Quins climbed to fifth in the table with a bonus-point victory that was sealed by Cassius Cleaves’ 77th-minute try – the first time the hosts had led in an entertaining encounter at The Stoop.
Harlequins left it late to snatch victory from Northampton’s grasp with Cassius Cleaves’ second try sealing a 22-19 Gallagher Premiership victory at The Stoop.
Harlequins flanker Will Evans has become the latest player to sign a new deal with the club.
Harlequins full-back Tyrone Green has signed a contract extension to remain in London.
Harlequins winger Cassius Cleaves has said it was a no-brainer to sign a contract extension with the club.
Domestic derbies and national rivalries are a rich part of rugby offering compelling drama.
England fly-half Marcus Smtih will start at full-back on Friday night for Harlequins against Gallagher Premiership champions Northampton Saints.
Summer signing Rodrigo Isgro has begun life as a Harlequin this week, linking up with his new team two days after starting on the wing for Argentina against South Africa in the final round of The Rugby Championship on Saturday.
Harlequins winger Cassius Cleaves has been ruled out medium-term with a hamstring injury sustained in his barnstorming Gallagher Premiership starting debut.