Super Rugby Pacific
Blues vs Melbourne Rebels

Blues
71
vs
28
Melbourne Rebels
  • Time Fri, May 6, 2022, 7:05 AM
  • Location Eden Park
  • Referee Graham Cooper
Blues
Blues
Melbourne Rebels
Melbourne Rebels
  • Clarke76'
  • Ioane62'
  • Perofeta57'
  • Ioane51'
  • Telea38'
  • Ioane35'
  • Sotutu30'
  • Tucker23'
  • Christie21'
  • Ioane12'
  • Ioane6'
Tries
  • Hodge80'
  • Wilkin73'
  • Canham4'
  • Fa'amausili1'
  • Perofeta58'
  • Perofeta52'
  • Perofeta37'
  • Perofeta32'
  • Perofeta25'
  • Perofeta22'
  • Perofeta13'
  • Perofeta8'
Conversions
  • Hodge81'
  • Hodge74'
  • Hodge5'
  • Hodge1'
Blues
Blues
Melbourne Rebels
Melbourne Rebels
Attack
11Tries4
759Metres236
132Carries85
36Defenders Beaten11
15Clean Breaks5
177Passes151
20Offloads4
10Turnovers Conceded16
Defence
110Tackles139
11Missed Tackles36
4Turnovers Won7
Kicking
21Kicks in Play24
8/11Conversions4/4
N/APenalty GoalsN/A
N/ADrop GoalsN/A
Breakdown
85Rucks Won66
4Rucks Lost2
95%Rucks Success Rate97%
7Mauls Won3
Set Plays
16Lineouts Won13
2Lineouts Lost0
88%Lineouts Success Rate100%
2Scrums Won3
0Scrums Lost2
100%Scrums Success Rate60%
Discipline
8Penalties Conceded6
0Red Cards0
0Yellow Cards0
Blues
Blues
Melbourne Rebels
Melbourne Rebels
Jordan Lay1Jordan Lay
Matt Gibbon1Matt Gibbon
Kurt Eklund2Kurt Eklund
James Hanson2James Hanson
Ofa Tu'ungafasi3Ofa Tu'ungafasi
Pone Fa'amausili3Pone Fa'amausili
James Tucker4James Tucker
Matt Philip4Matt Philip
Tom Robinson5Tom Robinson
Josh Canham5Josh Canham
Akira Ioane6Akira Ioane
Brad Wilkin6Brad Wilkin
Dalton Papali'i7Dalton Papali'i
Richard Hardwick7Richard Hardwick
Hoskins Sotutu8Hoskins Sotutu
Rob Leota8Rob Leota
Finlay Christie9Finlay Christie
Joe Powell9Joe Powell
Stephen Perofeta10Stephen Perofeta
Carter Gordon10Carter Gordon
Caleb Clarke11Caleb Clarke
George Worth11George Worth
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck12Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Stacey Ili12Stacey Ili
Rieko Ioane13Rieko Ioane
Lukas Ripley13Lukas Ripley
Mark Telea14Mark Telea
Andrew Kellaway14Andrew Kellaway
Zarn Sullivan15Zarn Sullivan
Reece Hodge15Reece Hodge
Substitutes
Soane Vikena16Soane Vikena
Efi Ma'afu16Efi Ma'afu
Karl Tu'inukuafe17Karl Tu'inukuafe
Cameron Orr17Cameron Orr
Nepo Laulala18Nepo Laulala
Cabous Eloff18Cabous Eloff
Sam Darry19Sam Darry
Daniel Maiava19Daniel Maiava
Adrian Choat20Adrian Choat
Tamati Ioane20Tamati Ioane
Sam Nock21Sam Nock
Moses Sorovi21Moses Sorovi
Bryce Heem22Bryce Heem
Nick Jooste22Nick Jooste
AJ Lam23AJ Lam
Glen Vaihu23Glen Vaihu
Coaches
Vern Cotter
Kevin Foote
82End Of Second HalfIt's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.
81Conversion - KickedReece Hodge converts the try.
80Try - From kickReece Hodge gathers the kick to score the try for Melbourne Rebels.
80Try AssistCarter Gordon sets up the try.
77Conversion - Missed RightThe ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Stephen Perofeta will have to re-adjust the radar.
76Try - Passing MoveA wonderful passing move by Blues is finished off by Caleb Clarke
76Clean BreakThis is dangerous for the defence as Caleb Clarke bursts through to advance the Blues attack.
76Try AssistSpellbinding play by Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is finished off with a try.
74Conversion - KickedReece Hodge has kicked a conversion.
73Try - Passing MoveA series of passes by Melbourne Rebels results in a try for Brad Wilkin
73Try AssistNick Jooste played a key part in that try.
73Clean BreakA gap opened in the defence and Nick Jooste took full advantage.
72Clean BreakA gap opened in the defence and Reece Hodge took full advantage.
67Substitution onBlues make a substitution with AJ Lam coming on.
67Substitution offBlues make a substitution with Rieko Ioane coming off.
64Substitution onMelbourne Rebels sub Daniel Maiava comes onto the field.
64Substitution offJosh Canham departs for Melbourne Rebels.
64Conversion - Missed LeftStephen Perofeta curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.
62Try - Individual effortA stunning solo try from Rieko Ioane
62Clean BreakThe defensive line has been broken as Rieko Ioane goes through the gap.
62Try AssistSpellbinding play by Stephen Perofeta is finished off with a try.
