{
  "id": 13751323,
  "title": "Late Sale penalty try continues Harlequins woes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/late-sale-penalty-try-continues-harlequins-woes",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T16:21:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport",
    "slug": "bbc-sport",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cwe9lgx1rjk2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Harlequins' start to the Premier League season continued with a third consecutive loss against Sale at CorpAcq Stadium. Sale's Marcus Smith scored twice in the first quarter, putting Quins ahead, but they were unable to maintain their advantage. The Sharks fought back, scoring three tries and winning the game with a penalty try in the 73rd minute. This loss leaves Quins at the bottom of the table. Despite their early reverse to Bristol, Sale bounced back with victories over Saracens and Quins. Quins were much more resilient after their 48-0 defeat to Gloucester last weekend, with Marcus Smith returning to the team for the first time this season after a finger injury. However, despite scoring three tries and having two more disallowed by the television match official, Quins were unable to secure a win.",
  "summary": "Harlequins' poor start to the Prem season continues with a third successive loss of the campaign against Sale at CorpAcq Stadium.",
  "key_points": [
    "Harlequins suffer third consecutive loss to Sale",
    "Sale scores twice in first quarter, wins 29-28",
    "Penalty try in 73rd minute seals Sale's victory"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Late Sale penalty try continues Harlequins woes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/late-sale-penalty-try-continues-harlequins-woes-13751728",
        "published": "2026-10-11T16:21:33.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}