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Smith stars as Brendan Venter’s Sarries suffer thrashing

REPORT: Harlequins powered to their first English Prem win this season with a 33-15 thrashing of Saracens as England prop Fin Baxter made a successful return from injury.

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Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 5:51 PM

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Marcus Smith starred as Harlequins beat Saracens 33-15 to earn their first league win this season.
Tries from Smith, Seb Driscoll, Cadan Murley, Will Porter, and a penalty try sealed a bonus-point victory.
England prop Fin Baxter made his return from a 10-month foot injury with a 40-minute appearance.

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Marcus Smith starred as Harlequins secured their first English Premiership victory of the season with a 33-15 win over rivals Saracens at the Stoop. Smith earned man-of-the-match honors, scoring a try and kicking three conversions to help end Quins' three-game losing streak.

Harlequins secured a bonus point through tries from Smith, Seb Driscoll, Cadan Murley, Will Porter, and a penalty try. The match also marked the return of England prop Fin Baxter, who played 40 minutes following a 10-month absence due to a foot injury.

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