Is this the best rugby match ever? Harlequins beat Bristol Bears after being 28-0 down

[@JeeTee_]

I started watching rugby like 5 months ago and I’m American but half Fijian by the way. And THIS WAS WAY MORE THRILLING THAN ANY OTHER AMERICAN FOOTBALL GAME IVE EVER WATCHED IN MY LIFE! I love the quins!!!

[@laddiewink9895]

I am British but I have watched American football and I 100 percent agree

[@michealcampion3959]

Go watch Munster and Roman o gara drop goal

[@stef3]

American football sucks

[@DSAJW256]

I’m a Bristol fan😢

[@jbee9713]

As a Quin's fan, I was jumping around like a kangaroo in my living room. UNBELIEVABLE GAME!!!!!! What an advert for Rugby, over that tripe on Friday night! Plus points - never say die with us and we are the most exciting team in the English Prem right now. Minus points - we should never of let it get that bad before a comeback, our defense has massive holes in it still. However, we have nothing to loose Saturday and can play like that. Chiefs should be worried........ Best game since we smashed the All Blacks in the 2019 RWC and the 2019 6 Nations nail biter, when Scotland came back, to go ahead and then draw. Fantastic stuff!

[@eganpatricktabaro6252]

What a thriller! Also something has to be said about the silence in respect for the place kicker surely. Brilliant.

[@Ben-oy1td]

As a Quins fan I can’t begin to describe what it was like being there ! Bonkers game ! The final was incredible too . Lucky to get to see both . What a season ! What a team ! What a club !

[@channelbree]

New to the Quins, watching on from Scotland, Marler drew me to them been watching their matches, they have such a fighting spirit, new fan for sure.

[@darthbuzz1]

OMFG! Well done my Harlequins. I expected the worse and 28-0 down it looked like it. What a comeback I have just seen on Channel 5 highlights. The best game of rugby I have ever seen... even though it was just 10 mins. Thank you for that and all the best for your 'home' game at Twickenham.

[@sebastiangrama1803]

The lads made us proud! We were passionate and hardworking enough to deserve the spot in the final! 🃏♥️ #COYQ

[@eremedik]

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[@brothergrimaldus3836]

Became a fan recently of both rugby and the Quins. Watched this game and we just couldn't believe it. COYQ

[@alanjackson2712]

Not if you are a Bears fan! 🐻🐻😭😭😭 Well played Quins!

[@eremedik]

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[@OllieTattersall]

Well played Bears. If you would have beaten Quins I would have been cheering you in the final. You play a great brand of rugby.

[@jakem834]

Congratulations, Quins! Amazing turnaround.

[@mischahewitt]

The most thrilling game of rugby i can recall. These boys deserve their premiership entirely but surely they could get down to playing like this since before the half times? 🤣

[@alexillingworth8300]

Ali Eykn's commentary makes this game 10x better as well. What a game! COYQ

[@harryhughes3740]

After seeing the final against Exeter, I can say this is the second best game of the season.

[@timetraveler759]

I can't recall a more exciting game of rugby in my lifetime. A complete turnaround from the half-time situation and in an 'away' game against a top-ranked team. Amazing stuff! Go the Quins in the final. Do it again!

[@groovedohg]

Being a bias All Blacks fan, I actually recall 2 more exciting games, and both naturally involving the All Blacks. The obvious first one was the 2000 All Blacks against Australia in Sydney in front of 100 odd thousand. All Blacks scored 3 tries in the first 5 minutes and also had a big lead, but the Aussies caught up and were leading at full time, when that man Lomu scored the winning try with the last touch of the game. Highly regarded as the greatest match ever. My other was the 2013 AllBlacks against Ireland when Ireland were quickly ahead about 18 nil by half time, and were leading 3min after the final whistle when Ryan Crotty scored in the corner to level the game. A second conversion attempt by Aaron Cruden nailed the game. The best games are always when the match is won in the last minute or extra time.

[@Rootsman12]

When you're up and decide to play inside your 22 instead of playing fundamental rugby. Too much experience Bristol to give that game away.

[@MiniMatthew]

Bristol didn't give that game away, as a neutral Bristol couldn't cope with Harlequins in yhe 2nd half. Harlequins played better than Bristol did in the first half. Literally a tale of two halves lol.

[@FireOfGodDHM]

Action packed game, what a great show.

[@RichardTaylor-sx4tq]

I'm a Quins fan, and have been for years ... we used to win matches for no other reason than Nicky Duncombe was on the field. Great game both teams played their hearts out. This should have been the final. Didn't think I'd be saying this, but it is disappointing there has to be a winner. Go England, Go Harlequins ... Nicky Duncombe .. never forget.

