Overview
- Harlequins beat Exeter Chiefs 31-28 at Sandy Park in a Saturday Premiership match that produced five tries and a one-score finish.
- Lucas Schmid scored two tries as Quins crossed for five in total, and Olly Woodburn’s late try allowed Exeter to claim two losing bonus points.
- Quins raced to a 14-0 lead, conceded a 24th-minute yellow card to Bryn Bradley and were level 14-14 at half, but they tightened discipline after the break to regain control.
- Harlequins coach Jason Gilmore credited a half-time message and reduced penalties for the turnaround, while Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter blamed early turnovers and called two points a pragmatic return.
- The result gives Harlequins back-to-back Premiership wins and three straight victories in all competitions, while Exeter sit second-from-bottom after five games and must improve ball retention to climb the table.