The Breakdown

Ugo Monye, Danny Care and former player David Flatman tour the Harlequins' training base, moving through the club's facilities and engaging in conversation with the squad and coaching staff. They also take part in a few of the team's training drills, getting a hands‑on feel for the preparation routine.

The Harlequins programme is an episode‑style feature that follows three well‑known figures from the club’s recent past as they step back onto familiar ground. Former England winger Ugo Monye, ex‑England scrum‑half Danny Care and retired prop David Flatman act as the day’s guides, giving viewers a behind‑the‑scenes look at the rugby institution. During the run‑through, the trio moves through the Harlequins complex, taking in the training pitches, gym areas and other facilities that support the first‑team squad. They pause to talk with current players and coaching staff, picking up insights about preparation, tactics and the club’s culture. After the conversations, each of them rolls up their sleeves and joins in a selection of training drills, offering a hands‑on perspective on the work that goes into match‑day readiness. The episode’s structure blends a light‑hearted tour with genuine interaction, allowing Monye, Care and Flatman to both reminisce and experience the modern environment that underpins Harlequins’ day‑to‑day operations. Their involvement provides a bridge between past achievements and present ambitions, while the on‑field drills give a practical glimpse of the physical demands placed on today’s players.