After a busy autumn of international action, the Premiership returns with what should be an enteertaining clash

Harlequins said goodbye to Joe Marler and their reputation as one of the Gallagher Premiership’s meanest defences this season as irresistible Bristol stormed The Stoop 48-24.

Bristol Bears dismantled Harlequins 48-24 in their Gallagher Premiership Rugby encounter at the Twickenham Stoop as Joe Marler bowed out of the sport.

The visitors were in impressive attacking form at the Twickenham Stoop as Quins prop Marler made his final professional appearance

Harlequins prop Joe Marler starts against Bristol Bears in his final match before retiring from professional rugby.

Joe Marlers final game as a professional rugby player ends in defeat as Bristol Bears produce dazzling performance to thrash Harlequins at The Stoop; Newcastle overcome Saracens as second victory of t

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England prop Joe Marler to retire from professional rugby after Fridays Gallagher Premiership match against Bristol Bears; Marler earned 95 caps for England and was selected for 2017 British and Irish

After a busy autumn of international action, the Premiership returns with what should be an enteertaining clash

There were wins for Bristol Bears and Newcastle Falcons in the Premiership on Friday as they beat Harlequins and Saracens respectively in superb results.