Blues Women

42 - 26

Full Time

Chiefs Manawa

Blues Women vs Chiefs Manawa

Events

Commentary

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Live Updates

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

80'

Chiefs Manawa go for goal with Ariana Bayler taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

80'

Try

Shyrah Tuliau-Tua'a goes on their own for a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Shyrah Tuliau-Tua'a bursts through to advance the Chiefs Manawa attack.

79'

Spellbinding play by Shoshanah Seumanutafa is finished off with a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Presayus Singh bursts through to advance the Chiefs Manawa attack.

79'

Leomie Kloppers comes on.

78'

Jade Coates comes off.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Manaia Nuku bursts through to advance the Chiefs Manawa attack.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Katelyn Vahaakolo took full advantage.

71'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Eloise Blackwell getting some game time.

70'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Maama Mo'onia Vaipulu being replaced.

70'

Chiefs Manawa decide to make a substitution, with Lonita Ngalu getting some game time.

70'

Chiefs Manawa decide to make a substitution, with Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu being replaced.

70'

Blues make a substitution with Grace Gago coming on.

65'

Blues make a substitution with Atlanta Lolohea coming off.

65'

Blues make a substitution with Dajian Brown coming on.

65'

Blues make a substitution with Danny-Elle Fesolai coming off.

65'

Blues sub Hazel Tubic comes onto the field.

62'

Tara Turner departs for Blues.

62'

Conversion

The Blues supporters go wild as Ruahei Demant successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

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

61'

Blues sub Danii Mafoe comes onto the field.

61'

Jaymie Kolose departs for Blues.

61'

Yellow Card

Shyrah Tuliau-Tua'a (Chiefs Manawa) is shown a yellow card

60'

What a run here by Shyrah Tuliau-Tua'a as they get over the gainline!

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Ariana Bayler kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

A penetrating move by Chiefs Manawa results in a try for Shyrah Tuliau-Tua'a.

54'

That's a great try assist by Holli O'Sullivan.

54'

What a run here by Justine McGregor as they get over the gainline!

54'

Katelyn Vahaakolo comes on.

50'

Sylvia Brunt comes off.

50'

Nijiho Nagata comes on.

50'

Chryss Viliko comes off.

50'

Chiefs Manawa decide to make a substitution, with Amber Mundell getting some game time.

49'

Chiefs Manawa decide to make a substitution, with Chyann Kaitapu being replaced.

49'

Chiefs Manawa decide to make a substitution, with Nicole Purdom getting some game time.

49'

Chiefs Manawa decide to make a substitution, with Vici-Rose Green being replaced.

49'

Amarante Sititi makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Chiefs Manawa decide to make a substitution, with Shyrah Tuliau-Tua'a getting some game time.

47'

Chiefs Manawa decide to make a substitution, with Louise Blyde being replaced.

47'

Chiefs Manawa decide to make a substitution, with Shoshanah Seumanutafa getting some game time.

47'

Chiefs Manawa decide to make a substitution, with Huia Harding being replaced.

47'

Conversion

Ruahei Demant adds the two points for Blues.

46'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Hollyrae Mete-Renata dots the ball down from close range.

46'

Hollyrae Mete-Renata makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Chiefs Manawa make a substitution with Holli O'Sullivan coming on.

40'

Chiefs Manawa make a substitution with Carys Dallinger coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Carys Dallinger adds the two points for Chiefs Manawa.

40'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Chiefs Manawa as Mia Anderson goes over.

39'

Conversion

Ruahei Demant does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Sylvia Brunt scores from close range.

32'

Tara Turner sets up the try.

32'

Harono Te Iringa comes on for Blues.

32'

Aldora Itunu leaves the field.

32'

Conversion

Carys Dallinger makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Mia Anderson scores from close range.

28'

Spellbinding play by Jade Coates is finished off with a try.

28'

Trouble here as Ariana Bayler breaches the defence.

28'

This is dangerous for the defence as Manaia Nuku bursts through to advance the Chiefs Manawa attack.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Manaia Nuku bursts through to advance the Chiefs Manawa attack.

19'

Chiefs Manawa make a substitution with Jessie Wharekura coming on.

18'

Chiefs Manawa make a substitution with Olivia Holten coming off.

18'

Chiefs Manawa make a substitution with Leata Puni-Lio coming on.

18'

Chiefs Manawa make a substitution with Lonita Ngalu coming off.

18'

Conversion

Ruahei Demant converts the try.

16'

Try

A series of passes by Blues results in a try for Danny-Elle Fesolai

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Danny-Elle Fesolai took full advantage.

15'

Spellbinding play by Jaymie Kolose is finished off with a try.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Mererangi Paul took full advantage.

14'

Conversion

Ruahei Demant converts the try.

10'

Try

A series of passes by Blues results in a try for Tara Turner

A gap opened in the defence and Tara Turner took full advantage.

Sylvia Brunt played a key part in that try.

Lonita Ngalu comes on for Chiefs Manawa.

Leata Puni-Lio leaves the field.

Yellow Card

Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu (Chiefs Manawa) is shown a yellow card

The defensive line has been broken as Hollyrae Mete-Renata goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Carys Dallinger goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Mererangi Paul goes through the gap.

Conversion

Ruahei Demant has kicked a conversion.

Try

Blues are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Maama Mo'onia Vaipulu touching down.

That's a great try assist by Tara Turner.

We are underway as the referee Todd Petrie blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Blues Women v Chiefs Manawa 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Thu 9th July 2026, 09:35pm PDT 
  
 Semenoff Stadium 
  
 Todd Petrie

Points Flow Chart

Blues Women win +16

Time in lead

Mins in lead

96%

% Of Game In Lead

42%

Possession Last 10 min

58%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Tuliau-Tua'a

79'

42 - 26

Demant

42 - 21

62'

Sititi

40 - 21

61'

Tuliau-Tua'a

60'

35 - 21

Bayler

55'

35 - 21

Tuliau-Tua'a

54'

35 - 19

Demant

35 - 14

46'

Mete-Renata

33 - 14

46'

Half Time

Dallinger

40'

28 - 14

Anderson

39'

28 - 12

Demant

28 - 7

33'

Brunt

26 - 7

32'

Dallinger

29'

21 - 7

Anderson

28'

21 - 5

Demant

21 - 0

16'

Fesolai

19 - 0

15'

Demant

14 - 0

10'

Turner

12 - 0

Mahutariki-Fakalelu

7 - 0

Demant

7 - 0

Mo'onia Vaipulu

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Blues Women

Chiefs Manawa

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Defence Profile

Blues Women

Chiefs Manawa

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

79%

81%

3-6 secs

21%

18%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

109

vs Kick Off Times & TV Channel

face off against in Super Rugby Aupiki Round 5 on Thu 9th July 2026 at Semenoff Stadium. 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.

This is the first time and play each other and are also in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with in 2nd and in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

vs Squads

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