SCOTLAND INTERNATIONAL FI MCINTOSH JOINS HARLEQUINS WOMEN

Harlequins Women are delighted to confirm the arrival of Scottish international Fi McIntosh.

McIntosh joins from London rivals Saracens, where she made 50 appearances, including starting in the North Londoners’ 2021/ 2022 Premier15s final victory over Exeter.

The second-row captained Saracens in their 2022/ 23 Allianz Cup campaign and made her international debut for Scotland against England in April 2024. She will bring additional leadership and lineout nous to this Harlequins side, as well as a real emphasis on the set-piece.

Having previously played for Richmond, as well as Saracens, McIntosh is excited to be moving to TW2, explaining that Harlequins were the Club she grew up supporting as a child.

“I’m really excited to be joining Quins this season. As a South Londoner, it’s the Club that I grew up supporting, which makes it extra special,” McIntosh said.

“Quins play an exciting style of rugby which I’m looking forward to being a part of. I think this will be a great environment for me to grow as both a player and a person.”

Head Coach Ross Chisholm added: “Fi is a player with plenty of experience at the highest level. She is a shrewd operator at the lineout and brings real expertise in that area of the game. She is a player with international experience and leadership qualities from her time with Saracens. I’m excited to see what she can do in a Quins shirt.”