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Blues face off against Waratahs in Super Rugby Pacific Round 16 on Fri 30th May 2025 at Eden Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 05:35. In South Africa it’s at 06:35 SAST, 16:35 NZST in New Zealand, 14:35 AEST in Australia and 21:35 EST in the US.
Blues won the last encounter but Blues are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Waratahs in 6th and Blues in 8th underlining just how tight this match could be.
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.
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Harry Plummer makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.
The kick through from Blues has allowed Rieko Ioane to touch down.
The touch judges raise their flags as Beauden Barrett kicks the conversion.
The forward pack of Blues will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.
Beauden Barrett adds the two points for Blues.
Slick passing by Blues leads to a try for Corey Evans.
Beauden Barrett adds the two points for Blues.
The pick and go results in a try for Blues as Mark Tele'a goes over.
Beauden Barrett does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
A perfectly weighted kick allows Rieko Ioane to score the try.
The NSW Waratahs supporters go wild as Jack Bowen successfully kicks the penalty goal.
The pressure has finally told as Rieko Ioane scores from close range.
Jack Bowen adds the points for NSW Waratahs.
A series of passes by Blues results in a try for Mark Tele'a