Ben Waghorn signs new contract With Harlequins

Harlequins have confirmed that rising midfielder Ben Waghorn has signed a new senior contract with the club.

Waghorn, who came through the club’s Senior Academy after joining ahead of the 2022/23 campaign, enjoyed a standout breakthrough year in 2024/25.

He previously represented England at Under-20 level, scoring twice off the bench against Wales in the Under-20 Six Nations and starting in the final of England’s title-winning Under-20 World Championship run.

During the 2024/25 season, Waghorn made his Gallagher PREM and Champions Cup debuts and scored his first senior try against Ealing Trailfinders in the Premiership Rugby Cup.

He later added another memorable score against Saracens at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, earning him Harlequins’ Academy Player of the Season award. He made his first appearance of the current campaign in Friday’s 45–19 win over the Scarlets.

“There is nowhere else I want to be. I love the group of boys we have here, and I love playing at The Stoop,” said Waghorn.

“I want to be part of a very successful Quins side and I believe we have the players to achieve that.

"The environment at the Club gives me the best opportunity to develop my game, and being part of a successful team will help me put my best foot forward towards my future goals, including playing international rugby. I’m excited for what’s ahead.”