Harlequins

28 - 14

Full Time

Newcastle

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 Marcus Smith bursts through to advance the Harlequins attack.

77'

A gap opened in the defence and Jarrod Evans took full advantage.

72'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Danny Care getting some game time.

71'

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

71'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Adam Scott coming on.

66'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Kiran McDonald coming off.

66'

Harlequins make a substitution with Dino Lamb coming on.

65'

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

65'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Louis Brown coming on.

65'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Connor Doherty coming off.

65'

Conversion

The Newcastle Falcons supporters go wild as Ethan Grayson successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

Great hands by Newcastle Falcons leads to a try for Ben Redshaw

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Ben Redshaw goes through the gap.

63'

Spellbinding play by Connor Doherty is finished off with a try.

63'

Harlequins sub Wyn Jones comes onto the field.

62'

Fin Baxter departs for Harlequins.

62'

Newcastle Falcons sub Ollie Fletcher comes onto the field.

61'

Jamie Blamire departs for Newcastle Falcons.

61'

Newcastle Falcons sub Joe Davis comes onto the field.

61'

Sam Stuart departs for Newcastle Falcons.

61'

Newcastle Falcons sub Freddie Lockwood comes onto the field.

60'

Philip van der Walt departs for Newcastle Falcons.

60'

What a run here by Marcus Smith as they get over the gainline!

58'

Murray McCallum comes on for Newcastle Falcons.

56'

Richard Palframan leaves the field.

56'

Luan de Bruin comes on for Newcastle Falcons.

56'

Adam Brocklebank leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Marcus Smith as they get over the gainline!

55'

Irne Herbst comes on.

52'

Joe Launchbury comes off.

52'

Simon Kerrod comes on.

52'

Titi Lamositele comes off.

52'

Jarrod Evans comes on.

50'

Cassius Cleaves comes off.

50'

Oscar Beard makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Yellow Card

Elliott Obatoyinbo (Newcastle Falcons) is shown a yellow card

45'

Conversion

Marcus Smith adds the two points for Harlequins.

41'

Try

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

41'

Oscar Beard played a key part in that try.

41'

Fabulous play by Harlequins has led to Cassius Cleaves being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Ben Redshaw coming on.

40'

Newcastle Falcons make a substitution with Adam Radwan coming off.

40'

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.

33'

Try

Silky skills by Harlequins ends with a try for Leigh Halfpenny.

31'

Spellbinding play by Cassius Cleaves is finished off with a try.

31'

Trouble here as Cassius Cleaves breaches the defence.

31'

Adam Radwan comes on.

26'

Louis Brown comes off.

26'

Trouble here as Ben Stevenson breaches the defence.

26'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Louis Brown getting some game time.

24'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Adam Radwan being replaced.

24'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Sammy Arnold getting some game time.

24'

Newcastle Falcons decide to make a substitution, with Louis Brown being replaced.

24'

Conversion

Marcus Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

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

23'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Oscar Beard getting some game time.

21'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Luke Northmore being replaced.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Will Porter bursts through to advance the Harlequins attack.

19'

Conversion

Marcus Smith converts the try.

16'

Try

A series of passes by Harlequins results in a try for Nathan Jibulu

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Nathan Jibulu took full advantage.

14'

Spellbinding play by Will Evans is finished off with a try.

14'

Newcastle Falcons sub Louis Brown comes onto the field.

13'

Sammy Arnold departs for Newcastle Falcons.

13'

Conversion

Ethan Grayson has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Newcastle Falcons leads to a try for John Hawkins

The defensive line has been broken as John Hawkins goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Jamie Blamire.

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

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Harlequins v Newcastle 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sat 28th September 2024, 07:00am PDT 
  
 Twickenham Stoop 
  
 Luke Pearce

Points Flow Chart

Harlequins win +14

Time in lead

Mins in lead

74%

% Of Game In Lead

15%

57%

Possession Last 10 min

43%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Grayson

65'

28 - 14

Redshaw

63'

28 - 12

Obatoyinbo

45'

28 - 7

Smith

28 - 7

41'

Porter

26 - 7

41'

Half Time

Smith

21 - 7

33'

Halfpenny

19 - 7

31'

Smith

14 - 7

24'

Evans

12 - 7

23'

Smith

7 - 7

16'

Jibulu

5 - 7

14'

Grayson

0 - 7

Hawkins

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Harlequins

Newcastle

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Defence Profile

Harlequins

Newcastle

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

63%

50%

3-6 secs

26%

31%

6+ secs

10%

19%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

56'

60'

67'

68'

70'

Harlequins

Newcastle

Harlequins vs Newcastle Red Bulls Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Harlequins face off against Newcastle Red Bulls in Gallagher Premiership Round 2 on Sat 28th September 2024 at Twickenham Stoop. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00 and is broadcast on Discovery+. In South Africa it’s at 16:00 SAST, 03:00 NZST in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST on Stan Sport 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 3 places in the league table with Newcastle Red Bulls in 7th and Harlequins in 10th 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.