"Marcus Smith warmed up for the autumn internationals with a standout performance in a dominant 52-14 Harlequins victory over bottom side Newcastle Red Bulls. With Steve Borthwick's England set to take on improving Australia at Twickenham next weekend, Smith delivered a timely reminder of his talents. The 26-year-old was superb with ball in hand with two try-assists as Quins ran in eight in all and his kicking was on point too, converting six of them from all angles."
"Harlequins: T Green, Isgro, Northmore, J Evans, Murley, Smith, Porter, Baxter, Walker, Williams, Petti Pagadizabal, Lewies, Kenningham, Evans, Carr Replacements: Turner, Wenger, Delgado, Launchbury, J Green, M Green, Benson, Cleaves Newcastle: Coetzee, Obatoyinbo, Spencer, Clark, Hearle, Connon, Cruz, Brocklebank, McGuigan, Palfranan, Hodgson, Clarke, Lee-Warner, Gordon, Mafi Replacements: Fletcher, McCallum, de Bruin, Usher, Lockwood, Elliott, Leatherbarrow, Greenwood Referee: Craig Maxwell-Keys Newcastle Red Bulls Rugby Union Harlequins"
Harlequins produced a dominant 52-14 win over Newcastle Red Bulls, scoring eight tries with Marcus Smith influential both in play and with the boot. Smith provided two try-assists and converted six kicks from various angles, reinforcing his form ahead of the autumn internationals. Harlequins’ try-scorers included Northmore, T Green (two), Porter, Isgro, Evans, Cleaves and Turner. Newcastle crossed twice through Leatherbarrow and McCallum, with Connon adding two conversions. The defeat leaves Newcastle still without a Premiership win and anchored at the bottom, extending their away league drought since November 2022.
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