[@henrymilleruk100]

One of the best I’ve ever seen 🃏

[@dollabill898]

That would have been a red card in super rugby

[@WalterWhite-ln7fs]

From 🇿🇦 - congratulations to Tyron Green

[@randalllederman7669]

Brillante stuff. Well done . Rugby at its best

[@willkriel-hartley1156]

What a game!!

[@eremedik]

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[@scottiramage317]

Don’t bother clicking the link it’s shit!!

[@anarchycastro]

Brilliant tries all round. And I thought my Aotearoa Rugby was exciting.

[@FrekPret]

WOW! Great! What a game!

[@buzz9495]

The final tackle (its a high tackle )tmo turn down that what a shame

[@scottiramage317]

Ref was right….

[@MiniMatthew]

Legal tackle though, lead with arms, technically was chest to shoulder before hitting head. Quins deserved the win as a neutral.

[@eremedik]

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[@willdoyle234]

@@MiniMatthew Semi got sin binned 2 weeks ago for an identical challenge.

[@123silentassassin]

@@willdoyle234 No he got binned for 2 consecutive high tackles

[@maverick4177]

What a game 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ElliotG89]

Tackle was fine and even if it wasn't, Bristol would still have to work their way up the field from their 22 and score with a man down (they were playing with 13 at this point) so can't really say they were robbed lol there is no contact to the head, its top of the shoulders in contact with each other- TMO and ref reviewed and said there was no problem so move on. End of the day, Bristol completely bottled it and lost their momentum- Quins certainly deserved this one.

[@calumraymundo1]

"No contact with the head" - I think you may wanna watch it again ;)

[@ElliotG89]

@@calumraymundo1 nah I’m good 👍

[@georgewellbelove5644]

@@calumraymundo1 there was no contact with the head

[@calumraymundo1]

@@georgewellbelove5644 😂 pause at 5:38, and tell me again there's no contact with the head.

[@santawrek734]

It certainly was this biggest blown high tackle call I’ve seen in a while!

[@neilcarpenter2669]

It's the most entertaining game I have seen and the best comeback since Lazarus, fantastic to watch as a neutral but I wouldn't say it was the best rugby match I've seen because both teams were fantastic at times but there were some pretty average defensive reads and some tactical naivety especially from Bristol in the second half . Loved watching it though but the Bristol coaches must be in shock as it looked as if they were just much too good for Quins in all departments, they weren't as it turned out. The most physically intense match I've seen was SA v Lions second test 12 years ago so personally I would rate that higher but I guess it depends on what you prefer in a rugby match.

[@scottslattery7021]

Crazy game but very entertaining

[@eremedik]

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[@iseriver3982]

No contact to the head?

[@iansinclair7581]

No I can think of two which were better. Going back to 2012 I think Edinburgh v Racing 92 was better. Edinburgh were dead and buried by halftime but in the second half they kept pegging the Parisians back it ended up 48 - 47 with the last kick. Unfortunately this match was the only match not covered by Sky. Footage does exist but I’m not sure where from. The second one is England v Scotland which ended up a 38 all draw, not bad after being 31-0 down at one stage.

[@chuckyboy6977]

No, the 2021 final was an epic game.

[@ddanelle4729]

I'm an American, but I should've been born English. My 2 favorite sports: football (soccer) and rugby. Both great sports.

[@wrightyy]

It's bloody close if it isn't.

[@jinnocent6355]

I felt the TMO bottled it at the end. Clearly had contact to the head ann we have seen cards for similar tackles all season.

[@scottiramage317]

Except 2 angles show no contact with the head .. the only people to bottle it were wearing Bears jerseys…

[@jinnocent6355]

@@scottiramage317 The angle I saw he clearly caught him in the face. We only need one angle of a ball on the white line for a try...

[@scottiramage317]

@@jinnocent6355 this angle is inconclusive - even the big Lawrence said there was no contact with the head after reviewing ALL the angles

[@theclearys6704]

That’s not consistent from the video ref

[@jakepool251]

hehehehe repeated that game last Saturday, was at both games!!!!!

[@themanfromearth76]

werent bristol the ones who squandered 6 tries in a game?

[@Timihaastrup]

UTQ🃏

[@eremedik]

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[@calumraymundo1]

Great game, but that was a poor decision at the end re the high tackle.

[@jackcack8709]

Every match these days is " the best match ever " or has " shocked the world " .

[@same9943]

where is it possible to see the final?

[@edpope120]

BT Sport on Saturday.

[@eremedik]

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[@Raichu234]

If you knew nothing about rugby just watch this game! Unbelievable!

