Tom Jenkins March 31, 2012

Saracens v Harlequins – in pictures

Award-winning photographer Tom Jenkins joins the world record domestic rugby crowd at Wembley for Saracens v Harlequins

Saracen v Harlequins : Thousands walk up Wembley Way — Thousands walk up Wembley Way to be part of a world-record crowd for a domestic rugby match as Saracens take on Harlequins Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Saracen v Harlequins : Saracens v Harlequins — A crowd of up to 80,000 are expected at today's Aviva Premiership match between Saracens and Harlequins as the teams come onto the pitch for the start of the game Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Saracen v Harlequins : A thoughtful Sarrie the camel in his dressing room before kick off — A thoughtful Sarrie the camel in his dressing room before kick-off. Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Saracen v Harlequins : Harlequins kit is laid out for the players before the game. — Harlequins' kit is laid out for the players before the game. Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Saracen v Harlequins : The referee Greg Garner giving his team a briefing before kick off. — The referee Greg Garner (standing) giving his team a briefing before kick-off. Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Saracen v Harlequins : Saracens v Harlequins — England fly-half Charlie Hodgson prepares in the Saracens changing room. Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Saracen v Harlequins : The Saracens cheerleaders wait to come onto the pitch. — The Saracens cheerleaders wait to come on to the pitch. Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Saracen v Harlequins : Saracens come out of the tunnel for kick off — Saracens come out of the tunnel for kick-off. Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Saracen v Harlequins : The world record attendence for a club match watch the action — The world-record crowd for a club match watches the action in the first half. Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Saracen v Harlequins : Chris Wyles dives over for Saracens — Chris Wyles dives over for Saracens but the try was disallowed, as his foot was already in touch after a tackle by George Lowe. Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Saracen v Harlequins : George Robson claims the ball for Harlequins — George Robson claims the ball for Harlequins. Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Saracen v Harlequins : Jackson Wray is tackled by Danny Care. — Jackson Wray is tackled by Danny Care. Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Saracen v Harlequins : Steve Borthwick wins lineout ball for Saracens — Steve Borthwick wins line-out ball for Saracens. Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Saracen v Harlequins : Saracens v Harlequins — The world-record attendance is announced to the crowd of 83,761. Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Saracen v Harlequins : Saracens v Harlequins — Harlequins captain Chris Robshaw winks at the Saracens players as they clap his team off the pitch. Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Saracen v Harlequins : Quins players celebrate their win by joining hands — The Quins players celebrate their win by joining hands. Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

Saracen v Harlequins : Harlequins and England captain Chris Robshaw — The Harlequins and England captain, Chris Robshaw, minus his boots, in a post-match TV interview. Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Observer

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