Fijivillage
NEWS SPORTS IN DEPTH
14 March, 2026, 5:47 pm
Central - 26°C Clouds
14 March, 2026, 5:47 pm Central - 26°C Clouds

Blues book Super Rugby Pacific final spot after 34-20 win over the Brumbies in first semi final

Blues book Super Rugby Pacific final spot after 34-20 win over the Brumbies in first semi final

By Mosese Raqio
14/06/2024
Source: Getty images

The Blues have secured their spot in the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific grand final after beating the Brumbies 34-20 in a physical semi final encounter tonight.

Both teams gave their all in the game, but the Blues were too clinical with how they played their game plans today to overcome a tough Brumbies side.

The Blues started the game strongly with an unconverted try to AJ Lam in the 1st minute before the Brumbies hit back through Noah Lolesio with a penalty kick at goal in the 5th minute to trail 5-3.

The Blues extended their lead to 12-3 with a converted try to hooker Ricky Riccitelli in the 7th minute.

Lolesio closed the gap again in the 11th minute with another successful penalty kick at goal to trail the Blues 12-6.

The Blues scored two more tries and a conversion to extend their lead to 24-6 before Brumbies' flanker Rob Valetini scored a converted try in the 35th minute to increase their points to 24-13.

Blues flyhalf Harry Plummer converted another penalty kick at goal in the dying stages of the first half to extend their lead to 27-13 heading into halftime.

It was a tough encounter in the second half as both teams only managed to score a converted try each for the final score.

The Blues will now wait for the result of the second semi final tomorrow between the Hurricanes and the Chiefs to determine who they will face in the final next week.

The Hurricanes will host the Chiefs at 4.35pm tomorrow.

FNRL
FEATURE NEWS
Fijian Drua 42-27 Brumbies live updates
1" The Drua kick off, Brumbies bring it back but knock it on at halfway. 2" Lomani feeds into the scrum, ball goes out to the wing for Joji Nasova to...
19 minutes ago
LATEST NEWS
Nasinu resident raises concern over daylight robberies in Manikoso settlement
A resident of Nasinu has raised concerns about daylight robberies occurring in the settlement, saying that homes are being broken into while owners ...
43 minutes ago

Flooding after Cyclone Urmil causes fruit and vegetable shortage in Ba Market
Ba market vendors are currently facing a shortage of fruits and vegetables following flooding caused by Tropical Cyclone Urmil.Ba Market Vendors ...
44 minutes ago

Man charged for allegedly selling gun used in Virginia university shooting
A man has been charged for allegedly selling a gun to the suspect who opened fire at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, killing one person ...
4 hours ago

Fijians in Middle East safe, Ministry continues to monitor situation
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade continues to monitor developments in the Middle East as the situation across the region evolves, ...
6 hours ago

Nadivakarua Women’s Group fish pond project aims to improve food security
Villagers of Nadivakarua in Kubulau, Bua, were assisted by the Ministry of Fisheries, Fiji Aquaculture team in the Northern Division, who recently ...
6 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Fiji Sports Council Saga: Minister ready to repay business class air fare for wife as concerns grow about Sports Council deals
I was invited to travel to New Zealand by the Fiji Sports Council for a grassroots 7s tournament in 2024, I travelled business class but it was ...
8 days ago

National Talanoa Session on Illicit Drugs in Fiji: 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025
The illicit drug situation in Fiji has been described as a national emergency, with 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025. Minister for Policing ...
15 days ago

Charlie Charters held at Nadi Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file
Fijian national, Charlie Charters is being held at immigration at Nadi International Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file.fijivillage News has ...
15 days ago

TOP