Blues

40 - 15

Full Time

Fijian Drua

Blues vs Fijian Drua

Events

Commentary

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

81'

Conversion

Beauden Barrett converts the try.

81'

Try

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

80'

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

80'

Payton Spencer sets up the try.

80'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Joseva Tamani getting some game time.

73'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Isoa Nasilasila being replaced.

73'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Jed Melvin getting some game time.

70'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Malachi Wrampling-Alec being replaced.

70'

Blues make a substitution with James Mullan coming on.

68'

Blues make a substitution with Bradley Slater coming off.

68'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Isoa Tuwai coming on.

68'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Ponipate Loganimasi coming off.

68'

Blues make a substitution with Xavi Taele coming on.

65'

Blues make a substitution with Pita Ahki coming off.

65'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula coming on.

65'

Fijian Drua make a substitution with Epeli Momo coming off.

65'

Conversion

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

65'

Try

The kick through from Blues has allowed Payton Spencer to touch down.

64'

Finlay Christie sets up the try.

64'

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

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Ponipate Loganimasi goes through the gap.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Iosefo Namoce goes through the gap.

62'

Fijian Drua sub Emosi Tuqiri comes onto the field.

62'

Haereiti Hetet departs for Fijian Drua.

62'

Virimi Vakatawa comes on for Fijian Drua.

58'

Tuidraki Samusamuvodre leaves the field.

58'

Finlay Christie comes on for Blues.

58'

Taufa Funaki leaves the field.

58'

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

58'

Try

A penetrating move by Blues results in a try for Codemeru Vai.

57'

What a run here by Codemeru Vai as they get over the gainline!

57'

Payton Spencer played a key part in that try.

57'

Mesulame Dolokoto comes on for Fijian Drua.

55'

Zuriel Togiatama leaves the field.

55'

Peni Ravai comes on.

51'

Mesake Doge comes off.

51'

Codemeru Vai comes on.

51'

Cole Forbes comes off.

51'

Sam Matenga comes on.

51'

Marcel Renata comes off.

51'

Conversion

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

51'

Try

The forward pack of Blues will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

50'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Issak Fines-Leleiwasa getting some game time.

49'

Fijian Drua decide to make a substitution, with Frank Lomani being replaced.

49'

Blues make a substitution with Mason Tupaea coming on.

44'

Blues make a substitution with Ofa Tu'ungafasi coming off.

44'

Blues make a substitution with Che Clark coming on.

44'

Blues make a substitution with Torian Barnes coming off.

44'

Penalty Goal

Kemu Valetini kicks the penalty.

43'

Blues make a substitution with Josh Beehre coming on.

40'

Blues make a substitution with Che Clark coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Blues sub Che Clark comes onto the field.

38'

Josh Beehre departs for Blues.

38'

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

36'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Fijian Drua as Mesake Vocevoce goes over.

35'

Frank Lomani sets up the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Fijian Drua has led to Etonia Waqa being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Trouble here as Ponipate Loganimasi breaches the defence.

28'

Trouble here as Iosefo Namoce breaches the defence.

26'

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

23'

Conversion

Beauden Barrett makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

Great forward play by Blues allows Bradley Slater to score the try.

19'

Conversion

Kemu Valetini converts the try.

17'

Try

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

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Iosefo Namoce took full advantage.

15'

Conversion

Beauden Barrett has kicked a conversion.

Try

Blues are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Malachi Wrampling-Alec touching down.

That's a great try assist by Taufa Funaki.

The defensive line has been broken as Etonia Waqa goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Reuben Keane blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Blues v Fijian Drua 
  
 Round 7 
  
 Fri 27th March 2026, 11:05pm PDT 
  
 Eden Park 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Reuben Keane

Points Flow Chart

Blues win +25

Time in lead

Mins in lead

83%

% Of Game In Lead

67%

Possession Last 10 min

33%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Barrett

40 - 15

81'

Clarke

38 - 15

80'

Barrett

33 - 15

65'

Spencer

31 - 15

64'

Vai

26 - 15

57'

Barrett

21 - 15

51'

Slater

19 - 15

50'

Valetini

43'

14 - 15

Half Time

Vocevoce

35'

14 - 12

Barrett

14 - 7

20'

Slater

12 - 7

19'

Valetini

17'

7 - 7

Waqa

16'

7 - 5

Barrett

7 - 0

Wrampling-Alec

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Blues

Fijian Drua

More Less

Defence Profile

Blues

Fijian Drua

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

44%

35%

3-6 secs

42%

54%

6+ secs

15%

12%

Rucks Won

111

Last 5 Penalties

55'

69'

72'

75'

76'

Blues

Fijian Drua

Blues vs Fijian Drua Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Blues face off against Fijian Drua in Super Rugby Pacific Round 7 on Fri 27th March 2026 at Eden Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 06:05 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 08:05 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 23:05 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 6 places in the league table with Fijian Drua in 4th and Blues in 10th as such Fijian Drua are favourites on paper.

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.