There were fireworks but no fairytale finish as Bristol Bears spoiled the Joe Marler send-off, dismissing Harlequins with a 48-24 win to move top of the Premiership table, until Saturday afternoon at least.

Bristol Bears hammer Harlequins with a stylish display to go top of the Premiership as the retiring Joe Marler bows out at The Stoop with defeat.

The visitors were in impressive attacking form at the Twickenham Stoop as Quins prop Marler made his final professional appearance

Bristol Bears dismantled Harlequins 48-24 in their Gallagher Premiership Rugby encounter at the Twickenham Stoop as Joe Marler bowed out of the sport.

Joe Marlers final game as a professional rugby player ends in defeat as Bristol Bears produce dazzling performance to thrash Harlequins at The Stoop; Newcastle overcome Saracens as second victory of t

Result and reaction after visitors run riot to spoil Joe Marler’s farewell - After a busy autumn of international action, the Premiership returns with what should be an enteertaining clash