Blues vs Moana Pasifika

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Hooker Kurt Eklund scored three tries as the Blues beat Moana Pasifika 46-16 in Super Rugby Pacific on Saturday, ...

But Eklund’s hat trick proved crucial in allowing the Blues to win for the third time in eight days. Moana Pasifika took an early 6-3 lead on penalties and stayed in touch with the Blues through most of the first half. Blues and All Blacks prop Nepo Laulala also received a red card in Tuesday’s game and has been suspended for three weeks

Full lineups now available in the 'Lineups' tab above. TEAM NEWS: Moana Pasifika - It's a similar story in the Moana Pasifika camp as they prepare to face the ...

It was a sign of things to come as the Blues played at a rapid pace. He subsequently dished an inside ball to Sam Darry, who stormed down the field and within striking distance. After constant defence early, the Blues didn't waste their first venture into enemy territory, closing the gap through a Stephen Perofeta penalty.

Blues forwards take charge against their Auckland neighbours in a rematch of Tuesday's stirring encounter.

The Blues have made it two wins over Moana Pasifika in five days after dispatching of their cross-town rivals 46-16 at Eden Park on Saturday.

“Credit to the Blues, they took their opportunities. The victory took the Blues to fourth on the ladder ahead of an away clash with the Chiefs, while Pasifika next face Mauger’s former team the Highlanders on Friday. “I guess the turning point was that try that was disallowed and then we lost a bit of momentum,” Moana Pasifika captain Sekope Kepu said.

Blues walloped Moana Pasifika 46-16 in the Super Rugby Pacific today. Kurt Eklund scored a hattrick for the Blues, to give them the bonus-point win. Moana ...

Perofeta’s conversion rebounds off the post and out this time. Moana Pasifika replied with a try to Tomasi Alosio to put them back into the game. Corey Evans and Caleb Clarke found their way to the try line to give them a 22-6 lead.

Clarke was sent from the field with 28 minutes to play, collecting Tomasi Alosio high with his knees. Alosio put a chip in behind the Blues line and Clarke went ...

It was a sign of things to come as the Blues played at a rapid pace. He subsequently dished an inside ball to Sam Darry, who stormed down the field and within striking distance. After constant defence early, the Blues didn't waste their first venture into enemy territory, closing the gap through a Stephen Perofeta penalty.

Here's how the Blues rated following their second successive win over Moana Pasifika within the space of a week on Saturday.

On in the 54th minute. On in the 51st minute. On in the 52nd minute. Off in the 54th minute. Off in the 67th minute. On in the 52nd minute. Off in the 52nd minute. Off in the 52nd minute. Would say the same about his goal-kicking had he not rattled the upright twice in the opening stanza and missed a third shot in the second half. Had a decent wee burst upfield early in the second half. Conceded another breakdown-related penalty early in the second half. Picked off a Christian Leali’ifano pass early in the second half.

A Caleb Clarke red card has soured a second Blues win over Moana Pasifika inside five days. The Blues broke clear for a 46-16 win at Eden Park in Auckland ...