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Blues vs Waratahs

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Live Updates

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

80'
Penalty Goal

Harry Plummer makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tom Robinson bursts through to advance the Blues attack.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Taleni Seu bursts through to advance the NSW Waratahs attack.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as AJ Lam bursts through to advance the Blues attack.

77'

A gap opened in the defence and Zarn Sullivan took full advantage.

72'

There wasn't enough power on that conversion attempt by Tane Edmed as it drops short of the posts.

70'
Try

The kick through from NSW Waratahs has allowed Dylan Pietsch to touch down.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Dylan Pietsch took full advantage.

69'

That's a great try assist by Ben Donaldson.

69'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Hugh Sinclair coming on.

68'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Jed Holloway coming off.

68'
Conversion

The Blues supporters go wild as Harry Plummer successfully kicks the conversion.

68'
Try

A stunning solo try from Mark Telea

66'

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

66'

Blues make a substitution with Stephen Perofeta coming on.

65'

Blues make a substitution with Beauden Barrett coming off.

65'

NSW Waratahs sub Lachlan Swinton comes onto the field.

64'

Charlie Gamble departs for NSW Waratahs.

64'

NSW Waratahs sub Teddy Wilson comes onto the field.

64'

Harrison Goddard departs for NSW Waratahs.

64'

Blues sub Harry Plummer comes onto the field.

64'

Bryce Heem departs for Blues.

64'

NSW Waratahs sub Dave Porecki comes onto the field.

64'

Tolu Latu departs for NSW Waratahs.

64'

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

62'

Blues sub Cameron Suafoa comes onto the field.

61'

James Tucker departs for Blues.

61'

Blues sub Marcel Renata comes onto the field.

61'

Nepo Laulala departs for Blues.

61'

Sam Nock comes on for Blues.

58'

Finlay Christie leaves the field.

58'

Kurt Eklund comes on for Blues.

58'

Ricky Riccitelli leaves the field.

58'

Anton Segner comes on for Blues.

56'

Akira Ioane leaves the field.

56'

Charlie Gamble comes on.

54'

Lachlan Swinton comes off.

54'

Daniel Botha comes on.

54'

Nephi Leatigaga comes off.

54'

Tom Lambert comes on.

54'

Tetera Faulkner comes off.

54'

Jordan Lay comes on.

53'

Ofa Tu'ungafasi comes off.

53'
Conversion

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

53'
Try

A penetrating move by Blues results in a try for Zarn Sullivan.

52'

That's a great try assist by Hoskins Sotutu.

52'

What a run here by Rieko Ioane as they get over the gainline!

50'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Tolu Latu getting some game time.

49'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Dave Porecki being replaced.

49'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Taleni Seu getting some game time.

46'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Langi Gleeson being replaced.

46'
Conversion

Beauden Barrett adds the two points for Blues.

46'
Try

The Blues maul march their way over the white wash for Ricky Riccitelli to touch down.

44'

Dalton Papali'i makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Lalakai Foketi coming on.

40'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Izaia Perese coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'
Conversion

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

39'
Try

The pick and go results in a try for Blues as Nepo Laulala goes over.

37'
Conversion

Beauden Barrett converts the try.

18'
Try

A wonderful passing move by Blues is finished off by Finlay Christie

16'

Rieko Ioane sets up the try.

16'

This is dangerous for the defence as Bryce Heem bursts through to advance the Blues attack.

16'
Penalty Goal

Beauden Barrett makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

11'

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

7'
Conversion

Tane Edmed has kicked a conversion.

3'
Try

Great hands by NSW Waratahs leads to a try for Ned Hanigan

2'

Izaia Perese sets up the try.

2'

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

2'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

0'
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Match Details

Blues v Waratahs
Super Rugby Pacific - Quarter Final
Fri 9th June 2023, 02:35am CDT
Eden Park

Points Flow Chart

Blues win +29
Blues
Waratahs
Blues
Time in lead
Waratahs
66
Mins in lead
14
83%
% Of Game In Lead
18%
82%
Possession Last 10 min
18%
3
Points Last 10 min
0

Key Events

Full Time
Plummer
41 - 12
80'
Pietsch
69'
38 - 12
Plummer
38 - 7
68'
Telea
36 - 7
66'
Barrett
31 - 7
53'
Sullivan
29 - 7
52'
Barrett
24 - 7
46'
Riccitelli
22 - 7
44'
Half Time
Barrett
17 - 7
39'
Laulala
15 - 7
37'
Barrett
10 - 7
18'
Christie
8 - 7
16'
Barrett
3 - 7
11'
Edmed
3'
0 - 7
Hanigan
2'
0 - 5
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
2.9
14
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
1
12
Entries

Attack Profile

Blues
Waratahs
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Defence Profile

Blues
Waratahs
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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
68%
65%
3-6 secs
16%
17%
6+ secs
11%
6%
101
Rucks Won
76

Other Fixtures

24 - 28
FT
32 - 25
FT
Tomorrow
02:05
Tomorrow
14:05

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