Blues

46 - 16

Full Time

Moana Pasifika

Blues vs Moana Pasifika

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

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

80'

Try

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

79'

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

79'

Spellbinding play by Bryce Heem is finished off with a try.

79'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Dwayne Polataivao getting some game time.

73'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Ere Enari being replaced.

73'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Lincoln McClutchie coming on.

67'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Nigel Ah Wong coming off.

67'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Mahroni Ngakuru coming on.

67'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Veikoso Poloniati coming off.

67'

Stephen Perofeta curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

66'

Blues make a substitution with Soane Vikena coming on.

65'

Blues make a substitution with Kurt Eklund coming off.

65'

Try

The Blues pack has powered over for Kurt Eklund to score the try.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Ofa Tu'ungafasi goes through the gap.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Sam Nock goes through the gap.

63'

Moana Pasifika sub Abraham Pole comes onto the field.

61'

Ezekiel Lindenmuth departs for Moana Pasifika.

61'

Blues sub Adrian Choat comes onto the field.

61'

Cameron Suafoa departs for Blues.

61'

Tanielu Teleʻa comes on.

53'

Corey Evans comes off.

53'

Sam Nock comes on.

53'

Finlay Christie comes off.

53'

Fine Inisi comes on.

51'

Tomasi Alosio comes off.

51'

Chris Apoua comes on.

51'

Sekope Kepu comes off.

51'

Red Card

Caleb Clarke (Blues) is shown the red card

51'

Luteru Tolai comes on.

51'

Samiuela Moli comes off.

51'

Karl Tu'inukuafe comes on.

51'

Alex Hodgman comes off.

51'

Ofa Tu'ungafasi comes on.

51'

Marcel Renata comes off.

51'

Luke Romano comes on.

50'

Sam Darry comes off.

50'

Conversion

Stephen Perofeta adds the two points for Blues.

46'

Try

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

45'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Alamanda Motuga coming on.

45'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Sione Tu'ipulotu coming off.

45'

Anton Segner 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'

Conversion

Stephen Perofeta adds the two points for Blues.

40'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Blues as Bryce Heem goes over.

39'

That's a great try assist by Finlay Christie.

39'

Penalty Goal

Christian Leali'ifano has kicked a penalty goal.

36'

The right post denies Stephen Perofeta from adding the extras.

34'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Blues as Kurt Eklund goes over.

33'

Conversion

Christian Leali'ifano does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Tomasi Alosio scores from close range.

29'

Trouble here as Tomasi Alosio breaches the defence.

29'

Spellbinding play by Veikoso Poloniati is finished off with a try.

29'

Conversion

Stephen Perofeta makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

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

20'

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

20'

That's a great try assist by Stephen Perofeta.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Bryce Heem bursts through to advance the Blues attack.

18'

Conversion

Stephen Perofeta converts the try.

17'

Try

Corey Evans scores the try from close range.

16'

Spellbinding play by Finlay Christie is finished off with a try.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Finlay Christie took full advantage.

15'

Penalty Goal

Stephen Perofeta makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

10'

Penalty Goal

Christian Leali'ifano kicks the penalty.

Penalty Goal

Christian Leali'ifano has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Blues v Moana Pasifika 
  
 Round 7 
  
 Fri 1st April 2022, 11:05pm PDT 
  
 Eden Park

Points Flow Chart

Blues win +30

Time in lead

Mins in lead

83%

% Of Game In Lead

16%

100%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Lam

46 - 16

79'

Eklund

41 - 16

65'

Clarke

36 - 16

51'

Perofeta

36 - 16

46'

Eklund

34 - 16

45'

Half Time

Perofeta

29 - 16

40'

Heem

27 - 16

39'

Leali'ifano

36'

22 - 16

Eklund

22 - 13

33'

Leali'ifano

30'

17 - 13

Alosio

29'

17 - 11

Perofeta

17 - 6

21'

Clarke

15 - 6

20'

Perofeta

10 - 6

17'

Evans

8 - 6

16'

Perofeta

3 - 6

10'

Leali'ifano

0 - 6

Leali'ifano

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

6.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Blues

Moana Pasifika

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Defence Profile

Blues

Moana Pasifika

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

60%

64%

3-6 secs

24%

25%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Blues vs Moana Pasifika Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Blues face off against Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby Pacific Round 7 on Fri 1st April 2022 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.

Moana Pasifika won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 11 places in the league table with Moana Pasifika in 1st and Blues in 12th as such Moana Pasifika are favourites on paper.

Blues vs Moana Pasifika Squads

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