Ulster

52 - 24

Full Time

Harlequins

Harlequins vs Ulster

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Conversion

The Ulster supporters go wild as John Cooney successfully kicks the conversion.

80'

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

80'

Trouble here as Andrew Trimble breaches the defence.

79'

Paul Marshall sets up the try.

79'

Try

A penetrating move by Ulster results in a try for Andrew Trimble.

79'

John Cooney comes on.

76'

Craig Gilroy comes off.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sean Reidy bursts through to advance the Ulster attack.

76'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Mike Brown getting some game time.

76'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Marcus Smith being replaced.

76'

A gap opened in the defence and Louis Ludik took full advantage.

75'

Ulster make a substitution with Paul Marshall coming on.

75'

Ulster make a substitution with John Cooney coming off.

75'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as John Cooney kicks the conversion.

72'

Harlequins sub Archie White comes onto the field.

72'

Kyle Sinckler departs for Harlequins.

72'

Iain Henderson sets up the try.

71'

Try

Slick passing by Ulster leads to a try for John Cooney.

71'

The defensive line has been broken as Iain Henderson goes through the gap.

71'

Phil Swainston comes on for Harlequins.

69'

Archie White leaves the field.

69'

Matthew Rea comes on.

68'

Kieran Treadwell comes off.

68'

Dino Lamb comes on.

68'

George Merrick comes off.

68'

Archie White comes on.

68'

Phil Swainston comes off.

68'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Charlie Piper getting some game time.

68'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Elia Elia being replaced.

68'

Conversion

Marcus Smith adds the two points for Harlequins.

67'

Christian Lealiifano has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

66'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Dave Ward leads to a try for Harlequins.

66'

What a run here by Dave Ward as they gets over the gainline!.

66'

Ulster make a substitution with Peter Nelson coming on.

65'

Ulster make a substitution with Jacob Stockdale coming off.

65'

Harlequins sub Phil Swainston comes onto the field.

65'

Archie White departs for Harlequins.

65'

Harlequins have won 80 rucks so far this game.

64'

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

64'

George Merrick has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

63'

Conversion

John Cooney does the business as his conversion attempt goes over.

62'

John Cooney sets up the try.

62'

Fabulous play by Ulster has led to Alan O'Connor being able to wriggle through a gap.

62'

Try

Incisive passing by Ulster is finished off by Alan O'Connor, as he goes over for the try.

61'

Ulster have won 80 rucks so far this game.

61'

Trouble here as Jacob Stockdale breaches the defence.

61'

Andrew Trimble comes on for Ulster.

60'

Charles Piutau leaves the field.

60'

Yellow Card

Kyle Sinckler (Harlequins) is shown a yellow card.

60'

Mark Lambert comes on.

59'

Lewis Boyce comes off.

59'

Ian Prior has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

59'

Ian Prior sets up the try.

58'

Try

A stunning solo try from Ross Chisholm.

58'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ross Chisholm bursts through to advance the Harlequins attack.

58'

John Cooney curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

57'

A gap opened in the defence and Archie White took full advantage.

57'

Spellbinding play by John Cooney is finished off with a try.

55'

Try

Silky skills by Ulster ends with a try for Charles Piutau.

55'

The defensive line has been broken as Charles Piutau goes through the gap.

55'

What a run here by Craig Gilroy as they gets over the gainline!.

55'

Sean Reidy comes on.

55'

Nick Timoney comes off.

55'

Mathew Luamanu comes on.

55'

Renaldo Bothma comes off.

55'

Jamie Roberts has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

54'

Dave Ward has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

53'

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

52'

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

52'

Ulster decide to make a substitution, with Rob Herring being replaced.

52'

Penalty Goal

John Cooney does the business as his penalty goal attempt goes over.

50'

Iain Henderson has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

46'

Fabulous play by Harlequins has led to Renaldo Bothma being able to wriggle through a gap.

46'

Conversion

John Cooney makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

45'

John Cooney played a key part in that try.

44'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Ulster is finished off by Craig Gilroy.

43'

Ulster have won 60 rucks so far this game.

43'

Trouble here as Jacob Stockdale breaches the defence.

43'

Harlequins have won 60 rucks so far this game.

40'

Ulster make a substitution with Ross Kane coming on.

40'

Ulster make a substitution with Wiehahn Herbst coming off.

40'

Ulster sub Andrew Warwick comes onto the field.

40'

Callum Black departs for Ulster.

40'

Rob Herring comes on for Ulster.

40'

John Andrew leaves the field.

40'

The second half is underway.

40'

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

40'

This is dangerous for the defence as Charlie Walker bursts through to advance the Harlequins attack.

38'

John Andrew comes on.

34'

Rob Herring comes off.

34'

A gap opened in the defence and Craig Gilroy took full advantage.

33'

Penalty Goal

John Cooney makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

33'

Conversion

Marcus Smith converts the try.

30'

That's a great try assist by Marcus Smith.

29'

Try

A series of passes by Harlequins results in a try for Charlie Walker.

29'

The defensive line has been broken as Charlie Walker goes through the gap.

29'

What a run here by Ian Prior as they gets over the gainline!.

28'

Harlequins have won 40 rucks so far this game.

27'

Jamie Roberts makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

24'

Harlequins have won 20 rucks so far this game.

23'

Conversion

John Cooney has kicked a conversion.

18'

Try

The kick through from Ulster has allowed Stuart McCloskey to touch down.

17'

Marcus Smith has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

14'

Ross Chisholm sets up the try.

13'

Try

Great hands by Harlequins leads to a try for Marcus Smith.

13'

Fabulous play by Harlequins has led to Marcus Smith being able to wriggle through a gap.

13'

Trouble here as Renaldo Bothma breaches the defence.

13'

Ulster have won 40 rucks so far this game.

12'

This is dangerous for the defence as Alan O'Connor bursts through to advance the Ulster attack.

11'

Penalty Goal

John Cooney kicks the penalty.

A gap opened in the defence and Chris Henry took full advantage.

Ulster have won 20 rucks so far this game.

Penalty Goal

John Cooney has kicked a penalty goal.

The defensive line has been broken as Rob Herring goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

Match Details

Ulster v Harlequins

Fri 15th December 2017, 11:45am PST

Points Flow Chart

Ulster win +28

Time in lead

Mins in lead

95%

% Of Game In Lead

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Cooney

52 - 24

80'

Trimble

50 - 24

79'

Cooney

45 - 24

72'

Cooney

43 - 24

71'

Smith

67'

38 - 24

Ward

66'

38 - 22

Cooney

38 - 17

62'

O'Connor

36 - 17

61'

Sinckler

60'

31 - 17

Chisholm

58'

31 - 17

Piutau

31 - 12

55'

Cooney

26 - 12

50'

Cooney

23 - 12

45'

Gilroy

21 - 12

43'

Half Time

Cooney

16 - 12

33'

Smith

30'

13 - 12

Walker

29'

13 - 10

Cooney

13 - 5

18'

McCloskey

11 - 5

17'

Smith

13'

6 - 5

Cooney

6 - 0

Cooney

3 - 0

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Ulster vs Harlequins Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Ulster face off against Harlequins in Investec Champions Cup on Fri 15th December 2017 at . 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 Ulster are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Harlequins in 3rd and Ulster in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Ulster vs Harlequins Squads

The official squads for Ulster 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.