Racing 92

28 - 31

Full Time

Harlequins

Harlequins vs Racing 92

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Yellow Card

Dino Lamb (Harlequins) is shown a yellow card

79'

Jarrod Evans comes on.

76'

Oscar Beard comes off.

76'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Will Porter getting some game time.

72'

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

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Danny Care took full advantage.

68'

Racing 92 make a substitution with Jordan Joseph coming on.

66'

Racing 92 make a substitution with Wenceslas Lauret coming off.

66'

Conversion

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

66'

Try

The Harlequins pack has powered over for Jack Walker to score the try.

64'

Harlequins sub Irne Herbst comes onto the field.

61'

Joe Launchbury departs for Harlequins.

61'

Conversion

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

61'

Try

A stunning solo try from Alex Dombrandt

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Alex Dombrandt goes through the gap.

60'

Spellbinding play by Danny Care is finished off with a try.

60'

Eddy Ben Arous comes on for Racing 92.

59'

Janick Tarrit leaves the field.

59'

Henry Chavancy comes on for Racing 92.

58'

Francis Saili leaves the field.

58'

Trevor Nyakane comes on for Racing 92.

58'

Guram Gogichashvili leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Nolann Le Garrec kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Ibrahim Diallo from scoring as they record the try for Racing 92.

57'

Fin Baxter comes on for Harlequins.

56'

Joe Marler leaves the field.

56'

James Chisholm comes on.

50'

Chandler Cunningham-South comes off.

50'

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

50'

Racing 92 decide to make a substitution, with Cedate Gomes Sa getting some game time.

48'

Racing 92 decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Laclayat being replaced.

48'

Racing 92 decide to make a substitution, with Baptiste Chouzenoux getting some game time.

48'

Racing 92 decide to make a substitution, with Boris Palu being replaced.

48'

Racing 92 decide to make a substitution, with Tristan Tedder getting some game time.

48'

Racing 92 decide to make a substitution, with Vinaya Habosi being replaced.

48'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Jack Walker getting some game time.

48'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Sam Riley being replaced.

48'

Vinaya Habosi makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Will Joseph makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Marcus Smith makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Conversion

Nolann Le Garrec adds the two points for Racing 92.

42'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Nolann Le Garrec dots the ball down from close range.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Nolann Le Garrec adds the two points for Racing 92.

40'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Racing 92 as Antoine Gibert goes over.

39'

That's a great try assist by Nolann Le Garrec.

39'

Harlequins sub Oscar Beard comes onto the field.

39'

Cadan Murley departs for Harlequins.

39'

Fabulous play by Racing 92 has led to Francis Saili being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Fabulous play by Harlequins has led to Danny Care being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Drop Goal

Marcus Smith adds the three points for Harlequins.

37'

Fabulous play by Harlequins has led to Danny Care being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Fabulous play by Harlequins has led to Nick David being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Trouble here as Siya Kolisi breaches the defence.

29'

Trouble here as Vinaya Habosi breaches the defence.

29'

Trouble here as Vinaya Habosi breaches the defence.

27'

Conversion

Marcus Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

Andre Esterhuizen goes on their own for a try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Andre Esterhuizen bursts through to advance the Harlequins attack.

24'

Marcus Smith played a key part in that try.

24'

Conversion

Marcus Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

Marcus Smith goes on their own for a try.

21'

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

21'

That's a great try assist by Danny Care.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Dino Lamb bursts through to advance the Harlequins attack.

17'

Conversion

Nolann Le Garrec converts the try.

15'

Try

A series of passes by Racing 92 results in a try for Nolann Le Garrec

14'

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

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Siya Kolisi took full advantage.

14'

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

13'

The defensive line has been broken as Will Joseph goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Racing 92 v Harlequins 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sun 10th December 2023, 09:30am PST 
  
 Paris La Defense Arena

Points Flow Chart

Harlequins win +3

Time in lead

Mins in lead

38%

% Of Game In Lead

44%

68%

Possession Last 10 min

32%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Lamb

79'

28 - 31

Smith

66'

28 - 31

Walker

64'

28 - 29

Smith

61'

28 - 24

Dombrandt

60'

28 - 22

Le Garrec

28 - 17

58'

Diallo

26 - 17

57'

Le Garrec

21 - 17

42'

Le Garrec

19 - 17

41'

Half Time

Le Garrec

14 - 17

40'

Gibert

12 - 17

39'

Smith

37'

7 - 17

Smith

25'

7 - 14

Esterhuizen

24'

7 - 12

Smith

21'

7 - 7

Smith

21'

7 - 5

Le Garrec

7 - 0

15'

Le Garrec

5 - 0

14'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Racing 92

Harlequins

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Defence Profile

Racing 92

Harlequins

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

55%

53%

3-6 secs

30%

23%

6+ secs

21%

Rucks Won

Racing 92 vs Harlequins Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Racing 92 face off against Harlequins in Investec Champions Cup Round 1 on Sun 10th December 2023 at Paris La Defense Arena. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30. In South Africa it’s at 19:30 SAST, 06:30 NZST in New Zealand, 04:30 AEST in Australia and 09:30 EST in the US.

Racing 92 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 2 places in the league table with Harlequins in 2nd and Racing 92 in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Racing 92 vs Harlequins Squads

The official squads for Racing 92 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.