Harlequins

48 - 20

Full Time

Newcastle

Harlequins vs Newcastle

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Commentary

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

79'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Joe Marchant will have to re-adjust the radar.

79'

Try

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

79'

Conversion

Marcus Smith has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

What a kick! Joe Marchant takes full advantage to score for Harlequins.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Joe Marchant took full advantage.

73'

Marcus Smith played a key part in that try.

73'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Josh Thomas getting some game time.

72'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Brett Connon being replaced.

72'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Tom Marshall getting some game time.

72'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Greg Peterson being replaced.

72'

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

72'

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

72'

Conversion

Marcus Smith has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Dino Lamb leads to a try for Harlequins

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Dino Lamb took full advantage.

71'

That's a great try assist by Sam Riley.

71'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with George Hammond getting some game time.

71'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Irne Herbst being replaced.

71'

Conversion

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

69'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Alex Dombrandt leads to a try for Harlequins

68'

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

68'

That's a great try assist by Danny Care.

68'

Harlequins make a substitution with Irne Herbst coming on.

67'

Harlequins make a substitution with George Hammond coming off.

67'

Harlequins make a substitution with Sam Riley coming on.

67'

Harlequins make a substitution with Jack Walker coming off.

67'

Harlequins make a substitution with Fin Baxter coming on.

67'

Harlequins make a substitution with Joe Marler coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Newcastle Falcons supporters go wild as Brett Connon successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

A stunning solo try from Freddie Lockwood

65'

Elliott Obatoyinbo sets up the try.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Mateo Carreras goes through the gap.

65'

Harlequins make a substitution with George Hammond coming on.

65'

Harlequins make a substitution with Irne Herbst coming off.

65'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Conor Kenny coming on.

65'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Mark Tampin coming off.

65'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Logovi'i Mulipola coming on.

65'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Adam Brocklebank coming off.

65'

Harlequins sub Tommaso Allan comes onto the field.

60'

Josh Bassett departs for Harlequins.

60'

Newcastle Falcons sub Sam Stuart comes onto the field.

60'

Michael Young departs for Newcastle Falcons.

60'

Yellow Card

Will Evans (Harlequins) is shown a yellow card

56'

What a run here by Pedro Rubiolo as they get over the gainline!

56'

Oscar Beard comes on.

54'

Louis Lynagh comes off.

54'

Jack Kenningham comes on.

54'

Luke Wallace comes off.

54'

Conrad Cade comes on.

53'

Jamie Blamire comes off.

53'

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

53'

Try

A penetrating move by Harlequins results in a try for Alex Dombrandt.

52'

What a run here by Alex Dombrandt as they get over the gainline!

52'

That's a great try assist by Louis Lynagh.

52'

Freddie Lockwood comes on.

50'

Carl Fearns comes off.

50'

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

49'

Try

Slick passing by Harlequins leads to a try for Josh Bassett.

48'

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

48'

Andre Esterhuizen sets up the try.

48'

Alex Dombrandt makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Penalty Goal

Brett Connon kicks the penalty.

43'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Pete Lucock coming on.

42'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Ben Stevenson coming off.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

43'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Marcus Smith will have to re-adjust the radar.

43'

Try

Slick passing by Harlequins leads to a try for Louis Lynagh.

42'

Josh Bassett played a key part in that try.

42'

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

42'

Yellow Card

Callum Chick (Newcastle Falcons) is shown a yellow card

41'

Fabulous play by Harlequins has led to Jack Walker being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Conversion

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

37'

Try

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

36'

Fabulous play by Harlequins has led to Andre Esterhuizen being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

That's a great try assist by Marcus Smith.

36'

Trouble here as Joe Marchant breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Danny Care breaches the defence.

29'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Brett Connon kicks the penalty goal.

27'

Conversion

Brett Connon makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

Silky skills by Newcastle Falcons ends with a try for Mateo Carreras.

26'

Adam Radwan played a key part in that try.

26'

Trouble here as Matias Moroni breaches the defence.

26'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Simon Kerrod getting some game time.

24'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Wilco Louw being replaced.

24'

The defensive line has been broken as Andre Esterhuizen goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Harlequins v Newcastle 
  
 Round 22 
  
 Sat 15th April 2023, 07:00am PDT 
  
 Twickenham Stoop

Points Flow Chart

Harlequins win +28

Time in lead

Mins in lead

43%

% Of Game In Lead

24%

79%

Possession Last 10 min

21%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Baxter

48 - 20

79'

Smith

43 - 20

75'

Marchant

41 - 20

73'

Smith

36 - 20

71'

Lamb

34 - 20

71'

Smith

29 - 20

69'

Dombrandt

27 - 20

68'

Connon

67'

22 - 20

Lockwood

65'

22 - 18

Evans

22 - 13

56'

Dombrandt

22 - 13

52'

Bassett

17 - 13

48'

Connon

43'

12 - 13

Half Time

Lynagh

12 - 10

42'

Chick

41'

7 - 10

Smith

7 - 10

37'

Esterhuizen

5 - 10

36'

Connon

27'

0 - 10

Connon

26'

0 - 7

Carreras

26'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Harlequins

Newcastle

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Defence Profile

Harlequins

Newcastle

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

62%

38%

3-6 secs

27%

37%

6+ secs

18%

121

Rucks Won

Harlequins vs Newcastle Red Bulls Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Harlequins face off against Newcastle Red Bulls in Gallagher Premiership Round 22 on Sat 15th April 2023 at Twickenham Stoop. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00. In South Africa it’s at 16:00 SAST, 02:00 NZST in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 EST 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 just 5 places in the league table with Newcastle Red Bulls in 6th and Harlequins in 11th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Harlequins vs Newcastle Red Bulls Squads

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