
Wales winger Neumann extends Harlequins deal
Wales winger Lisa Neumann has extended her contract at Harlequins for the 2025-26 Premiership Women's Rugby campaign. The 31-year-old has scored six tries in 22 appearances since moving to the London club just over a year ago.Neumann has played 41 times for Wales and started their 24-21 Six Nations loss to Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday."Joining Quins last year was the best decision I could have made," Neumann told the Harlequins website. "I've seen my confidence grow but most importantly, my enjoyment for the game."To be able to continue at Harlequins makes me so happy and I can't wait to go again next season."Head coach Ross Chisholm added: "Lisa is a player with great work rate and a real energy in everything she does."She is a strong carrier in contact, brilliant defensively and really suits the style here at Quins. "She's a great character and a really positive influence on our environment. I'm looking forward to seeing what she can produce next season here at the club."

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