Force

40 - 31

Full Time

Reds

Force vs Reds

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Conversion

Harry McLaughlin-Phillips has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

A series of passes by Queensland Reds results in a try for Jock Campbell

74'

Kalani Thomas played a key part in that try.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Jeff Toomaga-Allen took full advantage.

74'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Harry McLaughlin-Phillips getting some game time.

72'

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

72'

Western Force make a substitution with Ben Funnell coming on.

67'

Western Force make a substitution with Tom Horton coming off.

67'

Queensland Reds make a substitution with Cormac Daly coming on.

67'

Queensland Reds make a substitution with Seru Uru coming off.

67'

Queensland Reds make a substitution with Kalani Thomas coming on.

67'

Queensland Reds make a substitution with Tate McDermott coming off.

67'

Western Force make a substitution with Max Burey coming on.

67'

Western Force make a substitution with Harry Potter coming off.

67'

Western Force sub Issak Fines-Leleiwasa comes onto the field.

65'

Nic White departs for Western Force.

65'

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

64'

Try

A stunning solo try from Fraser McReight

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Seru Uru goes through the gap.

63'

Josh Bartlett comes on for Western Force.

59'

Ryan Coxon leaves the field.

59'

Tiaan Tauakipulu comes on for Western Force.

57'

Santiago Medrano leaves the field.

57'

Josh Nasser comes on for Queensland Reds.

55'

Matt Faessler leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

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

54'

Try

Carlo Tizzano scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

53'

What a run here by Carlo Tizzano as they get over the gainline!

53'

That's a great try assist by Ben Donaldson.

53'

John Bryant comes on.

51'

Harry Wilson comes off.

51'

Taj Annan comes on.

51'

Josh Flook comes off.

51'

George Blake comes on.

50'

Peni Ravai comes off.

50'

Conversion

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

50'

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.

49'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Jeff Toomaga-Allen getting some game time.

47'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Zane Nonggorr being replaced.

47'

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

43'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Bayley Kuenzle from scoring that try!

42'

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

42'

Conversion

Tom Lynagh adds the two points for Queensland Reds.

42'

Try

What an effort there by Tate McDermott as they score the try.

41'

Fabulous play by Queensland Reds has led to Tate McDermott being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Harry Wilson played a key part in that try.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Ben Donaldson adds the two points for Western Force.

41'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Western Force as Nic White goes over.

39'

Fabulous play by Western Force has led to Chase Tiatia being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Queensland Reds go for goal with Tom Lynagh taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

35'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Queensland Reds as Tate McDermott goes over.

34'

Fabulous play by Queensland Reds has led to Harry Wilson being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Conversion

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

31'

Try

Silky skills by Western Force ends with a try for Chase Tiatia.

30'

Trouble here as Chase Tiatia breaches the defence.

30'

Spellbinding play by Ben Donaldson is finished off with a try.

30'

Lopeti Faifua comes on.

26'

Jeremy Williams comes off.

26'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Reed Prinsep getting some game time.

23'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Will Harris being replaced.

23'

Conversion

Ben Donaldson makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

Western Force are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Tom Franklin picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jock Campbell bursts through to advance the Queensland Reds attack.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tate McDermott bursts through to advance the Queensland Reds attack.

21'

Conversion

Ben Donaldson converts the try.

15'

Try

A series of passes by Western Force results in a try for Bayley Kuenzle

14'

Spellbinding play by Ben Donaldson is finished off with a try.

14'

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

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Tom Lynagh took full advantage.

Ben Donaldson steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

The defensive line has been broken as Harry Wilson goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Force v Reds 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Sat 23rd March 2024, 03:35am CDT 
  
 HBF Park

Points Flow Chart

Force win +9

Time in lead

Mins in lead

84%

% Of Game In Lead

21%

Possession Last 10 min

79%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

McLaughlin-Phillips

74'

40 - 31

Campbell

74'

40 - 29

McReight

63'

40 - 24

Donaldson

40 - 19

54'

Tizzano

38 - 19

53'

Lynagh

50'

33 - 19

Faessler

49'

33 - 17

Kuenzle

33 - 12

42'

Lynagh

42'

28 - 12

McDermott

41'

28 - 10

Half Time

Donaldson

28 - 5

41'

White

26 - 5

39'

McDermott

34'

21 - 5

Donaldson

21 - 0

31'

Tiatia

19 - 0

30'

Donaldson

14 - 0

23'

Franklin

12 - 0

22'

Donaldson

7 - 0

15'

Kuenzle

5 - 0

14'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Force

Reds

More Less

Defence Profile

Force

Reds

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

77%

76%

3-6 secs

21%

19%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

100

Last 5 Penalties

51'

55'

69'

70'

78'

Force

Reds

Force vs Reds Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Force face off against Reds in Super Rugby Pacific Round 5 on Sat 23rd March 2024 at HBF Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:35. In South Africa it’s at 10:35 SAST, 21:35 NZST in New Zealand, 19:35 AEST in Australia and 01:35 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 5 places in the league table with Reds in 5th 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.