Moana Pasifika

28 - 40

Full Time

Reds

Moana Pasifika vs Reds

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

82'

Conversion

D'Angelo Leuila has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

Moana Pasifika are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Luteru Tolai picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

79'

Spellbinding play by Manu Paea is finished off with a try.

79'

Mac Grealy comes on.

75'

Jordan Petaia comes off.

75'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Tom Lynagh getting some game time.

74'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with James O'Connor being replaced.

74'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Lopeti Faifua getting some game time.

72'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Connor Vest being replaced.

72'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Kalani Thomas getting some game time.

72'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Tate McDermott being replaced.

72'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Manu Paea coming on.

65'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Ere Enari coming off.

65'

Conversion

The Moana Pasifika supporters go wild as D'Angelo Leuila successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

Great hands by Moana Pasifika leads to a try for Miracle Faiilagi

63'

Spellbinding play by Solomone Funaki is finished off with a try.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Neria Fomai goes through the gap.

63'

Moana Pasifika sub Fine Inisi comes onto the field.

62'

Timoci Tavatavanawai departs for Moana Pasifika.

62'

Queensland Reds sub Connor Anderson comes onto the field.

62'

Jake Upfield departs for Queensland Reds.

62'

Moana Pasifika sub Sione Tu'ipulotu comes onto the field.

61'

Potu Leavasa departs for Moana Pasifika.

61'

Abraham Pole comes on for Moana Pasifika.

58'

Ezekiel Lindenmuth leaves the field.

58'

Luteru Tolai comes on for Moana Pasifika.

58'

Samiuela Moli leaves the field.

58'

Phransis Sula-Siaosi comes on for Queensland Reds.

55'

Zane Nonggorr leaves the field.

55'

Richie Asiata comes on for Queensland Reds.

55'

Matt Faessler leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Lawson Creighton kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

A penetrating move by Queensland Reds results in a try for Lawson Creighton.

54'

That's a great try assist by James O'Connor.

54'

What a run here by James O'Connor as they get over the gainline!

54'

Ezekiel Lindenmuth makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Potu Leavasa getting some game time.

48'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Mike McKee being replaced.

48'

Lawson Creighton has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

48'

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.

46'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Suetena Asomua getting some game time.

46'

Moana Pasifika decide to make a substitution, with Isileli Tu'ungafasi being replaced.

46'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Peni Ravai getting some game time.

46'

Queensland Reds decide to make a substitution, with Sef Fa'agase being replaced.

46'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Moana Pasifika has led to Levi Aumua being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Conversion

Lawson Creighton does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

An interception for Queensland Reds allows Suliasi Vunivalu to race clear for the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Queensland Reds has led to Suliasi Vunivalu being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

D'Angelo Leuila comes on for Moana Pasifika.

31'

Danny Toala leaves the field.

31'

Conversion

Lawson Creighton does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

Silky skills by Queensland Reds ends with a try for Harry Wilson.

30'

Spellbinding play by James O'Connor is finished off with a try.

30'

Conversion

Lincoln McClutchie makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

Silky skills by Moana Pasifika ends with a try for Danny Toala.

27'

Timoci Tavatavanawai played a key part in that try.

27'

Trouble here as Timoci Tavatavanawai breaches the defence.

27'

Conversion

Lawson Creighton makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

Queensland Reds are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Matt Faessler picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

21'

That's a great try assist by Tate McDermott.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Suliasi Vunivalu bursts through to advance the Queensland Reds attack.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Levi Aumua bursts through to advance the Moana Pasifika attack.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Levi Aumua bursts through to advance the Moana Pasifika attack.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Jordan Petaia took full advantage.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Samiuela Moli took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

Lincoln McClutchie converts the try.

13'

Try

A series of passes by Moana Pasifika results in a try for Miracle Faiilagi

12'

Spellbinding play by Lincoln McClutchie is finished off with a try.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Miracle Faiilagi took full advantage.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Connor Vest took full advantage.

12'

Moana Pasifika sub Mike McKee comes onto the field.

11'

Potu Leavasa departs for Moana Pasifika.

11'

Conversion

Lawson Creighton converts the try.

10'

Try

A series of passes by Queensland Reds results in a try for Fraser McReight

Suliasi Vunivalu played a key part in that try.

A gap opened in the defence and Suliasi Vunivalu took full advantage.

A gap opened in the defence and Tate McDermott took full advantage.

The defensive line has been broken as Matt Faessler goes through the gap.

Potu Leavasa comes on.

Mike McKee comes off.

The defensive line has been broken as Jake Upfield goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Moana Pasifika v Reds 
  
 Round 8 
  
 Thu 13th April 2023, 09:05pm PDT 
  
 Apia Park

Points Flow Chart

Reds win +12

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

79%

82%

Possession Last 10 min

18%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Leuila

28 - 40

79'

Tolai

26 - 40

79'

Leuila

21 - 40

65'

Faiilagi

19 - 40

63'

Creighton

55'

14 - 40

Creighton

54'

14 - 38

Faessler

46'

14 - 33

Half Time

Creighton

36'

14 - 28

Vunivalu

35'

14 - 26

Creighton

31'

14 - 21

Wilson

30'

14 - 19

McClutchie

14 - 14

29'

Toala

12 - 14

27'

Creighton

22'

7 - 14

Faessler

21'

7 - 12

McClutchie

7 - 7

13'

Faiilagi

5 - 7

12'

Creighton

10'

0 - 7

McReight

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Moana Pasifika

Reds

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Defence Profile

Moana Pasifika

Reds

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

54%

46%

3-6 secs

39%

34%

6+ secs

10%

Rucks Won

Moana Pasifika vs Reds Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Moana Pasifika face off against Reds in Super Rugby Pacific Round 8 on Thu 13th April 2023 at Apia Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 05:05. In South Africa it’s at 06:05 SAST, 16:05 NZST in New Zealand, 14:05 AEST in Australia and 21:05 EST in the US.

Reds won the last encounter but Moana Pasifika are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with Reds in 8th and Moana Pasifika in 12th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Moana Pasifika vs Reds Squads

The official squads for Moana Pasifika 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.