Section 1 status was conferred on the club , meaning that they received full voting rights within the union .
In August 2007 , Harlequin Ladies became the first ladies side to become full members of the Rugby Football Union .
Section 1 status was conferred on the club , meaning that Harlequin Ladies received full voting rights within the union .
In August 2007 , Harlequin Ladies became the first ladies side to become full members of the Rugby Football Union .