Exeter top-four hopes hit by superb Quins comeback
Harlequins staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Exeter Chiefs 41-24, significantly impacting Exeter's chances of making the playoffs. After leading at halftime, Exeter faltered in the second half, allowing Quins to score 27 unanswered points. The loss leaves Exeter facing tough matches ahead to secure their postseason spot.
- ▪Harlequins scored 27 unanswered points in the second half to win the match.
- ▪Exeter Chiefs were leading 24-14 at halftime before the comeback.
- ▪Exeter will need to win their next two games against Leicester and Saracens to have a chance at the playoffs.
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Exeter top-four hopes hit by superb Quins comebackImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Harlequins scored 27 unanswered points during the second half against ExeterByGideon BrooksBBC Sport EnglandPublished16 May 2026, 18:06 BSTUpdated 12 minutes agoThe PremHarlequins (14) 41Tries: Kenningham, Northmore, Murley, Porter, Evans, Wenger Cons: Smith 3 Pens: Smith Exeter (24) 24Tries: Ridl, Varney, Norey, Ikitau Cons: Slade 2 Harlequins put a dent in Exeter Chiefs' play-off hopes with a blistering 41-24 come-from-behind Prem victory to boost their own aspirations of Champions Cup rugby next season.Leading 24-14 at half-time, fourth-placed Chiefs had looked set to further cement their hopes of competing for a spot in the Prem final.But after a second-half blitz from a youthful Quins side,…
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