Premiership Highlights: Sale Sharks 28-17 Harlequins

Sale Sharks ground out a 28-17 home win over Harlequins in round 18 of the Premiership. Harlequins opened the scoring with an early try, but Sale kept the scoreboard ticking over, kicking three penalties to lead 9-7. A second Harlequins try saw the visitors reclaim the lead 14-9. Another Sale penalty reduced the deficit, before a try with the final play of the half saw the Sharks in front 19-14 at the halftime break. An early second half Sale penalty extended the lead, with Harlequins cancelling it out with a penalty of their own. Harlequins then picked up a yellow card heading into the final quarter. Sale managed to convert pressure into points, slotting a further two penalties, with Harlequins picking up a second yellow card as ill discipline cost the visitors. Sale move up to fifth position for the time being, while Harlequins remain in fourth spot.