Harlequins Women

52 - 42

Full Time

Loughborough Lightning

Harlequins Women vs Loughborough Lightning

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

83'

Yellow Card

Alicia Maude (Loughborough Lightning) is shown a yellow card

83'

This is dangerous for the defence as Carmela Morrall bursts through to advance the Loughborough Lightning attack.

82'

Claudia Pena has ran out of time to kick the Conversion!!

80'

Try

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

79'

A gap opened in the defence and Tahlia Brody took full advantage.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Daisy Hibbert-Jones took full advantage.

74'

Loughborough Lightning make a substitution with Abbie Brown coming on.

69'

Loughborough Lightning make a substitution with Bo Westcombe-Evans coming off.

69'

Loughborough Lightning make a substitution with Ellen Scantlebury coming on.

69'

Loughborough Lightning make a substitution with Lia Green coming off.

69'

Harlequins make a substitution with Ella Cromack coming on.

69'

Harlequins make a substitution with Lagi Tuima coming off.

69'

Harlequins make a substitution with Tyla Shirley coming on.

69'

Harlequins make a substitution with Abbie Fleming coming off.

69'

Conversion

The Loughborough Lightning supporters go wild as Helen Nelson successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Amelia Williams leads to a try for Loughborough Lightning

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Amelia Williams took full advantage.

68'

That's a great try assist by Tahlia Brody.

68'

Conversion

The Harlequins supporters go wild as Claudia Pena successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

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

66'

Loughborough Lightning sub Kendall Waudby comes onto the field.

63'

Sadia Kabeya departs for Loughborough Lightning.

63'

Conversion

The Loughborough Lightning supporters go wild as Helen Nelson successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

The Loughborough Lightning pack has powered over for Kathryn Treder to score the try.

61'

Harlequins sub Hannah Sims comes onto the field.

60'

Silvia Turani departs for Harlequins.

60'

Harlequins sub Carys Phillips comes onto the field.

60'

Connie Powell departs for Harlequins.

60'

Harlequins sub Laura Delgado comes onto the field.

60'

Lizzie Hanlon departs for Harlequins.

60'

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

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Tahlia Brody goes through the gap.

58'

Christine Belisle comes on for Loughborough Lightning.

55'

Keia Mae Sagapolu Sanele leaves the field.

55'

Tahlia Brody comes on for Loughborough Lightning.

55'

Becky Boyd leaves the field.

55'

Amelia Williams comes on for Loughborough Lightning.

55'

Anne Young leaves the field.

55'

What a run here by Abbie Fleming as they get over the gainline!

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Claudia Pena kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

Claudia Pena scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

50'

What a run here by Claudia Pena as they get over the gainline!

50'

Jade Konkel sets up the try.

50'

Loughborough Lightning decide to make a substitution, with Kathryn Treder getting some game time.

49'

Loughborough Lightning decide to make a substitution, with Lucy Calladine being replaced.

49'

Conversion

Claudia Pena adds the two points for Harlequins.

44'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Nicole Wythe from scoring that try!

43'

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

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Conversion

Helen Nelson adds the two points for Loughborough Lightning.

42'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Loughborough Lightning as Sadia Kabeya goes over.

41'

Daisy Hibbert-Jones played a key part in that try.

41'

Fabulous play by Loughborough Lightning has led to Lilli Ives Campion being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

The left post denies Claudia Pena from adding the extras.

38'

Try

Incisive passing by Harlequins is finished off by Lauren Torley, as they goes over for the try.

37'

Fabulous play by Harlequins has led to Lauren Torley being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

That's a great try assist by Ellie Kildunne.

37'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Harlequins.

32'

Conversion

Helen Nelson does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

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

30'

Trouble here as Carmela Morrall breaches the defence.

30'

Trouble here as Alev Kelter breaches the defence.

29'

Alicia Maude comes on.

29'

Leia Brebner-Holden comes off.

29'

Conversion

Claudia Pena makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

Beth Wilcock picks off the interception for an easy score.

27'

Trouble here as Beth Wilcock breaches the defence.

27'

Conversion

Claudia Pena makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Harlequins is finished off by Abbie Fleming

22'

That's a great try assist by Jade Konkel.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jade Konkel bursts through to advance the Harlequins attack.

22'

Conversion

Helen Nelson converts the try.

19'

Try

Great forward play by Loughborough Lightning allows Lucy Calladine to score the try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Becky Boyd bursts through to advance the Loughborough Lightning attack.

17'

Conversion

Alev Kelter converts the try.

11'

Try

A series of passes by Loughborough Lightning results in a try for Bo Westcombe-Evans

10'

Sadia Kabeya played a key part in that try.

A gap opened in the defence and Sadia Kabeya took full advantage.

The defensive line has been broken as Nicole Wythe goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Andy Wigley blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Harlequins Women v Loughborough Lightning 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Fri 24th October 2025, 11:30am PDT 
  
 Twickenham Stoop 
  
 Andy Wigley

Points Flow Chart

Harlequins Women win +10

Time in lead

Mins in lead

52%

% Of Game In Lead

27%

50%

Possession Last 10 min

50%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Maude

83'

52 - 42

Sims

52 - 42

79'

Nelson

69'

47 - 42

Williams

68'

47 - 40

Pena

47 - 35

67'

Konkel

45 - 35

66'

Nelson

62'

40 - 35

Treder

61'

40 - 33

Pena

40 - 28

51'

Pena

38 - 28

50'

Pena

33 - 28

44'

Wythe

31 - 28

43'

Half Time

Nelson

42'

26 - 28

Kabeya

41'

26 - 26

Torley

26 - 21

37'

Penalty Try

21 - 21

32'

Nelson

30'

14 - 21

Maude

30'

14 - 19

Pena

14 - 14

28'

Wilcock

12 - 14

27'

Pena

7 - 14

23'

Fleming

5 - 14

22'

Nelson

19'

0 - 14

Calladine

18'

0 - 12

Kelter

11'

0 - 7

Westcombe-Evans

10'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

5.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Harlequins Women

Loughborough Lightning

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Defence Profile

Harlequins Women

Loughborough Lightning

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

77%

47%

3-6 secs

18%

47%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

113

Last 5 Penalties

53'

58'

60'

63'

82'

Harlequins Women

Loughborough Lightning

Harlequins Women vs Loughborough Lightning Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Harlequins Women face off against Loughborough Lightning in PWR Round 1 on Fri 24th October 2025 at Twickenham Stoop. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:30 and is broadcast on BBC iPlayer. In South Africa it’s at 20:30 SAST, 07:30 NZST in New Zealand, 05:30 AEST in Australia and 11:30 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 3 places in the league table with Loughborough Lightning in 4th and Harlequins Women in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Harlequins Women vs Loughborough Lightning Squads

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