Harlequins secured a convincing 36-19 bonus-point victory over Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park, handing the hosts their record losing streak in front of 12,000 spectators.
Last year’s meeting at The Stoop was a madcap 40-36 affair but perhaps Quins’ recent win over Saracens is a sign of things to come for Danny Wilson’s side.
Northampton Saints overcame a strong challenge from Harlequins to secure a 33-29 victory in Round 3 of the 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership season at cinch Stadium, Franklin’s Gardens.
Joe Marler will miss the start of the Gallagher Premiership season and is in a race to be fit for England’s autumn internationals after breaking his foot during the summer tour of New Zealand.
Beard is hoping Quins can fight their way into the Premiership's top four - and is also looking at the bigger picture as he targets a place on the plane to New Zealand.
Exeter Chiefs kept their hope of play-off alive as Exeter Chiefs defeated Harlequins 58-26 in the 17th round of the Gallagher Premiership at Sandy Park on Saturday.
Toulouse managed to withstand a second half comeback from Harlequins as they defeated them with a 38-26 margin at Stadium de Toulouse to reach the final of the Investec Champions Cup.