Loughborough Lightning

38 - 19

Full Time

Harlequins Women

Harlequins Women vs Loughborough Lightning

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Lucy Calladine comes on.

78'

Maja Meuller comes off.

78'

Sally Williams comes on.

77'

Sadia Kabeya comes off.

77'

Abby Duguid comes on.

77'

Catherine O'Donnell comes off.

77'

Freya Greensmith comes on.

77'

Bo Westcombe-Evans comes off.

77'

Amelia Williams comes on.

77'

Katie Trevarthen comes off.

77'

Kendall Waudby comes on.

77'

Rachel Malcolm comes off.

77'

Conversion

Emily Scarratt has kicked a conversion.

77'

Sheree Cooper comes on.

76'

Jessie Spurrier comes off.

76'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Loughborough Lightning is finished off by Emily Scarratt

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Emily Scarratt bursts through to advance the Loughborough Lightning attack.

76'

Spellbinding play by Helen Nelson is finished off with a try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Georgina Tasker bursts through to advance the Loughborough Lightning attack.

75'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Ciara Cooney getting some game time.

71'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Emily Robinson being replaced.

71'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Amy Layzell getting some game time.

71'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Lisa Neumann being replaced.

71'

Conversion

Emily Scarratt has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Bo Westcombe-Evans leads to a try for Loughborough Lightning

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Bo Westcombe-Evans took full advantage.

69'

That's a great try assist by Emily Scarratt.

69'

Harlequins make a substitution with Hannah Duffy coming on.

69'

Harlequins make a substitution with Babalwa Latsha coming off.

69'

Harlequins make a substitution with Flo Robinson coming on.

67'

Harlequins make a substitution with Lucy Packer coming off.

67'

Loughborough Lightning sub Isla Curphey comes onto the field.

63'

Laura Keates departs for Loughborough Lightning.

63'

Conversion

The Loughborough Lightning supporters go wild as Emily Scarratt successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

The kick through from Loughborough Lightning has allowed Bo Westcombe-Evans to touch down.

62'

Harlequins sub Rachael Burford comes onto the field.

60'

Izzy Mayhew departs for Harlequins.

60'

Ella Cromack has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

59'

Try

Great hands by Harlequins leads to a try for Ella Cromack

58'

Emily Scott played a key part in that try.

58'

Silvia Turani comes on for Harlequins.

55'

Carys Phillips leaves the field.

55'

Meg Davey comes on.

51'

Lucy Weaver comes off.

51'

What a run here by Lagi Tuima as they get over the gainline!

51'

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

45'

Bo Westcombe-Evans makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Bo Westcombe-Evans makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Emily Scarratt will not be happy with that conversion attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

43'

Try

A clever kick there by Loughborough Lightning allows Bo Westcombe-Evans to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

41'

Bo Westcombe-Evans makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

Helen Nelson played a key part in that try.

41'

Fabulous play by Loughborough Lightning has led to Carmela Morrall being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Fabulous play by Loughborough Lightning has led to Emily Scarratt being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Harlequins make a substitution with Jessie Spurrier coming on.

40'

Harlequins make a substitution with Silvia Turani coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Harlequins has led to Lisa Neumann being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Conversion

Ella Cromack does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Harlequins as Carys Phillips goes over.

35'

Fabulous play by Harlequins has led to Carys Phillips being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Aseza Hele comes on for Harlequins.

35'

Jade Konkel-Roberts leaves the field.

35'

Silvia Turani comes on for Harlequins.

31'

Jessie Spurrier leaves the field.

31'

Yellow Card

Rachel Malcolm (Loughborough Lightning) is shown a yellow card

29'

Conversion

Ella Cromack makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

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

21'

That's a great try assist by Lucy Packer.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lisa Neumann bursts through to advance the Harlequins attack.

21'

Conversion

Emily Scarratt converts the try.

17'

Try

Emma Wassell scores the try from close range.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Emma Wassell took full advantage.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Catherine O'Donnell took full advantage.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Bo Westcombe-Evans took full advantage.

15'

Emily Scarratt has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

A stunning solo try from Bo Westcombe-Evans

The defensive line has been broken as Bo Westcombe-Evans goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Loughborough Lightning v Harlequins Women 
  
 Round 16 
  
 Sat 18th May 2024, 06:00am PDT 
  
 cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens

Points Flow Chart

Loughborough Lightning win +19

Time in lead

Mins in lead

86%

% Of Game In Lead

13%

66%

Possession Last 10 min

34%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Scarratt

38 - 19

77'

Scarratt

36 - 19

76'

Scarratt

31 - 19

71'

Westcombe-Evans

29 - 19

69'

Scarratt

24 - 19

63'

Westcombe-Evans

22 - 19

62'

Cromack

58'

17 - 19

Westcombe-Evans

17 - 14

41'

Half Time

Cromack

36'

12 - 14

Phillips

35'

12 - 12

Malcolm

12 - 7

29'

Cromack

22'

12 - 7

Spurrier

21'

12 - 5

Scarratt

12 - 0

17'

Wassell

10 - 0

16'

Westcombe-Evans

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Loughborough Lightning

Harlequins Women

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Defence Profile

Loughborough Lightning

Harlequins Women

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

75%

70%

3-6 secs

20%

22%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

119

Loughborough Lightning vs Harlequins Women Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Loughborough Lightning face off against Harlequins Women in PWR Round 16 on Sat 18th May 2024 at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. 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 06:00 EST in the US.

Harlequins Women won the last encounter but Loughborough Lightning 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 Women in 5th and Loughborough Lightning in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Loughborough Lightning vs Harlequins Women Squads

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