Blues

50 - 3

Full Time

Force

Blues vs Force

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Blues go for goal with Harry Plummer taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

76'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Blues is finished off by AJ Lam

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as AJ Lam bursts through to advance the Blues attack.

75'

Rieko Ioane played a key part in that try.

75'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Lucas Cashmore getting some game time.

70'

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

70'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Henry O'Donnell getting some game time.

70'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Chase Tiatia being replaced.

70'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Ollie Callan getting some game time.

70'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Carlo Tizzano being replaced.

70'

Blues make a substitution with Anton Segner coming on.

66'

Blues make a substitution with Laghlan McWhannell coming off.

66'

Blues make a substitution with Caleb Tangitau coming on.

65'

Blues make a substitution with Caleb Clarke coming off.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Chase Tiatia goes through the gap.

64'

Blues sub Sam Nock comes onto the field.

62'

Taufa Funaki departs for Blues.

62'

Western Force sub Ben Funnell comes onto the field.

61'

Tom Horton departs for Western Force.

61'

Western Force sub Lopeti Faifua comes onto the field.

60'

Sam Carter departs for Western Force.

60'

Western Force sub Issak Fines-Leleiwasa comes onto the field.

60'

Nic White departs for Western Force.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as AJ Lam goes through the gap.

59'

Adrian Choat comes on for Blues.

57'

Hoskins Sotutu leaves the field.

57'

What a run here by Chase Tiatia as they get over the gainline!

56'

Marley Pearce comes on for Western Force.

55'

Ryan Coxon leaves the field.

55'

Josh Fusitu'a comes on for Blues.

55'

Ofa Tu'ungafasi leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Harry Plummer kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

A perfectly timed interception by Corey Evans allows them to score the try.

54'

What a run here by Corey Evans as they get over the gainline!

54'

Soane Vikena comes on.

52'

Ricky Riccitelli comes off.

52'

Harry Plummer has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

52'

Try

A penetrating move by Blues results in a try for Taufa Funaki.

50'

Caleb Clarke sets up the try.

50'

What a run here by Caleb Clarke as they get over the gainline!

50'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Marcel Renata getting some game time.

48'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Angus Ta'avao being replaced.

48'

Western Force make a substitution with Joel Hintz coming on.

43'

Western Force make a substitution with Tiaan Tauakipulu coming off.

43'

Western Force make a substitution with Will Harris coming on.

43'

Western Force make a substitution with Tim Anstee coming off.

43'

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

43'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Hoskins Sotutu dots the ball down from close range.

42'

Taufa Funaki played a key part in that try.

42'

Dalton Papali'i makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Blues has led to Corey Evans being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Conversion

Harry Plummer does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

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

36'

That's a great try assist by Corey Evans.

36'

Fabulous play by Blues has led to Corey Evans being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Conversion

Harry Plummer does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

Silky skills by Blues ends with a try for Laghlan McWhannell.

29'

Trouble here as Laghlan McWhannell breaches the defence.

29'

Spellbinding play by Dalton Papali'i is finished off with a try.

29'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Ben Donaldson kicks the penalty goal.

28'

Conversion

Harry Plummer makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

Great forward play by Blues allows Ricky Riccitelli to score the try.

19'

Conversion

Harry Plummer converts the try.

13'

Try

Ofa Tu'ungafasi scores the try from close range.

12'

Spellbinding play by Taufa Funaki is finished off with a try.

12'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Blues v Force 
  
 Round 7 
  
 Thu 4th April 2024, 11:05pm PDT 
  
 Eden Park

Points Flow Chart

Blues win +47

Time in lead

Mins in lead

86%

% Of Game In Lead

37%

Possession Last 10 min

63%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Lam

50 - 3

75'

Plummer

45 - 3

54'

Evans

43 - 3

54'

Funaki

38 - 3

50'

Sotutu

33 - 3

42'

Half Time

Plummer

28 - 3

38'

Funaki

26 - 3

36'

Plummer

21 - 3

30'

McWhannell

19 - 3

29'

Donaldson

28'

14 - 3

Plummer

14 - 0

21'

Riccitelli

12 - 0

19'

Plummer

7 - 0

13'

Tu'ungafasi

5 - 0

12'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

6.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Blues

Force

More Less

Defence Profile

Blues

Force

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

61%

66%

3-6 secs

23%

6+ secs

16%

11%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

67'

73'

77'

78'

81'

Blues

Force

Blues vs Force Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Blues face off against Force in Super Rugby Pacific Round 7 on Thu 4th April 2024 at Eden Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 07:05. In South Africa it’s at 08:05 SAST, 19:05 NZST in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST in Australia and 23:05 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 8 places in the league table with Force in 2nd and Blues in 10th as such Force are favourites on paper.

Blues vs Force Squads

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