# Smith stars as Quins beat Saracens for first win

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/smith-stars-as-quins-beat-saracens-for-first-win/
- Published: 2026-10-25T17:18:38+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-25T18:23:17+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/crjwe6j90p9lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Americas, Celebrity, Entertainment, Sport, World

## Key points

- Quins earned their first Premiership win of the season.
- Smith scored 11 points on his 200th Quins appearance.
- Saracens’ two yellow cards helped the hosts build a lead.

## Summary

Harlequins beat Saracens in a London derby at The Stoop to claim their first Premiership win of the season. Marcus Smith led the way on his 200th appearance, scoring the opening try and helping bottom-placed Quins earn a bonus point before half-time.

Smith finished with 11 points and prevented a Saracens try with a last-ditch intervention. Quins also scored through Seb Driscoll, a penalty try, Cadan Murley and Will Porter; Saracens replied through Rotimi Segun, Theo Dan and Nick Tompkins. Two yellow cards hindered the visitors, who could have moved up to second with a win. Quins remain bottom but are one point behind Exeter and Newcastle, while Saracens are fifth.

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