Harlequins

47 - 19

Full Time

Ulster

Harlequins vs Ulster

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Robert Baloucoune bursts through to advance the Ulster Rugby attack.

79'

Ulster Rugby go for goal with Nathan Doak taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

78'

Try

What a kick! Jacob Stockdale takes full advantage to score for Ulster Rugby.

78'

Spellbinding play by Billy Burns is finished off with a try.

77'

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

74'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Nick David being replaced.

74'

Conversion

Marcus Smith has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Will Evans leads to a try for Harlequins

72'

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

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Jacob Stockdale took full advantage.

72'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Marcus Rea getting some game time.

71'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Matty Rea being replaced.

71'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Marty Moore getting some game time.

71'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Tom O'Toole being replaced.

71'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Will Addison getting some game time.

71'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Mike Lowry being replaced.

71'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Archie White getting some game time.

71'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Chandler Cunningham-South being replaced.

71'

Conversion

Nathan Doak has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

Stuart McCloskey scores the try from close range.

70'

That's a great try assist by Nathan Doak.

70'

Conversion

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

66'

Try

Great hands by Harlequins leads to a try for Nick David

64'

Tyrone Green sets up the try.

64'

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

64'

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

60'

Sam Riley comes on for Harlequins.

59'

Jack Walker leaves the field.

59'

Will Porter comes on for Harlequins.

59'

Danny Care leaves the field.

59'

Try

Great hands by Harlequins leads to a try for Andre Esterhuizen

58'

Danny Care played a key part in that try.

58'

Tom O'Toole comes on for Ulster Rugby.

58'

Marty Moore leaves the field.

58'

Dillon Lewis comes on for Harlequins.

56'

Will Collier leaves the field.

56'

Andrew Warwick comes on.

54'

Steven Kitshoff comes off.

54'

Marty Moore comes on.

54'

Tom O'Toole comes off.

54'

Nathan Doak comes on.

54'

John Cooney comes off.

54'

What a run here by Harry Sheridan as they get over the gainline!

52'

Joe Launchbury comes on.

52'

Irne Herbst comes off.

52'

John Cooney makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with John Andrew getting some game time.

48'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Tom Stewart being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Marcus Smith adds the two points for Harlequins.

48'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Danny Care from scoring that try!

47'

Danny Care makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Danny Care makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Luke Marshall coming on.

40'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with James Hume coming off.

40'

Harlequins make a substitution with Fin Baxter coming on.

40'

Harlequins make a substitution with Joe Marler coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Ulster Rugby sub Harry Sheridan comes onto the field.

35'

Kieran Treadwell departs for Ulster Rugby.

35'

Conversion

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

34'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Louis Lynagh scores from close range.

32'

Trouble here as Louis Lynagh breaches the defence.

32'

Conversion

Marcus Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

Louis Lynagh goes on their own for a try.

24'

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

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nick Timoney bursts through to advance the Ulster Rugby attack.

22'

A gap opened in the defence and Nick Timoney took full advantage.

16'

Harlequins make a substitution with Louis Lynagh coming on.

16'

Harlequins make a substitution with Oscar Beard coming off.

16'

Conversion

John Cooney converts the try.

15'

Try

A series of passes by Ulster Rugby results in a try for David McCann

14'

Spellbinding play by Mike Lowry is finished off with a try.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Robert Baloucoune took full advantage.

14'

Yellow Card

Nick David (Harlequins) is shown a yellow card

Conversion

Marcus Smith has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Nick David

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

That's a great try assist by Andre Esterhuizen.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Harlequins v Ulster 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sat 20th January 2024, 07:00am CST 
  
 Twickenham Stoop

Points Flow Chart

Harlequins win +28

Time in lead

Mins in lead

85%

% Of Game In Lead

19%

Possession Last 10 min

81%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Stockdale

78'

47 - 19

Smith

47 - 14

73'

Evans

45 - 14

72'

Doak

70'

40 - 14

McCloskey

70'

40 - 12

Smith

40 - 7

66'

David

38 - 7

64'

Esterhuizen

33 - 7

58'

Smith

28 - 7

48'

Care

26 - 7

47'

Half Time

Smith

21 - 7

34'

Lynagh

19 - 7

32'

Smith

14 - 7

26'

Lynagh

12 - 7

24'

Cooney

15'

7 - 7

McCann

14'

7 - 5

David

7 - 0

Smith

7 - 0

David

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Harlequins

Ulster

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Defence Profile

Harlequins

Ulster

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

41%

58%

3-6 secs

30%

24%

6+ secs

26%

10%

Rucks Won

Harlequins vs Ulster Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Harlequins face off against Ulster in Investec Champions Cup Round 4 on Sat 20th January 2024 at Twickenham Stoop. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:00. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST, 01:00 NZST in New Zealand, 23:00 AEST in Australia and 08:00 EST in the US.

Harlequins won the last encounter but Ulster are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Ulster in 2nd and Harlequins in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Harlequins vs Ulster Squads

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