Super Rugby Pacific
Blues vs Western Force

Blues
40
vs
19
Western Force
  • Time Fri, May 2, 2025, 7:05 AM
  • Location Eden Park
  • Referee Ben O'Keeffe
Blues
Blues
Western Force
Western Force
  • Beehre75'
  • Forbes58'
  • McWhannell53'
  • Lam41'
  • Forbes19'
  • Renata15'
Tries
  • Dolly66'
  • Beale46'
  • Tizzano37'
  • Barrett76'
  • Barrett59'
  • Barrett54'
  • Barrett42'
  • Barrett19'
Conversions
  • Donaldson48'
  • Donaldson38'
Blues
Blues
Western Force
Western Force
Attack
6Tries3
329Metres522
80Carries145
26Defenders Beaten24
8Clean Breaks7
103Passes179
7Offloads8
8Turnovers Conceded18
Defence
191Tackles101
24Missed Tackles26
8Turnovers Won2
Kicking
37Kicks in Play28
5/6Conversions2/3
N/APenalty GoalsN/A
N/ADrop GoalsN/A
1Charged Down2
1089Kick From Hand Metres760
11In Touch14
25Opponent Collection17
83%Success67%
38Possession Lost29
3Possession Retained6
Breakdown
56Rucks Won119
2Rucks Lost3
96%Rucks Success Rate97%
0Mauls Won9
Set Plays
6Lineouts Won14
3Lineouts Lost2
66%Lineouts Success Rate87%
12Scrums Won0
1Scrums Lost0
92%Scrums Success Rate0%
Possession
39%Possession61%
41%First Half59%
37%Second Half63%
32%Ball Possession Last 10 Mins68%
Discipline
10Penalties Conceded8
0Red Cards0
0Yellow Cards0
10Penalty Conceded Own Half4
Blues
Blues
Western Force
Western Force
Josh Fusitu'a
1Josh Fusitu'a
Ryan Coxon
1Ryan Coxon
Ricky Riccitelli
2Ricky Riccitelli
Nic Dolly
2Nic Dolly
Marcel Renata
3Marcel Renata
Tom Robertson
3Tom Robertson
Patrick Tuipulotu
4Patrick Tuipulotu (C)
Jeremy Williams
4Jeremy Williams (C)
Laghlan McWhannell
5Laghlan McWhannell
Darcy Swain
5Darcy Swain
Anton Segner
6Anton Segner
Nicholas Champion de Crespigny
6Nicholas Champion de Crespigny
Dalton Papali'i
7Dalton Papali'i
Carlo Tizzano
7Carlo Tizzano
Hoskins Sotutu
8Hoskins Sotutu
Reed Prinsep
8Reed Prinsep
Taufa Funaki
9Taufa Funaki
Henry Robertson
9Henry Robertson
Beauden Barrett
10Beauden Barrett
Ben Donaldson
10Ben Donaldson
Corey Evans
11Corey Evans
Mac Grealy
11Mac Grealy
Xavi Taele
12Xavi Taele
Hamish Stewart
12Hamish Stewart
Rieko Ioane
13Rieko Ioane
Bayley Kuenzle
13Bayley Kuenzle
Cole Forbes
14Cole Forbes
Harry Potter
14Harry Potter
Stephen Perofeta
15Stephen Perofeta
Kurtley Beale
15Kurtley Beale
Substitutes
Kurt Eklund
16Kurt Eklund
Albert Alcock
16Albert Alcock
Mason Tupaea
17Mason Tupaea
Atu Moli
17Atu Moli
Angus Ta'avao
18Angus Ta'avao
Joshua Smith
18Joshua Smith
Josh Beehre
19Josh Beehre
Josh Thompson
19Josh Thompson
Cam Christie
20Cam Christie
Will Harris
20Will Harris
Adrian Choat
21Adrian Choat
Nic White
21Nic White
Sam Nock
22Sam Nock
Max Burey
22Max Burey
AJ Lam
23AJ Lam
George Poolman
23George Poolman
Coaches
Vern Cotter
Simon Cron
82End Of Second HalfThe 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.
81Substitution onAnton Segner comes on for Blues.
81Substitution offDalton Papali'i leaves the field.
79Clean BreakThis is dangerous for the defence as George Poolman bursts through to advance the Western Force attack.
76Substitution onCam Christie comes on.
76Substitution offPatrick Tuipulotu comes off.
76Conversion - KickedBeauden Barrett has kicked a conversion.
75Try - Close rangeBlues 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.
71Substitution onWestern Force decide to make a substitution, with Max Burey getting some game time.
71Substitution offWestern Force decide to make a substitution, with Kurtley Beale being replaced.
