Harlequins appoint Brad Cooper as attack coach ahead of new season

Harlequins have announced the appointment of Brad Cooper as their new attack coach for the 2026-27 season. Cooper, formerly with Super Rugby champions Hurricanes, will join the club's revamped backroom staff which includes Sean Long and Jordan Turner-Hall, all working under head coach Jason Gilmore. This change comes after a disappointing ninth-place finish in the Gallagher Premiership, marking the club's worst performance in eight years. Cooper aims to bring an attacking identity to Harlequins, expressing excitement about the opportunity to influence the team's style of play in the northern hemisphere.

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