From the kick-off Harlequins quickly worked their way into the Ipswich half, putting the visitors under pressure from the start. However, an equally determined Ipswich tested the Quins defence whenever possession was turned over.

Quins were able to keep play deep in Ipswich territory for much of the first half, and came close to scoring several times. The visitors defence held strong, although their attempts to slow the ball down at the breakdown saw them concede many penalties close to their try line.

It wasn't until early in the second half that the deadlock was broken, when Ipswich made a break out wide to score their try. Harlequins did not let their heads drops and played a patient game in reply. They made the most of penalty kicks to keep Ipswich in their own half and with minutes remaining, their patience eventually paid off.

Having been held-up over the line already, captain Vicky Gallagher crashed through to touch the ball down for the equalising score. The final minutes saw further pressure from Quins, who once again forced Ipswich back into their own twenty-two, but the clock was against them leaving a final score of five-all.

Although very much in need of a win, the Harlequin Ladies have much to be proud of from this performance. The challenge now will be to maintain this form as they face yet another long-gap between league fixtures