"After 14 years" - Harlequins legend confirms he will retire at the end of the season

With 128 appearances for Harlequins to his name, the 32-year-old will retire after a remarkable 14-year stint with the Famous Quarters.

Chisholm made his senior debut for the Harlequins back in 2009. He soon established himself as a mainstay in the squad, and was a key player in Quins European Challenge Cup triumph of 2011. Chisholm added to his winners medals the following season, as the back-three player was an integral part of the 2011/12 Aviva Premiership winning side.

Success continued to come for Chisholm, as he and Quins followed the league title triumph up with the 2012/13 LV Cup. Chisholm started at fullback for the final, as Quins despatched Sale Sharks 32-14 at Worcester's Sixways Stadium. There was a halt for Chisholm's next winners medal, which came in the 2020/21 Gallagher Premiership victory. Quins defied the odds after finishing fourth that season, and performed outstanding comeback victories against Bristol Bears in the semi-final, and over Exeter Chiefs at Twickenham Stadium.

Alongside his playing career, Chisholm was also appointed the Harlequins Women Skills Coach, joining the coaching set-up in August 2022. A valued Harlequins Centurion, Chisholm's 100th appearance came in 2019, against Worcester Warriors.

Speaking on his retirement, Chisholm said: “I have a huge amount of pride to have played for my boyhood club. I remember as a 10-year-old sitting in the stands and watching Keith Wood score a try for Harlequins. As a local lad that really sparked my love for the Club and my desire to want to play for Quins.

“I am sad to be hanging up my boots but immensely grateful for the amazing memories I have experienced at the Club. Having the opportunity to play alongside my brother James, and being privileged to play in some incredible triumphs, winning two Premierships, the LV Cup and European Challenge Cup.

“To my family, my wife, children and friends, thank you for supporting me through thick and thin. To the Quins faithful, the supporters who have travelled far and wide to support the Club, thank you for the amazing memories.”

Head Coach Tabai Matson added: “Ross has been an outstanding servant to Harlequins for his entire career and we’re enormously proud of his dedication and commitment to the Club for the best part of 14 years.

“He’s an exceptional leader, a fantastic role model for our young players and a true favourite amongst the Harlequins faithful.

“We are sad to see Ross retiring from rugby but we’re hugely grateful for his service and loyalty to Quins. We’re looking forward to seeing what the next chapter brings for Ross and his family and wish them every success going forward.”

The winger dramatically left Harlequins in 2017 to join Premiership rivals Sale Sharks in an unusual mid-season move.

I hadn’t spoken to the bloke in 18 months,” Marler told former internationals Andy Goode and Jim Hamilton on The Rugby Pod. 

“I’d lost the plot with him a good while ago. And let him be, let him do his own thing, because I’d given up on it

“He’d made the decision that he wanted to leave…you know, all the best to him. I wish him all the best. I don’t wish nastiness upon anyone.

“He’s one of those to just leave, as he won’t change in my mind. Me and him just don’t get on.”

Over 1,000 days since Folau last played a professional match of rugby union, Marler's old Twitter sparring partner made his return to the sport over the weekend.

The loose-head prop takes any chance he can to call out the former Wallabies fullback, who could soon represent Tonga, for his homophobic views.

In a series of tweets sent directly to Folau, Marler attached pictures and GIFs of men kissing, in a display of defiant humour which was praised by fellow players and LGBTQ fans alike.

Marler later named Folau in his dream team in a tongue-in-cheek fashion.

On selecting Folau as his fullback, Marler commented, "On the night out, after we had played our match on the Saturday, I'd take him out in Brighton to The Blue Oyster... a couple of clubs."

Woodward tore apart Eddie Jones' side during a webinar, slamming Marler and fellow prop Dan Cole for their behaviour in a press conference prior to the loss against South Africa back in November.

This wasn't the first time the 2003 World Cup-winning coach called out the prop.

After reading an article on the Rugby Pass website highlighting Woodward's comments, he tweeted him directly, saying: "Change the record Sir Clive - you should be grateful you can 'milk the cow' for another 3 years."