Waratahs

20 - 35

Full Time

Blues

Blues vs Waratahs

Events

Commentary

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

81'

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

81'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Blues is finished off by Torian Barnes

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Torian Barnes bursts through to advance the Blues attack.

80'

AJ Lam sets up the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Caleb Clarke bursts through to advance the Blues attack.

79'

Tom Lambert comes on.

76'

Isaac Kailea comes off.

76'

George Poolman comes on.

76'

Joey Walton comes off.

76'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with James Mullan getting some game time.

74'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Bradley Slater being replaced.

74'

Conversion

Beauden Barrett has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

A series of passes by Blues results in a try for AJ Lam

73'

Beauden Barrett played a key part in that try.

73'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Angus Scott-Young coming on.

69'

NSW Waratahs make a substitution with Jamie Adamson coming off.

69'

Blues make a substitution with Che Clark coming on.

65'

Blues make a substitution with Malachi Wrampling-Alec coming off.

65'

Blues make a substitution with Xavi Taele coming on.

65'

Blues make a substitution with Pita Ahki coming off.

65'

NSW Waratahs sub Teddy Wilson comes onto the field.

64'

Jake Gordon departs for NSW Waratahs.

64'

Penalty Goal

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

62'

Sifa Amone comes on for NSW Waratahs.

57'

Dan Botha leaves the field.

57'

Isaac Kailea comes on for NSW Waratahs.

57'

Tom Lambert leaves the field.

57'

Ioane Moananu comes on for NSW Waratahs.

57'

Ethan Dobbins leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

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

57'

Try

A penetrating move by Blues results in a try for AJ Lam.

56'

Beauden Barrett played a key part in that try.

56'

What a run here by Beauden Barrett as they get over the gainline!

56'

Angus Blyth comes on.

51'

Miles Amatosero comes off.

51'

Payton Spencer comes on.

51'

Zarn Sullivan comes off.

51'

Beauden Barrett has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

50'

Try

Slick passing by Blues leads to a try for Codemeru Vai.

49'

Zarn Sullivan sets up the try.

49'

Harry Potter makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Leafi Talataina getting some game time.

47'

NSW Waratahs decide to make a substitution, with Clem Halaholo being replaced.

47'

Codemeru Vai makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Blues make a substitution with Taufa Funaki coming on.

43'

Blues make a substitution with Finlay Christie coming off.

43'

Penalty Goal

Sid Harvey kicks the penalty.

43'

Sid Harvey makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

Blues make a substitution with Marcel Renata coming on.

40'

Blues make a substitution with Sam Matenga coming off.

40'

Blues make a substitution with Mason Tupaea coming on.

40'

Blues make a substitution with Ofa Tu'ungafasi coming off.

40'

Blues make a substitution with Torian Barnes coming on.

40'

Blues make a substitution with Dalton Papali'i coming off.

40'

NSW Waratahs sub Harry Potter comes onto the field.

40'

George Poolman departs for NSW Waratahs.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Conversion

Sid Harvey adds the two points for NSW Waratahs.

42'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for NSW Waratahs as Tom Lambert goes over.

40'

Penalty Goal

Beauden Barrett has kicked a penalty goal.

38'

Trouble here as Pete Samu breaches the defence.

32'

Conversion

Sid Harvey does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Jack Debreczeni scores from close range.

30'

Trouble here as Jack Debreczeni breaches the defence.

30'

Trouble here as Jack Debreczeni breaches the defence.

28'

George Poolman comes on.

27'

Harry Potter comes off.

27'

Trouble here as Sid Harvey breaches the defence.

25'

Penalty Goal

Sid Harvey adds the points for NSW Waratahs.

21'

A gap opened in the defence and Ethan Dobbins took full advantage.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Sid Harvey took full advantage.

10'

Yellow Card

Malachi Wrampling-Alec (Blues) is shown a yellow card

The defensive line has been broken as AJ Lam goes through the gap.

Beauden Barrett has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

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

We are underway as the referee Jordan Way blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Waratahs v Blues 
  
 Round 6 
  
 Sat 21st March 2026, 01:35am PDT 
  
 Allianz Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Jordan Way

Points Flow Chart

Blues win +15

Time in lead

Mins in lead

35%

% Of Game In Lead

57%

61%

Possession Last 10 min

39%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Barnes

80'

20 - 35

Barrett

74'

20 - 30

Lam

73'

20 - 28

Barrett

62'

20 - 23

Barrett

57'

20 - 20

Lam

56'

20 - 18

Vai

49'

20 - 13

Harvey

20 - 8

43'

Half Time

Harvey

17 - 8

42'

Lambert

15 - 8

40'

Barrett

38'

10 - 8

Harvey

10 - 5

31'

Debreczeni

8 - 5

30'

Harvey

3 - 5

21'

Wrampling-Alec

0 - 5

Christie

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Waratahs

Blues

More Less

Defence Profile

Waratahs

Blues

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

75%

3-6 secs

16%

14%

6+ secs

11%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

65'

68'

72'

77'

Waratahs

Blues

Waratahs vs Blues Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Waratahs face off against Blues in Super Rugby Pacific Round 6 on Sat 21st March 2026 at Allianz Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:35 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 10:35 SAST on SuperSport, 21:35 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 19:35 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 01:35 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with Blues in 4th and Waratahs in 8th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Waratahs vs Blues Squads

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