Rebels

52 - 14

Full Time

Force

Force vs Rebels

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Theo Fourie comes on.

77'

Jordan Uelese comes off.

77'

George Poolman comes on.

77'

Zach Kibirige comes off.

77'

Conversion

Reece Hodge has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Melbourne Rebels is finished off by Vaiolini Ekuasi

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Vaiolini Ekuasi bursts through to advance the Melbourne Rebels attack.

76'

Spellbinding play by Nick Jooste is finished off with a try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Reece Hodge bursts through to advance the Melbourne Rebels attack.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Manasa Mataele bursts through to advance the Western Force attack.

75'

Joe Pincus comes on.

75'

Monty Ioane comes off.

75'

Conversion

Reece Hodge has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

Nick Jooste scores an interception try.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Nick Jooste took full advantage.

73'

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

70'

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

70'

Western Force make a substitution with Isi Naisarani coming on.

69'

Western Force make a substitution with Rahboni Vosayaco coming off.

69'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with Vaiolini Ekuasi coming on.

69'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with Richard Hardwick coming off.

69'

Western Force make a substitution with Tom Horton coming on.

69'

Western Force make a substitution with Folau Fainga'a coming off.

69'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with Trevor Hosea coming on.

69'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with Matt Philip coming off.

69'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with James Tuttle coming on.

69'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with Ryan Louwrens coming off.

69'

Western Force make a substitution with Ian Prior coming on.

69'

Western Force make a substitution with Issak Fines-Leleiwasa coming off.

69'

Conversion

The Melbourne Rebels supporters go wild as Reece Hodge successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

A series of passes by Melbourne Rebels results in a try for Lachie Anderson

67'

Carter Gordon sets up the try.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Carter Gordon took full advantage.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Ryan Louwrens took full advantage.

66'

Melbourne Rebels sub Pone Fa'amausili comes onto the field.

63'

Sam Talakai departs for Melbourne Rebels.

63'

Conversion

The Western Force supporters go wild as Max Burey successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

Sam Spink intercepts the pass to race ahead and score the try for Western Force

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Sam Spink goes through the gap.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Reece Hodge kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Richard Hardwick from scoring as they record the try for Melbourne Rebels.

56'

Folau Fainga'a makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Nick Jooste getting some game time.

48'

Melbourne Rebels decide to make a substitution, with Lukas Ripley being replaced.

48'

Reece Hodge has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

48'

Try

Slick passing by Melbourne Rebels leads to a try for Josh Kemeny.

47'

Josh Kemeny makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Spellbinding play by Monty Ioane is finished off with a try.

47'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Izack Rodda getting some game time.

46'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Jeremy Williams being replaced.

46'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Bo Abra getting some game time.

46'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Siosifa Amone being replaced.

46'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Marley Pearce getting some game time.

46'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Angus Wagner being replaced.

46'

Manasa Mataele makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Western Force make a substitution with Tim Anstee coming on.

40'

Western Force make a substitution with Felix Kalapu coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Fabulous play by Melbourne Rebels has led to Lukas Ripley being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Max Burey comes on for Western Force.

34'

George Poolman leaves the field.

34'

Conversion

Reece Hodge does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

What an effort there by Sam Talakai as they score the try.

33'

Trouble here as Ryan Louwrens breaches the defence.

28'

George Poolman comes on.

25'

Max Burey comes off.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Hamish Stewart bursts through to advance the Western Force attack.

24'

Conversion

Reece Hodge converts the try.

19'

Try

Great forward play by Melbourne Rebels allows Brad Wilkin to score the try.

18'

Reece Hodge has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

11'

Try

Ryan Louwrens scores the try from close range.

10'

Conversion

Max Burey has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Western Force leads to a try for Sam Spink

The defensive line has been broken as Sam Spink goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Max Burey.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Rebels v Force 
  
 Round 14 
  
 Fri 26th May 2023, 02:35am PDT 
  
 AAMI Park

Points Flow Chart

Rebels win +38

Time in lead

Mins in lead

78%

% Of Game In Lead

17%

73%

Possession Last 10 min

27%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hodge

52 - 14

77'

Ekuasi

50 - 14

76'

Hodge

45 - 14

74'

Jooste

43 - 14

73'

Hodge

38 - 14

69'

Anderson

36 - 14

67'

Burey

60'

31 - 14

Spink

59'

31 - 12

Hodge

31 - 7

57'

Hardwick

29 - 7

56'

Kemeny

24 - 7

47'

Half Time

Hodge

19 - 7

34'

Talakai

17 - 7

33'

Hodge

12 - 7

19'

Wilkin

10 - 7

18'

Louwrens

5 - 7

10'

Burey

0 - 7

Spink

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Rebels

Force

More Less

Defence Profile

Rebels

Force

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

57%

52%

3-6 secs

27%

24%

6+ secs

10%

Rucks Won

Rebels vs Force Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Rebels face off against Force in Super Rugby Pacific Round 14 on Fri 26th May 2023 at AAMI Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 10:35. In South Africa it’s at 11:35 SAST, 21:35 NZST in New Zealand, 19:35 AEST in Australia and 02:35 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 1 place in the league table with Force in 10th and Rebels in 11th 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.