Blues 36 - 17 Moana Pasifika

Full time

12 Apr 2025

Stage: Regular Season Round 9

Eden Park

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The Blues secured a convincing 36-17 victory over Moana Pasifika at Eden Park. Ricky Riccitelli opened the scoring with an early try, followed by Beauden Barrett and Patrick Tuipulotu, establishing a strong lead. Barrett added a conversion to make it 19-5 after Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa responded for Moana Pasifika. Mark Tele'a and Hoskins Sotutu further extended the Blues’ lead with tries shortly after halftime, with Barrett converting both. Miracle Faiilagi scored for Moana Pasifika, but their efforts fell short as the Blues maintained control. Kurt Eklund capped off the scoring with a try before Kyren Taumoefolau crossed for the visitors in the dying moments. The match showcased the Blues' attacking prowess, with Barrett playing a crucial role in orchestrating their play.

Broadcasters

Where to watch in: Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom

Weather

Temperature: 20.1°C (Feels like 18.7°C) Condition: MostlyClear Wind: 18.2 km/h, gusting to 35.1 km/h Humidity: 58% Cloud Cover: 24%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
2'

Try

Ricky Riccitelli · Blues

5 - 0
15'

Try

Beauden Barrett · Blues

10 - 0
25'

Try

Patrick Tuipulotu · Blues

15 - 0
26'

Conversion

Beauden Barrett · Blues

17 - 0
30'

Try

Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa · Moana Pasifika

17 - 5
36'

Try

Mark Tele'a · Blues

22 - 5
37'

Conversion

Beauden Barrett · Blues

24 - 5
40'

Substitution

Sama Malolo on for Mills Sanerivi · Moana Pasifika
Halftime 24 - 5
Second Half
42'

Substitution

Aisea Halo on for Melani Matavao · Moana Pasifika
47'

Try

Hoskins Sotutu · Blues

29 - 5
47'

Substitution

James Lay on for Abraham Pole · Moana Pasifika
47'

Substitution

Chris Apoua on for Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou · Moana Pasifika
47'

Substitution

Tom Savage on for Allan Craig · Moana Pasifika
48'

Conversion

Beauden Barrett · Blues

31 - 5
49'

Substitution

Kurt Eklund on for Ricky Riccitelli · Blues
49'

Substitution

Mason Tupaea on for Josh Fusitu'a · Blues
52'

Substitution

Patrick Pellegrini on for William Havili · Moana Pasifika
57'

Try

Miracle Faiilagi · Moana Pasifika

31 - 12
57'

Conversion

Patrick Pellegrini · Moana Pasifika

31 - 7
60'

Substitution

PJ Sheck on for Angus Ta'avao · Blues
61'

Substitution

Sione Havili Talitui on for Miracle Faiilagi · Moana Pasifika
63'

Substitution

Fine Inisi on for Lalomilo Lalomilo · Moana Pasifika
63'

Substitution

Adrian Choat on for Hoskins Sotutu · Blues
64'

Try

Kurt Eklund · Blues

36 - 12
64'

Substitution

Stephen Perofeta on for Beauden Barrett · Blues
66'

Substitution

Cam Christie on for Patrick Tuipulotu · Blues
70'

Substitution

Taufa Funaki on for Finlay Christie · Blues
75'

Substitution

Harry Plummer on for Rieko Ioane · Blues
79'

Try

Kyren Taumoefolau · Moana Pasifika

36 - 17
Fulltime 36 - 17

Player ratings

Blues

15 Corey Evans 6.3
14 Mark Tele'a 7.7
13 Rieko Ioane 6.4
12 AJ Lam 8.8
11 Caleb Clarke 6.6
10 Beauden Barrett 8.2
9 Finlay Christie 7.1
1 Josh Fusitu'a 6.7
2 Ricky Riccitelli 8.7
3 Angus Ta'avao 5.1
4 Patrick Tuipulotu 7.8
5 Josh Beehre 7.2
6 Anton Segner 6.7
7 Dalton Papali'i 8.3
8 Hoskins Sotutu 7.3
16 Kurt Eklund 7.5
17 Mason Tupaea 7.5
18 PJ Sheck 6.9
19 Cam Christie 6.7
20 Adrian Choat 6.8
21 Taufa Funaki 6.2
22 Harry Plummer –
23 Stephen Perofeta 6.1

Moana Pasifika

15 William Havili 6.6
14 Kyren Taumoefolau 7.7
13 Lalomilo 6.8
12 Danny Toala 6.6
11 Pepesana Patafilo 6.7
10 Jackson Garden-Bachop 5.7
9 Melani Matavao 5.0
1 Abraham Pole 5.4
2 Mills Sanerivi 6.3
3 Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou 5.9
4 Samuel Slade 5.9
5 Allan Craig 6.0
6 Miracle Faiilagi 6.7
7 Ardie Savea 6.7
8 Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa 7.1
16 Sama Malolo 7.0
17 James Lay 6.7
18 Chris Apoua 6.4
19 Tom Savage 6.1
20 Sione Havili Talitui 5.9
21 Aisea Halo 6.1
22 Patrick Pellegrini 6.0
23 Fine Inisi 5.9