59Substitution onKarl Tu'inukuafe comes on for Blues.
59Substitution offJordan Lay leaves the field.
58Conversion - KickedThe touch judges raise their flags as Stephen Perofeta kicks the conversion.
57Try - Passing MoveA penetrating move by Blues results in a try for Stephen Perofeta.
57Clean BreakWhat a run here by Stephen Perofeta as they get over the gainline!
57Try AssistBryce Heem played a key part in that try.
57Clean BreakWhat a run here by Bryce Heem as they get over the gainline!
56Substitution onEfi Ma'afu comes on for Melbourne Rebels.
56Substitution offJames Hanson leaves the field.
56Substitution onAdrian Choat comes on for Blues.
56Substitution offDalton Papali'i leaves the field.
56Substitution onSam Darry comes on for Blues.
56Substitution offAkira Ioane leaves the field.
56Substitution onSoane Vikena comes on for Blues.
56Substitution offKurt Eklund leaves the field.
56Clean BreakWhat a run here by Hoskins Sotutu as they get over the gainline!
56Clean BreakWhat a run here by Caleb Clarke as they get over the gainline!
53Clean BreakWhat a run here by George Worth as they get over the gainline!
52Substitution onNepo Laulala comes on.
52Substitution offOfa Tu'ungafasi comes off.
52Substitution onSam Nock comes on.
52Substitution offFinlay Christie comes off.
52Substitution onBryce Heem comes on.
52Substitution offZarn Sullivan comes off.
52Substitution onNick Jooste comes on.
52Substitution offLukas Ripley comes off.
52Conversion - KickedThe touch judges raise their flags as Stephen Perofeta kicks the conversion.
51Try - Passing MoveA penetrating move by Blues results in a try for Rieko Ioane.
51Clean BreakWhat a run here by Rieko Ioane as they get over the gainline!
50Try AssistStephen Perofeta sets up the try.
50Clean BreakWhat a run here by Akira Ioane as they get over the gainline!
50Substitution onCameron Orr comes on.
50Substitution offMatt Gibbon comes off.
50Substitution onMoses Sorovi comes on.
50Substitution offJoe Powell comes off.
50Substitution onTamati Ioane comes on.
50Substitution offRichard Hardwick comes off.
47Clean BreakOfa Tu'ungafasi makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.
42Substitution onMelbourne Rebels make a substitution with Cabous Eloff coming on.
42Substitution offMelbourne Rebels make a substitution with Pone Fa'amausili coming off.
42Substitution onMelbourne Rebels make a substitution with Glen Vaihu coming on.
42Substitution offMelbourne Rebels make a substitution with Andrew Kellaway 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.
40Conversion - Missed LeftBlues go for goal with Stephen Perofeta taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.
38Try - Passing MoveIncisive passing by Blues is finished off by Mark Telea, as they goes over for the try.
38Try AssistThat's a great try assist by Rieko Ioane.
38Clean BreakFabulous play by Blues has led to Kurt Eklund being able to wriggle through a gap.
37Conversion - KickedStephen Perofeta does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
35Try - Passing MoveIncisive passing by Blues is finished off by Rieko Ioane, as they goes over for the try.
35Try AssistZarn Sullivan sets up the try.
35Clean BreakFabulous play by Blues has led to Zarn Sullivan being able to wriggle through a gap.
32Conversion - KickedStephen Perofeta does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
30Try - Close rangeThe pressure has finally told as Hoskins Sotutu scores from close range.
25Conversion - KickedStephen Perofeta makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
23Try - Passing MoveA wonderful passing move by Blues is finished off by James Tucker
23Try AssistThat's a great try assist by Mark Telea.
23Clean BreakThis is dangerous for the defence as Caleb Clarke bursts through to advance the Blues attack.
22Conversion - KickedStephen Perofeta makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
21Try - Passing MoveA wonderful passing move by Blues is finished off by Finlay Christie
21Try AssistThat's a great try assist by Akira Ioane.
21Clean BreakThis is dangerous for the defence as Ofa Tu'ungafasi bursts through to advance the Blues attack.
19Substitution onBlues make a substitution with Jordan Lay coming on.
19Substitution offBlues make a substitution with Karl Tu'inukuafe coming off.
17Clean BreakThis is dangerous for the defence as Josh Canham bursts through to advance the Melbourne Rebels attack.
16Substitution onBlues make a substitution with Karl Tu'inukuafe coming on.
16Substitution offBlues make a substitution with Jordan Lay coming off.
13Conversion - KickedStephen Perofeta converts the try.
12Try - Close rangeAkira Ioane scores the try from close range.
10Clean BreakA gap opened in the defence and Hoskins Sotutu took full advantage.
8Conversion - KickedStephen Perofeta has kicked a conversion.
6Try - Passing MoveGreat hands by Blues leads to a try for Akira Ioane
6Try AssistThat's a great try assist by Hoskins Sotutu.
6Clean BreakThe defensive line has been broken as Kurt Eklund goes through the gap.
5Conversion - KickedReece Hodge has kicked a conversion.
4Try - InterceptionJosh Canham intercepts the pass to race ahead and score the try for Melbourne Rebels
4Clean BreakThe defensive line has been broken as Josh Canham goes through the gap.
1Conversion - KickedReece Hodge has kicked a conversion.
1Try - Close rangeMelbourne Rebels are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Pone Fa'amausili touching down.
1Try AssistJoe Powell sets up the try.
0Start Of First HalfWe are underway as the referee blows their whistle.