Summary

  • Late Billy Vunipola try sees Saracens come from behind to win at Saracens

  • First-half Danny Care score and remarkable Joe Marchant try had seen Quins lead for much of second half

  • Leicester beat Northampton at Twickenham in Rob Horne send-off

  • Gloucester secure bonus-point win at Wasps

  • Sale leapfrog Newcastle at bottom with win over Falcons

  • Get involved at #bbcrugby

  1. That's a wrappublished at 21:44 British Summer Time 6 October 2018

    Billy VunipolaImage source, PA

    And that, ladies and gentlemen, concludes today's Premiership rugby.

    What a day it was, from the emotion of Twickenham Stadium to the intensity at the Twickeham Stoop and everywhere in-between. It's was a cracker!

    Keep an eye out across the BBC Sport pages for all of the match reports and reaction.

    Thank you so much for your company, we hope that you enjoyed the afternoon and evening as much as we did. Until next time...

  2. What’s on the way tomorrow?published at 21:42 British Summer Time 6 October 2018

    Worcester v Bristol (15:00 BST)

    The final game of the weekend, and indeed the final game before all of the Premiership sides turn their attentions on European matters, will be at Sixways.

    Alan Solomons’ Worcester Warriors will be up against Pat Lam’s Bristol Bears and we’ll be bringing you full BBC Radio commentary of the encounter. Do make sure that you join us then.

  3. 'Sign of a great team who win when not brillant'published at 21:38 British Summer Time 6 October 2018

    FT: Harlequins 20-25 Saracens

    Nigel Barden
    BBC Radio London commentator

    The sign of a great team is one who can win even when they are not playing that brilliantly - well done to Saracens.

  4. 'A long way to go'published at 21:37 British Summer Time 6 October 2018

    FT: Harlequins 20-25 Saracens

    Owen Farrell shared his perspective with BT Sport:

    "I'm pleased with the way that it felt out there from our boys.

    "We're nowhere near yet. We've still got a long, long way to go and we know that.

    "We know that more than anyone, so that can only be a good thing."

    Owen FarrellImage source, Getty Images
  5. 'Something extra there'published at 21:34 British Summer Time 6 October 2018

    FT: Harlequins 20-25 Saracens

    Billy Vunipola, the man of the match, told BT Sport:

    "It was tough. There were a few mistakes early on but you could just see that both teams wanted it.

    "There was a bit of something extra there that you probably can't describe. I'd say personally, and as a team, we thoroughly, thoroughly enjoyed that."

    Billy VunipolaImage source, Getty Images
  6. 'An herculean effort from Harlequins'published at 21:34 British Summer Time 6 October 2018

    FT: Harlequins 20-25 Saracens

    Hugh Godwin
    BBC Radio London co-commentator

    It was a herculean effort from Harlequins but Saracens have edged the win, not with a great big bonus point they are so used to but just edging through with a lovely try from Billy Vunipola and probably deserved winners on the balance of play but how close did Harlequins come to another home win over Saracens.

  7. Full-time: Harlequins 20-25 Saracenspublished at 80 minutes

    Billy VunipolaImage source, Rex Features

    What a match, both sides played their part in an epic encounter.

    It had everything from brave and intense defence to a wonder-try from Joe Marchant that may never happen again.

    In the end, Saracens turned the screw when it mattered and as a result they gain their first victory at The Stoop since September 2014.

  8. Postpublished at 79 minutes

    Harlequins 20-25 Saracens

    With 40 seconds to go Harlequins gain a penalty in their own half for a high tackle.

    They decide to tap and go before Saracens steal it back with a huge collision from Billy Vunipola. That's the type of defensive intensity that they're famed for, it's match-winning defence.

  9. Postpublished at 78 minutes

    Harlequins 20-25 Saracens

    David Strettle is the hero of the hour for Saracens and he forces the error from Alofa Alofa. Harlequins were a tad impatient and decided to stretch it too early, the error was the result.

    Is that the game? Will the reigning Premiership champions now ride this one out? Potentially.

  10. Postpublished at 77 mins

    Harlequins 20-25 Saracens

    Nathan Earle tries to break down the right and break the hearts of his former side.

    As play continues, Nick Tompkins goes offside and with three minutes and 30 seconds to go Harlequins put the ball into the corner.

    Box-office finish time for tonight's hosts?

  11. Penalty: Harlequins 20-25 Saracenspublished at 74 mins

    Owen Farrell

    ... you know the drill by now!

    Owen Farrell nails the kick at goal.

  12. Postpublished at 73 mins

    Harlequins 20-22 Saracens

    After multiple scrum resets, Harlequins' front-row give away a penalty.

    It's a kick-able one and Owen Farrell, of course, will go for the points.

  13. try

    Try: Harlequins 20-22 Saracenspublished at 68 mins

    Billy Vunipola, con Owen Farrell

    Billy Vunipola scoresImage source, Getty Images

    The England international has got through a tonne of work tonight and he really does deserve this five-pointer.

    Saracens were working with an advantage anyway but they didn't need it.

    Instead, Billy Vunipola latches onto a beautiful floating pass from Alex Lozowski and surges over out wide.

    Owen Farrell nails the conversion from the far touch-line.

  14. Postpublished at 21:12 British Summer Time 6 October 2018

    Harlequins 20-15 Saracens

    James Law
    BBC Sport at Twickenham Stoop

    I simply can’t stop thinking about that Joe Marchant try - it was so un-rugby like, but amazing.

    It didn’t look too dissimilar to a slam-dunk, or a target man powering a header home at the far post.

    At the minute, that moment of brilliance is making a big difference for Quins.

  15. Penalty: Harlequins 20-15 Saracenspublished at 65 mins

    Owen Farrell

    From in front of the posts, Owen Farrell slots the extra three.

    Owen FarrellImage source, Rex Features
  16. Postpublished at 63 mins

    Harlequins 20-12 Saracens

    A high tackle from Renaldo Bothma on Jamie George brings about a penalty for Saracens.

    Owen Farrell asks Luke Pearce how long if left and then he looks at the posts.

  17. 'I can just believe it'published at 21:10 British Summer Time 6 October 2018

    Harlequins 20-12 Saracens

    Hugh Godwin
    BBC Radio London co-commentator

    I think can just about believe it!

    We think about how Quins beat Saracens in this fixture, it's because of moments like that.

    Somehow Joe Marchant has out Danny Cared Care - that was a superb follow-up to Care's try.

    The ball was in mid air on the wind, Sarries stood there watching it and they have been absolutely sucker punched.

  18. Postpublished at 62 mins

    Harlequins 20-12 Saracens

    Alex Goode says to Mike Brown, 'Anything you can do I can do too' as he puts in a controlling kick out of hand. The connection pins Harlequins back deep inside their own half.

    Joe Marler is just receiving a spot of treatment on his right arm so play is paused. Before the mach restarts, Schalk Burger enters the arena and takes the place of Nick Isiekwe.

  19. Postpublished at 61 mins

    Harlequins 20-12 Saracens

    Danny Care was inspired in the first half and another man who is reaching a milestone. Mike Brown, raises the bar with a lengthy clearance.

  20. 'What a remarkable try'published at 21:04 British Summer Time 6 October 2018

    Harlequins 20-12 Saracens

    Nigel Barden
    BBC Radio London commentator

    Joe Marchant scoresImage source, Getty Images

    What a brilliant piece of individual athleticism from Joe Marchant, he got up with his six foot frame and over he went and what a remarkable try.