Harlequins

32 - 26

Full Time

Gloucester

Gloucester vs Harlequins

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

The referee is running towards the posts and a penalty try is given to Gloucester Rugby.

77'

Yellow Card

Tyrone Green (Harlequins) is shown a yellow card

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jonny May bursts through to advance the Gloucester Rugby attack.

76'

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

73'

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

73'

Adam Hastings curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

72'

Try

A series of passes by Gloucester Rugby results in a try for Jonny May

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Jonny May took full advantage.

71'

That's a great try assist by Santiago Carreras.

71'

Gloucester Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ciaran Knight getting some game time.

71'

Gloucester Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Kirill Gotovtsev being replaced.

71'

Drop Goal

Marcus Smith does the business as their drop goal attempt goes over.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Marcus Smith took full advantage.

70'

Harlequins make a substitution with Will Porter coming on.

66'

Harlequins make a substitution with Danny Care coming off.

66'

Gloucester Rugby make a substitution with Jonny May coming on.

66'

Gloucester Rugby make a substitution with Louis Rees-Zammit coming off.

66'

Gloucester Rugby sub Mayco Vivas comes onto the field.

63'

Jamal Ford-Robinson departs for Gloucester Rugby.

63'

Gloucester Rugby sub Sebastian Blake comes onto the field.

63'

George McGuigan departs for Gloucester Rugby.

63'

Gloucester Rugby sub Jack Clement comes onto the field.

60'

Ruan Ackermann departs for Gloucester Rugby.

60'

Gloucester Rugby sub Cameron Jordan comes onto the field.

60'

Freddie Clarke departs for Gloucester Rugby.

60'

Max Llewellyn comes on for Gloucester Rugby.

58'

Sebastien Atkinson leaves the field.

58'

Caolan Englefield comes on for Gloucester Rugby.

58'

Stephen Varney leaves the field.

58'

What a run here by Ollie Thorley as they get over the gainline!

58'

Dillon Lewis comes on for Harlequins.

57'

Will Collier leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

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

55'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Danny Care from scoring as they record the try for Harlequins.

54'

What a run here by Danny Care as they get over the gainline!

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Adam Hastings kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

Nothing was going to stop George McGuigan from scoring as they record the try for Gloucester Rugby.

51'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Irne Herbst getting some game time.

45'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Dino Lamb being replaced.

45'

Conversion

Marcus Smith adds the two points for Harlequins.

44'

Try

Slick passing by Harlequins leads to a try for Dino Lamb.

43'

Dino Lamb makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Alex Dombrandt played a key part in that try.

43'

Fabulous play by Harlequins has led to Marcus Smith 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'

Harlequins sub Fin Baxter comes onto the field.

36'

Joe Marler departs for Harlequins.

36'

Trouble here as Santiago Carreras breaches the defence.

30'

James Chisholm comes on.

28'

Stephan Lewies comes off.

28'

Marcus Smith takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

24'

Try

Alex Dombrandt gathers the kick to score the try for Harlequins.

23'

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

23'

That's a great try assist by Danny Care.

23'

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

20'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Harlequins is finished off by Nick David

19'

Marcus Smith sets up the try.

19'

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

19'

Conversion

Adam Hastings converts the try.

13'

Try

A series of passes by Gloucester Rugby results in a try for Adam Hastings

11'

Ruan Ackermann played a key part in that try.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Louis Rees-Zammit took full advantage.

11'

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

Try

Great hands by Harlequins leads to a try for Nick David

That's a great try assist by Andre Esterhuizen.

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

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Harlequins v Gloucester 
  
 Round 10 
  
 Sat 30th December 2023, 09:30am PST 
  
 Allianz Stadium Twickenham

Points Flow Chart

Harlequins win +6

Time in lead

Mins in lead

84%

% Of Game In Lead

33%

Possession Last 10 min

67%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Penalty Try

77'

32 - 26

Green

32 - 19

77'

May

71'

32 - 19

Smith

32 - 14

70'

Smith

29 - 14

55'

Care

27 - 14

54'

Hastings

52'

22 - 14

McGuigan

51'

22 - 12

Smith

22 - 7

44'

Lamb

20 - 7

43'

Half Time

Dombrandt

15 - 7

23'

David

10 - 7

19'

Hastings

13'

5 - 7

Hastings

11'

5 - 5

David

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Attack Profile

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Gloucester

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Defence Profile

Harlequins

Gloucester

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

58%

49%

3-6 secs

28%

23%

6+ secs

24%

Rucks Won

Harlequins vs Gloucester Rugby Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Harlequins face off against Gloucester Rugby in Gallagher Premiership Round 10 on Sat 30th December 2023 at Allianz Stadium Twickenham. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30. In South Africa it’s at 19:30 SAST, 06:30 NZST in New Zealand, 04:30 AEST in Australia and 09:30 EST in the US.

Gloucester Rugby 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 just 3 places in the league table with Gloucester Rugby in 6th and Harlequins in 9th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Harlequins vs Gloucester Rugby Squads

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