Super Rugby Trans-Tasman
Blues vs Western Force

Blues
31
vs
21
Western Force
  • Time Sat, Jun 12, 2021, 7:05 AM
  • Location Eden Park
  • Referee Ben O'keeffe
Blues
Blues
Western Force
Western Force
  • Sotutu37'
  • Papalii33'
  • Telea27'
  • Sotutu9'
Tries
  • Kearney77'
  • Kuridrani55'
  • Kaitu'u47'
  • Black39'
  • Black34'
  • Black29'
  • Black11'
Conversions
  • Miotti77'
  • Prior57'
  • Prior48'
  • Black63'
Penalty Goals
    Blues
    Blues
    Western Force
    Western Force
    Attack
    4Tries3
    397Metres288
    110Carries110
    22Defenders Beaten20
    9Clean Breaks3
    140Passes172
    6Offloads5
    16Turnovers Conceded17
    Defence
    118Tackles133
    20Missed Tackles22
    11Turnovers Won6
    Kicking
    27Kicks in Play29
    4/4Conversions3/3
    1/1Penalty GoalsN/A
    N/ADrop GoalsN/A
    0Charged Down0
    551Kick From Hand Metres562
    14In Touch14
    9Opponent Collection11
    100%Success100%
    19Possession Lost16
    1Possession Retained3
    Breakdown
    79Rucks Won79
    4Rucks Lost11
    95%Rucks Success Rate87%
    3Mauls Won5
    Set Plays
    9Lineouts Won13
    4Lineouts Lost5
    69%Lineouts Success Rate72%
    7Scrums Won5
    0Scrums Lost2
    100%Scrums Success Rate71%
    Possession
    48%Possession52%
    65%First Half35%
    30%Second Half70%
    40%Ball Possession Last 10 Mins60%
    Discipline
    10Penalties Conceded8
    0Red Cards0
    1Yellow Cards0
    4Penalty Conceded Own Half3
    Blues
    Blues
    Western Force
    Western Force
    Alex Hodgman
    1Alex Hodgman
    Tom Robertson
    1Tom Robertson
    Kurt Eklund
    2Kurt Eklund
    Feleti Kaitu'u
    2Feleti Kaitu'u
    Nepo Laulala
    3Nepo Laulala
    Santiago Medrano
    3Santiago Medrano
    Patrick Tuipulotu
    4Patrick Tuipulotu (C)
    Jeremy Thrush
    4Jeremy Thrush
    Gerard Cowley-Tuioti
    5Gerard Cowley-Tuioti
    Sitaleki Timani
    5Sitaleki Timani
    Tom Robinson
    6Tom Robinson
    Fergus Lee-Warner
    6Fergus Lee-Warner
    Dalton Papalii
    7Dalton Papalii
    Kane Koteka
    7Kane Koteka
    Hoskins Sotutu
    8Hoskins Sotutu
    Ollie Callan
    8Ollie Callan
    Finlay Christie
    9Finlay Christie
    Ian Prior
    9Ian Prior (C)
    Otere Black
    10Otere Black
    Jake McIntyre
    10Jake McIntyre
    Mark Telea
    11Mark Telea
    Jordan Olowofela
    11Jordan Olowofela
    TJ Faiane
    12TJ Faiane
    Kyle Godwin
    12Kyle Godwin
    Rieko Ioane
    13Rieko Ioane
    Tevita Kuridrani
    13Tevita Kuridrani
    Bryce Heem
    14Bryce Heem
    Richard Kahui
    14Richard Kahui
    Zarn Sullivan
    15Zarn Sullivan
    Jake Strachan
    15Jake Strachan
    Substitutes
    Ray Niuia
    16Ray Niuia
    Andrew Ready
    16Andrew Ready
    Karl Tu'inukuafe
    17Karl Tu'inukuafe
    Angus Wagner
    17Angus Wagner
    Marcel Renata
    18Marcel Renata
    Greg Holmes
    18Greg Holmes
    Joshua Goodhue
    19Joshua Goodhue
    Ryan McCauley
    19Ryan McCauley
    Akira Ioane
    20Akira Ioane
    Brynard Stander
    20Brynard Stander
    Jonathan Ruru
    21Jonathan Ruru
    Michael McDonald
    21Michael McDonald
    Harry Plummer
    22Harry Plummer
    Domingo Miotti
    22Domingo Miotti
    AJ Lam
    23AJ Lam
    Rob Kearney
    23Rob Kearney
    Coaches
    Leon MacDonald
    Tim Sampson
    80+1End Of Second HalfIt's all over! The referee has blown his whistle to end the game.
    80Substitution onBlues make a substitution with Gerard Cowley-Tuioti coming on.
    80Substitution offBlues make a substitution with Kurt Eklund coming off.
    78Clean BreakThis is dangerous for the defence as Kyle Godwin bursts through to advance the Western Force attack.
    78Clean BreakA gap opened in the defence and Tevita Kuridrani took full advantage.
    77Conversion - KickedThe Western Force supporters go wild as Domingo Miotti successfully kicks the conversion.
    77Try - Passing MoveIncisive passing by Western Force is finished off by Rob Kearney, as he goes over for the try.
    76Clean BreakThe defensive line has been broken as Rob Kearney goes through the gap.
    76Try AssistRichard Kahui sets up the try.
    75Player Good TacklesKane Koteka has made 10 good tackles so far this game.
    74Substitution onWestern Force sub Michael McDonald comes onto the field.
