Blues

47 - 13

Full Time

Highlanders

Blues vs Highlanders

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

80'

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

79'

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

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Martin Bogado bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

76'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Sam Darry getting some game time.

72'

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

72'

Blues make a substitution with Meihana Grindlay coming on.

69'

Blues make a substitution with Corey Evans coming off.

69'

Blues make a substitution with Caleb Tangitau coming on.

69'

Blues make a substitution with Kade Banks coming off.

69'

Blues make a substitution with PJ Sheck coming on.

69'

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

69'

Conversion

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

69'

Try

Caleb Clarke scores an interception try.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Caleb Clarke took full advantage.

68'

Blues make a substitution with Josh Beehre coming on.

67'

Blues make a substitution with Sam Darry coming off.

67'

Blues make a substitution with Mason Tupaea coming on.

65'

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

65'

Blues sub Soane Vikena comes onto the field.

64'

Kurt Eklund departs for Blues.

64'

Conversion

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

64'

Try

Great hands by Blues leads to a try for Taufa Funaki

62'

Spellbinding play by Caleb Clarke is finished off with a try.

62'

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

62'

Blues sub Cameron Suafoa comes onto the field.

61'

Akira Ioane departs for Blues.

61'

Highlanders sub Will Tucker comes onto the field.

60'

Mitchell Dunshea departs for Highlanders.

60'

Blues sub Taufa Funaki comes onto the field.

60'

Sam Nock departs for Blues.

60'

James Arscott comes on.

54'

Folau Fakatava comes off.

54'

Ayden Johnstone comes on.

54'

Ethan de Groot comes off.

54'

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

54'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Kurt Eklund from scoring as they record the try for Blues.

52'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Jack Taylor getting some game time.

48'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Henry Bell being replaced.

48'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Saula Ma'u getting some game time.

48'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Jermaine Ainsley being replaced.

48'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Will Stodart getting some game time.

48'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Nikora Broughton being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Harry Plummer adds the two points for Blues.

46'

Try

Slick passing by Blues leads to a try for Kade Banks.

45'

Kade Banks makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

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

45'

Caleb Clarke makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Highlanders make a substitution with Finn Hurley coming on.

42'

Highlanders make a substitution with Cameron Millar coming off.

42'

Fabulous play by Highlanders has led to Folau Fakatava being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Highlanders make a substitution with Sam Gilbert coming on.

40'

Highlanders make a substitution with Tanielu Tele'a coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

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

31'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Blues maul...no miracles today as Kurt Eklund powers over.

30'

Penalty Goal

Cameron Millar adds the points for Highlanders.

20'

Penalty Goal

Cameron Millar does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

16'

Conversion

Harry Plummer converts the try.

13'

Try

What a kick! Cole Forbes takes full advantage to score for Blues.

12'

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

12'

Spellbinding play by Corey Evans is finished off with a try.

12'

Conversion

Cameron Millar has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Highlanders leads to a try for Timoci Tavatavanawai

The defensive line has been broken as Timoci Tavatavanawai goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Sean Withy.

Conversion

Harry Plummer has kicked a conversion.

Try

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

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Blues v Highlanders 
  
 Round 13 
  
 Sat 18th May 2024, 12:05am PDT 
  
 Eden Park

Points Flow Chart

Blues win +34

Time in lead

Mins in lead

91%

% Of Game In Lead

36%

Possession Last 10 min

64%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Plummer

47 - 13

69'

Clarke

45 - 13

68'

Plummer

40 - 13

64'

Funaki

38 - 13

62'

Eklund

33 - 13

52'

Plummer

28 - 13

46'

Banks

26 - 13

45'

Half Time

Plummer

21 - 13

31'

Eklund

19 - 13

30'

Millar

20'

14 - 13

Millar

16'

14 - 10

Plummer

14 - 7

13'

Forbes

12 - 7

12'

Millar

7 - 7

Tavatavanawai

7 - 5

Plummer

7 - 0

Tu'ungafasi

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Blues

Highlanders

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Defence Profile

Blues

Highlanders

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

70%

59%

3-6 secs

21%

36%

6+ secs

110

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

57'

65'

73'

74'

76'

Blues

Highlanders

Blues vs Highlanders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Blues face off against Highlanders in Super Rugby Pacific Round 13 on Sat 18th May 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.

Highlanders 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 Highlanders in 2nd and Blues in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Blues vs Highlanders Squads

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