Newcastle

17 - 76

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Harlequins

Harlequins vs Newcastle

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Simon Benitez Cruz bursts through to advance the Newcastle Red Bulls attack.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Simon Benitez Cruz bursts through to advance the Newcastle Red Bulls attack.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Sean Kerr took full advantage.

69'

Conversion

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

68'

Try

Jimmy Staples scores the try from close range.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Jimmy Staples took full advantage.

67'

Will Porter sets up the try.

67'

Newcastle Red Bulls sub Connor Hancock comes onto the field.

64'

Adam Brocklebank departs for Newcastle Red Bulls.

64'

Conversion

The Newcastle Red Bulls supporters go wild as Ben Healy successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

Great hands by Newcastle Red Bulls leads to a try for Josh Hodge

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Josh Hodge goes through the gap.

62'

Spellbinding play by Rhys Beeckmans is finished off with a try.

62'

Harlequins sub Harry Browne comes onto the field.

61'

Elliot Williams departs for Harlequins.

61'

Newcastle Red Bulls sub Rhys Beeckmans comes onto the field.

60'

Sammy Arnold departs for Newcastle Red Bulls.

60'

Newcastle Red Bulls sub James Elliott comes onto the field.

60'

Christian Wade departs for Newcastle Red Bulls.

60'

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

58'

Try

A penetrating move by Harlequins results in a try for Bryn Bradley.

57'

Cameron Anderson played a key part in that try.

57'

What a run here by Cameron Anderson as they get over the gainline!

57'

Conversion

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

56'

Try

A penetrating move by Harlequins results in a try for Jamie Benson.

56'

Will Porter played a key part in that try.

56'

What a run here by Will Porter as they get over the gainline!

56'

Sean Kerr comes on.

54'

Luke Northmore comes off.

54'

Will Porter comes on.

54'

Lucas Friday comes off.

54'

Ollie Streeter comes on.

54'

Pedro Delgado comes off.

54'

Jimmy Staples comes on.

54'

Sam Riley comes off.

54'

Boris Wenger comes on.

54'

Will Hobson comes off.

54'

Conversion

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

54'

Try

A penetrating move by Harlequins results in a try for Jamie Benson.

53'

That's a great try assist by Cadan Murley.

53'

What a run here by Jamie Benson as they get over the gainline!

53'

Ethan Grayson comes on.

53'

Brett Connon comes off.

53'

What a run here by Tom Christie as they get over the gainline!

52'

What a run here by Cameron Anderson as they get over the gainline!

51'

Will Evans comes on.

50'

Seb Driscoll comes off.

50'

Jack Kenningham comes on.

50'

Alex Dombrandt comes off.

50'

Ollie Fletcher comes on.

50'

Finn Baker comes off.

50'

Christian Wade makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Amanaki Lelei Mafi getting some game time.

46'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Tom Gordon being replaced.

46'

The left post denies Marcus Smith from adding the extras.

44'

Try

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

43'

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

43'

Marcus Smith played a key part in that try.

43'

Fabulous play by Harlequins has led to Lucas Friday being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Murray McCallum coming on.

40'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Mike Rewcastle coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

44'

Newcastle Red Bulls go for goal with Brett Connon taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

44'

Try

Slick passing by Newcastle Red Bulls leads to a try for Josh Hodge.

43'

Josh Hodge makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Ben Healy played a key part in that try.

43'

Yellow Card

Jamie Benson (Harlequins) is shown a yellow card

40'

Conversion

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

39'

Try

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

38'

That's a great try assist by Luke Northmore.

38'

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

38'

Newcastle Red Bulls sub Freddie Clarke comes onto the field.

36'

Reuben Parsons departs for Newcastle Red Bulls.

36'

Conversion

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

35'

Try

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

34'

Alex Dombrandt sets up the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Harlequins has led to Alex Dombrandt being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Conversion

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

32'

Try

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

31'

Trouble here as Sam Riley breaches the defence.

31'

Spellbinding play by Alex Dombrandt is finished off with a try.

31'

Trouble here as Cadan Murley breaches the defence.

29'

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

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Harlequins is finished off by Cadan Murley

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Cadan Murley bursts through to advance the Harlequins attack.

23'

That's a great try assist by Bryn Bradley.

23'

Brett Connon curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

21'

Try

Newcastle Red Bulls are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Adam Brocklebank picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

20'

Conversion

Marcus Smith converts the try.

16'

Try

A series of passes by Harlequins results in a try for Bryn Bradley

15'

Spellbinding play by Cameron Anderson is finished off with a try.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Cameron Anderson took full advantage.

15'

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

13'

Try

A series of passes by Harlequins results in a try for Jamie Benson

12'

Spellbinding play by Sam Riley is finished off with a try.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Sam Riley took full advantage.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Jamie Benson took full advantage.

12'

Yellow Card

Ben Healy (Newcastle Red Bulls) is shown a yellow card

Conversion

Marcus Smith has kicked a conversion.

Try

Harlequins are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Alex Dombrandt touching down.

Pedro Delgado sets up the try.

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

We are underway as the referee Harry Walbaum blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Newcastle v Harlequins 
  
 Round 15 
  
 Sun 10th May 2026, 07:00am PDT 
  
 Kingston Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Harry Walbaum

Points Flow Chart

Harlequins win +59

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

98%

63%

Possession Last 10 min

37%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Smith

68'

17 - 76

Staples

67'

17 - 74

Healy

17 - 69

63'

Hodge

15 - 69

62'

Bradley

57'

10 - 69

Smith

56'

10 - 64

Benson

56'

10 - 62

Smith

54'

10 - 57

Benson

53'

10 - 55

Northmore

43'

10 - 50

Half Time

Hodge

10 - 45

43'

Benson

40'

5 - 45

Smith

39'

5 - 45

Hobson

38'

5 - 43

Smith

35'

5 - 38

Smith

34'

5 - 36

Smith

32'

5 - 31

Riley

31'

5 - 29

Murley

23'

5 - 24

Brocklebank

5 - 19

20'

Smith

16'

0 - 19

Bradley

15'

0 - 17

Benson

12'

0 - 12

Healy

0 - 7

Smith

0 - 7

Dombrandt

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Newcastle

Harlequins

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Defence Profile

Newcastle

Harlequins

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

59%

70%

3-6 secs

28%

17%

6+ secs

13%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

72'

73'

75'

76'

Newcastle

Harlequins

Newcastle Red Bulls vs Harlequins Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Newcastle Red Bulls face off against Harlequins in Gallagher Premiership Round 15 on Sun 10th May 2026 at Kingston Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00 and is broadcast on TNT Sports, HBO Max. In South Africa it’s at 16:00 SAST, 02:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 07:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Harlequins won the last encounter but Harlequins 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 9th and Newcastle Red Bulls in 10th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Newcastle Red Bulls vs Harlequins Squads

The official squads for Newcastle Red Bulls 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.