Harlequins have confirmed that Luke Wallace will depart the Club at the end of December. The back-row made 198 appearences over two stints at the Twickenham Stoop, having also starred for Coventry and Leicester Tigers. An academy product in the famous quarters, Wallace will have his send off at half time, during Harlequins’ Champions Cup match against Toulouse.
Commenting on his departure, Wallace said: “I have loved every minute of representing this Club. I’ll obviously always remember the big results, specifically lifting the two Premiership trophies and the LV Cup, but I think my fondest memories will be the wins away in Europe and the celebrations that followed with a great group of mates.
“I would like to thank my teammates, coaches, and staff for their huge support throughout my career. Lastly a special mention to the Quins faithful who have supported us through thick and thin.”
Director of Rugby Billy Millard added: “Luke has been an incredible servant to our Club and the ultimate professional over two very good stints. He’s been a true Harlequin and a player that will be remembered for his work-rate and dedication, leading from the front on and off the pitch. We wish Luke the very best as he progresses into his next challenge.”
The 33-year-old emerged in the senior Quins set-up team in 2011/12, and was nominated for the Breakthrough and Discovery Player of the Season, before captaining Quins to the A-League title and LV Cup title in 2012/13.
Wallace joined Coventry in the summer of 2019 before switching to Leicester Tigers ahead of the 2020/21 season. Wallace returned to the Stoop in May 2021 and helped Quins secure their second Gallagher Premiership title.
A Harlequins statement read: ” Along-time servant and a man well-versed in the Quins Way, Wallace is one of a select group of players to have helped lift both the Men’s Premiership titles in 2011/12 and 2020/21.”
