Former England Wonderkid Retires with Immediate Effect

James Chisholm: Harlequins back row retires aged 31

Harlequins back row James Chisholm retires from professional rugby union aged 31, almost two years after rupturing his Achilles.

Harlequins stalwart Chisholm retires at 31

Harlequins back row James Chisholm has retired from playing aged 31 because of injury. Chisholm said his recovery from the ruptured Achilles he suffered in January 2025 had been “a bit of an uphill battle” and “unfortunately my body just can’t get there”. “I still have the want to play and was really looking forward […]

Harlequins stalwart James Chisholm retires aged just 31

He steps away from the game after making 164 appearances for the club, with 21 tries to his name.

Former England wonderkid retires with immediate effect

Harlequins have confirmed that James Chisholm has retired from professional rugby with immediate effect. The 31-year-old back rower steps away as a one-club man after making 164 appearances and scoring 21 tries for Quins over more than a decade. Chisholm has been unable to return to full fitness fol...