Harlequins

28 - 53

Full Time

Bristol

Bristol vs Harlequins

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

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Marcus Smith bursts through to advance the Harlequins attack.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Virimi Vakatawa bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

79'

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

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Josh Caulfield bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

77'

Conversion

James Williams has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

Great forward play by Bristol Bears allows Gabriel Oghre to score the try.

75'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Kieran Marmion getting some game time.

74'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Harry Randall being replaced.

74'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Benjamin Grondona getting some game time.

72'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Magnus Bradbury being replaced.

72'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with Josh Caulfield getting some game time.

72'

Bristol Bears decide to make a substitution, with James Dun being replaced.

72'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Sam Riley getting some game time.

71'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Jack Walker being replaced.

71'

Conversion

James Williams has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

A series of passes by Bristol Bears results in a try for Noah Heward

70'

That's a great try assist by Max Malins.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Max Malins took full advantage.

70'

Harlequins make a substitution with George Hammond coming on.

67'

Harlequins make a substitution with Irne Herbst coming off.

67'

Penalty Goal

The Bristol Bears supporters go wild as James Williams successfully kicks the penalty goal.

67'

Conversion

The Bristol Bears supporters go wild as James Williams successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

Bristol Bears are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Max Lahiff touching down.

62'

Jarrod Evans comes on for Harlequins.

59'

Louis Lynagh leaves the field.

59'

Simon Kerrod comes on for Harlequins.

59'

Fin Baxter leaves the field.

59'

James Chisholm comes on for Harlequins.

59'

Chandler Cunningham-South leaves the field.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Harry Randall goes through the gap.

58'

What a run here by Max Malins as they get over the gainline!

58'

Penalty Goal

James Williams adds the points for Bristol Bears.

57'

Max Lahiff comes on for Bristol Bears.

56'

Kyle Sinckler leaves the field.

56'

Gabriel Oghre comes on for Bristol Bears.

56'

Harry Thacker leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

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

52'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Chandler Cunningham-South from scoring as they record the try for Harlequins.

51'

Will Porter sets up the try.

51'

Dillon Lewis comes on.

50'

Will Collier comes off.

50'

Will Porter comes on.

50'

Danny Care comes off.

50'

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

48'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Andre Esterhuizen being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Marcus Smith adds the two points for Harlequins.

47'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Luke Northmore from scoring that try!

46'

Luke Northmore makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

The left post denies James Williams from adding the extras.

43'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Harry Thacker dots the ball down from close range.

42'

Fabulous play by Bristol Bears has led to James Dun being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Bristol Bears has led to Noah Heward being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Bristol Bears sub Ratu Naulago comes onto the field.

36'

Callum Sheedy departs for Bristol Bears.

36'

Bristol Bears sub Jake Woolmore comes onto the field.

36'

Ellis Genge departs for Bristol Bears.

36'

Fabulous play by Bristol Bears has led to Gabriel Ibitoye being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Trouble here as Max Malins breaches the defence.

26'

Conversion

Callum Sheedy makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

Gabriel Ibitoye goes on their own for a try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Gabriel Ibitoye bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

24'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Chandler Cunningham-South getting some game time.

24'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with James Chisholm being replaced.

24'

Conversion

Marcus Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

Harlequins are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Alex Dombrandt picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ellis Genge bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Noah Heward took full advantage.

15'

Harlequins make a substitution with James Chisholm coming on.

15'

Harlequins make a substitution with Chandler Cunningham-South coming off.

15'

Conversion

Callum Sheedy converts the try.

14'

Try

A series of passes by Bristol Bears results in a try for Ellis Genge

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Ellis Genge took full advantage.

14'

Spellbinding play by Callum Sheedy is finished off with a try.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Louis Lynagh took full advantage.

11'

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

11'

Conversion

Marcus Smith has kicked a conversion.

Try

A series of passes by Harlequins results in a try for Chandler Cunningham-South

A gap opened in the defence and Chandler Cunningham-South took full advantage.

Alex Dombrandt played a key part in that try.

Virimi Vakatawa comes on.

Benhard Janse van Rensburg comes off.

Conversion

Callum Sheedy has kicked a conversion.

Try

Bristol Bears are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with James Williams touching down.

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

Harry Randall sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Gabriel Ibitoye goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Harlequins v Bristol 
  
 Round 18 
  
 Sat 18th May 2024, 07:05am PDT 
  
 Twickenham Stoop

Points Flow Chart

Bristol win +25

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

85%

70%

Possession Last 10 min

30%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Williams

76'

28 - 53

Oghre

75'

28 - 51

Williams

71'

28 - 46

Heward

70'

28 - 44

Williams

67'

28 - 39

Williams

64'

28 - 36

Lahiff

62'

28 - 34

Williams

57'

28 - 29

Smith

28 - 26

52'

Cunningham-South

26 - 26

51'

Smith

21 - 26

47'

Northmore

19 - 26

46'

Thacker

42'

14 - 26

Half Time

Sheedy

25'

14 - 21

Ibitoye

24'

14 - 19

Smith

14 - 14

22'

Dombrandt

12 - 14

21'

Sheedy

14'

7 - 14

Genge

14'

7 - 12

Smith

7 - 7

Cunningham-South

5 - 7

Sheedy

0 - 7

Williams

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.9

Entries

Attack Profile

Harlequins

Bristol

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Defence Profile

Harlequins

Bristol

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

60%

59%

3-6 secs

19%

23%

6+ secs

15%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

72'

74'

77'

80'

Harlequins

Bristol

Harlequins vs Bristol Bears Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Harlequins face off against Bristol Bears in Gallagher Premiership Round 18 on Sat 18th May 2024 at Twickenham Stoop. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:05 and is broadcast on TNT Sports, Discovery+. In South Africa it’s at 16:05 SAST, 02:05 NZST on Sky Sport in New Zealand, 00:05 AEST in Australia and 07:05 EST in the US.

Harlequins won the last encounter but Bristol Bears 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 Bristol Bears in 5th and Harlequins in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Harlequins vs Bristol Bears Squads

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