Danelle Lochner has extended her stay with Harlequins, signing a new contract to remain with the Premiership Women's Rugby club through the 2026-27 season. The 28-year-old South Africa international, who plays as a lock, first joined the English side in 2023 and has made 26 appearances despite missing nearly four months of the current campaign due to a shoulder injury. She returned to action at the end of March and has since resumed her role in both club and national team setups. Lochner has earned 21 caps for Springboks Women and was a member of the squad that advanced to the quarter-finals at last year's Rugby World Cup. Harlequins head coach Ross Chisholm welcomed the signing, stating, "We're delighted that Danelle has committed to Harlequins again ahead of the 26-27 season." He praised her impact, adding, "We've seen during her time at the club and in international colours, just how good of an operator she is. She is superb in the set-piece and an incredibly dynamic player in attack."
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