Rebels

48 - 34

Full Time

Force

Force vs Rebels

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Ollie Callan comes on.

75'

Tom Franklin comes off.

75'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Jordan Uelese getting some game time.

74'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Alex Mafi being replaced.

74'

Conversion

Jake Strachan has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

What a kick! Filipo Daugunu takes full advantage to score for Melbourne Rebels.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Filipo Daugunu took full advantage.

72'

David Feliuai played a key part in that try.

72'

Western Force make a substitution with Sam Spink coming on.

69'

Western Force make a substitution with Harry Potter coming off.

69'

Penalty Goal

The Melbourne Rebels supporters go wild as Jake Strachan successfully kicks the penalty goal.

68'

Western Force sub Lopeti Faifua comes onto the field.

64'

Jeremy Williams departs for Western Force.

64'

Western Force sub Tiaan Tauakipulu comes onto the field.

64'

Santiago Medrano departs for Western Force.

64'

Western Force sub George Poolman comes onto the field.

60'

Sam Spink departs for Western Force.

60'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jake Strachan kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

Filipo Daugunu scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

57'

What a run here by Filipo Daugunu as they get over the gainline!

57'

Ryan Louwrens played a key part in that try.

57'

Tim Anstee comes on for Western Force.

56'

Michael Wells leaves the field.

56'

Issak Fines-Leleiwasa comes on for Western Force.

56'

Nic White leaves the field.

56'

Charlie Hancock comes on for Western Force.

56'

Ryan Coxon leaves the field.

56'

Tuaina Taii Tualima comes on for Melbourne Rebels.

56'

Brad Wilkin leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jake Strachan kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

A perfectly timed interception by Carter Gordon allows them to score the try.

55'

What a run here by Carter Gordon as they get over the gainline!

55'

Feleti Kaitu'u comes on.

54'

Tom Horton comes off.

54'

Carter Gordon hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

54'

Try

A penetrating move by Melbourne Rebels results in a try for Josh Kemeny.

53'

What a run here by Josh Kemeny as they get over the gainline!

53'

That's a great try assist by Josh Canham.

53'

Vaiolini Ekuasi comes on.

51'

Rob Leota comes off.

51'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Sam Talakai getting some game time.

49'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Taniela Tupou being replaced.

49'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Isaac Aedo Kailea getting some game time.

49'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Matt Gibbon being replaced.

49'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Ryan Louwrens getting some game time.

49'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with James Tuttle being replaced.

49'

Conversion

Ben Donaldson adds the two points for Western Force.

49'

Try

Slick passing by Western Force leads to a try for Michael Wells.

48'

Tom Horton sets up the try.

48'

Chase Tiatia makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Penalty Goal

Ben Donaldson kicks the penalty.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

47'

Conversion

Carter Gordon adds the two points for Melbourne Rebels.

47'

Try

Slick passing by Melbourne Rebels leads to a try for Andrew Kellaway.

46'

Andrew Kellaway makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Spellbinding play by Carter Gordon is finished off with a try.

46'

Conversion

Ben Donaldson does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

Incisive passing by Western Force is finished off by Max Burey, as they goes over for the try.

37'

That's a great try assist by Nic White.

37'

Fabulous play by Western Force has led to Michael Wells being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Conversion

Carter Gordon does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

Incisive passing by Melbourne Rebels is finished off by Carter Gordon, as they goes over for the try.

34'

James Tuttle sets up the try.

34'

Trouble here as Andrew Kellaway breaches the defence.

33'

Trouble here as Harry Potter breaches the defence.

32'

Trouble here as Tom Horton breaches the defence.

31'

Jake Strachan comes on.

27'

Matt Proctor comes off.

27'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Ben Donaldson kicks the penalty goal.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Harry Potter bursts through to advance the Western Force attack.

24'

Conversion

Ben Donaldson converts the try.

16'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Tom Horton places the ball down for the try.

15'

Yellow Card

Josh Canham (Melbourne Rebels) is shown a yellow card

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Harry Potter took full advantage.

12'

Conversion

Ben Donaldson converts the try.

10'

Try

A series of passes by Western Force results in a try for Chase Tiatia

Ben Donaldson played a key part in that try.

A gap opened in the defence and Ben Donaldson took full advantage.

Carter Gordon has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

A stunning solo try from Andrew Kellaway

The defensive line has been broken as Andrew Kellaway goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Carter Gordon.

The defensive line has been broken as Alex Mafi goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Rebels v Force 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Fri 1st March 2024, 03:10am CST 
  
 AAMI Park

Points Flow Chart

Rebels win +14

Time in lead

Mins in lead

30%

% Of Game In Lead

61%

69%

Possession Last 10 min

31%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Strachan

48 - 34

73'

Daugunu

46 - 34

72'

Strachan

41 - 34

68'

Strachan

38 - 34

58'

Daugunu

36 - 34

57'

Strachan

31 - 34

56'

Gordon

29 - 34

55'

Kemeny

24 - 34

53'

Donaldson

49'

19 - 34

Wells

48'

19 - 32

Donaldson

41'

19 - 27

Half Time

Gordon

19 - 24

47'

Kellaway

17 - 24

46'

Donaldson

38'

12 - 24

Burey

37'

12 - 22

Gordon

12 - 17

35'

Gordon

10 - 17

34'

Donaldson

25'

5 - 17

Donaldson

16'

5 - 14

Horton

15'

5 - 12

Canham

5 - 7

15'

Donaldson

10'

5 - 7

Tiatia

5 - 5

Kellaway

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Rebels

Force

More Less

Defence Profile

Rebels

Force

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

66%

79%

3-6 secs

21%

18%

6+ secs

13%

100

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

67'

71'

75'

76'

79'

Rebels

Force

Rebels vs Force Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Rebels face off against Force in Super Rugby Pacific Round 2 on Fri 1st March 2024 at AAMI Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 09:10. In South Africa it’s at 11:10 SAST, 22:10 NZST in New Zealand, 20:10 AEST in Australia and 01:10 EST in the US.

Rebels won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Force in 8th and Rebels in 10th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Rebels vs Force Squads

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