Blues vs Moana Pasifika 2026: Final Score & Key Questions
When the Blues and Moana Pasifika meet at North Harbour Stadium, the energy on the field is matched only by the roar of a crowd celebrating Pacific culture. On 2 May 2026, the Blues turned a tight contest into a 45-19 statement win, scoring seven tries to Moana Pasifika’s three in a match that laid bare the gap in set-piece discipline and composure.
Final score: Blues 45 – Moana Pasifika 19 ·
Venue: North Harbour Stadium, Auckland ·
Competition: Super Rugby 2026 ·
Biggest win margin this season: 26 points
Quick snapshot
- Blues 45, Moana Pasifika 19 (Rugby Is The Game)
- Half-time: Moana Pasifika 12, Blues 14 (Rugby Is The Game)
- Blues scored 7 tries; Moana Pasifika scored 3 tries (ESPN)
- Exact eligibility criteria for Moana Pasifika beyond general Pacific heritage requirements
- 2 May 2026 – Blues defeat Moana Pasifika 45-19 (Rugby Is The Game)
- 15 Mar 2026 – Blues beat Moana Pasifika 43-7 (SofaScore)
- 2020 – South African teams exit Super Rugby (Rugby Is The Game)
- Blues push toward Super Rugby finals after back-to-back wins over Moana Pasifika
Four key data points from the two meetings in 2026 show a consistent pattern: the Blues’ power game overwhelms Moana Pasifika’s flair.
| Metric | Round 5 (15 Mar – Eden Park) | Round 12 (2 May – North Harbour) |
|---|---|---|
| Final score | Blues 43 – Moana Pasifika 7 (SofaScore) | Blues 45 – Moana Pasifika 19 (Rugby Is The Game) |
| Tries scored | Blues 5, Moana 1 (SofaScore) | Blues 7, Moana 3 (ESPN) |
| Half-time score | Not available | Moana 12 – Blues 14 (Rugby Is The Game) |
| Top try scorer named | Beauden Barrett (78′) (SofaScore) | Seven different Blues scorers (ESPN) |
| Conversion success | Barrett 4/5 (est.) (SofaScore) | Perofeta 4/5, Barrett 1/2 (Rugby Is The Game) |
The pattern: The Blues’ try-scoring rate more than doubled from the first to the second half in Round 12. For a detailed look at how the Blues secured these victories, you can view the Arsenal vs Newcastle 2026 highlights.
Across both 2026 games, the Blues outscored Moana Pasifika by a combined 88-26. The gap widens after halftime—in Round 12, Moana Pasifika led 12-14 at the break but conceded 31 second-half points.
Blues vs Moana Pasifika: What was the final score?
The Blues won 45-19 at North Harbour Stadium on 2 May 2026, securing a bonus-point victory with seven tries (
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