Sale defeat Harlequins at CorpAcq Stadium

Sale Sharks defeated Harlequins 28-24 at CorpAcq Stadium as the hosts came from behind to win a Premiership match. According to BBC Sport, Harlequins suffered their third consecutive defeat while Sale secured a second straight victory. Harlequins took an early lead after returning England international Marcus Smith scored twice in the opening quarter.

BBC Sport reported that Sale completed their comeback with a 73rd-minute penalty try. Sale had started the season with a home defeat by Bristol but responded with victories over Saracens and Harlequins. The result left Harlequins at the bottom of the table despite earning their first points of the campaign.

Sale scored tries through Canakaivata, Warr, Bamber and a penalty try, with Ford converting three attempts. Harlequins replied with two tries from Riley and two from Smith, who also added two conversions.

Sale's lineup featured Ford, Warr, Bamber and Lawes among the starters, with van Rhyn captaining the side. Harlequins selected Marcus Smith alongside Porter in the half-back positions, with Murley leading the team as captain. The match was officiated by referee Christophe Ridley. BBC Sport listed both teams' replacements, including Cowan-Dickie for Sale and Cunningham-South for Harlequins.