Blues are penalised for illegal binding. Force have a lineout on halfway.

Blues showing great intent and are getting over the advantage line with ease, unfortunately for them though they lose it forward inside the Force's 22m. Force will get the chance to clear the ball.

Blues gather the ball from the kickoff and clear it immediately. The Force showing signs that they are not keen to kick the ball away anymore but the Blues win a penalty after the Force don't release the ball at the ruck. Blues lineout near halfway.

First half possession 61%-39% in favour of the Force, despite the scoreline.

think this is d real w force ... v average side getting shown up for d limited side that they are, honest but limited!!

Blues steal the ball and clear it down field, Hayward gathers the ball but is held up once again. Ref calls the half to a close. Force really have it all to do in the second.

Blues go off their feet at the ruck and Force win a penalty. 40m out, they continue to attack.

Force win a penalty and take it quickly, they have 50m to go and the hooter has sounded.

Force are on the attack but are struggling to get over the advantage line. Eventually the Blues steal the ball at the ruck and run 40m down field before putting a grubber through. The Force lose the ball forward. Blues scrum.

Force are on the attack again and Hodgson puts through a grubber which the Blues gather and clear. Force lineout 30m out. 2min remaining.