Harlequins secure Will Porter on new deal after strong start to Premiership season

Harlequins have tied down scrum-half Will Porter on a new multi-year contract, the Premiership club confirmed, rewarding the 27-year-old after a bright start to the current season at The Stoop.

Porter has made seven appearances already this campaign, scoring tries against Bath on the opening weekend and again against Saracens. Head coach Jason Gilmore described the scrum-half as integral to how Harlequins want to play, citing his ability to control matches both through his service and his threat at the breakdown.

“When he’s on the pitch, he’s a real game driver for us,” Gilmore said. “He plays an important role in our strong scrum-half group and wider squad. We’re delighted Will is going to remain at the club for seasons to come.”

Porter joined Harlequins in 2023 from Bristol Bears, having come through the Wasps academy earlier in his career. In the two seasons since arriving at The Stoop, he has accumulated 66 appearances and 18 tries, and has represented England A in each of the past two years.

The player himself says his time at Harlequins has produced the best rugby of his career, pointing to improvements in both his running game and his decision-making.

“It feels amazing. I’m really excited to commit a few more years to the club,” Porter said. “We’re building a great culture within the group and it’s a great environment to train and play in. I’ve enjoyed my rugby the most since playing at Harlequins. As a player, I feel as though I have developed my running game to be more of a threat, and my game management side.”

The renewal strengthens Harlequins’ options at scrum-half as the Premiership season builds momentum, with Porter now among the club’s key figures in a position Gilmore views as fundamental to their identity.