[@reflectingtrees6173]

The mighty quins

[@andrewperkin2179]

As an Exeter fan I can wait for this final. Well played Quins. Bristol seem a busted flush ATM. English Prem is producing amazing rugby right now. England back row has to be Curry Dombrant and Simmons!

[@GGdeTOURS37]

WOOOW! Iron will players! GG - City of Tours - France

[@BennVai]

Wow. We need that video ref in super rugby lol. Any hit to the head is a red. At least a yellow. Lol oh well.

[@iseriver3982]

5:38 Yep, no contact to the head 🤔

[@jbee9713]

Questionable, but wouldn't of made a difference to the result.

[@thembelanihdlamini5395]

Yes. Yes, it is.

[@paulofollowtheredsohes5180]

2'30 foreward pass! And there IS bloody contact with the head! Barnes again!

[@paulofollowtheredsohes5180]

@@JackG-ro8bd funny enough i don't go for any of the teams, not enven any english teams, so i have (on the contrary to you) a neutral point of view. It's funny even english teams can be robbed by Barnes 😁😁

[@123silentassassin]

@@paulofollowtheredsohes5180 it wouldn't have mattered whatever happened lol, so blinded by hatred of Barnes it's hilarious

[@patbassman8251]

He likes to decide who's gonna win , He did it to Wales against Australia giving the Ausies an extra 10 mins until they scored .

[@paulofollowtheredsohes5180]

@@patbassman8251 against Scotland no?

[@haydenreid7496]

2:05 atleast 3 or 4 players offside from the kick which they chased and scored a try from.. Utter bollocks

[@ewangee4682]

That’s because u paused it 2 early the 2 players involved are onside

[@iseriver3982]

Who needs fijians?

[@vidmantaspetrauskas2023]

Illegal tackles is legal now...

[@jamiewest1489]

How on earth is that a legal tackle

[@nifokoula1]

2nd Quinn’s try … Mile forward

[@scottiramage317]

Quins* and it wasn’t

[@vonkderidder8494]

You get good quality when quotas are not involved...

[@Chefcouchon]

Lads

[@dupontthebest8104]

No contact with the head ?? Are you the tmo or a blind person, I clearly don't understand

[@scottiramage317]

Two other angles that aren’t shown on the highlights show he didn’t make contact with the head

[@dupontthebest8104]

@@scottiramage317 it's reassuring because some referees don't seem to really care about players' health

[@LrbsportProduct]

Would’ve been a yellow card if an islander made that exact same tackle

[@nifokoula1]

Chin isn’t part of the head in rugby. Lol

[@michaeldonne561]

Match fixing rife in the English game

[@ftanarki]

No

[@1112-g1x]

too much razal dazal nt enugh hart

[@theunderdawg9773]

That was a high tackle whaaaatt 😱😱😱 damn bristol you got robbed

[@oliverkane728]

It was entertaining, for a harlequins game. Questioning whether its the best game ever though.. Certainly not

[@jbee9713]

Bitter much?

[@oliverkane728]

@@jbee9713 no, i had no stake in this match

[@jbee9713]

@@oliverkane728 To say "for a Harlequins game" They are the most exciting team in the English Prem at present.

[@oliverkane728]

@@jbee9713 as a neutral, who doesn’t support any english team, in my opinion harlequins have not been the most exciting team this year, if you’re talking about playing style. if you’re talking about the fact quins had to sack their head coach due to poor results earlier in the season only to end up in a final for what, the second time ever? i guess that merits some excitement for harlequins fans. defence needs to be sorted out though. good luck coming back from 28-0 down to a team like exeter. this game was great for a neutral like me to watch, but calm down lads, certainly not the best game ever

[@jbee9713]

@@oliverkane728 Sorry mate, you're about as wrong as Nevil Chamberlain was before the war. The comeback, playing style and last min wins this year, have made Quin's the most exciting team to watch. Loosing or going down and coming back for a win DOES make things exciting and we can play like we have nothing to loose come this Saturday. Exeter should be aware of that, as they have everything to loose.

[@1459h]

Can't understand how people would cycle (warming up/down) in the background, outside in fresh air wearing their masks...surely our bodies require oxygen and not carbon dioxide?

[@Chris-jt4ux]

Tell me you don't know how respiration works....

[@oldmanwillyboy2786]

A very good game, and major congrats. to Quins! None but themselves saw this coming and they deserved the win! But the "best match ever?" Not even close! Hyperbolic crap from some diversity hire millenial who thinks rugby didn't start until the 2010's

[@mikaelwilliams4836]

Not a high tackle........the video shows shoulder to the head, because he is white i guess. If that was an islander player. Be no question and a card.