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Harlequins 28-24 Glasgow: Late Sam Riley try drags Quins into Champions Cup quarter-finals with thrilling win

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Sam Riley’s last-gasp driving maul try propelled Harlequins to their maiden Champions Cup quarter-final, thanks to a nervy 28-24 win over Glasgow at The Stoop.

Replacement hooker Riley ploughed home four minutes from time, with Marcus Smith converting, as Quins shook off Glasgow’s remarkable second-half comeback.

, Smith and Cadan Murley all crossed for Quins to take a 21-7 lead into half-time. But Glasgow struck twice in four second-half minutes to turn the tide, even snatching a 24-21 lead on the hour.

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