Harlequins fell agonisingly short of ending Leicesters four-year unbeaten home record at Welford Road on Friday night.

John Kingston and his players went down 23-18 to a Tim Stimpson-inspired Tigers side.

The fly-half, unlucky not to be selected by England, scored two tries, bagged two conversions and kicked three penalties.

Paul Burke replied with five penalties and a drop goal, but it wasnt enough.

We didnt deserve to lose, said Harlequins chief executive Mark Evans.

Leicesters home record speaks for itself. But we have improved a lot and can take a lot of confidence out of the game.

Harlequins have announced South African side Natal Sharks will be playing a friendly at the Stoop on Tuesday, February 5 at (7.45pm).

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