Latest updates from Premiership clash as Joe Marler bows out - 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.

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

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

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

The Premiership Rugby bursts back into life after a hectic autumn of international action with Harlequins and the Bristol Bears contesting what should be an entertaining clash under the Friday night lights.

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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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.