Blues
33 - 33
Reds
25 Apr 2026
Stage: Regular Season Round 11
One NZ Stadium
The match between the Blues and Queensland Reds ended in a thrilling 33-33 draw at One NZ Stadium. Zarn Sullivan opened the scoring for the Blues with a try in the 6th minute, quickly followed by a conversion from Beauden Barrett. The Reds responded instantly with a try from Fraser McReight, leveling the scores shortly after. The Blues capitalized on their home advantage, with further tries from Cole Forbes and Sullivan, while Barrett's kicking proved crucial. However, the Reds rallied back with tries from Harry Wilson, Jock Campbell, and late efforts from Tim Ryan and Louis Werchon, showcasing their resilience. The game saw significant substitutions, particularly in the second half, which impacted both teams' dynamics. Ultimately, the contest highlighted the competitive spirit of both sides, leaving the match evenly poised.
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Weather
Temperature: 13.9°C (Feels like 13.5°C) Condition: PartlyCloudy Wind: 4.9 km/h, gusting to 9.5 km/h Humidity: 69% Cloud Cover: 55%
Highlights
Events
- 0' kickoff
- 6' try Zarn Sullivan
- 7' conversion Beauden Barrett
- 8' try Fraser McReight
- 9' conversion Harry McLaughlin-Phillips
- 14' try Cole Forbes
- 15' conversion Beauden Barrett
- 23' try Zarn Sullivan
- 24' conversion Beauden Barrett
- 31' try Harry Wilson
- 32' conversion Harry McLaughlin-Phillips
- 35' try Jock Campbell
- 36' conversion Harry McLaughlin-Phillips
- 40' half_time
- 40' second_half
- 42' try Dalton Papali'i
- 43' conversion Beauden Barrett
- 48' substitution Ben Ake
- 51' substitution Matt Faessler
- 51' substitution Zane Nonggorr
- 60' substitution Aidan Ross
- 60' substitution Hoskins Sotutu
- 62' try Bradley Slater
- 62' substitution Filipo Daugunu
- 62' substitution Finlay Christie
- 63' substitution Pita Ahki
- 63' substitution Harry McLaughlin-Phillips
- 63' substitution Bradley Slater
- 68' substitution Marcel Renata
- 68' substitution Taufa Funaki
- 68' substitution Patrick Tuipulotu
- 68' substitution Seru Uru
- 70' substitution Joe Brial
- 74' try Tim Ryan
- 79' try Louis Werchon
- 80' conversion Ben Volavola
- 80' full_time