Blues

31 - 30

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.

81'

The referee is running towards the posts and a penalty try is given to Blues.

81'

Yellow Card

Michael Curry (Moana Pasifika) is shown a yellow card

80'

Anton Segner comes on.

76'

Bryce Heem comes off.

76'

Yellow Card

Solomone Funaki (Moana Pasifika) is shown a yellow card

76'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Lincoln McClutchie coming on.

69'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with D'Angelo Leuila coming off.

69'

D'Angelo Leuila curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

69'

Try

A series of passes by Moana Pasifika results in a try for Fine Inisi

67'

Levi Aumua sets up the try.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Levi Aumua took full advantage.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Finlay Christie goes through the gap.

63'

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

63'

Moana Pasifika sub Jonah Mau'u comes onto the field.

62'

Miracle Faiilagi departs for Moana Pasifika.

62'

Blues sub Tom Robinson comes onto the field.

62'

James Tucker departs for Blues.

62'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as D'Angelo Leuila kicks the penalty goal.

62'

Ezekiel Lindenmuth comes on for Moana Pasifika.

59'

Abraham Pole leaves the field.

59'

Luteru Tolai comes on for Moana Pasifika.

59'

Samiuela Moli leaves the field.

59'

Tau Koloamatangi comes on for Moana Pasifika.

59'

Chris Apoua leaves the field.

59'

James Lay comes on for Blues.

59'

Marcel Renata leaves the field.

59'

Cameron Suafoa comes on for Blues.

59'

James Lay leaves the field.

59'

Fine Inisi comes on for Moana Pasifika.

58'

Neria Fomai leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Zarn Sullivan kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Sam Darry from scoring as they record the try for Blues.

57'

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

55'

Jonathan Taumateine comes on.

54'

Ere Enari comes off.

54'

Moana Pasifika have a drop goal attempt through the boot of D'Angelo Leuila, but they pull it to the left.

52'

Christian Leali'ifano steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

51'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Alex McRobbie getting some game time.

49'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Mike McKee being replaced.

49'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Rieko Ioane getting some game time.

47'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Roger Tuivasa-Sheck being replaced.

47'

Conversion

Christian Leali'ifano adds the two points for Moana Pasifika.

47'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Christian Leali'ifano dots the ball down from close range.

46'

Spellbinding play by Ere Enari is finished off with a try.

46'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with James Lay getting some game time.

46'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Cameron Suafoa being replaced.

46'

Yellow Card

Marcel Renata (Blues) is shown a yellow card

46'

Neria Fomai makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

Blues make a substitution with Finlay Christie coming on.

40'

Blues make a substitution with Taufa Funaki coming off.

40'

Blues sub Zarn Sullivan comes onto the field.

40'

Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens departs for Blues.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Christian Leali'ifano will not be happy with that conversion attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

41'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Moana Pasifika as Abraham Pole goes over.

40'

Conversion

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

36'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Moana Pasifika as Timoci Tavatavanawai goes over.

35'

Fabulous play by Moana Pasifika has led to Timoci Tavatavanawai being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Fabulous play by Moana Pasifika has led to Ere Enari being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Conversion

Harry Plummer makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

Silky skills by Blues ends with a try for Caleb Clarke.

29'

Spellbinding play by Akira Ioane is finished off with a try.

29'

Trouble here as Akira Ioane breaches the defence.

29'

Harry Plummer curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

27'

Try

Silky skills by Blues ends with a try for Kurt Eklund.

25'

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

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Levi Aumua bursts through to advance the Moana Pasifika attack.

21'

Harry Plummer curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

21'

Try

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

19'

The penalty attempt by Harry Plummer has rebounded off the left post and back into play.

17'

Penalty Goal

Christian Leali'ifano makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

12'

The defensive line has been broken as James Tucker goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Blues v Moana Pasifika 
  
 Round 11 
  
 Sat 6th May 2023, 12:05am PDT 
  
 Eden Park

Points Flow Chart

Blues win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

39%

% Of Game In Lead

45%

89%

Possession Last 10 min

11%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Penalty Try

31 - 30

81'

Curry

80'

24 - 30

Funaki

76'

24 - 30

Inisi

67'

24 - 30

Leuila

62'

24 - 25

Sullivan

24 - 22

58'

Darry

22 - 22

57'

Leali'ifano

47'

17 - 22

Leali'ifano

46'

17 - 20

Renata

17 - 15

46'

Half Time

Pole

40'

17 - 15

Leali'ifano

36'

17 - 10

Tavatavanawai

35'

17 - 8

Plummer

17 - 3

29'

Clarke

15 - 3

29'

Eklund

10 - 3

25'

Ioane

5 - 3

19'

Leali'ifano

12'

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Blues

Moana Pasifika

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Defence Profile

Blues

Moana Pasifika

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

42%

60%

3-6 secs

42%

26%

6+ secs

11%

Rucks Won

Blues vs Moana Pasifika Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Blues face off against Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby Pacific Round 11 on Sat 6th May 2023 at Eden Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:05. In South Africa it’s at 09:05 SAST, 19:05 NZST in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST in Australia and 00:05 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 9 places in the league table with Moana Pasifika in 3rd 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.