71Substitution onBlues decide to make a substitution, with Sam Nock getting some game time.
71Substitution offBlues decide to make a substitution, with Taufa Funaki being replaced.
69Clean BreakA gap opened in the defence and AJ Lam took full advantage.
68Substitution onWestern Force make a substitution with Joshua Smith coming on.
68Substitution offWestern Force make a substitution with Tom Robertson coming off.
68Conversion - Missed LeftBen Donaldson curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.
67Substitution onWestern Force make a substitution with Albert Alcock coming on.
67Substitution offWestern Force make a substitution with Nic Dolly coming off.
66Try - Rolling maulThe Western Force pack has powered over for Nic Dolly to score the try.
63Substitution onBlues sub Kurt Eklund comes onto the field.
63Substitution offRicky Riccitelli departs for Blues.
63Substitution onBlues sub Mason Tupaea comes onto the field.
63Substitution offJosh Fusitu'a departs for Blues.
60Substitution onWestern Force sub Josh Thompson comes onto the field.
60Substitution offJeremy Williams departs for Western Force.
60Substitution onWestern Force sub Will Harris comes onto the field.
60Substitution offReed Prinsep departs for Western Force.
60Substitution onWestern Force sub George Poolman comes onto the field.
60Substitution offMac Grealy departs for Western Force.
59Conversion - KickedThe touch judges raise their flags as Beauden Barrett kicks the conversion.
58Try - From kickA pinpoint kick has enabled Cole Forbes to score the try.
58Clean BreakThe defensive line has been broken as Cole Forbes goes through the gap.
58Try AssistBeauden Barrett played a key part in that try.
55Substitution onJosh Beehre comes on for Blues.
55Substitution offLaghlan McWhannell leaves the field.
55Substitution onAngus Ta'avao comes on for Blues.
55Substitution offMarcel Renata leaves the field.
54Conversion - KickedThe touch judges raise their flags as Beauden Barrett kicks the conversion.
53Try - Close rangeNothing was going to stop Laghlan McWhannell from scoring as they record the try for Blues.
53Try AssistThat's a great try assist by Taufa Funaki.
52Substitution onAtu Moli comes on.
52Substitution offRyan Coxon comes off.
52Substitution onNic White comes on.
52Substitution offHenry Robertson comes off.
50Clean BreakWhat a run here by Cole Forbes as they get over the gainline!
48Substitution onBlues decide to make a substitution, with Adrian Choat getting some game time.
48Substitution offBlues decide to make a substitution, with Anton Segner being replaced.
48Conversion - KickedBen Donaldson adds the two points for Western Force.
46Try - Passing MoveSlick passing by Western Force leads to a try for Kurtley Beale.
46Clean BreakKurtley Beale makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.
46Try AssistSpellbinding play by Mac Grealy is finished off with a try.
42Conversion - KickedBeauden Barrett adds the two points for Blues.
41Try - Passing MoveIncisive passing by Blues is finished off by AJ Lam, as they goes over for the try.
41Try AssistBeauden Barrett played a key part in that try.
41Clean BreakFabulous play by Blues has led to Rieko Ioane being able to wriggle through a gap.
40Substitution onBlues make a substitution with AJ Lam coming on.
40Substitution offBlues make a substitution with Stephen Perofeta coming off.
40Start Of Second HalfThe second half kicks off.
40End Of First HalfThe half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.
39Clean BreakFabulous play by Blues has led to Corey Evans being able to wriggle through a gap.
38Conversion - KickedBen Donaldson does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
37Try - Rolling maulThe Western Force maul pushes over the tryline as Carlo Tizzano scores.
32Clean BreakTrouble here as Harry Potter breaches the defence.
26Clean BreakTrouble here as Harry Potter breaches the defence.
24Clean BreakThis is dangerous for the defence as Harry Potter bursts through to advance the Western Force attack.
19Conversion - KickedBeauden Barrett converts the try.
19Try - Passing MoveA wonderful passing move by Blues is finished off by Cole Forbes
19Clean BreakThis is dangerous for the defence as Cole Forbes bursts through to advance the Blues attack.
19Try AssistBeauden Barrett sets up the try.
16Conversion - Missed RightBeauden Barrett curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.
15Try - Close rangeMarcel Renata scores the try from close range.
15Clean BreakA gap opened in the defence and Marcel Renata took full advantage.
12Clean BreakA gap opened in the defence and Xavi Taele took full advantage.
8Clean BreakThe defensive line has been broken as Carlo Tizzano goes through the gap.
6Clean BreakThe defensive line has been broken as Mac Grealy goes through the gap.
0Start Of First HalfWe are underway as the referee blows their whistle.