"Archie McParland's hat-trick of tries helped Northampton Saints fight back to beat Harlequins 40-24 and boost their hopes of making the Prem Rugby Cup semi-finals. Quins, who are now eliminated having lost five of their six group games, raced into a 19-0 lead through scores from Tom Lawday, Luke Yendle and Cassius Cleaves. McParland reduced the deficit to five points at half-time with two well-taken tries before Cam Anderson stretched Quins' lead after the break. Anthony Belleau crossed to keep Saints in touch and Ollie Sleightholme raced in to put the visitors in front at Twickenham Stoop."
"Jake Murray thought he had put Quins back ahead but his try was harshly ruled out for an offside in the build-up and McParland made sure of victory as he went in under the posts. Gloss was added to the scoreline as a late penalty try took Northampton above Saracens into second in Pool B. The top two sides in each group will go through to the semi-finals in March. More to follow."
Northampton Saints overcame a 19-0 first-half deficit to defeat Harlequins 40-24 at Twickenham Stoop. Harlequins opened strongly with tries from Tom Lawday, Luke Yendle and Cassius Cleaves to build the early lead. Archie McParland scored two first-half tries to reduce the gap to five points, then completed a hat-trick after a disallowed Jake Murray score to secure victory under the posts. Anthony Belleau and Ollie Sleightholme also crossed to put Saints ahead. A late penalty try moved Northampton above Saracens into second place in Pool B. Harlequins were eliminated after losing five of six group games.
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