Newcastle Red Bulls host Harlequins on Sunday at Kingston Park with both sides searching for a valuable Gallagher PREM victory as they look to climb the table heading into the closing stretch of the season. With Harlequins sitting one place above Newcastle, the matchup carries added significance for teams still chasing momentum and potential European qualification ambitions.
Newcastle welcomes several milestones into the fixture, with Christian Wade set to make his 150th Gallagher PREM appearance on the wing and Brett Connon reaching 100 league appearances from fly-half. Sammy Arnold also returns to the starting lineup at inside centre as the hosts aim to capitalize on home conditions.
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Harlequins arrive in the north with six changes to their side, including Sam Riley joining the front row and Cadan Murley returning to the back three. Hooker Jimmy Staples is in line to make his Gallagher PREM debut from the bench.
Both teams enter the contest with contrasting strengths statistically this season, with Newcastle excelling at scrum time while Harlequins lead the league in successful tackles, setting the stage for a physical and competitive battle.
Newcastle Red Bulls vs. Harlequins Kickoff Time
Newcastle Red Bulls host Harlequins on Sunday at Kingston Park. Kickoff time was not provided. Harry Walbaum will serve as referee for the Gallagher PREM matchup.
How To Watch Newcastle Red Bulls vs. Harlequins
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Newcastle Red Bulls Lineup vs. Harlequins
- Josh Hodge
- Christian Wade
- Alex Hearle
- Sammy Arnold
- Elliott Obatoyinbo
- Brett Connon
- Simón Benítez Cruz
- Adam Brocklebank
- George McGuigan
- Micky Rewcastle
- Jamie Hodgson
- Finn Baker
- Tom Gordon
- Tom Christie
- Reuben Parsons
Replacements: Ollie Fletcher, Connor Hancock, Murray McCallum, Freddie Clarke, Amanaki Mafi, James Elliott, Ben Healy, Ethan Grayson
Harlequins Lineup vs. Newcastle Red Bulls
- Jamie Benson
- Cameron Anderson
- Luke Northmore
- Bryn Bradley
- Cadan Murley
- Marcus Smith
- Lucas Friday
- Will Hobson
- Sam Riley
- Pedro Delgado
- Kieran Treadwell
- Elliot Williams
- Chandler Cunningham-South
- Seb Driscoll
- Alex Dombrandt
Replacements: Jimmy Staples, Boris Wenger, Ollie Streeter, Jonny Green, Jack Kenningham, Will Evans, Will Porter, Sean Kerr
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Rugby Union Club Rankings - May 6, 2026
- Leinster (URC) - 10-6 - Last: 1
- Stormers (URC) - 12-4 - Last: 2
- Bath Rugby (PREM) - 11-3 - Last: 3
- Bordeaux Bègles (Top 14) - 12-10 - Last: 4
- Northampton Saints (PREM) - 12-1-1 - Last: 5
- Glasgow Warriors (URC) - 11-5 - Last: 6
- Ulster (URC) - 9-7 - Last: 7
- Montpellier (Top 14) - 13-8-1 - Last: 8
- Hurricanes (SRP) - 8-2 - Last: 11
- Saitama Wild Knights (JRLO) - 15-2 - Last: 10
- Chiefs (SRP) - 8-2 - Last: 12
- Bristol Bears (PREM) - 10-4 - Last: 13
- Toulouse (Top 14) - 16-6 - Last: 14
- Toulon (Top 14) - 11-10-1 - Last: 15
- Kubota Spears (JRLO) - 14-3 - Last: 17
- Kobelco Kobe Steelers (JRLO) - 15-2 - Last: 16
- Exeter Chiefs (PREM) - 8-5-1 - Last: 9
- Reds (SRP) - 6-4 - Last: 20
- Stade Français (Top 14) - 12-9-1 - Last: 18
- Leicester Tigers (PREM) - 10-4 - Last: 21
- Pau (Top 14) - 14-8 - Last: 22
- Brumbies (SRP) - 5-6 - Last: 19
- Lions (URC) - 10-5-1 - Last: 23
- Cardiff Rugby (URC) - 10-6 - Last: 24
- Racing 92 (Top 14) - 13-8-1 - Last: 25
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How The Rankings Work
These cross-competition power rankings compare professional rugby union clubs across major leagues using a standings-based rating model. Each team’s rating is shaped by record, point differential, league strength, previous rating and major knockout competition status.
Champions Cup semifinalists receive an added boost because those results provide the strongest cross-league signal, while Challenge Cup semifinalists receive a smaller adjustment. The model also uses league-specific caps and movement limits, so strong records in developing or lower-strength competitions do not outweigh proven performance in deeper leagues.
The rankings are meant to estimate current club strength across competitions, not simply mirror domestic league tables.
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