FT: Exeter 38-40 Harlequins
Harlequins crowned Premiership champions for first time since 2012
Quins had led 19-14 at half-time after scoring three tries
Exeter reclaimed lead inside last quarter after Sam Simmonds and Ollie Devoto tries
Two Louis Lynagh tries put Quins on verge of title
Stuart Hogg replied with try to give Chiefs hope but Quins held on
Alec Hepburn, con Joe Simmonds
A crossfield kick from Exeter can't quite be worked onto by Alex Cuthbert and it's brought back as they make another drive to the line.
The Chiefs look to get the ball down over the line courtesy of Alex Hepburn from the restart but it's sent to the TMO as the on-field decision is no try.
Marcus Smith is also sent to the bin in the process for offside and Joe Simmonds adds the extras.
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Exeter pile on the pressure as they pressure Louis Lynagh into conceding a lineout five metres out.
Can they drive towards the line once more? The Chiefs are throwing everything at them as we approach the half-hour mark.
Exeter 7-7 Harlequins
Exeter steal the ball from the lineout that followed Marcus Smith's kick and the Chiefs immediately get it away downfield before Tyrone Green scoops it up, and a tackle for his trouble, before Quins eventually win a lineout back in the Exeter half.
This is some fast flowing stuff.
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Right from the restart, Tyrone Green spills the ball from Exeter's kick and there's a Chiefs scrum right on halfway.
A scrum penalty follows and Marcus Smith kicks Quins into Exeter's 22.
Great stuff. A finely poised final here, folks.
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Chris Jones
BBC rugby union correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra
“It was coming, they picked and they picked and they picked, and Quins tried valiantly but from there Exeter don’t miss."
Jonny Gray, con Joe Simmonds
Image source, Getty ImagesJonny Hill is back on the field and, given how fired up Harlequins looked after their early try which resulted in his yellow card, Exeter have done well to stem the flow of momentum.
Another penalty follows for the Chiefs but they go for the tap and go and Quins can't quite hold them up and Jonny Gray goes over!
Joe Simmonds makes no mistake with the boot to level it at 7-7.
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Paul Grayson
Former Northampton and England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra
"They just managed to get enough of a shoulder onto him to send Sam Simmonds sideways and into touch and Joe Marler gave Simmonds a load of friendly advice.
"As much as we’ve focused on Harlequins in the early stages, Exeter are finding some gaps now.
"They’re in their favourite place, it’s basic, grind you into the dirt, hyper-accurate stuff."
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Image source, PA MediaA succession of Exeter breaks into the Harlequins half of the field results in Sam Simmonds kicking them 10 metres out.
Jonny Hill is almost out the bin and in good time, too, as Exeter have certainly grown into this game.
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Brent Pilnick
BBC Sport at Twickenham
That early try seems to have kicked Exeter into gear - Tom O'Flaherty is looking dangerous.
Exeter 0-7 Harlequins
Exeter who force Harlequins into knocking the ball forward as they scramble to keep the Chiefs under pressure.
From the scrum that follows, Tom O'Flaherty eventually gets the room to race upfield and eventually Sam Simmonds picks up possession but goes in to touch.
A massive roar goes up from the vocal Harlequins support. What an atmosphere.
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What have Exeter got in response to that early break from Harlequins and going down to 14 players?
Well from the restart they've done well to camp themselves in the Quins half of the field.
They work it wide but Quins send a kick upfield and win a line out deep in Exeter's half.
Frantic!
Exeter 0-7 Harlequins
Matt Dawson
Former England scrum-half on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra
"What a fantastic driving maul, the legs were driving hard and Exeter tried to get it into touch then collapsed it and the referee had no option but to go under the sticks."
Penalty try
Image source, Rex FeaturesBlimey what a start!
Harlequins get their first points of the game courtesy of a drive to the line and Exeter concede a penalty try, with Jonny Hill getting sent to the bin for collapsing the maul.
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Exeter concede a penalty and Harlequins' Marcus Smith opts to go for the corner.
Is that a good decision? There's a huge roar that erupts as Quins get themselves to within five metres of the line.
Exeter 0-0 Harlequins
First scrum of the game results in Exeter getting a free kick away which Harlequins end up returning.
The Chiefs try to work it laterally however they work a pass in to touch and Quins win a line out.
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Matt Dawson
Former England scrum-half on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra
"There's no question that we’re going to get the same Quins as we’ve seen over the last few months, that’s how they play."
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Exeter are in their black strip today while Harlequins are wearing a nice pink number.
Soon after the start, play is halted by a forward pass as Quins drive forward just past halfway.
An energetic start.
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We are under way in the 2021 Premiership final at Twickenham.
Let's hope this lives up to the standard set by last week's semi-finals!
Exeter v Harlequins (17:30 BST)
Image source, PA MediaPrior to kick-off, there is a moment's applause to pay tribute to those we have lost in the past year as well as thanking those who have helped in the fight against the ongoing pandemic.
Well observed and we'll be under way very soon.