Moana Pasifika

8 - 47

Full Time

Blues

Blues vs Moana Pasifika

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Harry Plummer takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

74'

Try

A series of passes by Blues results in a try for Mark Tele'a

73'

Hoskins Sotutu played a key part in that try.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Hoskins Sotutu took full advantage.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Josh Beehre took full advantage.

73'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Angus Ta'avao getting some game time.

72'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Marcel Renata being replaced.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Sam Nock took full advantage.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Mark Tele'a took full advantage.

67'

Blues sub Ricky Riccitelli comes onto the field.

61'

Stephen Perofeta departs for Blues.

61'

Moana Pasifika sub Sekope Kepu comes onto the field.

61'

Sione Mafileo departs for Moana Pasifika.

61'

Moana Pasifika sub Samiuela Moli comes onto the field.

61'

Sama Malolo departs for Moana Pasifika.

61'

Kyren Taumoefolau comes on for Moana Pasifika.

58'

Pepesana Patafilo leaves the field.

58'

Donald Brighouse comes on for Moana Pasifika.

58'

Abraham Pole leaves the field.

58'

Ola Tauelangi comes on for Moana Pasifika.

58'

Allan Craig leaves the field.

58'

Josh Beehre comes on for Blues.

58'

Patrick Tuipulotu leaves the field.

58'

Sam Nock comes on for Blues.

58'

Finlay Christie leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

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

58'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Mark Tele'a from scoring as they record the try for Blues.

56'

What a run here by Laghlan McWhannell as they get over the gainline!

56'

What a run here by Stephen Perofeta as they get over the gainline!

55'

William Havili comes on.

53'

Christian Leali'ifano comes off.

53'

Melani Matavao comes on.

53'

Ere Enari comes off.

53'

Harry Plummer comes on.

53'

Bryce Heem comes off.

53'

Conversion

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

53'

Try

A penetrating move by Blues results in a try for Finlay Christie.

52'

That's a great try assist by Cole Forbes.

52'

What a run here by Cole Forbes as they get over the gainline!

52'

What a run here by Bryce Heem as they get over the gainline!

51'

Cole Forbes comes on.

50'

Corey Evans comes off.

50'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Semisi Paea getting some game time.

49'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Lotu Inisi being replaced.

49'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Josh Fusitu'a getting some game time.

48'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Ofa Tu'ungafasi being replaced.

48'

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

48'

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

48'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Fabulous play by Moana Pasifika has led to Christian Leali'ifano being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Moana Pasifika go for goal with Christian Leali'ifano taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

38'

Try

Incisive passing by Moana Pasifika is finished off by Sione Havili Talitui, as they goes over for the try.

37'

Fabulous play by Moana Pasifika has led to Fine Inisi being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Conversion

Stephen Perofeta does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

What an effort there by Bryce Heem as they score the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Blues has led to Bryce Heem being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Stephen Perofeta sets up the try.

34'

Conversion

Stephen Perofeta does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

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

30'

Trouble here as Caleb Clarke breaches the defence.

30'

Spellbinding play by Hoskins Sotutu is finished off with a try.

30'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Christian Leali'ifano kicks the penalty goal.

28'

Conversion

Stephen Perofeta makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

Stephen Perofeta goes on their own for a try.

22'

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

21'

That's a great try assist by Finlay Christie.

21'

Conversion

Stephen Perofeta converts the try.

14'

Try

A series of passes by Blues results in a try for Mark Tele'a

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Mark Tele'a took full advantage.

12'

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

12'

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

11'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Moana Pasifika v Blues 
  
 Round 6 
  
 Fri 29th March 2024, 08:35pm PDT 
  
 Eden Park

Points Flow Chart

Blues win +39

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

87%

39%

Possession Last 10 min

61%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Tele'a

73'

8 - 47

Perofeta

58'

8 - 42

Tele'a

56'

8 - 40

Perofeta

53'

8 - 35

Christie

52'

8 - 33

Half Time

Havili Talitui

8 - 28

37'

Perofeta

35'

3 - 28

Heem

34'

3 - 26

Perofeta

31'

3 - 21

Clarke

30'

3 - 19

Leali'ifano

3 - 14

28'

Perofeta

23'

0 - 14

Perofeta

22'

0 - 12

Perofeta

14'

0 - 7

Tele'a

12'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Moana Pasifika

Blues

More Less

Defence Profile

Moana Pasifika

Blues

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

66%

70%

3-6 secs

26%

27%

6+ secs

103

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

64'

65'

67'

71'

79'

Moana Pasifika

Blues

Moana Pasifika vs Blues Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Moana Pasifika face off against Blues in Super Rugby Pacific Round 6 on Fri 29th March 2024 at Eden Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:35. In South Africa it’s at 05:35 SAST, 16:35 NZST in New Zealand, 14:35 AEST in Australia and 20:35 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 9 places in the league table with Blues in 2nd and Moana Pasifika in 11th as such Blues are favourites on paper.

Moana Pasifika vs Blues Squads

The official squads for Moana Pasifika 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.