Harlequins Rugby League join the Lensbury

Harlequins Rugby League will use the prestigious Teddington Hotel, Conference Centre and Private Leisure Club as their centre for non field training sessions.

As well as the use of some of the leisure facilities, the Lensbury will also provide the Super League squad with specially prepared meals to suit their nutritional requirements.

The Lensbury will feature on the Harlequins home and away shirts throughout 2010 season and as part of the deal, Harlequins Rugby League will be running coaching courses for junior club members during the summer.

In addition, other engage Super League teams will have the opportunity to stay at the Lensbury when they are playing Harlequins at the Twickenham Stoop.

Harlequins will begin using the Lensbury immediately as their preseason training programme gets underway.

Harlequins Rugby League general manager, Paul Blanchard, said:

“As a club we are trying to improve in all aspects of what we do. The Lensbury is a fantastic venue and reflects a major step forward for the club as preparations begin for 2010. I am really looking forward to working with them as a partner.”

Harlequins head coach, Brian McDermott, said:

“The Lensbury is an outstanding base for our training which the players will benefit from on many levels.

“Everything we need for training and recovery is on site, top chefs will ensure the team get the right food when they need it, and the conference facilities offer a big improvement in our game preview and reviewing process.

“We couldn’t wish for better provisions for next year.”

Lacy Curtis-Ward, Chief Executive of the Lensbury, said:

“This is a great opportunity for Lensbury to work with a professional sports team over a full season.

“Together with Harlequins Rugby League we have devised a series of benefits to Lensbury members including season ticket discounts, a Member’s Open Training Day with the team and rugby courses for junior members during the summer.”

The Lensbury, situated by Teddington Lock, Middlesex was constructed in the early 1920's. It is set within 25 acres of stunning grounds and provides business, leisure and hospitality facilities through the provision of its club, conference centre and hotel.