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Harlequins secure bonus-point win over Vannes in Challenge Cup

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 2:12 PM

Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Harlequins secure bonus-point win over Vannes in Challenge Cup
Summary

Harlequins achieved a 57-19 victory against French side Vannes in the Challenge Cup on October 18. The London club set aside their poor domestic form, scoring nine tries, including two each from Marcus Smith and Cadan Murley. This match marked the first Challenge Cup appearance for Harlequins since 2018. Vannes, struggling at the bottom of the French Top 14, contributed three tries but could not keep pace. Harlequins will next face Saracens in a Premiership derby, aiming to improve their league standing.

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By the Numbers
  • •Harlequins scored nine tries against Vannes.
  • •Marcus Smith and Cadan Murley each scored two tries.
  • •It was Harlequins' first Challenge Cup match since 2018.
  • •Vannes has lost all four of their Top 14 matches this season.
  • •Harlequins will play Saracens next in the Premiership.
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  • 2:21 PMBBC Sport — Struggling Quins pick up welcome Challenge Cup win
  • 2:12 PMYahoo Sports — Struggling Quins pick up welcome Challenge Cup win
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Harlequins shrug off poor form in the Prem to score a half-century of points against French side Vannes.

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Harelquins shrug off poor form in the Prem to score a half-century of points against French side Vannes.

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