Blues

20 - 25

Full Time

Brumbies

Blues vs Brumbies

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

Bryce Heem comes on for Blues.

80'

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck leaves the field.

80'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Ricky Riccitelli getting some game time.

74'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Kurt Eklund being replaced.

74'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Josh Fusitua getting some game time.

74'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Ofa Tu'ungafasi being replaced.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Taufa Funaki took full advantage.

68'

Blues sub James Tucker comes onto the field.

64'

Dalton Papali'i departs for Blues.

64'

Blues sub Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens comes onto the field.

64'

Mark Telea departs for Blues.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Corey Toole goes through the gap.

62'

ACT Brumbies sub Luke Reimer comes onto the field.

60'

Rory Scott departs for ACT Brumbies.

60'

Blues sub Taufa Funaki comes onto the field.

60'

Finlay Christie departs for Blues.

60'

Darcy Swain comes on for ACT Brumbies.

58'

Cadeyrn Neville leaves the field.

58'

Blake Schoupp comes on for ACT Brumbies.

58'

James Slipper leaves the field.

58'

Ollie Sapsford comes on for ACT Brumbies.

57'

Len Ikitau leaves the field.

57'

Nepo Laulala comes on for Blues.

57'

James Lay leaves the field.

57'

What a run here by Len Ikitau as they get over the gainline!

56'

What a run here by Rieko Ioane as they get over the gainline!

55'

Adrian Choat comes on.

54'

Tom Robinson comes off.

54'

Kurt Eklund comes on.

54'

Ricky Riccitelli comes off.

54'

Ofa Tu'ungafasi comes on.

51'

Josh Fusitua comes off.

51'

ACT Brumbies decide to make a substitution, with Noah Lolesio getting some game time.

49'

ACT Brumbies decide to make a substitution, with Jack Debreczeni being replaced.

49'

ACT Brumbies decide to make a substitution, with Nic White getting some game time.

49'

ACT Brumbies decide to make a substitution, with Ryan Lonergan being replaced.

49'

Stephen Perofeta makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Fabulous play by ACT Brumbies has led to Andy Muirhead being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Blues sub Josh Fusitua comes onto the field.

40'

Ofa Tu'ungafasi departs for Blues.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

ACT Brumbies go for goal with Ryan Lonergan taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

35'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for ACT Brumbies as Lachlan Lonergan goes over.

34'

Ofa Tu'ungafasi comes on for Blues.

32'

Josh Fusitua leaves the field.

32'

Conversion

Beauden Barrett does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Tom Robinson as they go over the white wash for a try.

29'

Trouble here as Tom Robinson breaches the defence.

29'

Spellbinding play by James Lay is finished off with a try.

29'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Beauden Barrett kicks the penalty goal.

28'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Ryan Lonergan kicks the penalty goal.

26'

Penalty Goal

Beauden Barrett adds the points for Blues.

24'

Blues make a substitution with Tom Robinson coming on.

18'

Blues make a substitution with Nepo Laulala coming off.

18'

Conversion

Ryan Lonergan converts the try.

18'

Try

A wonderful passing move by ACT Brumbies is finished off by Andy Muirhead

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Andy Muirhead bursts through to advance the ACT Brumbies attack.

17'

Tom Wright sets up the try.

17'

Blues make a substitution with Nepo Laulala coming on.

16'

Blues make a substitution with Tom Robinson coming off.

16'

Conversion

Beauden Barrett converts the try.

13'

Try

Ricky Riccitelli scores the try from close range.

12'

Rhys Van Nek comes on for ACT Brumbies.

Allan Alaalatoa leaves the field.

Blues have a drop goal attempt through the boot of Beauden Barrett, but they pull it to the left.

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to ACT Brumbies.

Yellow Card

James Lay (Blues) is shown a yellow card

Yellow Card

Caleb Clarke (Blues) is shown a yellow card

The defensive line has been broken as Roger Tuivasa-Sheck goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Ryan Lonergan has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Blues v Brumbies 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sat 4th March 2023, 07:00pm PST 
  
 AAMI Park

Points Flow Chart

Brumbies win +5

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

96%

65%

Possession Last 10 min

35%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Half Time

Lonergan

34'

20 - 25

Barrett

20 - 20

31'

Robinson

18 - 20

29'

Barrett

13 - 20

28'

Lonergan

26'

10 - 20

Barrett

10 - 17

24'

Lonergan

18'

7 - 17

Muirhead

17'

7 - 15

Barrett

7 - 10

13'

Riccitelli

5 - 10

12'

Penalty Try

0 - 10

Lay

0 - 3

Clarke

0 - 3

Lonergan

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Blues

Brumbies

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Defence Profile

Blues

Brumbies

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

67%

50%

3-6 secs

17%

31%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Blues vs Brumbies Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Blues face off against Brumbies in Super Rugby Pacific Round 2 on Sat 4th March 2023 at AAMI Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:00. In South Africa it’s at 05:00 SAST, 16:00 NZST in New Zealand, 14:00 AEST in Australia and 19:00 EST in the US.

Brumbies won the last encounter but Brumbies are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Brumbies in 3rd and Blues in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Blues vs Brumbies Squads

The official squads for Blues vs Brumbies will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.