Rugby-Harlequins beat Exeter in thriller to take Premiership crown


  • Rugby
  • Sunday, 27 Jun 2021

Rugby Union - Premiership Play-Off Final - Exeter Chiefs v Harlequins - Twickenham Stadium, London, Britain - June 26, 2021 Harlequins players celebrate after winning the match Action Images/Peter Cziborra

LONDON (Reuters) -Two late tries by winger Louis Lynagh ensured Harlequins were crowned Premiership champions for the first time in nine years as they beat holders Exeter 40-38 on Saturday in a Twickenham final full of superb tries and unrelenting drama.

Quins, who beat Bristol in the semi-finals after coming back from 28-0 down, showed all that spirit again to set up the decisive late tries just as the holders looked set to triumph again in their sixth successive final.

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