# Quins claim victory at Exeter in nine-try nailbiter

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/quins-claim-victory-at-exeter-in-nine-try-nailbiter/
- Published: 2026-10-31T17:10:55+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-31T18:26:06+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cwe9l41ke3mzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sport

## Key points

- Quins beat Exeter in a nine-try thriller.
- Lucas Schmid scored twice in the comeback.
- Quins secured their second league win of the season.

## Summary

Harlequins beat Exeter Chiefs in a nine-try contest at Sandy Park, securing back-to-back Premiership wins for the first time this season. The result extends Quins’ winning run and gives them only their second league victory of the campaign.

Cadan Murley and Nick David put Quins ahead before Exeter replied through Harry Wilson and Nika Abuladze. Will Butt then moved the hosts in front, but Lucas Schmid scored twice to restore Quins’ lead; Jack Kenningham and Olly Woodburn added late tries for their sides. Exeter finished three points behind, and Quins held on by winning the final lineout and kicking the ball into touch.

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