Harlequins secured back‑to‑back Premiership victories by edging out Exeter Chiefs 31‑28 at Sandy Park. The match featured nine tries, with Murley, David, Schmid (2), and Kenningham scoring for the visitors, while Exeter’s Wilson, Abuladze, Butt and Woodburn crossed the line. A late defensive stand saw the Quins hold on for the win.
Harlequins, sitting bottom of the Premiership after three defeats, opened their 2026‑27 European Challenge Cup campaign with a dominant 57‑19 win over Vannes. Marcus Smith contributed 22 points with two tries and six conversions, while the team scored nine tries in total, securing a valuable bonus point.
England lock Rosie Galligan to leave Saracens and rejoin Harlequins at the end of the season. Galligan is currently on maternity leave and will watch her Saracens teammates play in the Premiership Women’s Rugby play-off final before returning to Quins.