Summary

  • FT: Harlequins 16-14 Sale

  • Quins make it three wins in four

  • Braid & James tries for Sale

  • Visser touches down for Quins

  • Nick Evans kicks three penalties

  1. Harlequins 16-7 Salepublished at 57 mins

    Another penalty for Sale after that line-out and again they go to the corner instead of the posts.

    Can the Sharks make something this time?

  2. Harlequins 16-7 Salepublished at 56 mins

    Sale win the ball back from their kick-off and with a few fresh faces they win themselves a penalty.

    Instead of going for a three point penalty, the Sharks go for touch and the line-out...

  3. Penalty (Evans)published at 55 mins

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    A 13 point swing at the start of this second half as Harlequins take control of this game.

    The Quins pack win the penalty and Nick Evans kicks his third attempt from four so far.

    Nick EvansImage source, Getty Images
  4. Harlequins 13-7 Salepublished at 52 mins

    Sale are the contributors to their own downfall at the moment. 

    Peter Stringer does brilliantly to tip the ball from Danny Care in a maul but as the Sharks then spin it into the middle Tommy Taylor knocks on under no pressure.

    The visitors have barely seen the ball yet in the second half.

  5. Postpublished at 20:58 Greenwich Mean Time 6 November 2015

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    Ross Chisholm
    Harlequins wing on BBC Radio London

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    Brilliant execution there from Nick Evans and Tim Visser. What a pick up with a greasy ball."

  6. try

    Try (Visser, con Evans)published at 48 mins

    Harlequins 13-7 Sale

    Yes they can!

    Much like Sale's try in the first half, knowing they have a penalty Harlequins fly-half Nick Evans kicks wide and as it bounces once it is a quite brilliant pick up from Tim Visser to cross - his first try for his new club.

    Kiwi Evans then knocks the conversion over out wide to cap an excellent start to the half for the hosts.

  7. Harlequins 6-7 Salepublished at 48 mins

    Harlequins' back line beginning to click and they look like a different team now when they have the ball.

    A bit of noise from the home faithful as they at last have something to get excited about, but can they produce some points?

  8. Postpublished at 20:54 Greenwich Mean Time 6 November 2015

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    Ross Chisholm
    Harlequins wing on BBC Radio London

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    It looks like Quins have managed to get their back three in the game for the first time. Quins are getting their dangerous runners in the game and challenging the Sale defence which we didn't really see in that first half."

  9. Harlequins 6-7 Salepublished at 46 mins

    A really good period of possession for Harlequins as they have their snap back with the ball in hand.

    A thrusting run from Chris Robshaw is halted but as Sale have the ball they then knock it on.

  10. Replacementpublished at 45 mins

    Harlequins 6-7 Sale

    This could be a big loss for Sale as captain and try scorer Dan Braid is taken off for Magnus Lund.

    He does not appear to be injured and Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond looks to be explaining the decision to him.

  11. Penalty (Evans)published at 44 mins

    Harlequins 6-7 Sale

    Nick EvansImage source, Rex Features

    He is successful this time the Harlequins fly-half as the ball flies end over end from Nick Evans.

  12. Harlequins 3-7 Salepublished at 43 mins

    Jonathan Mills is just slightly to eager to come through a ruck and concedes a penalty for Sale.

    Nick Evans lines up his third strike from the tee of the evening...

  13. Harlequins 3-7 Salepublished at 42 mins

    First line-out of the second half does not quite go right for Harlequins as Dave Ward does not throw straight and Sale have a scrum.

    Chris RobshawImage source, Getty Images
  14. Replacementpublished at 41 mins

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    Sale forced into a change at half-time as Jonny Leota replaces centre Sam Tuitupou who has an Achilles problem.

  15. Kick-offpublished at 40 mins

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    Nick Evans gets us going in the second half, can Harlequins improve?

  16. BBC coveragepublished at 20:42

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    As well as enjoying the live text coverage, you can also listen to commentary of the game on BBC Radio London by using the 'Live Coverage' tab.

    Championship rugby is also available there where you can enjoy Moseley v Cornish Pirates (BBC Radio Cornwall) and Bristol Rugby v Doncaster (BBC Radio Bristol) should you wish.

  17. The round ball gamepublished at 20:40

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    Elsewhere tomorrow, it is one of my favourite days in the sporting calender as the FA Cup first round takes place.

    Tonight, non-league Salford City are taking on Notts County while there are a host of other tasty ties to get your head around throughout the afternoon.

    As usual you can follow all of the action with us.

  18. Rugby tomorrowpublished at 20:36

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    Luther BurrellImage source, Getty Images

    So as we take a breather at the Twickenham Stoop, let me point you in the direction of the BBC Sport live text coverage from the Premiership tomorrow afternoon.

    The game that sticks out is a repeat of the 2013/14 Premiership final where Northampton will be hoping to open their new £6m stand by beating champions Saracens, but we shall have you covered wherever you are.

    • London Irish v Bath (15:00 GMT)
    • Worcester v Newcastle (15:00 GMT)
    • Northampton v Saracens (15:15 GMT)
    • Exeter v Leicester (17:30 GMT)
  19. Half-timepublished at 41 mins

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    One for the purists maybe, but Sale will very much be delighted with their first half showing. 

    Intelligent kicking from Peter Stringer and Danny Cipriani has got them into good positions and an opportunist try from Dan Braid sees them lead.

    Harlequins look a shadow of the team that was so impressive at Bath, surely they will improve after the break?

  20. Missed penalty (Evans)published at 41 mins

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    Nick Evans drags it wide and that is the last action from the first half.