Harlequins

34 - 34

Full Time

Leicester

Harlequins vs Leicester

Events

Commentary

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

80'

Conversion

Handre Pollard converts the try.

80'

Try

Leicester Tigers are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Dan Cole picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Hanro Liebenberg bursts through to advance the Leicester Tigers attack.

76'

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

72'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Danny Care being replaced.

72'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Charlie Clare getting some game time.

71'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Julian Montoya being replaced.

71'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Emeka Ilione getting some game time.

71'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Tommy Reffell being replaced.

71'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Wyn Jones getting some game time.

71'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Fin Baxter being replaced.

71'

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

70'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Rodrigo Isgro being replaced.

70'

Conversion

Marcus Smith has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

A series of passes by Harlequins results in a try for Cadan Murley

68'

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

68'

That's a great try assist by Alex Dombrandt.

68'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with James Whitcombe coming on.

67'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Nicky Smith coming off.

67'

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

67'

Harlequins make a substitution with Jack Kenningham coming off.

67'

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

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Cadan Murley goes through the gap.

66'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Joseph Woodward coming on.

65'

Leicester Tigers make a substitution with Solomone Kata coming off.

65'

Leicester Tigers sub Dan Cole comes onto the field.

62'

Joe Heyes departs for Leicester Tigers.

62'

Harlequins sub Will Evans comes onto the field.

62'

James Chisholm departs for Harlequins.

62'

Penalty Goal

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

62'

Ben Youngs comes on for Leicester Tigers.

59'

Jack van Poortvliet leaves the field.

59'

Jed Holloway comes on for Leicester Tigers.

59'

Cameron Henderson leaves the field.

59'

Joe Launchbury comes on for Harlequins.

55'

Irne Herbst leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Handre Pollard kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

A penetrating move by Leicester Tigers results in a try for Freddie Steward.

54'

What a run here by Freddie Steward as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Dan Kelly.

54'

Penalty Goal

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

50'

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

48'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Titi Lamositele being replaced.

48'

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

47'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

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

39'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Harlequins as Luke Northmore goes over.

38'

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

38'

That's a great try assist by Danny Care.

38'

Yellow Card

Solomone Kata (Leicester Tigers) is shown a yellow card

36'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Handre Pollard kicks the penalty goal.

29'

Trouble here as Jack van Poortvliet breaches the defence.

28'

Conversion

Marcus Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

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

25'

Jack Kenningham played a key part in that try.

25'

Trouble here as Jack Kenningham breaches the defence.

25'

Conversion

Handre Pollard makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Leicester Tigers is finished off by Solomone Kata

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Solomone Kata bursts through to advance the Leicester Tigers attack.

21'

That's a great try assist by Handre Pollard.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Freddie Steward bursts through to advance the Leicester Tigers attack.

20'

Conversion

Handre Pollard converts the try.

13'

Try

A series of passes by Leicester Tigers results in a try for Ollie Hassell-Collins

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Ollie Hassell-Collins took full advantage.

12'

Spellbinding play by Handre Pollard is finished off with a try.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Ollie Hassell-Collins took full advantage.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Tommy Reffell took full advantage.

11'

Conversion

Marcus Smith has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Harlequins leads to a try for Jack Walker

That's a great try assist by Marcus Smith.

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

The defensive line has been broken as Cadan Murley goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Handre Pollard has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Harlequins v Leicester 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Sat 28th December 2024, 10:00am PST 
  
 Allianz Stadium 
  
 The Rugby Network 
  
 Matthew Carley

Points Flow Chart

Game ends in a Draw

Time in lead

Mins in lead

45%

% Of Game In Lead

45%

22%

Possession Last 10 min

78%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Pollard

80'

34 - 34

Cole

78'

34 - 32

Smith

34 - 27

70'

Murley

32 - 27

68'

Smith

27 - 27

62'

Pollard

55'

24 - 27

Steward

54'

24 - 25

Smith

24 - 20

50'

Half Time

Smith

21 - 20

39'

Northmore

19 - 20

38'

Kata

36'

14 - 20

Pollard

29'

14 - 20

Smith

14 - 17

26'

Murley

12 - 17

25'

Pollard

22'

7 - 17

Kata

21'

7 - 15

Pollard

13'

7 - 10

Hassell-Collins

12'

7 - 8

Smith

7 - 3

Walker

5 - 3

Pollard

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Harlequins

Leicester

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Defence Profile

Harlequins

Leicester

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

35%

58%

3-6 secs

49%

27%

6+ secs

16%

15%

Rucks Won

100

Last 5 Penalties

64'

72'

76'

77'

Harlequins

Leicester

Harlequins vs Leicester Tigers Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Harlequins face off against Leicester Tigers in Gallagher Premiership Round 9 on Sat 28th December 2024 at Allianz Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 18:00 and is broadcast on TNT Sports, Discovery+, ITV. In South Africa it’s at 20:00 SAST, 07:00 NZST in New Zealand, 05:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 10:00 EST on The Rugby Network in the US.

Leicester Tigers won the last encounter but Leicester Tigers are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the league table with Leicester Tigers in 2nd and Harlequins in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Harlequins vs Leicester Tigers Squads

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