Moana Pasifika

27 - 21

Full Time

Blues

Blues vs Moana Pasifika

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

81'

Conversion

Beauden Barrett has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

Hoskins Sotutu scores the try from close range.

72'

Finlay Christie played a key part in that try.

72'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Melani Matavao coming on.

67'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with William Havili coming off.

67'

Blues make a substitution with Harry Plummer coming on.

67'

Blues make a substitution with Cole Forbes coming off.

67'

Blues make a substitution with Mason Tupaea coming on.

67'

Blues make a substitution with Josh Fusitu'a coming off.

67'

Patrick Pellegrini takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

67'

Try

A stunning solo try from Kyren Taumoefolau

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Kyren Taumoefolau goes through the gap.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Ardie Savea goes through the gap.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Ardie Savea goes through the gap.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Cole Forbes goes through the gap.

64'

Moana Pasifika sub Allan Craig comes onto the field.

63'

Samuel Slade departs for Moana Pasifika.

63'

Moana Pasifika sub Samiuela Moli comes onto the field.

61'

Mills Sanerivi departs for Moana Pasifika.

61'

Blues sub Josh Beehre comes onto the field.

61'

Anton Segner departs for Blues.

61'

Yellow Card

Pepesana Patafilo (Moana Pasifika) is shown a yellow card

59'

Sione Havili Talitui comes on for Moana Pasifika.

59'

Miracle Faiilagi leaves the field.

59'

Laghlan McWhannell comes on for Blues.

59'

Josh Beehre leaves the field.

59'

Pepesana Patafilo comes on for Moana Pasifika.

58'

Julian Savea leaves the field.

58'

Kurt Eklund comes on for Blues.

58'

Ricky Riccitelli leaves the field.

58'

Cole Forbes comes on for Blues.

58'

Corey Evans leaves the field.

58'

Patrick Pellegrini has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

58'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Kyren Taumoefolau to score the try.

57'

Tevita Ofa played a key part in that try.

57'

Chris Apoua comes on.

54'

Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou comes off.

54'

Abraham Pole comes on.

54'

Tito Tuipulotu comes off.

54'

What a run here by Miracle Faiilagi as they get over the gainline!

53'

Penalty Goal

Patrick Pellegrini does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

52'

Penalty Goal

Patrick Pellegrini makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

47'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Finlay Christie getting some game time.

45'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Taufa Funaki being replaced.

45'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Marcel Renata getting some game time.

45'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Angus Ta'avao being replaced.

45'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Patrick Pellegrini coming on.

40'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Jackson Garden-Bachop coming off.

40'

Blues make a substitution with Anton Segner coming on.

40'

Blues make a substitution with Cam Christie coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

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

37'

Try

Incisive passing by Moana Pasifika is finished off by Kyren Taumoefolau, as they goes over for the try.

36'

Fabulous play by Moana Pasifika has led to Kyren Taumoefolau being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

That's a great try assist by Julian Savea.

36'

Moana Pasifika sub Jackson Garden-Bachop comes onto the field.

35'

Patrick Pellegrini departs for Moana Pasifika.

35'

Conversion

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

32'

Try

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

31'

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

31'

Trouble here as AJ Lam breaches the defence.

30'

Penalty Goal

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

29'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Blues.

26'

Yellow Card

Tito Tuipulotu (Moana Pasifika) is shown a yellow card

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Josh Beehre bursts through to advance the Blues attack.

21'

Penalty Goal

Patrick Pellegrini makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

13'

Patrick Pellegrini can consider themself unlucky as they see the ball hit the left upright and bounce away.

10'

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

The defensive line has been broken as Miracle Faiilagi goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Moana Pasifika v Blues 
  
 Round 14 
  
 Sat 17th May 2025, 12:05am PDT 
  
 North Harbour Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Angus Gardner

Points Flow Chart

Moana Pasifika win +6

Time in lead

Mins in lead

51%

% Of Game In Lead

27%

29%

Possession Last 10 min

71%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Barrett

73'

27 - 21

Sotutu

72'

27 - 19

Taumoefolau

27 - 14

66'

Patafilo

22 - 14

59'

Taumoefolau

22 - 14

57'

Pellegrini

17 - 14

52'

Pellegrini

14 - 14

47'

Half Time

Taumoefolau

11 - 14

36'

Barrett

32'

6 - 14

Tuipulotu

31'

6 - 12

Pellegrini

6 - 7

29'

Penalty Try

26'

3 - 7

Tuipulotu

3 - 0

25'

Pellegrini

3 - 0

13'

Start

Win Probability

Moana Pasifika

24%

Draw

Blues

75%

Start of Possession Passages by Patrick Pellegrini

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Moana Pasifika

Blues

More Less

Defence Profile

Moana Pasifika

Blues

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

54%

52%

3-6 secs

34%

36%

6+ secs

12%

104

Rucks Won

108

Last 5 Penalties

68'

69'

72'

77'

80'

Moana Pasifika

Blues

Moana Pasifika vs Blues Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Moana Pasifika face off against Blues in Super Rugby Pacific Round 14 on Sat 17th May 2025 at North Harbour Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:05 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. 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 on Stan Sport in Australia and 00:05 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 Blues in 6th and Moana Pasifika in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

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.