Loughborough Lightning

43 - 33

Full Time

Harlequins Women

Harlequins Women vs Loughborough Lightning

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

82'

Conversion

Ella Cromack converts the try.

82'

Try

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

81'

Lucy Burgess sets up the try.

81'

Tahlia Brody comes on.

77'

Haineala Lutui comes off.

77'

Maja Meuller comes on.

77'

Aoife Wafer comes off.

77'

Conversion

Helena Rowland has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

Loughborough Lightning are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Carmela Morrall picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

76'

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

76'

Spellbinding play by Meg Davey is finished off with a try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lilli Ives Campion bursts through to advance the Loughborough Lightning attack.

75'

Becky Boyd comes on.

75'

Rachel Ehrecke comes off.

75'

Paige Stathopoulos comes on.

75'

Kathryn Treder comes off.

75'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Kayleigh Powell getting some game time.

72'

Harlequins decide to make a substitution, with Ellie Kildunne being replaced.

72'

Loughborough Lightning make a substitution with Lia Green coming on.

68'

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

68'

Harlequins make a substitution with Carys Phillips coming on.

68'

Harlequins make a substitution with Connie Powell coming off.

68'

Harlequins make a substitution with Ruby Winstanley coming on.

68'

Harlequins make a substitution with Lizzie Hanlon coming off.

68'

There wasn't enough power on that conversion attempt by Helena Rowland as it drops short of the posts.

68'

Try

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

67'

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

67'

Daisy Hibbert-Jones sets up the try.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Alev Kelter goes through the gap.

66'

Loughborough Lightning sub Kendall Waudby comes onto the field.

64'

Sadia Kabeya departs for Loughborough Lightning.

64'

Isla Curphey comes on for Loughborough Lightning.

59'

Anne Young leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Ella Cromack kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

A penetrating move by Harlequins results in a try for Sarah Parry.

57'

Ella Cromack played a key part in that try.

57'

What a run here by Freya Aucken as they get over the gainline!

55'

Loughborough Lightning decide to make a substitution, with Meg Davey getting some game time.

49'

Loughborough Lightning decide to make a substitution, with Alicia Maude being replaced.

49'

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

49'

Try

Slick passing by Harlequins leads to a try for Freya Aucken.

48'

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

48'

Ellie Kildunne sets up the try.

48'

Harlequins make a substitution with Beth Wilcock coming on.

44'

Harlequins make a substitution with Lagi Tuima coming off.

44'

Harlequins make a substitution with Lucy Burgess coming on.

44'

Harlequins make a substitution with Emma Swords coming off.

44'

Harlequins make a substitution with Laura Delgado coming on.

44'

Harlequins make a substitution with Zara Green coming off.

44'

Loughborough Lightning make a substitution with Keia Mae Sagapolu Sanele coming on.

44'

Loughborough Lightning make a substitution with Christine Belisle coming off.

44'

Harlequins make a substitution with Nicole Wythe coming on.

44'

Harlequins make a substitution with Fi McIntosh coming off.

44'

Conversion

Helena Rowland adds the two points for Loughborough Lightning.

44'

Try

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

43'

Alicia Maude played a key part in that try.

43'

Fabulous play by Loughborough Lightning has led to Daisy Hibbert-Jones being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Yellow Card

Jade Konkel (Harlequins) is shown a yellow card

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Loughborough Lightning go for goal with Helena Rowland taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

40'

Try

Incisive passing by Loughborough Lightning is finished off by Bo Westcombe-Evans, as they goes over for the try.

39'

That's a great try assist by Daisy Hibbert-Jones.

39'

Fabulous play by Loughborough Lightning has led to Daisy Hibbert-Jones being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Fabulous play by Loughborough Lightning has led to Bo Westcombe-Evans being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Conversion

Helena Rowland does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

Incisive passing by Loughborough Lightning is finished off by Bo Westcombe-Evans, as they goes over for the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Loughborough Lightning has led to Bo Westcombe-Evans being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Bulou Mataitoga sets up the try.

34'

Yellow Card

Ellie Kildunne (Harlequins) is shown a yellow card

32'

Trouble here as Christine Belisle breaches the defence.

32'

Conversion

Helena Rowland does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Daisy Hibbert-Jones scores from close range.

31'

Trouble here as Daisy Hibbert-Jones breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Christine Belisle breaches the defence.

29'

Conversion

Ella Cromack makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Jade Konkel scores from close range.

26'

Helena Rowland curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

21'

Try

Loughborough Lightning are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Alicia Maude picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Alicia Maude bursts through to advance the Loughborough Lightning attack.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Bo Westcombe-Evans bursts through to advance the Loughborough Lightning attack.

19'

Conversion

Ella Cromack converts the try.

13'

Try

A series of passes by Harlequins results in a try for Ellie Kildunne

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Ellie Kildunne took full advantage.

12'

Spellbinding play by Ella Cromack is finished off with a try.

12'

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

The defensive line has been broken as Alev Kelter goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Joe James blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Loughborough Lightning v Harlequins Women 
  
 Round 14 
  
 Fri 13th March 2026, 12:30pm PDT 
  
 cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens 
  
 Joe James

Points Flow Chart

Loughborough Lightning win +10

Time in lead

Mins in lead

59%

% Of Game In Lead

27%

39%

Possession Last 10 min

61%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Cromack

82'

43 - 33

Cromack

81'

43 - 31

Rowland

43 - 26

77'

Morrall

41 - 26

76'

Westcombe-Evans

36 - 26

67'

Cromack

58'

31 - 26

Parry

57'

31 - 24

Aucken

48'

31 - 19

Rowland

31 - 14

44'

Belisle

29 - 14

43'

Konkel

41'

24 - 14

Half Time

Westcombe-Evans

24 - 14

39'

Rowland

19 - 14

35'

Westcombe-Evans

17 - 14

34'

Kildunne

32'

12 - 14

Rowland

12 - 14

32'

Hibbert-Jones

10 - 14

31'

Cromack

27'

5 - 14

Konkel

26'

5 - 12

Maude

5 - 7

20'

Cromack

13'

0 - 7

Kildunne

12'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.3

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

72%

65%

3-6 secs

25%

26%

6+ secs

127

Rucks Won

100

Last 5 Penalties

56'

62'

70'

71'

74'

Loughborough Lightning

Harlequins Women

Loughborough Lightning vs Harlequins Women Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Loughborough Lightning face off against Harlequins Women in PWR Round 14 on Fri 13th March 2026 at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:30 and is broadcast on YouTube. In South Africa it’s at 21:30 SAST, 08:30 NZST in New Zealand, 06:30 AEST in Australia and 12:30 EST in the US.

Loughborough Lightning 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 1 place in the league table with Harlequins Women in 5th and Loughborough Lightning in 6th 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.