Harlequins

41 - 24

Full Time

Exeter Chiefs

Exeter Chiefs vs Harlequins

Events

Commentary

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Live Updates

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

81'

Conversion

Marcus Smith converts the try.

81'

Try

An interception by Boris Wenger allows them to race away to score.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Boris Wenger bursts through to advance the Harlequins attack.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Rodrigo Isgro bursts through to advance the Harlequins attack.

80'

Rusi Tuima comes on.

76'

Tom Hooper comes off.

76'

Jack Musk comes on.

76'

Sam Riley comes off.

76'

Conversion

Marcus Smith has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Harlequins is finished off by Will Evans

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Will Evans bursts through to advance the Harlequins attack.

75'

Marcus Smith played a key part in that try.

75'

Yellow Card

Bachuki Tchumbadze (Exeter Chiefs) is shown a yellow card

72'

Penalty Goal

The Harlequins supporters go wild as Marcus Smith successfully kicks the penalty goal.

68'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Finn Worley-Brady coming on.

67'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Ross Vintcent coming off.

67'

Harlequins make a substitution with Rodrigo Isgro coming on.

67'

Harlequins make a substitution with Cameron Anderson coming off.

67'

Marcus Smith curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

64'

Try

Great hands by Harlequins leads to a try for Will Porter

63'

Spellbinding play by Jamie Benson is finished off with a try.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Jamie Benson goes through the gap.

63'

Harlequins sub Boris Wenger comes onto the field.

61'

Will Hobson departs for Harlequins.

61'

Seb Driscoll comes on for Harlequins.

59'

Jack Kenningham leaves the field.

59'

Jonny Green comes on for Harlequins.

59'

Elliot Williams leaves the field.

59'

Will Porter comes on for Harlequins.

59'

Lucas Friday leaves the field.

59'

What a run here by Andrea Zambonin as they get over the gainline!

56'

Will Haydon-Wood comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

55'

Len Ikitau leaves the field.

55'

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

55'

Paul Brown-Bampoe leaves the field.

55'

Ethan Burger comes on.

53'

Scott Sio comes off.

53'

Joseph Dweba comes on.

53'

Max Norey comes off.

53'

Bachuki Tchumbadze comes on.

53'

Josh Iosefa-Scott comes off.

53'

Will Evans comes on.

53'

Zach Carr comes off.

53'

Ollie Streeter comes on.

53'

Pedro Delgado comes off.

53'

Marcus Smith has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

46'

Try

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

45'

Cadan Murley makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Spellbinding play by Lucas Friday is finished off with a try.

45'

Cameron Anderson makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Fabulous play by Harlequins has led to Marcus Smith being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Conversion

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

35'

Try

Incisive passing by Harlequins is finished off by Luke Northmore, as they goes over for the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Harlequins has led to Luke Northmore being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Marcus Smith sets up the try.

34'

Conversion

Henry Slade does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

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

31'

Trouble here as Len Ikitau breaches the defence.

31'

Spellbinding play by Stephen Varney is finished off with a try.

31'

Trouble here as Josh Iosefa-Scott breaches the defence.

27'

Henry Slade curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

26'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Max Norey scores from close range.

25'

Stephen Varney played a key part in that try.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Olly Woodburn bursts through to advance the Exeter Chiefs attack.

23'

Conversion

Marcus Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

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

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Alex Dombrandt bursts through to advance the Harlequins attack.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Alex Dombrandt took full advantage.

12'

Conversion

Henry Slade converts the try.

10'

Try

A series of passes by Exeter Chiefs results in a try for Stephen Varney

Henry Slade played a key part in that try.

A gap opened in the defence and Paul Brown-Bampoe took full advantage.

Henry Slade has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

The kick through from Exeter Chiefs has allowed Campbell Ridl to touch down.

That's a great try assist by Harvey Skinner.

We are underway as the referee Matthew Carley blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Harlequins v Exeter Chiefs 
  
 Round 16 
  
 Sat 16th May 2026, 08:00am PDT 
  
 Allianz Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Matthew Carley

Points Flow Chart

Harlequins win +17

Time in lead

Mins in lead

16%

% Of Game In Lead

71%

65%

Possession Last 10 min

35%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Smith

41 - 24

81'

Wenger

39 - 24

80'

Smith

34 - 24

76'

Evans

32 - 24

75'

Tchumbadze

72'

27 - 24

Smith

27 - 24

68'

Porter

24 - 24

63'

Murley

19 - 24

45'

Half Time

Smith

14 - 24

35'

Northmore

12 - 24

34'

Slade

32'

7 - 24

Ikitau

31'

7 - 22

Norey

25'

7 - 17

Smith

7 - 12

22'

Kenningham

5 - 12

21'

Slade

10'

0 - 12

Varney

0 - 10

Ridl

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Harlequins

Exeter Chiefs

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Defence Profile

Harlequins

Exeter Chiefs

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

49%

44%

3-6 secs

28%

30%

6+ secs

22%

26%

Rucks Won

112

Last 5 Penalties

56'

58'

60'

67'

72'

Harlequins

Exeter Chiefs

Harlequins vs Exeter Chiefs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Harlequins face off against Exeter Chiefs in Gallagher Premiership Round 16 on Sat 16th May 2026 at Allianz Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:00 and is broadcast on TNT Sports, HBO Max. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST, 03:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 01:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 08:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Harlequins won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 6 places in the league table with Exeter Chiefs in 3rd and Harlequins in 9th as such Exeter Chiefs are favourites on paper.

Harlequins vs Exeter Chiefs Squads

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