Fijian Drua

5 - 34

Full Time

Blues

Blues vs Fijian Drua

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

79'

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.

77'

Try

Fijian Drua are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Selestino Ravutaumada picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

76'

Spellbinding play by Philip Baselala is finished off with a try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tevita Ikanivere bursts through to advance the Fijian Drua attack.

76'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Zarn Sullivan getting some game time.

72'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Corey Evans being replaced.

72'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Harry Plummer getting some game time.

70'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Xavi Taele being replaced.

70'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Sailosi Vukalokalo coming on.

69'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Isoa Nasilasila coming off.

69'

Blues make a substitution with Kurt Eklund coming on.

67'

Blues make a substitution with Ricky Riccitelli coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Blues supporters go wild as Beauden Barrett successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

A series of passes by Blues results in a try for Cole Forbes

66'

A gap opened in the defence and Cole Forbes took full advantage.

66'

Xavi Taele sets up the try.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Beauden Barrett goes through the gap.

66'

Blues sub Mason Tupaea comes onto the field.

60'

Josh Fusitu'a departs for Blues.

60'

Finlay Christie comes on for Blues.

59'

Taufa Funaki leaves the field.

59'

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula comes on.

52'

Kemu Valetini comes off.

52'

What a run here by Selestino Ravutaumada as they get over the gainline!

51'

Peni Ravai comes on.

50'

Haereiti Hetet comes off.

50'

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

47'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Laghlan McWhannell being replaced.

47'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Philip Baselala getting some game time.

47'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Simione Kuruvoli being replaced.

47'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Samu Tawake getting some game time.

47'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Mesake Doge being replaced.

47'

Beauden Barrett has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

47'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Angus Ta'avao dots the ball down from close range.

46'

Hoskins Sotutu makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Blues make a substitution with Angus Ta'avao coming on.

41'

Blues make a substitution with Marcel Renata coming off.

41'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Tevita Ikanivere coming on.

40'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Zuriel Togiatama coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

39'

Fijian Drua sub Elia Canakaivata comes onto the field.

36'

Kitione Salawa departs for Fijian Drua.

36'

Conversion

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

35'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Blues as Josh Fusitu'a goes over.

34'

Hoskins Sotutu sets up the try.

34'

Trouble here as Rieko Ioane breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Corey Evans breaches the defence.

30'

Penalty Goal

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

28'

Trouble here as Xavi Taele breaches the defence.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Beauden Barrett bursts through to advance the Blues attack.

24'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Isikeli Rabitu getting some game time.

24'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Inia Tabuavou being replaced.

24'

Conversion

Beauden Barrett makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

Blues are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Taufa Funaki picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Taufa Funaki bursts through to advance the Blues attack.

21'

Blues sub Adrian Choat comes onto the field.

12'

Anton Segner departs for Blues.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Cole Forbes took full advantage.

Beauden Barrett has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Blues are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Marcel Renata touching down.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Fijian Drua v Blues 
  
 Round 13 
  
 Fri 9th May 2025, 12:05am PDT 
  
 HFC Bank Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Nic Berry

Points Flow Chart

Blues win +29

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

95%

51%

Possession Last 10 min

49%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Ravutaumada

5 - 34

76'

Barrett

67'

0 - 34

Forbes

66'

0 - 32

Ta'avao

46'

0 - 27

Half Time

Barrett

35'

0 - 22

Fusitu'a

34'

0 - 20

Barrett

28'

0 - 15

Barrett

22'

0 - 12

Funaki

21'

0 - 10

Renata

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Fijian Drua

26%

Draw

Blues

73%

Ruck-Won by Josh Beehre

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Fijian Drua

Blues

More Less

Defence Profile

Fijian Drua

Blues

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

42%

48%

3-6 secs

43%

40%

6+ secs

15%

13%

Rucks Won

104

Last 5 Penalties

68'

69'

70'

73'

74'

Fijian Drua

Blues

Fijian Drua vs Blues Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Fijian Drua face off against Blues in Super Rugby Pacific Round 13 on Fri 9th May 2025 at HFC Bank Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:05 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. 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 on Stan Sport in Australia and 00:05 EST on Flo Rugby 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 4 places in the league table with Blues in 6th and Fijian Drua in 10th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Fijian Drua vs Blues Squads

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