Fijian Drua 5 - 34 Blues

Full time

09 May 2025

Super Rugby Pacific

Stage: Regular Season Round 13

HFC Bank Stadium

Fijian Drua vs Blues head to head

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👏 1

🔥 2

😭 2

The Blues secured a convincing victory over the Fijian Drua with a final score of 34-5. Marcel Renata opened the scoring for the Blues with a try in the sixth minute, quickly followed by another from Taufa Funaki. Beauden Barrett's kicking was pivotal, as he converted both tries and added a penalty, contributing significantly to their lead. The Blues continued their dominance in the second half, with Angus Ta'avao, Cole Forbes, and others adding to the scoreline. The Drua managed to respond with a late try from Selestino Ravutaumada, but it was too little, too late. The match highlighted Barrett's exceptional playmaking abilities and the Blues' strong forward pack. Overall, the Blues' performance showcased their attacking prowess and defensive organization throughout the match.

Broadcasters

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

Weather

Temperature: 23.6°C (Feels like 24.3°C) Condition: Rain Wind: 10.9 km/h, gusting to 25.8 km/h Humidity: 94% Cloud Cover: 99%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
6'

Try

Marcel Renata · Blues

0 - 5
12'

Substitution

Adrian Choat on for Anton Segner · Blues
21'

Try

Taufa Funaki · Blues

0 - 10
22'

Conversion

Beauden Barrett · Blues

0 - 12
24'

Substitution

Isikeli Rabitu on for Inia Tabuavou · Fijian Drua
28'

Penalty

Beauden Barrett · Blues

0 - 15
34'

Try

Josh Fusitu'a · Blues

0 - 20
35'

Conversion

Beauden Barrett · Blues

0 - 22
36'

Substitution

Elia Canakaivata on for Kitione Salawa · Fijian Drua
40'

Substitution

Tevita Ikanivere on for Zuriel Togiatama · Fijian Drua
Halftime 0 - 22
Second Half
41'

Substitution

Angus Ta'avao on for Marcel Renata · Blues
46'

Try

Angus Ta'avao · Blues

0 - 27
47'

Substitution

Samu Tawake on for Mesake Doge · Fijian Drua
47'

Substitution

Philip Baselala on for Simione Kuruvoli · Fijian Drua
48'

Substitution

Josh Beehre on for Laghlan McWhannell · Blues
50'

Substitution

Peni Ravai on for Haereiti Hetet · Fijian Drua
52'

Substitution

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula on for Kemu Valetini · Fijian Drua
59'

Substitution

Finlay Christie on for Taufa Funaki · Blues
60'

Substitution

Mason Tupaea on for Josh Fusitu'a · Blues
66'

Try

Cole Forbes · Blues

0 - 32
67'

Conversion

Beauden Barrett · Blues

0 - 34
67'

Substitution

Kurt Eklund on for Ricky Riccitelli · Blues
67'

Substitution

Harry Plummer on for Xavi Taele · Blues
69'

Substitution

Sailosi Vukalokalo on for Isoa Nasilasila · Fijian Drua
72'

Substitution

Zarn Sullivan on for Corey Evans · Blues
75'

Try

Selestino Ravutaumada · Fijian Drua

5 - 34
Fulltime 5 - 34

Player ratings

Fijian Drua

15 Selestino Ravutaumada 6.7
14 Ponipate Loganimasi 6.9
13 Vuate Karawalevu 6.3
12 Inia Tabuavou 6.2
11 Taniela Rakuro 5.9
10 Kemu Valetini 5.4
9 Simione Kuruvoli 6.0
1 Haereiti Hetet 5.9
2 Zuriel Togiatama 6.1
3 Mesake Doge 6.1
4 Mesake Vocevoce 6.2
5 Isoa Nasilasila 6.4
6 Joseva Tamani 6.2
7 Isoa Tuwai 6.9
8 Kitione Salawa 6.0
16 Tevita Ikanivere 7.4
17 Peni Ravai 5.6
18 Samu Tawake 6.0
19 Sailosi Vukalokalo 6.0
20 Elia Canakaivata 6.4
21 Philip Baselala 6.6
22 Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula 6.0
23 Isikeli Rabitu 6.3

Blues

15 Corey Evans 7.3
14 Cole Forbes 8.4
13 Rieko Ioane 6.3
12 Xavi Taele 8.4
11 AJ Lam 7.2
10 Beauden Barrett 7.7
9 Taufa Funaki 7.9
1 Josh Fusitu'a 7.9
2 Ricky Riccitelli 8.1
3 Marcel Renata 7.6
4 Patrick Tuipulotu 6.6
5 Laghlan McWhannell 7.2
6 Anton Segner 6.3
7 Dalton Papali'i 6.9
8 Hoskins Sotutu 9.0
16 Kurt Eklund 6.5
17 Mason Tupaea 6.9
18 Angus Ta'avao 6.6
19 Josh Beehre 6.5
20 Adrian Choat 7.0
21 Finlay Christie 6.4
22 Harry Plummer 5.9
23 Zarn Sullivan –