Jerry Flannery signs new Harlequins deal

Former Ireland international Jerry Flannery has been rewarded for his success as a coach with Harlequins, with a new long term contract.

Flannery, signs a new deal with the club having arrived ahead of the 2020/21 season to assume the role of lineout coach. He took the mantle of lineout and defence coach during Quins' spectacular Gallagher Premiership-winning run last year and has been rewarded for his success.

Flannery has previously worked as forwards coach for his old province Munster before taking a year out in 2019 before joining Harlequins.

Coaches Nick Evans and Adam Jones have also committed their future to Harlequins as the club look to build upon their domestic success.

Quins senior coach Tabai Matson, who joined the club last summer, said: "The coaching group did an amazing job last year with a fantastic team.

"It is always interesting to come from the outside and join a cohesive group - and that is exactly what they were. They are a high-functioning team.

"For me, joining a team like that was exciting. It is fantastic that they have all re-signed as a group."

Quins chief executive Laurie Dalrymple added: "Alongside the 17 recent key player contract renewals, we are all thrilled to have Nick, Adam and Jerry commit their futures with us.

"By signing new and permanent deals within our coaching team, working alongside Billy Millard (director of rugby performance), Charlie Mulchrone (skills and kicking coach) and Tabai, we have built a brilliant team to help our squad grow, develop and to achieve our ambitious goals."