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.

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

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

After a busy autumn of international action, the Premiership returns with what should be an enteertaining clash