Force

20 - 71

Full Time

Reds

Force vs Reds

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

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

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jake Upfield bursts through to advance the Queensland Reds attack.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kalani Thomas bursts through to advance the Queensland Reds attack.

78'

Conversion

James O'Connor has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

What a kick! Josh Flook takes full advantage to score for Queensland Reds.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Josh Flook bursts through to advance the Queensland Reds attack.

76'

Spellbinding play by Kalani Thomas is finished off with a try.

76'

Conversion

James O'Connor has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

A series of passes by Queensland Reds results in a try for Filipo Daugunu

74'

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

74'

Kalani Thomas played a key part in that try.

74'

Yellow Card

Jackson Pugh (Western Force) is shown a yellow card

73'

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

73'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Filipo Daugunu getting some game time.

72'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Tom Lynagh being replaced.

72'

Conversion

Bryce Hegarty has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

Jackson Pugh scores the try from close range.

71'

That's a great try assist by Ian Prior.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Jake Upfield took full advantage.

67'

Western Force sub Angus Wagner comes onto the field.

63'

Tom Robertson departs for Western Force.

63'

Western Force sub Siosifa Amone comes onto the field.

63'

Santiago Medrano departs for Western Force.

63'

Conversion

The Queensland Reds supporters go wild as James O'Connor successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

Queensland Reds are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Liam Wright touching down.

61'

Spellbinding play by Kalani Thomas is finished off with a try.

61'

Tom Lynagh comes on for Queensland Reds.

59'

Filipo Daugunu leaves the field.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Josh Flook goes through the gap.

59'

Red Card

Ollie Callan (Western Force) is shown the red card

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Filipo Daugunu goes through the gap.

58'

Connor Anderson comes on for Queensland Reds.

58'

Suliasi Vunivalu leaves the field.

58'

Jake Upfield comes on for Queensland Reds.

57'

Ryan Smith leaves the field.

57'

Richie Asiata comes on for Queensland Reds.

57'

Matt Faessler leaves the field.

57'

Sef Fa'agase comes on for Queensland Reds.

57'

Dane Zander leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as James O'Connor kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

A perfectly timed interception by Suliasi Vunivalu allows them to score the try.

55'

What a run here by Suliasi Vunivalu as they get over the gainline!

55'

Jock Campbell comes on.

54'

Jordan Petaia comes off.

54'

James O'Connor comes on.

54'

Tom Lynagh comes off.

54'

Kalani Thomas comes on.

53'

Tate McDermott comes off.

53'

Jake Strachan comes on.

51'

Zach Kibirige comes off.

51'

Tom Horton comes on.

51'

Folau Fainga'a comes off.

51'

Peni Ravai comes on.

51'

Zane Nonggorr comes off.

51'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Tom Lynagh kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

A penetrating move by Queensland Reds results in a try for Filipo Daugunu.

50'

Suliasi Vunivalu sets up the try.

50'

What a run here by Suliasi Vunivalu as they get over the gainline!

50'

George Poolman comes on.

50'

Hamish Stewart comes off.

50'

Ian Prior comes on.

50'

Issak Fines-Leleiwasa comes off.

50'

Filipo Daugunu makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Conversion

Tom Lynagh adds the two points for Queensland Reds.

45'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Matt Faessler dots the ball down from close range.

45'

Bayley Kuenzle makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Queensland Reds has led to Fraser McReight being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Western Force sub Jackson Pugh comes onto the field.

38'

Michael Wells departs for Western Force.

38'

Conversion

Tom Lynagh does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Queensland Reds as Josh Flook goes over.

36'

Felix Kalapu comes on for Western Force.

32'

Jeremy Williams leaves the field.

32'

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

31'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Folau Fainga'a scores from close range.

30'

Trouble here as Folau Fainga'a breaches the defence.

30'

Yellow Card

Harry Wilson (Queensland Reds) is shown a yellow card

29'

Tom Lynagh curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

24'

Try

Harry Wilson goes on their own for a try.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Harry Wilson bursts through to advance the Queensland Reds attack.

23'

That's a great try assist by Fraser McReight.

23'

Penalty Goal

Tom Lynagh does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

17'

Penalty Goal

Bryce Hegarty makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Jeremy Williams took full advantage.

12'

Bryce Hegarty hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

10'

Try

A series of passes by Western Force results in a try for Zach Kibirige

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Zach Kibirige took full advantage.

10'

Folau Fainga'a played a key part in that try.

10'

Conversion

Tom Lynagh has kicked a conversion.

Try

The kick through from Queensland Reds has allowed Jordan Petaia to touch down.

The defensive line has been broken as Jordan Petaia goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Filipo Daugunu.

Conversion

Tom Lynagh has kicked a conversion.

Try

Queensland Reds are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Ryan Smith touching down.

That's a great try assist by Tate McDermott.

The defensive line has been broken as Josh Flook goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Jordan Petaia goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Force v Reds 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sat 4th March 2023, 09:30pm PST 
  
 AAMI Park

Points Flow Chart

Reds win +51

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

95%

46%

Possession Last 10 min

54%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

O'Connor

78'

20 - 71

Flook

77'

20 - 69

O'Connor

75'

20 - 64

Daugunu

74'

20 - 62

Pugh

20 - 57

73'

Hegarty

20 - 57

72'

Pugh

18 - 57

71'

O'Connor

62'

13 - 57

Wright

61'

13 - 55

Callan

13 - 50

59'

O'Connor

56'

13 - 50

Vunivalu

55'

13 - 48

Lynagh

51'

13 - 43

Daugunu

50'

13 - 41

Lynagh

45'

13 - 36

Faessler

45'

13 - 34

Half Time

Lynagh

37'

13 - 29

Flook

36'

13 - 27

Fainga'a

13 - 22

30'

Wilson

29'

8 - 22

Wilson

23'

8 - 22

Lynagh

17'

8 - 17

Hegarty

8 - 14

13'

Kibirige

5 - 14

10'

Lynagh

0 - 14

Petaia

0 - 12

Lynagh

0 - 7

Smith

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.9

Entries

Attack Profile

Force

Reds

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Defence Profile

Force

Reds

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

50%

57%

3-6 secs

33%

25%

6+ secs

11%

Rucks Won

Force vs Reds Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Force face off against Reds in Super Rugby Pacific Round 2 on Sat 4th March 2023 at AAMI Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 05:30. In South Africa it’s at 07:30 SAST, 18:30 NZST in New Zealand, 16:30 AEST in Australia and 21:30 EST in the US.

Reds won the last encounter but Reds are 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 Reds in 8th and Force in 10th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Force vs Reds Squads

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