FLY-HALF SAYS HE LEAVES WITH SOME SPECIAL MEMORIES AFTER FOUR YEARS AT THE CLUB.

Harlequins confirmed today (1st October) that Tim Swiel has signed for Newcastle Falcons.

The Fly-half, who initially joined the Club in October 2014, made 48 appearances for Harlequins and was a popular figure at The Stoop.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here at Harlequins with a great bunch of lads,” said Swiel. “I will take some very special memories with me, particularly from playing in Big Game, against Leinster in the Heineken Cup and very special victories over Saracens and Bath at The Stoop.

“The Club is very ambitious and I hope it gets where it wants to be. It has been a great part of my rugby journey and now I am excited and looking forward to the next part of it at Newcastle.”

Harlequins’ Head of Rugby Paul Gustard said: “Tim is a talented and popular player who has contributed to some fine Harlequins memories over the past four years. He has a tremendous opportunity to further his career at Newcastle and we did not want to stand in his way.

“I know I speak on behalf of the team when I say we are going to miss him as a human being first and foremost but on behalf of all at Harlequins I wish him the very best for his future at Newcastle.”

Swiel could very soon be lining up against Harlequins when Newcastle visit The Stoop twice in early November for Premiership and Premiership Cup fixtures. Swiel added: “It would be strange to come back and play against these guys, many of whom I consider friends for life – but I definitely look forward to being to able to play at The Stoop again.”