Newcastle

3 - 24

Full Time

Harlequins

Harlequins vs Newcastle

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Louis Lynagh bursts through to advance the Harlequins attack.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Adam Brocklebank bursts through to advance the Newcastle Falcons attack.

78'

Jordan Els comes on.

75'

Fin Baxter comes off.

75'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Michael van Vuuren getting some game time.

74'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Bryan Byrne being replaced.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Andre Esterhuizen took full advantage.

73'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Lennox Anyanwu getting some game time.

71'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Oscar Beard being replaced.

71'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Tim Cardall coming on.

68'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Sebastian de Chaves coming off.

68'

Harlequins make a substitution with Sam Riley coming on.

65'

Harlequins make a substitution with Jack Walker coming off.

65'

Harlequins make a substitution with Louis Lynagh coming on.

65'

Harlequins make a substitution with Nick David coming off.

65'

Harlequins make a substitution with Lovejoy Chawatama coming on.

65'

Harlequins make a substitution with Will Collier coming off.

65'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Murray McCallum coming on.

65'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Eduardo Bello coming off.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Callum Chick goes through the gap.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Adam Radwan goes through the gap.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Iwan Stephens goes through the gap.

59'

Philip van der Walt comes on for Newcastle Falcons.

57'

Pedro Rubiolo leaves the field.

57'

Adam Brocklebank comes on for Newcastle Falcons.

56'

Phil Brantingham leaves the field.

56'

Joe Launchbury comes on for Harlequins.

56'

Irne Herbst leaves the field.

56'

Chandler Cunningham-South comes on for Harlequins.

56'

Alex Dombrandt leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Will Edwards kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

Nothing was going to stop George Hammond from scoring as they record the try for Harlequins.

55'

Josh Barton comes on.

52'

James Elliott comes off.

52'

Conversion

Will Edwards adds the two points for Harlequins.

47'

Try

The Harlequins maul march their way over the white wash for Jack Walker to touch down.

46'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Louie Johnson coming on.

40'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Jordan Holgate coming off.

40'

Newcastle Falcons sub Elliott Obatoyinbo comes onto the field.

40'

Tom Penny departs for Newcastle Falcons.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Penalty Goal

Brett Connon has kicked a penalty goal.

36'

Will Edwards curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

29'

Try

Silky skills by Harlequins ends with a try for Andre Esterhuizen.

28'

Trouble here as Andre Esterhuizen breaches the defence.

28'

Alex Dombrandt played a key part in that try.

27'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Max Green getting some game time.

24'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Will Porter being replaced.

24'

Yellow Card

Adam Radwan (Newcastle Falcons) is shown a yellow card

21'

A gap opened in the defence and Will Porter took full advantage.

12'

Will Edwards has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Harlequins leads to a try for Nick David

The defensive line has been broken as Nick David goes through the gap.

Will Edwards sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Newcastle v Harlequins 
  
 Round 11 
  
 Fri 5th January 2024, 11:45am PST 
  
 Kingston Park

Points Flow Chart

Harlequins win +21

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

100%

54%

Possession Last 10 min

46%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Edwards

56'

3 - 24

Hammond

55'

3 - 22

Edwards

47'

3 - 17

Walker

46'

3 - 15

Half Time

Connon

3 - 10

36'

Esterhuizen

28'

0 - 10

Radwan

0 - 5

21'

David

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Newcastle

Harlequins

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Defence Profile

Newcastle

Harlequins

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

38%

39%

3-6 secs

36%

38%

6+ secs

22%

20%

Rucks Won

Newcastle Red Bulls vs Harlequins Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Newcastle Red Bulls face off against Harlequins in Gallagher Premiership Round 11 on Fri 5th January 2024 at Kingston Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:45. In South Africa it’s at 21:45 SAST, 08:45 NZST in New Zealand, 06:45 AEST in Australia and 11:45 EST 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 4 places in the league table with Harlequins in 6th 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.