World record crowd see Sarries end Quins’ run

DEFIANT Saracens ruined Harlequins’ record-breaking Christmas party and ended their unbeaten start to the Aviva Premiership season with a ferocious defensive performance at sold-out Twickenham.

Owen Farrell kicked 14 points and David Strettle scored against his old club as Saracens raced into a 19-3 lead after just 24 minutes.

Harlequins attempted a comeback and prop Joe Marler scored in a dominant second-half performance from the hosts.