Harlequin F.C.

Imagine a super-fast game played with an oval ball, where players try to score by carrying or kicking the ball over a line. That's rugby! Harlequin F.C. is a famous professional rugby team from London, England.

They wear bright diamond-patterned shirts, like a jester's costume, which is why they're called Harlequins! Their home is a special stadium called the Twickenham Stoop, where their biggest fans cheer them on.

This team is super old, like, older than your grandparents' grandparents! It started way back in 1866. At first, they were called the Hampstead Football Club.

Then, some players left to start another team, and the rest of the team changed their name to Harlequins. They were one of the very first teams to help start the official rugby rules. They've been playing for so long, they've seen the game change a lot!

Harlequins aren't just old, they're also really good! They've won the biggest prize in English rugby, the Premiership title, two times! They also won a special European cup three times. That's like winning the World Cup for their league! They are the only team that helped start the rugby rules and is still playing in the top league today. That's a pretty amazing record!

Harlequins have tons and tons of fans, not just at their games but also online! They have more fans on social media than any other team in their league. That means lots of people love to see their amazing plays and hear their news. The team captain for this year is a player named Alex Dombrandt. He leads the team and helps them play their best!