Saracens beat Harlequins to boost play-off hopes
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- Saracens beat Harlequins 26‑12 at StoneX Stadium, moving two points ahead of Exeter Chiefs into fourth place.
- Mark McCall received a winning farewell as director of rugby, ending a 15‑year tenure that delivered three European Champions Cups and six Premiership titles.
- Max Malins scored a try after an early penalty try, helping Saracens build a 12‑0 lead.
- Tompkins scored a try for Saracens, contributing to the team's fourth try that secured a bonus point.
- Chandler Cunningham‑Smith was sin‑binned for an off‑side offence early in the match, influencing the penalty‑try decision.
Why it matters: Saracens climb to fourth, two points ahead of Exeter, securing a bonus point that keeps them in contention for a play‑off berth, while Harlequins slip further from the top and McCall departs on a high note.
