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Harlequins struggle with third consecutive loss against Sale

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 4:21 PM

Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Harlequins struggle with third consecutive loss against Sale
Summary

Harlequins faced Sale at CorpAcq Stadium, suffering a 28-24 defeat, marking their third straight loss in the Premiership. Despite an early lead from Marcus Smith's two tries, Sale turned the game around with a penalty try in the 73rd minute. This loss further solidifies Harlequins' position at the bottom of the league table. With this result, Sale secures their first win of the season after previously losing to Bristol.

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Status Watch
  • •Sale wins 28-24 against Harlequins at CorpAcq Stadium.
  • •Marcus Smith scores two tries early for Harlequins.
  • •Sale earns a penalty try in the final minutes of the match.
  • •Harlequins have lost their first three matches of the season.
  • •Sale secures back-to-back wins after a loss to Bristol.
Latest Updates
  • 4:21 PMYahoo Sports — Late Sale penalty try continues Harlequins woes
  • 4:03 PMBBC Sport — Late Sale penalty try continues Harlequins woes
What they're saying
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Harlequins' poor start to the Prem season continues with a third successive loss of the campaign against Sale at CorpAcq Stadium.

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Harlequins' poor start to the Prem season continues with a third successive loss of the campaign against Sale at CorpAcq Stadium

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