Blues dominate Eden Park
Auckland Blues thumped Moana Pasifika 43–7 at Eden Park to leap to the top of the Super Rugby Pacific table — the Blues join Hurricanes and Brumbies on 15 points after Round 5 Flashscore. The win underlined Auckland’s early‑season form and sets up a tight race among the Kiwi contenders as the campaign widens Rugby.com.au.
Augustine Pulu was red‑carded in the 16th minute for a high tackle, leaving Moana Pasifika a player down early in the contest ([rugby.com.au)]. Moana Pasifika had two first‑half tries ruled out by the TMO and then finished the match a player light after fullback William Havili was sent off for a high tackle four minutes from full‑time ([rnz.co.nz)]. Marcel Renata (44'), Sam Darry (49'), Codemeru Vai (70') and Mason Tupaea (78') crossed for the Blues, while Beauden Barrett landed four successful conversions during the match ([espn.com)]. Marcel Renata and Sam Darry scored early in the second half as Vern Cotter’s forwards took control of the set‑piece and the match swung decisively the hosts’ way after the interval ([rugby.com.au)]. The result extended the Blues’ perfect run at Eden Park against Moana Pasifika to five straight home wins, a sequence RugbyPass notes comes with an average winning margin of about 22 points in those fixtures ([rugbypass.com)]. The Blues travel to Sydney to face the Waratahs on March 21, 2026, while Moana Pasifika return home to host the Crusaders on March 21, 2026 as Round 6 fixtures approach. ([waratahs.rugby)]
