Blues

36 - 5

Full Time

Fijian Drua

Blues vs Fijian Drua

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Conversion

Stephen Perofeta has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Blues is finished off by Caleb Clarke

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Caleb Clarke bursts through to advance the Blues attack.

77'

Spellbinding play by Kurt Eklund is finished off with a try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Caleb Clarke bursts through to advance the Blues attack.

75'

Corey Evans comes on.

75'

AJ Lam comes off.

75'

Blues make a substitution with Cole Forbes coming on.

69'

Blues make a substitution with Harry Plummer coming off.

69'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Motikiai Murray coming on.

69'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Kitione Salawa coming off.

69'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Zuriel Togiatama coming on.

69'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Tevita Ikanivere coming off.

69'

Blues make a substitution with Adrian Choat coming on.

66'

Blues make a substitution with Akira Ioane coming off.

66'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Etonia Waqa coming on.

66'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Motikiai Murray coming off.

66'

Conversion

The Blues supporters go wild as Harry Plummer successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

The Blues pack has powered over for Kurt Eklund to score the try.

63'

Blues sub Josh Fusitu'a comes onto the field.

61'

Ofa Tu'ungafasi departs for Blues.

61'

Blues sub Kurt Eklund comes onto the field.

61'

Ricky Riccitelli departs for Blues.

61'

Fijian Drua sub Emosi Tuqiri comes onto the field.

61'

Livai Natave departs for Fijian Drua.

61'

Fijian Drua sub Peni Matawalu comes onto the field.

61'

Waqa Nalaga departs for Fijian Drua.

61'

Caleb Muntz comes on for Fijian Drua.

57'

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula leaves the field.

57'

Samu Tawake comes on for Fijian Drua.

57'

Mesake Doge leaves the field.

57'

Motikiai Murray comes on for Fijian Drua.

55'

Etonia Waqa leaves the field.

55'

Taufa Funaki comes on.

54'

Finlay Christie comes off.

54'

Elia Canakaivata comes on.

52'

Meli Derenalagi comes off.

52'

Angus Ta'avao comes on.

52'

Marcel Renata comes off.

52'

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

52'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Isoa Nasilasila getting some game time.

49'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Ratu Rotuisolia being replaced.

49'

Livai Natave makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Fijian Drua go for goal with Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

43'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Selestino Ravutaumada from scoring that try!

42'

Selestino Ravutaumada makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Meli Derenalagi played a key part in that try.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Fijian Drua has led to Frank Lomani being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Harry Plummer will have to re-adjust the radar.

36'

Try

Incisive passing by Blues is finished off by Caleb Clarke, as they goes over for the try.

34'

Harry Plummer sets up the try.

34'

Penalty Goal

Harry Plummer adds the points for Blues.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mark Tele'a bursts through to advance the Blues attack.

20'

Blues make a substitution with James Thompson coming on.

19'

Blues make a substitution with Patrick Tuipulotu coming off.

19'

Conversion

Harry Plummer converts the try.

19'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Blues is finished off by Finlay Christie

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Finlay Christie bursts through to advance the Blues attack.

17'

Rieko Ioane sets up the try.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Rieko Ioane took full advantage.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Ricky Riccitelli took full advantage.

12'

Conversion

Harry Plummer has kicked a conversion.

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Dalton Papali'i places the ball down for the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Caleb Clarke goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Blues v Fijian Drua 
  
 Quarter Final 
  
 Sat 8th June 2024, 12:05am PDT 
  
 Eden Park

Points Flow Chart

Blues win +31

Time in lead

Mins in lead

93%

% Of Game In Lead

28%

Possession Last 10 min

72%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Perofeta

36 - 5

78'

Clarke

34 - 5

77'

Plummer

29 - 5

64'

Eklund

27 - 5

63'

Ravutaumada

42'

22 - 5

Half Time

Clarke

22 - 0

34'

Plummer

17 - 0

22'

Plummer

14 - 0

19'

Christie

12 - 0

17'

Plummer

7 - 0

Papali'i

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Blues

Fijian Drua

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Defence Profile

Blues

Fijian Drua

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

66%

65%

3-6 secs

31%

26%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

71'

72'

74'

75'

79'

Blues

Fijian Drua

Blues vs Fijian Drua Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Blues face off against Fijian Drua in Super Rugby Pacific Quarter Final on Sat 8th June 2024 at Eden Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:05 and is broadcast on Sky Sports, NOW TV. In South Africa it’s at 09:05 SAST on SuperSport, 19:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST in Australia and 00:05 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the league table with Fijian Drua in 2nd and Blues in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Blues vs Fijian Drua Squads

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