Blues

55 - 21

Full Time

Waratahs

Blues vs Waratahs

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Conversion

Beauden Barrett has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

A series of passes by Blues results in a try for Cameron Suafoa

74'

Hoskins Sotutu played a key part in that try.

74'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Bryce Heem getting some game time.

74'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Harry Plummer being replaced.

74'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Charlie Gamble getting some game time.

73'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Jed Holloway being replaced.

73'

Conversion

Jack Bowen has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Teddy Wilson leads to a try for NSW Waratahs

72'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Jack Bowen coming on.

65'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Ben Donaldson coming off.

65'

NSW Waratahs sub Tolu Latu comes onto the field.

64'

Mahe Vailanu departs for NSW Waratahs.

64'

Conversion

The Blues supporters go wild as Beauden Barrett successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

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

63'

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

62'

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

62'

Conversion

The NSW Waratahs supporters go wild as Ben Donaldson successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

Great hands by NSW Waratahs leads to a try for Dylan Pietsch

60'

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

60'

Ben Donaldson played a key part in that try.

59'

Cameron Suafoa comes on for Blues.

59'

Patrick Tuipulotu leaves the field.

59'

Soane Vikena comes on for Blues.

58'

Ricky Riccitelli leaves the field.

58'

Sam Nock comes on for Blues.

58'

Finlay Christie leaves the field.

58'

Michael Icely comes on for NSW Waratahs.

58'

Taleni Seu leaves the field.

58'

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

58'

What a run here by Will Harris as they get over the gainline!

56'

Teddy Wilson comes on for NSW Waratahs.

56'

Jake Gordon leaves the field.

56'

Akira Ioane comes on for Blues.

56'

Anton Segner leaves the field.

56'

Daniel Botha comes on for NSW Waratahs.

56'

Harry Johnson-Holmes leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Beauden Barrett kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

A penetrating move by Blues results in a try for Caleb Clarke.

55'

What a run here by Caleb Clarke as they get over the gainline!

55'

That's a great try assist by Harry Plummer.

55'

Jordan Lay comes on.

51'

Ofa Tu'ungafasi comes off.

51'

Ben Dowling comes on.

51'

Harry Wilson comes off.

51'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Beauden Barrett kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Ricky Riccitelli from scoring as they record the try for Blues.

50'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Zac Von Appen getting some game time.

47'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Tolu Latu being replaced.

47'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Nephi Leatigaga getting some game time.

45'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Tom Lambert being replaced.

45'

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 Zarn Sullivan dots the ball down from close range.

44'

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

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Beauden Barrett adds the two points for Blues.

40'

Try

Incisive passing by Blues is finished off by Zarn Sullivan, as they goes over for the try.

39'

That's a great try assist by Beauden Barrett.

39'

NSW Waratahs sub Tolu Latu comes onto the field.

38'

Zac Von Appen departs for NSW Waratahs.

38'

NSW Waratahs sub Harry Johnson-Holmes comes onto the field.

37'

Daniel Botha departs for NSW Waratahs.

37'

Yellow Card

Mahe Vailanu (NSW Waratahs) is shown a yellow card

37'

Blues sub James Lay comes onto the field.

36'

Nepo Laulala departs for Blues.

36'

Fabulous play by Blues has led to Caleb Clarke being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Trouble here as Caleb Clarke breaches the defence.

30'

Conversion

Ben Donaldson makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Mahe Vailanu scores from close range.

28'

Zarn Sullivan comes on.

28'

Stephen Perofeta comes off.

28'

Daniel Botha comes on.

25'

Harry Johnson-Holmes comes off.

25'

Penalty Goal

Stephen Perofeta adds the points for Blues.

20'

A gap opened in the defence and Mark Telea took full advantage.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Caleb Clarke took full advantage.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Caleb Clarke took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

Stephen Perofeta converts the try.

12'

Try

Ricky Riccitelli scores the try from close range.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Caleb Clarke took full advantage.

Penalty Goal

Stephen Perofeta has kicked a penalty goal.

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

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Blues v Waratahs 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Sat 22nd April 2023, 12:05am PDT 
  
 Eden Park

Points Flow Chart

Blues win +34

Time in lead

Mins in lead

95%

% Of Game In Lead

40%

Possession Last 10 min

60%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Barrett

55 - 21

74'

Suafoa

53 - 21

74'

Bowen

72'

48 - 21

Wilson

72'

48 - 19

Barrett

48 - 14

64'

Darry

46 - 14

63'

Donaldson

60'

41 - 14

Pietsch

60'

41 - 12

Barrett

41 - 7

56'

Clarke

39 - 7

55'

Barrett

34 - 7

51'

Riccitelli

32 - 7

50'

Barrett

27 - 7

44'

Sullivan

25 - 7

44'

Half Time

Barrett

20 - 7

40'

Sullivan

18 - 7

39'

Vailanu

37'

13 - 7

Donaldson

29'

13 - 7

Vailanu

28'

13 - 5

Perofeta

13 - 0

20'

Perofeta

10 - 0

12'

Riccitelli

8 - 0

11'

Perofeta

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Blues

Waratahs

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Defence Profile

Blues

Waratahs

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

64%

57%

3-6 secs

18%

26%

6+ secs

11%

Rucks Won

Blues vs Waratahs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Blues face off against Waratahs in Super Rugby Pacific Round 9 on Sat 22nd April 2023 at Eden Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:05. In South Africa it’s at 09:05 SAST, 19:05 NZST in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST in Australia and 00:05 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Waratahs in 3rd and Blues in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Blues vs Waratahs Squads

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