Blues

36 - 17

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 ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Patrick Pellegrini will have to re-adjust the radar.

79'

Try

What a kick! Kyren Taumoefolau takes full advantage to score for Moana Pasifika.

78'

Spellbinding play by Jackson Garden-Bachop is finished off with a try.

78'

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

76'

Harry Plummer comes on.

75'

Rieko Ioane comes off.

75'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Taufa Funaki getting some game time.

70'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Finlay Christie being replaced.

70'

Blues make a substitution with Cam Christie coming on.

66'

Blues make a substitution with Patrick Tuipulotu coming off.

66'

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

66'

Try

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

64'

Blues sub Stephen Perofeta comes onto the field.

64'

Beauden Barrett departs for Blues.

64'

Blues sub Adrian Choat comes onto the field.

63'

Hoskins Sotutu departs for Blues.

63'

Moana Pasifika sub Fine Inisi comes onto the field.

63'

Lalomilo Lalomilo departs for Moana Pasifika.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Beauden Barrett goes through the gap.

63'

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

62'

Moana Pasifika sub Sione Havili Talitui comes onto the field.

61'

Miracle Faiilagi departs for Moana Pasifika.

61'

Blues sub PJ Sheck comes onto the field.

60'

Angus Ta'avao departs for Blues.

60'

Beauden Barrett steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Patrick Pellegrini kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Miracle Faiilagi from scoring as they record the try for Moana Pasifika.

57'

Ardie Savea played a key part in that try.

57'

What a run here by Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa as they get over the gainline!

53'

Patrick Pellegrini comes on.

52'

William Havili comes off.

52'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Mason Tupaea getting some game time.

49'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Josh Fusitu'a being replaced.

49'

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

49'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Ricky Riccitelli being replaced.

49'

Conversion

Beauden Barrett adds the two points for Blues.

48'

Try

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

47'

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

47'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Tom Savage getting some game time.

47'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Allan Craig being replaced.

47'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Chris Apoua getting some game time.

47'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou being replaced.

47'

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

47'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Abraham Pole being replaced.

47'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Aisea Halo coming on.

42'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Melani Matavao coming off.

42'

Pepesana Patafilo makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Sama Malolo coming on.

40'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Mills Sanerivi coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Beauden Barrett does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Blues as Mark Tele'a goes over.

36'

That's a great try assist by Finlay Christie.

36'

Fabulous play by Blues has led to AJ Lam being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

The conversion is on its way from William Havili but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

31'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa scores from close range.

30'

Trouble here as Kyren Taumoefolau breaches the defence.

28'

Conversion

Beauden Barrett makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Patrick Tuipulotu scores from close range.

25'

Ricky Riccitelli played a key part in that try.

25'

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

22'

Beauden Barrett curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

17'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Beauden Barrett leads to a try for Blues

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Beauden Barrett took full advantage.

15'

Beauden Barrett has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Blues are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Ricky Riccitelli touching down.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Blues v Moana Pasifika 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Fri 11th April 2025, 11:35pm CDT 
  
 Eden Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Paul Williams

Points Flow Chart

Blues win +19

Time in lead

Mins in lead

99%

% Of Game In Lead

17%

Possession Last 10 min

83%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Taumoefolau

78'

36 - 17

Eklund

36 - 12

64'

Pellegrini

57'

31 - 12

Faiilagi

57'

31 - 10

Barrett

31 - 5

48'

Sotutu

29 - 5

47'

Half Time

Barrett

24 - 5

37'

Tele'a

22 - 5

36'

Tupou Ta'eiloa

30'

17 - 5

Barrett

17 - 0

26'

Tuipulotu

15 - 0

25'

Barrett

10 - 0

15'

Riccitelli

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Blues

73%

Draw

Moana Pasifika

26%

Penalties Conceded by Dalton Papali'i

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Blues

Moana Pasifika

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Defence Profile

Blues

Moana Pasifika

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

43%

3-6 secs

38%

44%

6+ secs

18%

13%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

63'

72'

76'

77'

81'

Blues

Moana Pasifika

Blues vs Moana Pasifika Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Blues face off against Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby Pacific Round 9 on Fri 11th April 2025 at Eden Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 05:35 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 06:35 SAST on SuperSport, 16:35 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 14:35 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 23:35 EST on Flo Rugby 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 just 1 place in the league table with Moana Pasifika in 6th and Blues in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

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.