1996/97 Harlequins Home Rugby Shirt (L)

Condition: 6/10 Fair. Light colour fading. A couple of small re-stitched holes on the upper chest, near the embroidered motif. One small hole at the bottom of the collar, on the upper chest. The panels of the jersey have 'twisted' slightly

Size: Adult Large

Chest Measurement: 43-45 Inches / 109-114 CM

Manufacturer: Cotton Traders

Colour: Multi-coloured

Material: Cotton

Seasons: 1996/1997 - 1998/1999

Player: N/A

Patches: N/A

Official Cotton Traders Harlequins home short sleeved rugby shirt from the 1996/97 season.

The condition of this vintage rugby jersey is 6/10 - Fair. Light colour fading. A couple of small re-stitched holes on the upper chest, near the embroidered motif. One small hole at the bottom of the collar, on the upper chest. The panels of the jersey have 'twisted' slightly (see photos).

With the introduction of leagues in 1987 bringing a more competitive environment, Harlequins maintained their status in the Premier Division as one of England's top 12 clubs until 2005.

The club has won the Rugby Football Union clubs knockout competition on two occasions: the John Player Cup in 1988 and Pilkington Cup in 1991. In addition, they played in the finals of 1992, 1993 and 2001.

Harlequins hold the world record for providing the most players from one club (8) in a Rugby World Cup final. In the second ever RWC final at Twickenham in November 1991, seven Harlequin players appeared for England (Will Carling, Simon Halliday, Jason Leonard, Brian Moore, Paul Ackford, Mickey Skinner, Peter Winterbottom) and Troy Coker played in the Australian pack.