    74Substitution offIan Prior departs for Western Force.
    74Team Rucks WonBlues have won 80 rucks so far this game.
    74Player Good TacklesFergus Lee-Warner has made 10 good tackles so far this game.
    72Player Good TacklesHoskins Sotutu has made 10 good tackles so far this game.
    72Team Rucks WonWestern Force have won 80 rucks so far this game.
    70Substitution onKurt Eklund comes on for Blues.
    70Substitution offGerard Cowley-Tuioti leaves the field.
    69Yellow cardRay Niuia (Blues) is shown a yellow card.
    67Substitution onAngus Wagner comes on.
    67Substitution offTom Robertson comes off.
    66Substitution onBrynard Stander comes on.
    66Substitution offOllie Callan comes off.
    64Substitution onRay Niuia comes on.
    64Substitution offKurt Eklund comes off.
    64Substitution onWestern Force decide to make a substitution, with Ryan McCauley getting some game time.
    64Substitution offWestern Force decide to make a substitution, with Sitaleki Timani being replaced.
    63Substitution onBlues make a substitution with AJ Lam coming on.
    63Substitution offBlues make a substitution with Bryce Heem coming off.
    63Substitution onBlues sub Jonathan Ruru comes onto the field.
    63Substitution offFinlay Christie departs for Blues.
    63Penalty Goal - KickedOtere Black has kicked a penalty goal.
    61Player Good TacklesOllie Callan has made 20 good tackles so far this game.
    61Substitution onDomingo Miotti comes on for Western Force.
    61Substitution offJake McIntyre leaves the field.
    61Substitution onJoshua Goodhue comes on.
    61Substitution offDalton Papalii comes off.
    60Player Good TacklesDalton Papalii has made 10 good tackles so far this game.
    60Clean BreakWhat a run here by Jeremy Thrush as they gets over the gainline!.
    59Player Good TacklesKurt Eklund has made 10 good tackles so far this game.
    57Conversion - KickedThe touch judges raise their flags as Ian Prior kicks the conversion.
    55Try AssistSpellbinding play by Jake McIntyre is finished off with a try.
    55Team Rucks WonWestern Force have won 60 rucks so far this game.
    55Try - Passing MoveSilky skills by Western Force ends with a try for Tevita Kuridrani.
    54Substitution onHarry Plummer comes on.
    54Substitution offTJ Faiane comes off.
    51Player Good TacklesPatrick Tuipulotu has made 10 good tackles so far this game.
    51Substitution onGreg Holmes comes on.
    51Substitution offSantiago Medrano comes off.
    51Substitution onWestern Force decide to make a substitution, with Andrew Ready getting some game time.
    51Substitution offWestern Force decide to make a substitution, with Feleti Kaitu'u being replaced.
    48Substitution onBlues make a substitution with Marcel Renata coming on.
    48Substitution offBlues make a substitution with Nepo Laulala coming off.
    48Substitution onBlues sub Karl Tu'inukuafe comes onto the field.
    48Substitution offAlex Hodgman departs for Blues.
    48Conversion - KickedIan Prior adds the two points for Western Force.
    47Try - Close rangeFeleti Kaitu'u scores the try from close range.
    44Team Rucks WonWestern Force have won 40 rucks so far this game.
    41Player Good TacklesTom Robertson has made 20 good tackles so far this game.
    40Start Of Second HalfThe second half is underway.
    40End Of First HalfThe half-time whistle blows and both teams’ head for the dressing rooms.
    39Team Rucks WonBlues have won 60 rucks so far this game.
    39Player Good TacklesJeremy Thrush has made 10 good tackles so far this game.
    39Conversion - KickedOtere Black does the business as his conversion attempt goes over.
    37Try - Close rangeBlues are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Hoskins Sotutu touching down.
    36Clean BreakFinlay Christie makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.
    34Conversion - KickedOtere Black makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
    33Clean BreakFabulous play by Blues has led to Dalton Papalii being able to wriggle through a gap.
    33Try AssistOtere Black played a key part in that try.
    33Try - Passing MoveA wonderful passing move by Blues is finished off by Dalton Papalii.
    30Substitution onAkira Ioane comes on for Blues.
    30Substitution offTom Robinson leaves the field.
    29Conversion - KickedOtere Black converts the try.
    27Clean BreakTrouble here as Mark Telea breaches the defence.
    27Try AssistThat's a great try assist by Rieko Ioane.
    27Team Rucks WonBlues have won 40 rucks so far this game.
    27Try - Passing MoveA series of passes by Blues results in a try for Mark Telea.
    27Player Good TacklesTom Robertson has made 10 good tackles so far this game.
    26Player Good TacklesOllie Callan has made 10 good tackles so far this game.
    16Team Rucks WonWestern Force have won 20 rucks so far this game.
    16Substitution onRob Kearney comes on.
    16Substitution offJake Strachan comes off.
    15Clean BreakThis is dangerous for the defence as Mark Telea bursts through to advance the Blues attack.
    14Team Rucks WonBlues have won 20 rucks so far this game.
    11Conversion - KickedOtere Black has kicked a conversion.
    9Clean BreakA gap opened in the defence and Hoskins Sotutu took full advantage.
    9Try AssistRieko Ioane sets up the try.
    9Try - Passing MoveGreat hands by Blues leads to a try for Hoskins Sotutu.
    9Clean BreakThe defensive line has been broken as Mark Telea goes through the gap.
    0Start Of First HalfWe are underway as the referee blows his whistle.