Force

32 - 42

Full Time

Blues

Blues vs Force

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Commentary

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

81'

Ben Donaldson takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

79'

Try

Western Force are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Ben Donaldson picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ben Donaldson bursts through to advance the Western Force attack.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Bayley Kuenzle bursts through to advance the Western Force attack.

76'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Kurtley Beale getting some game time.

70'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Hamish Stewart being replaced.

70'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Che Clark getting some game time.

70'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Anton Segner being replaced.

70'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Kane Koteka getting some game time.

70'

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

70'

Conversion

The Blues supporters go wild as Stephen Perofeta successfully kicks the conversion.

70'

Try

Josh Beehre scores the try from close range.

69'

That's a great try assist by Sam Nock.

69'

Blues make a substitution with Codemeru Vai coming on.

67'

Blues make a substitution with Zarn Sullivan coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Western Force supporters go wild as Ben Donaldson successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

Western Force are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Bayley Kuenzle touching down.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Bayley Kuenzle goes through the gap.

66'

Mac Grealy sets up the try.

66'

Blues sub Sam Nock comes onto the field.

60'

Finlay Christie departs for Blues.

60'

Conversion

The Blues supporters go wild as Stephen Perofeta successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

Great hands by Blues leads to a try for Cole Forbes

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Cole Forbes goes through the gap.

59'

Zarn Sullivan played a key part in that try.

59'

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

59'

Max Burey comes on for Western Force.

58'

Divad Palu leaves the field.

58'

Henry Robertson comes on for Western Force.

57'

Nathan Hastie leaves the field.

57'

Ofa Tu'ungafasi comes on.

53'

Marcel Renata comes off.

53'

Lopeti Faifua comes on.

53'

Franco Molina comes off.

53'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Stephen Perofeta kicks the conversion.

53'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Torian Barnes from scoring as they record the try for Blues.

52'

That's a great try assist by Finlay Christie.

52'

What a run here by AJ Lam as they get over the gainline!

51'

Misinale Epenisa comes on.

51'

Harry Johnson-Holmes comes off.

51'

Sef Fa'agase comes on.

51'

Tom Robertson comes off.

51'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Torian Barnes getting some game time.

49'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Hoskins Sotutu being replaced.

49'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Xavi Taele getting some game time.

49'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Pita Ahki being replaced.

49'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Kurt Eklund getting some game time.

49'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Bradley Slater being replaced.

49'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Leonel Oviedo getting some game time.

47'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Brandon Paenga-Amosa being replaced.

47'

Penalty Goal

Ben Donaldson makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

47'

Conversion

Stephen Perofeta adds the two points for Blues.

42'

Try

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

41'

Dalton Papali'i played a key part in that try.

41'

Fabulous play by Blues has led to Dalton Papali'i being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Blues make a substitution with Mason Tupaea coming on.

40'

Blues make a substitution with Josh Fusitu'a coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Conversion

Ben Donaldson adds the two points for Western Force.

42'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Western Force as Carlo Tizzano goes over.

41'

Fabulous play by Blues has led to Hoskins Sotutu being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Divad Palu comes on.

29'

Leonel Oviedo comes off.

29'

Penalty Goal

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

27'

Trouble here as Carlo Tizzano breaches the defence.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Stephen Perofeta bursts through to advance the Blues attack.

24'

Conversion

Stephen Perofeta makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

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

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Stephen Perofeta bursts through to advance the Blues attack.

20'

That's a great try assist by Hoskins Sotutu.

20'

Western Force make a substitution with Leonel Oviedo coming on.

19'

Western Force make a substitution with Divad Palu coming off.

19'

Yellow Card

Brandon Paenga-Amosa (Western Force) is shown a yellow card

19'

Conversion

Ben Donaldson converts the try.

12'

Try

Harry Johnson-Holmes scores the try from close range.

11'

Conversion

Stephen Perofeta has kicked a conversion.

Try

Blues are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Josh Fusitu'a touching down.

We are underway as the referee Damon Murphy blows their whistle.

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Match Details

  
 Force v Blues 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sat 21st February 2026, 12:35am PST 
  
 HIF Health Insurance Oval 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Damon Murphy

Points Flow Chart

Blues win +10

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

82%

70%

Possession Last 10 min

30%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Donaldson

32 - 42

78'

Perofeta

70'

27 - 42

Beehre

69'

27 - 40

Donaldson

27 - 35

67'

Kuenzle

25 - 35

66'

Perofeta

60'

20 - 35

Forbes

59'

20 - 33

Perofeta

53'

20 - 28

Barnes

52'

20 - 26

Donaldson

20 - 21

47'

Perofeta

42'

17 - 21

Sullivan

41'

17 - 19

Half Time

Donaldson

17 - 14

42'

Tizzano

15 - 14

41'

Donaldson

10 - 14

27'

Perofeta

21'

7 - 14

Perofeta

20'

7 - 12

Paenga-Amosa

7 - 7

19'

Donaldson

7 - 7

12'

Johnson-Holmes

5 - 7

11'

Perofeta

0 - 7

Fusitu'a

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Force

Blues

More Less

Defence Profile

Force

Blues

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

40%

45%

3-6 secs

54%

44%

6+ secs

11%

112

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

45'

50'

55'

57'

71'

Force

Blues

Force vs Blues Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Force face off against Blues in Super Rugby Pacific Round 2 on Sat 21st February 2026 at HIF Health Insurance Oval. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:35 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 10:35 SAST on SuperSport, 21:35 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 19:35 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 00:35 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Blues in 4th and Force in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Force vs Blues Squads

The official squads for Force 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.