Maddy Grant: Exeter sign Canada international from Harlequins

Exeter have signed Harlequins’ versatile Canada international Maddy Grant for the 2025-26 Premiership Women’s Rugby season.

The 24-year-old, who moved to Quins in December, has won 23 caps for her country and featured at the last World Cup, playing in the semi-final loss to England.

Grant, who can play in the backs or the forwards, is the third new international to agree to a move to Sandy Park after this summer’s World Cup.

She will join New Zealand prop Amy Rule and Italy winger Francesca Granzotto in signing for the Devon side.

“We see Maddy fitting into our backs line-up, most likely at full-back, but it is a bonus that she can slip into the back row too,” interim head coach Steve Salvin said.

“This is an international player with bags of experience who is looking to further her career in the PWR.”

Grant moved to flanker after joining Quins in December as injury cover for compatriot Sara Svoboda, having played as a winger for Canada.

“I am looking forward to the expansive and free style of play that will allow me to develop as a player in multiple respects,” Grant told the club website., external

“My hope for this season is to help contribute to a successful 25-26 year. There’s so much depth and talent in this squad, I’m very excited to be a part of it.”