Bath

25 - 17

Full Time

Harlequins

Bath vs Harlequins

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

83'

The left post denies Marcus Smith from adding the extras.

83'

Try

James Chisholm goes on their own for a try.

81'

Alex Dombrandt sets up the try.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Andre Esterhuizen bursts through to advance the Harlequins attack.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tyrone Green bursts through to advance the Harlequins attack.

81'

Will Porter comes on.

75'

Danny Care comes off.

75'

Orlando Bailey comes on.

75'

Finn Russell comes off.

75'

Bath Rugby go for goal with Finn Russell taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

75'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Miles Reid places the ball down for the try.

73'

Bath Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Quinn Roux getting some game time.

73'

Bath Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Elliott Stooke being replaced.

73'

Bath Rugby make a substitution with Louis Schreuder coming on.

69'

Bath Rugby make a substitution with Ben Spencer coming off.

69'

Harlequins make a substitution with Sam Riley coming on.

69'

Harlequins make a substitution with Jack Walker coming off.

69'

Harlequins make a substitution with Oscar Beard coming on.

65'

Harlequins make a substitution with Will Joseph coming off.

65'

Bath Rugby sub Jaco Coetzee comes onto the field.

63'

Alfie Barbeary departs for Bath Rugby.

63'

Cameron Redpath comes on for Bath Rugby.

58'

Max Ojomoh leaves the field.

58'

Will Stuart comes on for Bath Rugby.

58'

Thomas du Toit leaves the field.

58'

Tom Dunn comes on for Bath Rugby.

57'

Niall Annett leaves the field.

57'

Juan Schoeman comes on for Bath Rugby.

57'

Beno Obano leaves the field.

57'

George Hammond comes on for Harlequins.

56'

Stephan Lewies leaves the field.

56'

Irne Herbst comes on for Harlequins.

56'

Joe Launchbury leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Marcus Smith kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

The forward pack of Harlequins will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

51'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Fin Baxter getting some game time.

49'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Joe Marler being replaced.

49'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Dillon Lewis getting some game time.

49'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Will Collier being replaced.

49'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Will Evans getting some game time.

49'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Chandler Cunningham-South being replaced.

49'

Conversion

Finn Russell adds the two points for Bath Rugby.

49'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Joe Cokanasiga from scoring that try!

47'

Joe Cokanasiga makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Spellbinding play by Niall Annett is finished off with a try.

47'

Charlie Ewels makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Finn Russell will have to re-adjust the radar.

43'

Try

The Bath Rugby maul march their way over the white wash for Elliott Stooke to touch down.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Fabulous play by Bath Rugby has led to Joe Cokanasiga being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Penalty Goal

The Bath Rugby supporters go wild as Finn Russell successfully kicks the penalty goal.

33'

Yellow Card

Danny Care (Harlequins) is shown a yellow card

32'

Trouble here as Will Muir breaches the defence.

31'

This is dangerous for the defence as GJ van Velze bursts through to advance the Bath Rugby attack.

20'

The defensive line has been broken as James Chisholm goes through the gap.

Marcus Smith hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

Try

A stunning solo try from Marcus Smith

The defensive line has been broken as Marcus Smith goes through the gap.

Danny Care sets up the try.

There wasn't enough power on that conversion attempt by Finn Russell as it drops short of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Bath Rugby leads to a try for Joe Cokanasiga

Ollie Lawrence sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Ollie Lawrence goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Alex Dombrandt goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bath v Harlequins 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Sat 23rd December 2023, 07:05am PST 
  
 Recreation Ground

Points Flow Chart

Bath win +8

Time in lead

Mins in lead

63%

% Of Game In Lead

33%

Possession Last 10 min

67%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Chisholm

81'

25 - 17

Reid

25 - 12

73'

Smith

52'

20 - 12

Walker

51'

20 - 10

Russell

20 - 5

49'

Cokanasiga

18 - 5

47'

Stooke

13 - 5

42'

Half Time

Russell

8 - 5

33'

Care

32'

5 - 5

Smith

5 - 5

Cokanasiga

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Bath

Harlequins

More Less

Defence Profile

Bath

Harlequins

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

34%

48%

3-6 secs

31%

26%

6+ secs

32%

24%

Rucks Won

Bath Rugby vs Harlequins Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bath Rugby face off against Harlequins in Gallagher Premiership Round 9 on Sat 23rd December 2023 at Recreation Ground. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:05. In South Africa it’s at 17:05 SAST, 04:05 NZST in New Zealand, 02:05 AEST in Australia and 07:05 EST in the US.

Bath Rugby won the last encounter but Bath Rugby are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with Harlequins in 2nd and Bath Rugby in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Bath Rugby vs Harlequins Squads

The official squads for Bath Rugby vs Harlequins will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.