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Blues vs Force

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The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

82'

Anton Segner comes on for Blues.

81'

Dalton Papali'i leaves the field.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as George Poolman bursts through to advance the Western Force attack.

79'

Cam Christie comes on.

76'

Patrick Tuipulotu comes off.

76'
Conversion

Beauden Barrett has kicked a conversion.

76'
Try

Blues are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Josh Beehre picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

75'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Max Burey getting some game time.

71'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Kurtley Beale being replaced.

71'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Sam Nock getting some game time.

71'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Taufa Funaki being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and AJ Lam took full advantage.

69'

Western Force make a substitution with Joshua Smith coming on.

68'

Western Force make a substitution with Tom Robertson coming off.

68'

Ben Donaldson curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

68'

Western Force make a substitution with Albert Alcock coming on.

67'

Western Force make a substitution with Nic Dolly coming off.

67'
Try

The Western Force pack has powered over for Nic Dolly to score the try.

66'

Blues sub Kurt Eklund comes onto the field.

63'

Ricky Riccitelli departs for Blues.

63'

Blues sub Mason Tupaea comes onto the field.

63'

Josh Fusitu'a departs for Blues.

63'

Western Force sub Josh Thompson comes onto the field.

60'

Jeremy Williams departs for Western Force.

60'

Western Force sub Will Harris comes onto the field.

60'

Reed Prinsep departs for Western Force.

60'

Western Force sub George Poolman comes onto the field.

60'

Mac Grealy departs for Western Force.

60'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Beauden Barrett kicks the conversion.

59'
Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Cole Forbes to score the try.

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Cole Forbes goes through the gap.

58'

Beauden Barrett played a key part in that try.

58'

Josh Beehre comes on for Blues.

55'

Laghlan McWhannell leaves the field.

55'

Angus Ta'avao comes on for Blues.

55'

Marcel Renata leaves the field.

55'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Beauden Barrett kicks the conversion.

54'
Try

Nothing was going to stop Laghlan McWhannell from scoring as they record the try for Blues.

53'

That's a great try assist by Taufa Funaki.

53'

Atu Moli comes on.

52'

Ryan Coxon comes off.

52'

Nic White comes on.

52'

Henry Robertson comes off.

52'

What a run here by Cole Forbes as they get over the gainline!

50'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Adrian Choat getting some game time.

48'

Blues decide to make a substitution, with Anton Segner being replaced.

48'
Conversion

Ben Donaldson adds the two points for Western Force.

48'
Try

Slick passing by Western Force leads to a try for Kurtley Beale.

46'

Kurtley Beale makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Spellbinding play by Mac Grealy is finished off with a try.

46'
Conversion

Beauden Barrett adds the two points for Blues.

42'
Try

Incisive passing by Blues is finished off by AJ Lam, as they goes over for the try.

41'

Beauden Barrett played a key part in that try.

41'

Fabulous play by Blues has led to Rieko Ioane being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Blues make a substitution with AJ Lam coming on.

40'

Blues make a substitution with Stephen Perofeta coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Blues has led to Corey Evans being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'
Conversion

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

38'
Try

The Western Force maul pushes over the tryline as Carlo Tizzano scores.

37'

Trouble here as Harry Potter breaches the defence.

32'

Trouble here as Harry Potter breaches the defence.

26'

This is dangerous for the defence as Harry Potter bursts through to advance the Western Force attack.

24'
Conversion

Beauden Barrett converts the try.

19'
Try

A wonderful passing move by Blues is finished off by Cole Forbes

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Cole Forbes bursts through to advance the Blues attack.

19'

Beauden Barrett sets up the try.

19'

Beauden Barrett curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

16'
Try

Marcel Renata scores the try from close range.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Marcel Renata took full advantage.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Xavi Taele took full advantage.

12'

The defensive line has been broken as Carlo Tizzano goes through the gap.

8'

The defensive line has been broken as Mac Grealy goes through the gap.

6'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

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Match Details

Blues v Force
Super Rugby Pacific - Round 12
Fri 2nd May 2025, 03:05am EDT
Eden Park
Flo Rugby

Points Flow Chart

Blues win +21
Blues
Force
Blues
Time in lead
Force
68
Mins in lead
0
83%
% Of Game In Lead
0%
32%
Possession Last 10 min
68%
7
Points Last 10 min
0

Key Events

Full Time
40 - 19
76'
38 - 19
75'
66'
33 - 19
33 - 14
59'
31 - 14
58'
26 - 14
54'
24 - 14
53'
48'
19 - 14
46'
19 - 12
19 - 7
42'
Lam
17 - 7
41'
Half Time
38'
12 - 7
37'
12 - 5
12 - 0
19'
10 - 0
19'
5 - 0
15'
Start

Win Probability

Blues
81%
Draw
1%
Force
18%
Ruck-Won by Xavi Taele

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
4.4
9
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
2.1
9
Entries

Attack Profile

Blues
Force
More Less More
9
22m Entries
9
4.44
22m Conversion
2.11
8
Line Breaks
7
80
Carries
145
37
Kicks
28
260
Post Contact Meters
368

Defence Profile

Blues
Force
More Less More
7
Dominant Tackles
7
191
Tackles Made
101
24
Tackles Missed
26
8
Turnovers Won
2
5
Tackle Turnover
1
13
Tackle Offload Allowed
8

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
52%
58%
3-6 secs
30%
30%
6+ secs
18%
12%
56
Rucks Won
119

Last 5 Penalties

68'
70'
71'
77'
81'
Blues
Force

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