Force

45 - 44

Full Time

Moana Pasifika

Force vs Moana Pasifika

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

84'

Conversion

Ben Donaldson converts the try.

84'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Ben Donaldson as they go over the white wash for a try.

83'

Trouble here as Ben Donaldson breaches the defence.

83'

Carlo Tizzano sets up the try.

83'

Mac Grealy comes on for Western Force.

80'

Marley Pearce leaves the field.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kyren Taumoefolau bursts through to advance the Moana Pasifika attack.

78'

Conversion

Ben Donaldson has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

Dylan Pietsch goes on their own for a try.

75'

Issak Fines-Leleiwasa played a key part in that try.

75'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Issak Fines-Leleiwasa getting some game time.

72'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Nic White being replaced.

72'

William Havili curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

72'

Try

What a kick! Jonathan Taumateine takes full advantage to score for Moana Pasifika.

71'

That's a great try assist by William Havili.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Kyren Taumoefolau took full advantage.

71'

Conversion

William Havili has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa scores the try from close range.

70'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Marley Pearce getting some game time.

70'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Mac Grealy being replaced.

70'

Yellow Card

Tom Robertson (Western Force) is shown a yellow card

69'

Western Force make a substitution with Reed Prinsep coming on.

68'

Western Force make a substitution with Darcy Swain coming off.

68'

Western Force make a substitution with Tom Robertson coming on.

68'

Western Force make a substitution with Tiaan Tauakipulu coming off.

68'

Western Force make a substitution with Max Burey coming on.

67'

Western Force make a substitution with Sio Tomkinson coming off.

67'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Melani Matavao coming on.

65'

Moana Pasifika make a substitution with Miracle Faiilagi coming off.

65'

Moana Pasifika sub Ola Tauelangi comes onto the field.

62'

Solomon Alaimalo departs for Moana Pasifika.

62'

Western Force sub Atu Moli comes onto the field.

62'

Marley Pearce departs for Western Force.

62'

William Havili hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

61'

Try

Moana Pasifika are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Kyren Taumoefolau touching down.

61'

Spellbinding play by Jonathan Taumateine is finished off with a try.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as William Havili goes through the gap.

60'

Will Harris comes on for Western Force.

58'

Vaiolini Ekuasi leaves the field.

58'

Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa comes on for Moana Pasifika.

57'

Sione Havili Talitui leaves the field.

57'

Tom Savage comes on for Moana Pasifika.

57'

Samuel Slade leaves the field.

57'

Tiaan Tauakipulu comes on.

53'

Tom Robertson comes off.

53'

Tom Horton comes on.

53'

Nic Dolly comes off.

53'

What a run here by Miracle Faiilagi as they get over the gainline!

53'

Sama Malolo comes on.

51'

Mills Sanerivi comes off.

51'

Tito Tuipulotu comes on.

51'

James Lay comes off.

51'

Chris Apoua comes on.

51'

Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou comes off.

51'

Danny Toala comes on.

51'

Lalomilo Lalomilo comes off.

51'

Conversion

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

50'

Try

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

49'

Darcy Swain sets up the try.

49'

Dylan Pietsch makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Dylan Pietsch getting some game time.

47'

Western Force decide to make a substitution, with Divad Palu being replaced.

47'

Kyren Taumoefolau 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'

Penalty Goal

William Havili kicks the penalty.

40'

Conversion

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

37'

Try

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

36'

Conversion

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

30'

Try

Silky skills by Moana Pasifika ends with a try for Pepesana Patafilo.

29'

Spellbinding play by Miracle Faiilagi is finished off with a try.

29'

Trouble here as Miracle Faiilagi breaches the defence.

29'

Conversion

Ben Donaldson makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

Silky skills by Western Force ends with a try for Mac Grealy.

26'

Ben Donaldson played a key part in that try.

26'

Trouble here as Ben Donaldson breaches the defence.

26'

Conversion

Ben Donaldson makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

Great forward play by Western Force allows Carlo Tizzano to score the try.

22'

Drop Goal

Jackson Garden-Bachop does the business as their drop goal attempt goes over.

21'

Penalty Goal

Ben Donaldson does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

19'

Conversion

William Havili converts the try.

17'

Try

A series of passes by Moana Pasifika results in a try for Jackson Garden-Bachop

16'

Solomon Alaimalo sets up the try.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Solomon Alaimalo took full advantage.

16'

Conversion

William Havili converts the try.

13'

Try

A series of passes by Moana Pasifika results in a try for Kyren Taumoefolau

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Kyren Taumoefolau took full advantage.

11'

William Havili played a key part in that try.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Divad Palu took full advantage.

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

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Force v Moana Pasifika 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 15th February 2025, 12:35am PST 
  
 HBF Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Jordan Way

Points Flow Chart

Force win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

14%

% Of Game In Lead

65%

79%

Possession Last 10 min

21%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Donaldson

45 - 44

84'

Donaldson

43 - 44

83'

Donaldson

38 - 44

76'

Pietsch

36 - 44

75'

Taumateine

71'

31 - 44

Havili

70'

31 - 39

Tupou Ta'eiloa

70'

31 - 37

Robertson

31 - 32

69'

Taumoefolau

61'

31 - 32

Donaldson

31 - 27

50'

Pearce

29 - 27

49'

Half Time

Havili

40'

24 - 27

Donaldson

24 - 24

37'

Tizzano

22 - 24

36'

Havili

30'

17 - 24

Patafilo

29'

17 - 22

Donaldson

17 - 17

27'

Grealy

15 - 17

26'

Donaldson

10 - 17

23'

Tizzano

8 - 17

22'

Garden-Bachop

21'

3 - 17

Donaldson

3 - 14

19'

Havili

17'

0 - 14

Garden-Bachop

16'

0 - 12

Havili

13'

0 - 7

Taumoefolau

12'

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Force

62%

Draw

Moana Pasifika

37%

Conversion by Ben Donaldson

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Force

Moana Pasifika

More Less

22m Entries

4.2

22m Conversion

3.38

Line Breaks

128

Carries

122

Kicks

375

Post Contact Meters

330

Defence Profile

Force

Moana Pasifika

More Less

Dominant Tackles

152

Tackles Made

172

Tackles Missed

Turnovers Won

Tackle Turnover

Tackle Offload Allowed

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

71%

49%

3-6 secs

25%

43%

6+ secs

112

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

66'

67'

68'

69'

79'

Force

Moana Pasifika

Force vs Moana Pasifika Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Force face off against Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby Pacific Round 1 on Sat 15th February 2025 at HBF Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:35 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 10:35 SAST on SuperSport, 21:35 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 19:35 AEST on Stan Sport, Nine in Australia and 00:35 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Force 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 2 places in the league table with Moana Pasifika in 7th and Force in 9th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Force vs Moana Pasifika Squads

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