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Harlequins beat Saracens 33-15 for first Premiership win
Harlequins beat Saracens 33-15 at The Stoop in a London derby to claim their first Premiership win of the season.
The hosts are still bottom of the table, but the win leaves them one point behind Exeter and Newcastle.
England fly-half Marcus Smith scored in his 200th appearance for Harlequins and helped set the pace early.
Seb Driscoll, a penalty try, Cadan Murley and Will Porter also scored for the hosts.
Saracens scored through Rotimi Segun, Theo Dan and Nick Tompkins, but two yellow cards made their task harder.
The result is a boost for Harlequins after a difficult start, while Saracens remain fifth, five points behind leaders Gloucester.
The sources give no details of either team's next fixture.
Harlequins beat Saracens 33-15 at The Stoop to record their first Premiership win of the season.
Marcus Smith marked his 200th Harlequins appearance by scoring the opening try and helping control the game.
Harlequins led 26-10 at half-time after tries by Smith, Seb Driscoll and Cadan Murley, plus a penalty try.
Two Saracens yellow cards made the visitors’ task harder.
The result left Harlequins bottom of the table, one point behind Exeter and Newcastle, while Saracens were fifth.
- Who
- Harlequins beat Saracens.
- What
- Harlequins won 33-15 for their first Premiership victory of the season.
- When
- 25 October 2026.
- Where
- The Stoop, in London.
- Why
- Harlequins earned the win with attacking scores and solid defence; Saracens’ indiscipline, including two yellow cards, made their task harder.
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Marcus Smith scored Harlequins’ opening try inside three minutes.
Seb Driscoll scored Harlequins’ second try after a carry and pass from Fin Baxter.
Harlequins were awarded a penalty try and Ben Earl was shown a yellow card.
Cadan Murley scored for Harlequins, and Theo Dan scored for Saracens.
Will Porter scored to extend Harlequins’ lead.
Nick Tompkins scored Saracens’ final try.
- Final score
- Harlequins 33-15 Saracens
- Harlequins half-time score
- 26 points
- Marcus Smith
- Scored the opening try in his 200th Harlequins appearance
- Harlequins league position
- Bottom, one point behind Exeter and Newcastle
- Saracens league position
- Fifth, five points behind Gloucester
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What people are saying
The work he puts in, the way he cares about the club, he’s only 27 and played 200 games for us. We’re so lucky to have him. He led us around the park and I’m really proud of Smithy.
We have chopped and changed, so I understand why people are asking that. It’s not some random thing we’re trying to be quirky with. We believe there is merit in what we’re doing.