Summary

  • Converted Harry Thacker had given Leicester second-half lead

  • Marland Yarde pounces on the break to score late Harlequins try

  • Harlequins fly-half Ben Botica kicks 20 points to seal victory

  1. Harlequins 12-9 Leicesterpublished at 20:58 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2016

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    Ben Botica's a fantastic kicker with a great percentage. He's been a great understudy for Nick Evans in recent years, but his injury really gives Botica a chance to step up here now and show what he can do."

    Ollie Smith, Former Harlequins and Leicester centre on BBC Radio London

  2. Missed penalty (Botica)published at 50 mins

    Harlequins 12-9 Leicester

    Harlequins' forwards are definitely on top at the moment and Leicester concede another penalty at the scrum.

    However, Ben Botica misses for the first time tonight from almost 50 metres as he slips on contact.

  3. Your memorable Premiership matchespublished at 20:56 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2016

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  4. Harlequins 12-9 Leicesterpublished at 47 mins

    Oh, big big flashpoint here and it involves Manu Tuilagi. 

    Quins players protest that the centre tackled Winston Stanley without arms, but replays suggest it was okay, perhaps just a little high.

    Penalty to Quins. Not a lot in that it seemed.

  5. Harlequins 12-9 Leicesterpublished at 20:53 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2016

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    Fantastic effort from the Quins pack. They've really got the nudge on and the control with Nick Easter at the back of the scrum. They've earned the penalty there and the deserved lead."

    Ollie Smith, Former Harlequins and Leicester centre on BBC Radio London

  6. Penalty (Botica)published at 46 mins

    Harlequins 12-9 Leicester

    Quins lead for the first time this evening. Leicester infringe at the scrum and Ben Botica sends over his fourth penalty.

  7. Harlequins 9-9 Leicesterpublished at 44 mins

    Disappointment for the home fans as Quins work the ball from right to left and back again with some slick passing.

    But Winston Stanley's pass is a little bit heavy and Harry Sloan can't cling on.

    Scrum to Leicester and all the pressure is relieved.

    The rain is horizontal at the moment. Horrible conditions.

  8. Harlequins 9-9 Leicesterpublished at 42 mins

    There is some real attacking intent from Harlequins in the opening couple of minutes of this second half.

    Referee JP Doyle has to call a halt to proceedings though as the play makes its way towards an injured Marland Yarde who is down on the turf.

    It looks like he went over on his ankle. He's going to try and run it off though. Tough man is Marland.

  9. Kick-Offpublished at 41 mins

    Harlequins 9-9 Leicester

    And Quins' Ben Botica gets us under way.

  10. HT: Harlequins 9-9 Leicesterpublished at 20:44 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2016

    The teams make their way back out for the second half.

    And guess what...the rain's started again!

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  12. Your memorable Premiership matchespublished at 20:40 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2016

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  13. All the focus on the Premiershippublished at 20:34 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2016

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    With the Six Nations taking a break this weekend, the Premiership takes centre stage.

    Once we're done and dusted with tonight's game, there's plenty more to give us our rugby fix on Saturday and Sunday.

    Tomorrow, Saracens will be looking to get back to winning ways as they host in-form Gloucester.

    Worcester will be looking to end a winless run of 13 games against Sale while Bath will be hoping Wasps have left their scoring boots back at home this week when the two go head-to-head at The Rec.

    Sunday sees London Irish take on Exeter, while Newcastle welcome Northampton.

  14. Half-Timepublished at 20:29 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2016

    Harlequins 9-9 Leicester

    The half-time whistle goes, and it's probably done everyone a favour!

    Not the most thrilling 40 minutes of rugby you'll ever see as both teams struggled to get to grips with the slippery ball.

    Manu Tuilagi has been quiet on his Tigers return and veteran South African Jean De Villiers hasn't seen much of the ball on his debut either.

    Quins will probably be the happier of the two sides in the dressing room. They'll have the wind at their backs after the break.

  15. Harlequins 9-9 Leicesterpublished at 38 mins

    However, the attacking momentum comes to nothing for Quins as Luke Wallace's wayward pass goes straight into touch.

    Pretty much sums up this first half.

  16. Harlequins 9-9 Leicesterpublished at 37 mins

    Leicester flanker Brendon O'Connor has picked up a knock and can't carry on.

    He's replaced by Harry Thacker.

    Meanwhile, Quins win a penalty and Ben Botica decides to go for touch into the wind.

  17. Harlequins 9-9 Leicesterpublished at 20:23 Greenwich Mean Time 19 February 2016

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    Neither team can say they're on top here and the scoreboard really reflects that. The conditions are really tricky for scoring here and it's not making for attractive rugby."

    Steve Johnson, Former Leicester Tigers flanker on BBC Radio Leicester

  18. Harlequins 9-9 Leicesterpublished at 32 mins

    It's been a pretty quiet half so far for Manu Tuilagi.

    However, it hasn't really been a game for the backs.

    Just as I mention him, the England centre spills the ball and it's a scrum to Harlequins.

    Manu TuilagiImage source, Getty Images
  19. Penalty (Botica)published at 29 mins

    Harlequins 9-9 Leicester

    Ah, if only it was dry at The Stoop! Quins wing Marland Yarde breaks towards the try-line but loses his footing just at the wrong moment.

    However, Leicester are punished for holding on, and the penalty is duly slotted through by Ben Botica.

    Marland YardeImage source, PA
  20. Penalty (Bryant)published at 27 mins

    Harlequins 6-9 Leicester

    Quins prop Adam Jones is punished for not moving away and it's another penalty.

    Oli Bryant makes it three out of three and Leicester regain the lead.