Bordeaux

41 - 42

Full Time

Harlequins

Bordeaux vs Harlequins

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Harlequins decided to go for goal with Jarrod Evans taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

80'

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

76'

Try

Madosh Tambwe goes on their own for a try.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Madosh Tambwe bursts through to advance the Union Bordeaux-Begles attack.

75'

Romain Buros played a key part in that try.

75'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Max Green getting some game time.

73'

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

73'

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

73'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Marcus Smith being replaced.

73'

Conversion

Marcus Smith has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

A series of passes by Harlequins results in a try for Tyrone Green

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Tyrone Green took full advantage.

71'

That's a great try assist by Louis Lynagh.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Luke Northmore took full advantage.

71'

The drop goal is on its way from Marcus Smith but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

70'

Harlequins make a substitution with Simon Kerrod coming on.

69'

Harlequins make a substitution with Fin Baxter coming off.

69'

Harlequins make a substitution with Dillon Lewis coming on.

69'

Harlequins make a substitution with Will Collier coming off.

69'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Kane Douglas coming on.

67'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Cyril Cazeaux coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Union Bordeaux-Begles supporters go wild as Maxime Lucu successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

Great hands by Union Bordeaux-Begles leads to a try for Madosh Tambwe

64'

Romain Buros sets up the try.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Romain Buros goes through the gap.

64'

Harlequins sub George Hammond comes onto the field.

61'

Irne Herbst departs for Harlequins.

61'

Harlequins sub Sam Riley comes onto the field.

60'

Jack Walker departs for Harlequins.

60'

Union Bordeaux-Begles sub Clement Maynadier comes onto the field.

60'

Maxime Lamothe departs for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

60'

Conversion

The Union Bordeaux-Begles supporters go wild as Maxime Lucu successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

Great hands by Union Bordeaux-Begles leads to a try for Louis Bielle-Biarrey

59'

Romain Buros played a key part in that try.

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Romain Buros goes through the gap.

58'

Madosh Tambwe comes on for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

58'

Pablo Uberti leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

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

58'

Try

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

56'

Luke Northmore comes on.

53'

Oscar Beard comes off.

53'

Will Trenholm comes on.

52'

Chandler Cunningham-South comes off.

52'

Penalty Goal

Maxime Lucu does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

52'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Guido Petti getting some game time.

49'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Adam Coleman being replaced.

49'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Bastien Vergnes Taillefer getting some game time.

49'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Tevita Tatafu being replaced.

49'

Tyrone Green makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Carlu Sadie getting some game time.

47'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Ben Tameifuna being replaced.

47'

Yann Lesgourgues makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Louis Bielle-Biarrey makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Conversion

Maxime Lucu adds the two points for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

44'

Try

Slick passing by Union Bordeaux-Begles leads to a try for Nicolas Depoortere.

42'

Nicolas Depoortere makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Ugo Boniface played a key part in that try.

42'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Yann Lesgourgues coming on.

40'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Mateo Garcia coming off.

40'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Ugo Boniface coming on.

40'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Lekso Kaulashvili coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Conversion

Marcus Smith adds the two points for Harlequins.

42'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Harlequins as Will Evans goes over.

40'

Trouble here as Oscar Beard breaches the defence.

32'

Trouble here as Cadan Murley breaches the defence.

32'

Conversion

Marcus Smith does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Will Porter as they go over the white wash for a try.

29'

Trouble here as Alex Dombrandt breaches the defence.

28'

Trouble here as Nicolas Depoortere breaches the defence.

27'

Conversion

Maxime Lucu makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

Union Bordeaux-Begles are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Romain Buros picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

24'

Maxime Lucu played a key part in that try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Yoram Moefana bursts through to advance the Union Bordeaux-Begles attack.

23'

Maxime Lucu curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

20'

Try

Union Bordeaux-Begles are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Maxime Lucu picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

19'

A gap opened in the defence and Cadan Murley took full advantage.

12'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Harlequins.

Yellow Card

Mateo Garcia (Union Bordeaux-Begles) is shown a yellow card

The defensive line has been broken as Oscar Beard goes through the gap.

Conversion

Marcus Smith has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Harlequins leads to a try for Will Porter

Andre Esterhuizen sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Andre Esterhuizen goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bordeaux v Harlequins 
  
 Quarter Final 
  
 Sat 13th April 2024, 07:00am PDT 
  
 Stade Chaban-Delmas

Points Flow Chart

Harlequins win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

91%

55%

Possession Last 10 min

45%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Tambwe

41 - 42

75'

Smith

73'

36 - 42

Green

71'

36 - 40

Lucu

36 - 35

65'

Tambwe

34 - 35

64'

Lucu

29 - 35

60'

Bielle-Biarrey

27 - 35

59'

Smith

58'

22 - 35

Dombrandt

56'

22 - 33

Lucu

22 - 28

52'

Lucu

19 - 28

44'

Depoortere

17 - 28

42'

Half Time

Smith

42'

12 - 28

Evans

40'

12 - 26

Smith

30'

12 - 21

Porter

29'

12 - 19

Lucu

12 - 14

25'

Buros

10 - 14

24'

Lucu

5 - 14

19'

Penalty Try

0 - 14

Garcia

0 - 7

Smith

0 - 7

Porter

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Bordeaux

Harlequins

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Defence Profile

Bordeaux

Harlequins

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

57%

36%

3-6 secs

19%

34%

6+ secs

21%

23%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

55'

67'

73'

74'

78'

Bordeaux

Harlequins

Bordeaux vs Harlequins Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bordeaux face off against Harlequins in Investec Champions Cup Quarter Final on Sat 13th April 2024 at Stade Chaban-Delmas. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00. In South Africa it’s at 16:00 SAST, 02:00 NZST in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 EST in the US.

Harlequins won the last encounter but Bordeaux are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Harlequins in 1st and Bordeaux in 2nd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Bordeaux vs Harlequins Squads

The official squads for Bordeaux 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.