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

80'

Jerome Kaino has made 20 good tackles so far this game.

80'

Rebels have won 100 rucks so far this game.

75'

Sione Havili Talitui has made 20 good tackles so far this game.

73'

Ben Daley comes on.

72'

Fereti Sa'aga comes off.

72'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Jonathan Ruru getting some game time.

72'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Augustine Pulu being replaced.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Michael Collins took full advantage.

72'

Augustine Pulu has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

70'

Rebels make a substitution with Anaru Rangi coming on.

69'

Rebels make a substitution with Jordan Uelese coming off.

69'

Rebels sub Tayler Adams comes onto the field.

69'

Jack Maddocks departs for Rebels.

69'

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

68'

What a run here by Bill Meakes as they gets over the gainline!.

66'

Gerard Cowley-Tuioti has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

64'

Ross Haylett-Petty comes on for Rebels.

63'

Colby Fainga'a leaves the field.

63'

Ben Nee Nee comes on.

63'

Matiaha Martin comes off.

63'

Sione Mafileo comes on.

63'

Ofa Tuungafasi comes off.

63'

Stephen Perofeta makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

60'

Jordan Uelese comes on.

59'

Anaru Rangi comes off.

59'

Penalty Goal

Reece Hodge kicks the penalty.

58'

Rebels have won 80 rucks so far this game.

57'

Matiaha Martin has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

57'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Tinoai Faiane getting some game time.

56'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Terrence Hepetema being replaced.

56'

Blues make a substitution with Bryn Gatland coming on.

56'

Blues make a substitution with Matt Duffie coming off.

56'

Fabulous play by Blues has led to Akira Ioane being able to wriggle through a gap.

55'

Rebels sub Sam Talakai comes onto the field.

51'

Jermaine Ainsley departs for Rebels.

51'

Lopeti Timani comes on for Rebels.

51'

Angus Cottrell leaves the field.

51'

Geoff Parling comes on.

51'

Adam Coleman comes off.

51'

Leni Apisai comes on.

49'

Matt Moulds comes off.

49'

Pauliasi Manu comes on.

49'

Alex Hodgman comes off.

49'

Blues have won 40 rucks so far this game.

48'

Reece Hodge has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

44'

Trouble here as Marika Koroibete breaches the defence.

43'

Spellbinding play by Marika Koroibete is finished off with a try.

42'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Rebels is finished off by Bill Meakes.

42'

Rebels have won 60 rucks so far this game.

40'

Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Matt Philip getting some game time.

40'

Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Ross Haylett-Petty being replaced.

40'

Blues make a substitution with Alex Hodgman coming on.

40'

Blues make a substitution with Pauliasi Manu coming off.

40'

The second half is underway.

40'

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

40'

Reece Hodge has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

39'

Colby Fainga'a played a key part in that try.

38'

This is dangerous for the defence as Dane Haylett-Petty bursts through to advance the Rebels attack.

38'

Try

A series of passes by Rebels results in a try for Dane Haylett-Petty.

38'

A gap opened in the defence and Jack Maddocks took full advantage.

37'

Sione Havili Talitui has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

37'

Matt Moulds has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

37'

Jerome Kaino has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

37'

Rebels sub Ross Haylett-Petty comes onto the field.

36'

Matt Philip departs for Rebels.

36'

Pauliasi Manu comes on for Blues.

36'

Alex Hodgman leaves the field.

36'

Conversion

Stephen Perofeta converts the try.

36'

That's a great try assist by Stephen Perofeta.

34'

Try

Great hands by Blues leads to a try for Terrence Hepetema.

34'

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

34'

Rebels have won 40 rucks so far this game.

31'

What a run here by Tom English as they gets over the gainline!.

28'

Jack Maddocks makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

26'

What a tackle there by Augustine Pulu as he saves a certain try!.

23'

Blues have won 20 rucks so far this game.

20'

Fabulous play by Blues has led to Stephen Perofeta being able to wriggle through a gap.

19'

Sione Havili Talitui comes on.

17'

Dalton Papali'i comes off.

17'

Trouble here as Matt Duffie breaches the defence.

16'

Rebels have won 20 rucks so far this game.

14'

This is dangerous for the defence as Dane Haylett-Petty bursts through to advance the Rebels attack.

13'

Conversion

Reece Hodge has kicked a conversion.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Bill Meakes took full advantage.

12'

Michael Ruru sets up the try.

12'

Try

Rebels are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Bill Meakes touching down.

11'

Penalty Goal

Stephen Perofeta has kicked a penalty goal.

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

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

Match Details

Blues v Rebels

Fri 1st June 2018, 10:15pm PDT

Points Flow Chart

Rebels win +10

Time in lead

Mins in lead

12%

% Of Game In Lead

83%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hodge

58'

10 - 20

Meakes

42'

10 - 17

Half Time

Haylett-Petty

38'

10 - 12

Perofeta

10 - 7

36'

Hepetema

8 - 7

34'

Hodge

12'

3 - 7

Meakes

11'

3 - 5

Perofeta

3 - 0

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Blues vs Rebels Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Blues face off against Rebels in Super Rugby Pacific on Fri 1st June 2018 at . Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 06:15. In South Africa it’s at 07:15 SAST, 17:15 NZST in New Zealand, 15:15 AEST in Australia and 22:15 EST in the US.

Blues 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 3 places in the league table with Rebels in 2nd and Blues in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Blues vs Rebels Squads

The official squads for Blues vs Rebels will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.