Harlequins

52 - 14

Full Time

Newcastle

Harlequins vs Newcastle

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

82'

Conversion

Brett Connon converts the try.

82'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Newcastle Red Bulls is finished off by Murray McCallum

81'

Max Clark sets up the try.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Oscar Usher bursts through to advance the Newcastle Red Bulls attack.

80'

James Elliott comes on.

77'

Simon Benitez Cruz comes off.

77'

Conversion

Brett Connon has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

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

75'

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

71'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Ollie Leatherbarrow coming on.

67'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Tom Gordon coming off.

67'

Harlequins make a substitution with Max Green coming on.

66'

Harlequins make a substitution with Will Porter coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Jarrod Evans goes through the gap.

65'

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

63'

Try

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

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Rodrigo Isgro goes through the gap.

61'

Harlequins sub Joe Launchbury comes onto the field.

61'

Stephan Lewies departs for Harlequins.

61'

Harlequins sub Jonny Green comes onto the field.

61'

Jack Kenningham departs for Harlequins.

61'

Harlequins sub Boris Wenger comes onto the field.

61'

Fin Baxter departs for Harlequins.

61'

Ollie Fletcher comes on for Newcastle Red Bulls.

59'

George McGuigan leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

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

55'

Try

A penetrating move by Harlequins results in a try for Cassius Cleaves.

54'

That's a great try assist by Marcus Smith.

54'

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

54'

What a run here by Rodrigo Isgro as they get over the gainline!

53'

Freddie Lockwood comes on.

52'

Amanaki Lelei Mafi comes off.

52'

Luan de Bruin comes on.

52'

Richard Palframan comes off.

52'

Murray McCallum comes on.

52'

Adam Brocklebank comes off.

52'

Pedro Delgado comes on.

52'

Harry Williams comes off.

52'

George Turner comes on.

52'

Jack Walker comes off.

52'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Jamie Benson getting some game time.

49'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Tyrone Green being replaced.

49'

Cassius Cleaves makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Nathan Greenwood coming on.

44'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Elliott Obatoyinbo coming off.

44'

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

44'

Try

The Harlequins maul march their way over the white wash for Will Evans to touch down.

43'

Fabulous play by Harlequins has led to Rodrigo Isgro being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Newcastle Red Bulls sub Oscar Usher comes onto the field.

40'

Freddie Clarke departs for Newcastle Red Bulls.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Marcus Smith adds the two points for Harlequins.

40'

Try

What an effort there by Tyrone Green as they score the try.

39'

That's a great try assist by Marcus Smith.

39'

Fabulous play by Harlequins has led to Jarrod Evans being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Cassius Cleaves comes on for Harlequins.

31'

Luke Northmore leaves the field.

31'

Conversion

Marcus Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

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

28'

Trouble here as Jack Kenningham breaches the defence.

26'

Conversion

Marcus Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Harlequins is finished off by Will Porter

23'

That's a great try assist by Marcus Smith.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Marcus Smith bursts through to advance the Harlequins attack.

22'

Conversion

Marcus Smith converts the try.

18'

Try

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

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tyrone Green bursts through to advance the Harlequins attack.

17'

Will Porter sets up the try.

17'

Conversion

Marcus Smith converts the try.

11'

Try

Luke Northmore scores the try from close range.

10'

Will Evans played a key part in that try.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Tyrone Green took full advantage.

The defensive line has been broken as Tyrone Green goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Craig Maxwell-Keys blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Harlequins v Newcastle 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Sat 25th October 2025, 07:00am PDT 
  
 Twickenham Stoop 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Craig Maxwell-Keys

Points Flow Chart

Harlequins win +38

Time in lead

Mins in lead

88%

% Of Game In Lead

21%

Possession Last 10 min

79%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Connon

82'

52 - 14

McCallum

81'

52 - 12

Connon

76'

52 - 7

Leatherbarrow

75'

52 - 5

Turner

52 - 0

62'

Smith

47 - 0

55'

Cleaves

45 - 0

54'

Evans

40 - 0

43'

Half Time

Smith

35 - 0

40'

Green

33 - 0

39'

Smith

28 - 0

29'

Isgro

26 - 0

28'

Smith

21 - 0

23'

Porter

19 - 0

23'

Smith

14 - 0

18'

Green

12 - 0

17'

Smith

7 - 0

11'

Northmore

5 - 0

10'

Start

Win Probability

Harlequins

88%

Draw

Newcastle

11%

Conversion by Brett Connon

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Harlequins

Newcastle

More Less

Defence Profile

Harlequins

Newcastle

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

59%

3-6 secs

30%

33%

6+ secs

11%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

72'

73'

75'

78'

80'

Harlequins

Newcastle

Harlequins vs Newcastle Red Bulls Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Harlequins face off against Newcastle Red Bulls in Gallagher Premiership Round 5 on Sat 25th October 2025 at Twickenham Stoop. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00 and is broadcast on TNT Sports, Discovery+. In South Africa it’s at 16:00 SAST, 03:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 01:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 07:00 EST on Flo Rugby 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 1 place in the league table with Newcastle Red Bulls in 9th 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.