{
  "id": 11374404,
  "title": "Why Danny Care believes struggling Harlequins can ‘do an Exeter’ and gatecrash the Prem top four",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/why-danny-care-believes-struggling-harlequins-can-do-an-exeter-and",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T06:21:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-danny-care-believes-struggling-062130712.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent interview with The Independent, Danny Care, a former Harlequins rugby player and England caps holder, expressed optimism that his club could achieve the same success as Exeter did last season. Despite Harlequins' recent struggles, Care believes the team has the potential to challenge for a top four finish in the upcoming season. Exeter's remarkable turnaround from ninth place in the 2024-25 season to third place and a Premiership final appearance was used as a template for Harlequins' aspirations. Care highlighted the importance of momentum and luck in the league, stating that Quins must maintain their current momentum to achieve their goals. He also praised Jason Gilmore, the new permanent head coach, for his positive demeanor and potential to lead the team to success.",
  "summary": "Interview: Quins finished ninth of 10 teams in last year’s Prem but club legend Care is convinced the green shoots of recovery are there and the Londoners might just surprise a few people this season",
  "key_points": [
    "Danny Care optimistic Harlequins can match Exeter's top four finish",
    "Exeter's 2024-25 turnaround cited as template for Quins' aspirations",
    "New head coach Jason Gilmore praised for potential to lead team"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}