Summary

  • FT: Wasps 47-18 Harlequins

  • Wasps return to top of table with fifth win from five

  • FT: Worcester 11-9 Newcastle Falcons

  • Worcester secure first win of season

  1. Missed penalty (Heathcote)published at 16:08 British Summer Time 2 October 2016

    Worcester 8-3

    Tom Heathcote has an early chance to build on Worcester's lead after more strong scrummaging by the hosts.

    The penalty, however, is off the mark. Bad miss, that.

  2. Wasps 40-18 Harlequinspublished at 16:08 British Summer Time 2 October 2016

    Last 10 minutes at the Ricoh Arena and although this game might be gone for Quins, two more tries would grab them a try bonus point.

    Wasps aren't keen on that idea and kick clear through the boot of replacement scrum-half Joe Simpson.

  3. Kick-offpublished at 16:05 British Summer Time 2 October 2016

    Worcester 8-3 Newcastle

    And the second-half has kicked off at Sixways.

    The hosts lead 8-3 thanks to Tom Heathcote's penalty at the end of the first half.

    Heathcote has had a big hand in all the Warriors 'points so far, he also dished the ball off for Wynard Olivier to go over for the game's only try so far.

    Worcester's Tom HeathcoteImage source, Rex Features
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    Try (Eastmond, con Gopperth)published at 16:03 British Summer Time 2 October 2016

    Wasps 40-18 Harlequins

    And that looks like being game, set and match for Wasps.

    Nathan Hughes makes a strong break from nearly halfway. Quins hold him up, but support is there for Wasps to recycle to the right and Kyle Eastmond can run in for his first try for the club since his summer move from Bath.

    Jimmy Gopperth adds his fifth conversion of the afternoon.

  5. Wasps 33-18 Harlequinspublished at 15:59 British Summer Time 2 October 2016

    Frustration for Quins as we approach the last 15 minutes. 

    They're pushing forward and getting into Wasps' 22 regularly, but there's no cutting-edge or clinical last pass to get them through for a third try.

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    Try (Wade)published at 15:53 British Summer Time 2 October 2016

    Wasps 33-18 Harlequins

    And just when you thought the points had dried up, Wasps turn on the tap and find a fifth try.

    Sam Jones makes the initial burst through Quins' defence. He gets held up short, but as the ball gets shifted left, Christian Wade can run it into the empty corner.

    Jimmy Gopperth on target with the conversion to put Wasps 15 points ahead.

    Christian WadeImage source, Rex Features
  7. Wasps 26-18 Harlequinspublished at 15:52 British Summer Time 2 October 2016

    Hour mark approaching and still no points added in this second half.

    Wasps get a rare chance to get out of their own half, but only through the boot of Cipriani rather than through their own running.

    Kearnan MyallImage source, Getty Images
  8. Wasps 26-18 Harlequinspublished at 15:49 British Summer Time 2 October 2016

    Wasps concede a penalty on halfway as Danny Cipriani is ruled to have deliberately knocked-on a pass out wide from Kyle Sinckler.

    Referee Greg Garner opts not to show a yellow card against the fly-half.

  9. Half-timepublished at 15:48 British Summer Time 2 October 2016

    Worcester 8-3 Newcastle

    Newcastle have dominated possession at Sixways, but the hosts lead thanks to a few dazzling moments.

    Worcester's Wynard Olivier has gone over for the game's only try so far.

    Wynard OlivierImage source, Getty Images
  10. Penalty (Heathcote)published at 15:47 British Summer Time 2 October 2016

    Worcester 8-3 Newcastle

    Tom Heathcote lands his first kick of the match to restore the hosts' five-point lead.

    While he ends up having to tee up the three points there, it was a sensational run from Heathcote down the middle which opened Newcastle up.

    The ball was eventually moved on to Josh Adams down the left, but Falcons' cover defence held strong, but they are penalised with Warriors bodies on the try line.

  11. Wasps 26-18 Harlequinspublished at 15:47 British Summer Time 2 October 2016

    Escape time for Wasps, who should've been punished by a third Quins try from Tim Visser.

    The Scotland winger just brushes the whitewash with his left boot as he sprints down the flank and seemingly away from Sam Jones' tackle.

    Touch judge gets the flag up sharpish and Quins have to come back for the line-out.

  12. Worcester 5-3 Newcastlepublished at 15:45 British Summer Time 2 October 2016

    A relentless half in defence seems to have taken a toll on Worcester. Cooper Vuna is replaced by Josh Adams and Nic Schonert, with a gash on his face, is replaced by Naama Leleimalefaga.

  13. Wasps 26-18 Harlequinspublished at 15:44 British Summer Time 2 October 2016

    Quins' dominance in possession continues in this match, despite them being behind on the scoreboard.

    Wasps have four tries, but have spent less than a minute of the entire game in Quins' 22. Quins, meanwhile have been at the opposite end for nearly 12 minutes.

    Incredible stuff.

  14. Worcester 5-3 Newcastlepublished at 15:40 British Summer Time 2 October 2016

    Newcastle back in familiar territory with a line-out on the 22. 

    One after another the Falcons knock at the Warriors door. A fine carry from Juan Pablo Socino, riding one tackle before being smothered is as good as it gets.

    Eventually, the attack fizzles as Will Welch knocks on out wide on the right.

  15. Wasps 26-18 Harlequinspublished at 15:40 British Summer Time 2 October 2016

    And coverage is now back and available on BBC Radio 5 live Sports Extra, apologies for the earlier interruption.

    Still no points though in this second half as Wasps clear their lines from that scrum.

  16. Wasps 26-18 Harlequinspublished at 15:38 British Summer Time 2 October 2016

    Apologies if you're currently unable to listen to this game on BBC Radio 5 live Sports Extra.

    A few technical difficulties are being experienced, but the team are working to resolve them as soon as possible.

    Meanwhile, Quins go close to another try from an attacking line-out, but Wasps are on hand to disrupt the rolling maul and win the put-in at the scrum.

  17. Wasps 26-18 Harlequinspublished at 15:35 British Summer Time 2 October 2016

    No points added so far in this second half, but Quins have come out looking intent on disrupting Wasps.

    Been a display of real attacking flare from both sides so far.

    Josh Bassett and Marland YardeImage source, Getty Images
  18. Worcester 5-3 Newcastlepublished at 15:35 British Summer Time 2 October 2016

    Action really opening up at Sixways. It was nitty gritty stuff for long periods, but it's developing nicely as both sides show a willingness to run the ball and chip in with some creative kicking.

    Worcester's Cooper Vuna, for one, deserves a tip of the cap for creative thinking. 

    He makes a break and dinks a kick over Newcastle's defence. Newcastle full-back Simon Hammersley, however, is calm as he collects in goal and clears the danger.

  19. Kick-offpublished at 15:32 British Summer Time 2 October 2016

    Wasps 26-18 Harlequins

    So, six tries in the first half at the Ricoh Arena, what will the second half hold?

    An imposing sight out on the park at half-time was that of a bearded Kurtley Beale. Imagine how strong Wasps will be once the Australian is fit and available?

  20. Penalty (Delany)published at 15:29 British Summer Time 2 October 2016

    Worcester 5-3 Newcastle

    A minute later and Mike Delany makes amends. Slots Newcastle's fist points easy as you like.