Harlequins 22 – 14 Exeter

Jack Kenningham, Will Joseph, Louis Lynagh scored first-half tries for Harlequins, who held off late Exeter fightback to bag Premiership win; Ehren Painter, Dan Frost scored Exeter tries in defeat, however Will Edwards’ penalty with remaining kick disadvantaged Exeter of even dropping bonus level

Will Joseph and Louis Lynagh scored tries for Harlequins in Premiership victory vs Exeter

Harlequins picked up their first league win of the Gallagher Premiership season with a hard-fought 22-14 victory over Exeter on the Stoop.

There was little between the perimeters however the hosts had barely extra attacking aptitude than their opponents as Jarrod Evans and Luke Northmore possessed extra concepts in how you can break cussed defences.

This resulted in three tries for Quins via Jack Kenningham, Will Joseph and Louis Lynagh with Evans kicking two conversions. Will Edwards added a penalty.

Exeter responded with tries from front-rowers Ehren Painter and Dan Frost, each of which Henry Slade transformed.

An excellent 50-metre run from full-back Josh Hodge gave Exeter an early attacking platform and so they took benefit of it when Painter compelled his method over.

Inside 4 minutes, Quins have been stage when well-timed passing gave Kenningham a simple run-in as either side sought to use the wonderful taking part in situations.

A 3rd strive appeared inevitable and it quickly got here to offer the hosts the lead for the primary time. Thirty metres out, an inside cross from Evans gave Lynagh the possibility to skip previous two defenders and rating.

Evans transformed and his aspect had a 14-7 lead on the finish of an enterprising first quarter earlier than Exeter suffered an enormous blow after they misplaced Hodge with an arm damage after he had fallen awkwardly in fielding a excessive ball.

Jack Kenningham responded with a strive for Quins after an early Exeter rating

Chiefs quickly obtained one other setback when Quins scored their third strive. A powerful burst from Northmore put the defence on the again foot earlier than the ball was recycled for Joseph to walk over within the nook.

Evans missed the conversion however Quins deservedly held a 19-7 interval benefit.

Chiefs started the second half strongly to pressurise the house defence however they nonetheless continued to lose possession at essential instances. Inaccurate passing and frequent turnovers significantly hampered their try-scoring alternatives.

Because of this a aggressive third quarter completed scoreless, primarily on account of Exeter substitute Immanuel Feyi-Waboso exhibiting distinctive velocity to deprive Tyrone Inexperienced of a landing.

Exeter staged a late second half fightback, however finally ended with out even a dropping bonus-point

The house aspect suffered an damage blow when the spectacular Northmore was helped off the sector with a leg damage to get replaced by Edwards.

Exeter instantly capitalised with a strive from Frost from a driving line-out which Slade transformed to arrange a grandstand end.

There have been nonetheless 9 minutes left on the clock however Exeter may get no nearer because the hosts regrouped to maintain their opponents at bay within the remaining levels with a last-minute penalty from Edwards depriving Chiefs of a merited bonus level.