Moana Pasifika

23 - 29

Full Time

Rebels

Moana Pasifika vs Rebels

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

79'

Penalty Goal

William Havili kicks the penalty.

79'

Melbourne Rebels go for goal with James Tuttle taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

77'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Melbourne Rebels is finished off by Glen Vaihu

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Glen Vaihu bursts through to advance the Melbourne Rebels attack.

75'

Andrew Kellaway played a key part in that try.

75'

Yellow Card

Jacob Norris (Moana Pasifika) is shown a yellow card

74'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Maka getting some game time.

70'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Samiuela Moli being replaced.

70'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Irie Papuni getting some game time.

70'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Lotu Inisi being replaced.

70'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with Glen Vaihu coming on.

67'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with Jake Strachan coming off.

67'

Carter Gordon curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

67'

Try

Melbourne Rebels are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Lachie Anderson touching down.

66'

James Tuttle sets up the try.

66'

Yellow Card

Allan Craig (Moana Pasifika) is shown a yellow card

63'

Moana Pasifika sub Sekope Kepu comes onto the field.

62'

Sione Mafileo departs for Moana Pasifika.

62'

Moana Pasifika sub Kyren Taumoefolau comes onto the field.

62'

Anzelo Tuitavuki departs for Moana Pasifika.

62'

Melbourne Rebels sub James Tuttle comes onto the field.

60'

Ryan Louwrens departs for Melbourne Rebels.

60'

Moana Pasifika sub Ola Tauelangi comes onto the field.

60'

Tom Savage departs for Moana Pasifika.

60'

Melbourne Rebels sub Daniel Maiava comes onto the field.

60'

Vaiolini Ekuasi departs for Melbourne Rebels.

60'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as William Havili kicks the penalty goal.

60'

What a run here by Ryan Louwrens as they get over the gainline!

52'

Lukas Ripley comes on.

50'

David Feliuai comes off.

50'

Melani Matavao comes on.

50'

Ere Enari comes off.

50'

Conversion

William Havili adds the two points for Moana Pasifika.

50'

Try

Slick passing by Moana Pasifika leads to a try for Julian Savea.

48'

Julian Savea makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Pepesana Patafilo sets up the try.

48'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with Taniela Tupou coming on.

44'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with Sam Talakai coming off.

44'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with Isaac Aedo Kailea coming on.

44'

Melbourne Rebels make a substitution with Matt Gibbon coming off.

44'

Moana Pasifika sub Sateki Latu comes onto the field.

40'

Abraham Pole departs for Moana Pasifika.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

William Havili does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Moana Pasifika as Allan Craig goes over.

35'

Ere Enari sets up the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Moana Pasifika has led to Julian Savea being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Trouble here as Anzelo Tuitavuki breaches the defence.

30'

Conversion

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

30'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Vaiolini Ekuasi scores from close range.

29'

Penalty Goal

William Havili does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

17'

Melbourne Rebels sub Tuaina Taii Tualima comes onto the field.

13'

Rob Leota departs for Melbourne Rebels.

13'

Conversion

Carter Gordon converts the try.

10'

Try

A series of passes by Melbourne Rebels results in a try for Ryan Louwrens

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

Jordan Uelese played a key part in that try.

Rob Leota comes on for Melbourne Rebels.

Tuaina Taii Tualima leaves the field.

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

Try

Great hands by Melbourne Rebels leads to a try for Andrew Kellaway

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

That's a great try assist by Jake Strachan.

Tuaina Taii Tualima comes on.

Rob Leota comes off.

The defensive line has been broken as Rob Leota goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Moana Pasifika v Rebels 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Thu 7th March 2024, 10:05pm PST 
  
 FMG Stadium Waikato

Points Flow Chart

Rebels win +6

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

89%

Possession Last 10 min

95%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Havili

23 - 29

79'

Vaihu

75'

20 - 29

Norris

20 - 24

74'

Anderson

66'

20 - 24

Craig

20 - 19

63'

Havili

20 - 19

60'

Havili

17 - 19

50'

Savea

15 - 19

48'

Half Time

Havili

10 - 19

36'

Craig

8 - 19

35'

Gordon

30'

3 - 19

Ekuasi

29'

3 - 17

Havili

3 - 12

17'

Gordon

10'

0 - 12

Louwrens

0 - 10

Kellaway

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Moana Pasifika

Rebels

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Defence Profile

Moana Pasifika

Rebels

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

67%

58%

3-6 secs

19%

25%

6+ secs

13%

18%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

71'

72'

74'

78'

Moana Pasifika

Rebels

Moana Pasifika vs Rebels Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Moana Pasifika face off against Rebels in Super Rugby Pacific Round 3 on Thu 7th March 2024 at FMG Stadium Waikato. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 06:05. In South Africa it’s at 08:05 SAST, 19:05 NZST in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST in Australia and 22:05 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 3 places in the league table with Rebels in 8th and Moana Pasifika in 11th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Moana Pasifika vs Rebels Squads

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