper on a new deal extends the legendary scrum-half’s 16-year association with Quins.

GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND – JANUARY 02 2022: (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

The 35-year-old is the latest of ten players to have penned a new deal with the reigning Gallagher Premiership Champions in recent weeks.

Care told the club website: “I’m delighted to sign on again with Quins. I love playing for this Club. Since I came down here 16 years ago I’ve loved every minute of playing at The Stoop, our fans are the best out there and it’s been incredible to have them back in full voice this season.

“I’ve made some great friends and incredible memories in this jersey and I can’t wait to make some more.”

The legendary scrum-half is Harlequins highest ever try scorer, touching down 98 times in the Quarters.

Additionally, Care is one of three players to have represented Quins over 300 times. Currently sitting on 321 appearances, he has record-holder Mike Brown‘s 351 appearances well within his sights.

Care is only 30 appearances short of all-time Quins appearance holder Mike Brown. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)

A skilled footballer, Care has also kicked ten drop goals and one conversion for Harlequins, most recently against Saracens at The Stoop earlier this season.

The Leeds-born man moved to Quins in 2006 from his hometown club Leeds Tykes. Two years later, his impressive performances led to his international debut.

Care has represented England 84 times – scoring 14 tries for England over a ten-year international career.

LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 17: Danny Care of England kicks during the NatWest Six Nations match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on March 17, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Danny Care has won two Premierships for Harlequins – in 2012 and most recently in 2021. Care has formed a formidable partnership with England fly-half Marcus Smith.

He further captained Quins during the 2015/16 and 2016/17 campaigns, leading the team to a European Rugby Challenge Cup Final before helping the side back into the top tier of European rugby the following season.

Harlequins Attack and Backs Coach Nick Evans said: “It’s great to see DC sign on again with the Club. Danny’s central to so much we do as Harlequins both on and off the field and epitomises the way we play.

“I’m fortunate to have played with Danny for nine years in this jersey and work with him as a coach for five seasons. He is a unique, extremely talented individual and we’re thrilled to have him recommit to the team as we look to become the most admired club in Europe.”