Blues

36 - 33

Full Time

Reds

Blues vs Reds

Events

Commentary

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Penalty Goal

Beauden Barrett makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

83'

Hoskins Sotutu comes on for Blues.

80'

Dalton Papali'i leaves the field.

80'

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

80'

Conversion

Ben Volavola converts the try.

80'

Try

Queensland Reds are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Louis Werchon picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

79'

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

75'

Try

A series of passes by Queensland Reds results in a try for Tim Ryan

74'

Jock Campbell played a key part in that try.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Jock Campbell took full advantage.

74'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Vaiuta Latu getting some game time.

70'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Joe Brial being replaced.

70'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Hamish Muller getting some game time.

70'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Seru Uru being replaced.

70'

Blues make a substitution with Josh Beehre coming on.

68'

Blues make a substitution with Patrick Tuipulotu coming off.

68'

Blues make a substitution with Stephen Perofeta coming on.

68'

Blues make a substitution with Taufa Funaki coming off.

68'

Blues make a substitution with Sam Matenga coming on.

68'

Blues make a substitution with Marcel Renata coming off.

68'

Blues make a substitution with James Mullan coming on.

68'

Blues make a substitution with Bradley Slater coming off.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Fraser McReight took full advantage.

68'

Queensland Reds sub Ben Volavola comes onto the field.

63'

Harry McLaughlin-Phillips departs for Queensland Reds.

63'

Queensland Reds sub Louis Werchon comes onto the field.

63'

Kalani Thomas departs for Queensland Reds.

63'

Blues sub Xavi Taele comes onto the field.

63'

Pita Ahki departs for Blues.

63'

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

63'

Try

The Blues pack has powered over for Bradley Slater to score the try.

62'

Blues sub Taufa Funaki comes onto the field.

62'

Finlay Christie departs for Blues.

62'

Queensland Reds sub Treyvon Pritchard comes onto the field.

62'

Filipo Daugunu departs for Queensland Reds.

62'

Blues sub Torian Barnes comes onto the field.

60'

Hoskins Sotutu departs for Blues.

60'

Queensland Reds sub Jeffery Toomaga-Allen comes onto the field.

60'

Aidan Ross departs for Queensland Reds.

60'

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

60'

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

57'

Nick Bloomfield comes on.

51'

Zane Nonggorr comes off.

51'

Josh Nasser comes on.

51'

Matt Faessler comes off.

51'

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

48'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Ben Ake being replaced.

48'

Kalani Thomas makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Conversion

Beauden Barrett adds the two points for Blues.

43'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Dalton Papali'i dots the ball down from close range.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Blues has led to Patrick Tuipulotu being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Conversion

Harry McLaughlin-Phillips does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

Incisive passing by Queensland Reds is finished off by Jock Campbell, as they goes over for the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Queensland Reds has led to Jock Campbell being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Harry McLaughlin-Phillips sets up the try.

35'

Conversion

Harry McLaughlin-Phillips does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

Silky skills by Queensland Reds ends with a try for Harry Wilson.

31'

Spellbinding play by Jock Campbell is finished off with a try.

31'

Trouble here as Tim Ryan breaches the defence.

27'

Conversion

Beauden Barrett makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Blues is finished off by Zarn Sullivan

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Zarn Sullivan bursts through to advance the Blues attack.

23'

That's a great try assist by Beauden Barrett.

23'

Conversion

Beauden Barrett converts the try.

15'

Try

A series of passes by Blues results in a try for Cole Forbes

14'

Spellbinding play by Sam Darry is finished off with a try.

14'

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

14'

Conversion

Harry McLaughlin-Phillips has kicked a conversion.

Try

Fraser McReight scores the try from close range.

A gap opened in the defence and Filipo Daugunu took full advantage.

Conversion

Beauden Barrett has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Blues leads to a try for Zarn Sullivan

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

That's a great try assist by Beauden Barrett.

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

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Match Details

  
 Blues v Reds 
  
 Round 11 
  
 Sat 25th April 2026, 12:35am PDT 
  
 One NZ Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 James Doleman

Points Flow Chart

Blues win +3

Time in lead

Mins in lead

72%

% Of Game In Lead

85%

Possession Last 10 min

15%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Extra Time End

Barrett

36 - 33

83'

Full Time

Volavola

80'

33 - 33

Werchon

79'

33 - 31

Ryan

74'

33 - 26

Slater

33 - 21

62'

Barrett

28 - 21

43'

Papali'i

26 - 21

42'

Half Time

McLaughlin-Phillips

36'

21 - 21

Campbell

35'

21 - 19

McLaughlin-Phillips

32'

21 - 14

Wilson

31'

21 - 12

Barrett

21 - 7

24'

Sullivan

19 - 7

23'

Barrett

14 - 7

15'

Forbes

12 - 7

14'

McLaughlin-Phillips

7 - 7

McReight

7 - 5

Barrett

7 - 0

Sullivan

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Blues

Reds

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Defence Profile

Blues

Reds

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

41%

40%

3-6 secs

34%

42%

6+ secs

26%

18%

104

Rucks Won

102

Last 5 Penalties

51'

53'

60'

70'

82'

Blues

Reds

Blues vs Reds Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Blues face off against Reds in Super Rugby Pacific Round 11 on Sat 25th April 2026 at One NZ Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:35 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 09:35 SAST on SuperSport, 19:35 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 17:35 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 00:35 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Reds in 4th and Blues in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Blues vs Reds Squads

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