Blues

43 - 7

Full Time

Moana Pasifika

Blues vs Moana Pasifika

Events

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

81'

Conversion

Beauden Barrett has kicked a conversion.

78'

Tuna Tuitama comes on.

78'

Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa comes off.

78'

Try

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

77'

Yellow Card

William Havili (Moana Pasifika) is shown a yellow card

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sam Darry bursts through to advance the Blues attack.

76'

A gap opened in the defence and Tevita Latu took full advantage.

72'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Pita Ahki getting some game time.

70'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Xavi Taele being replaced.

70'

Conversion

Beauden Barrett has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

A series of passes by Blues results in a try for Codemeru Vai

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Codemeru Vai took full advantage.

69'

That's a great try assist by Taufa Funaki.

69'

Moana Pasifika sub Mamoru Harada comes onto the field.

64'

Mills Sanerivi departs for Moana Pasifika.

64'

Moana Pasifika sub Niko Jones comes onto the field.

63'

Semisi Paea departs for Moana Pasifika.

63'

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

62'

Blues sub Che Clark comes onto the field.

61'

Josh Beehre departs for Blues.

61'

Mason Tupaea comes on for Blues.

59'

Ofa Tu'ungafasi leaves the field.

59'

What a run here by Abraham Pole as they get over the gainline!

54'

What a run here by Tevita Ofa as they get over the gainline!

54'

Ngani Laumape comes on.

53'

Lalomilo Lalomilo comes off.

53'

Veikoso Poloniati comes on.

53'

Tom Savage comes off.

53'

Sam Matenga comes on.

51'

Marcel Renata comes off.

51'

Conversion

Beauden Barrett adds the two points for Blues.

49'

Try

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

48'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Zarn Sullivan getting some game time.

47'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Cole Forbes being replaced.

47'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Lolani Faleiva getting some game time.

47'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Atu Moli being replaced.

47'

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

47'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Kurt Eklund being replaced.

47'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Abraham Pole coming on.

44'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Tito Tuipulotu coming off.

44'

Conversion

Beauden Barrett adds the two points for Blues.

44'

Try

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

43'

Blues make a substitution with Malachi Wrampling-Alec coming on.

40'

Blues make a substitution with Hoskins Sotutu coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

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

29'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Ofa Tu'ungafasi scores from close range.

28'

Spellbinding play by Taufa Funaki is finished off with a try.

28'

Trouble here as Codemeru Vai breaches the defence.

28'

Conversion

Patrick Pellegrini makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Mills Sanerivi scores from close range.

26'

Patrick Pellegrini played a key part in that try.

26'

Trouble here as Lalomilo Lalomilo breaches the defence.

26'

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

22'

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

19'

Try

What a kick! AJ Lam takes full advantage to score for Blues.

19'

Taufa Funaki sets up the try.

19'

Blues make a substitution with Taufa Funaki coming on.

17'

Blues make a substitution with Sam Nock coming off.

17'

Red Card

Augustine Pulu (Moana Pasifika) is shown the red card

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Patrick Pellegrini took full advantage.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa took full advantage.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Cole Forbes took full advantage.

The defensive line has been broken as Dalton Papali'i goes through the gap.

Beauden Barrett hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

Try

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

We are underway as the referee James Doleman blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Blues v Moana Pasifika 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Sat 14th March 2026, 07:35pm PDT 
  
 Eden Park 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 James Doleman

Points Flow Chart

Blues win +36

Time in lead

Mins in lead

98%

% Of Game In Lead

44%

Possession Last 10 min

56%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Barrett

43 - 7

78'

Tupaea

41 - 7

77'

Havili

76'

36 - 7

Barrett

36 - 7

70'

Vai

34 - 7

69'

Barrett

29 - 7

49'

Darry

27 - 7

48'

Barrett

22 - 7

44'

Renata

20 - 7

43'

Half Time

Tu'ungafasi

15 - 7

28'

Pellegrini

27'

10 - 7

Sanerivi

26'

10 - 5

Lam

10 - 0

19'

Pulu

16'

5 - 0

Nock

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Blues

Moana Pasifika

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Defence Profile

Blues

Moana Pasifika

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

67%

55%

3-6 secs

22%

35%

6+ secs

10%

103

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

61'

64'

72'

73'

76'

Blues

Moana Pasifika

Blues vs Moana Pasifika Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Blues face off against Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby Pacific Round 5 on Sat 14th March 2026 at Eden Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 02:35 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 04:35 SAST on SuperSport, 15:35 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 13:35 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 19:35 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

Blues won the last encounter but Moana Pasifika are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 7 places in the league table with Moana Pasifika in 4th and Blues in 11th 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.