Charlie Matthews returns to Harlequins

Former England Under 20 international Charlie Matthews will make a return to Harlequins ahead of the 2022/23 season.

Matthews made his professional rugby debut with Harlequins in 2009 and has racked up 163 appearances for the club before switching to Wasps in 2018.

He was part of Japanese club Kamaishi Seawaves in 2021 and now will head back to The Stoop during their pre-season.

The 31-year-old also represented England at the Under 18, Under 20 and England Saxons level.

“I’m delighted to re-sign with Harlequins. This is the place my career first started and I’m looking forward to coming home to The Stoop," he told the club's official website.

“I’ve had a great experience in Japan and feel recharged and ready to play in the top flight of English and European rugby again.

“I was proud to represent Quins on over 150 occasions and make some fantastic memories. I can’t wait to add many more.”

Harlequins head coach Tabai Matson is delighted to have the services of Matthews back.

“It’s always a boost to welcome back a member of the Harlequins family. Charlie is a Club centurion and knows what it means to be part of the Harlequins Way, which is a factor that has been at the core of the Club’s impressive form over the last couple of seasons.

“Charlie brings a wealth of experience from both the English and Japanese games and will be a great asset to our locking options this year. I know our fantastic supporters will be as thrilled as we are to see Charlie back in the Quarters.”