Switzerland

3 - 54

Full Time

Georgia

Georgia vs Switzerland

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee Alexandru Ionescu has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

Conversion

Luka Matkava has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

Georgia are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Demur Tapladze picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nikoloz Rekhviashvili bursts through to advance the Georgia attack.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Demur Tapladze bursts through to advance the Georgia attack.

75'

Conversion

Luka Matkava has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

Tedo Abzhandadze scores an interception try.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Tedo Abzhandadze took full advantage.

73'

Conversion

Luka Matkava has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

Tornike Jalagonia scores the try from close range.

71'

That's a great try assist by Andro Dvali.

70'

Georgia decide to make a substitution, with Temur Tsulukidze getting some game time.

70'

Georgia decide to make a substitution, with Mikheil Babunashvili being replaced.

70'

Switzerland decide to make a substitution, with Blane Wilson getting some game time.

70'

Switzerland decide to make a substitution, with Blessing Motaung being replaced.

70'

Switzerland make a substitution with Sean Boult coming on.

68'

Switzerland make a substitution with Ahmed Kane coming off.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Nikoloz Rekhviashvili took full advantage.

68'

Conversion

The Georgia supporters go wild as Luka Matkava successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

A stunning solo try from Demur Tapladze

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Demur Tapladze goes through the gap.

65'

Tedo Abzhandadze sets up the try.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Nikoloz Rekhviashvili goes through the gap.

64'

Georgia sub Tedo Abzhandadze comes onto the field.

61'

Giorgi Kveseladze departs for Georgia.

61'

Georgia sub Nika Sutidze comes onto the field.

61'

Vano Karkadze departs for Georgia.

61'

Georgia sub Andro Dvali comes onto the field.

61'

Ioane Iashagashvili departs for Georgia.

61'

Switzerland sub Harry Stevens comes onto the field.

61'

Willy Gonnet departs for Switzerland.

61'

Conversion

The Georgia supporters go wild as Luka Matkava successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

Georgia are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Tornike Jalagonia touching down.

60'

Maxime Lucon comes on for Switzerland.

59'

Tom Nublat leaves the field.

59'

Maxence Gisclard comes on for Switzerland.

56'

Nathan Pelsy leaves the field.

56'

Davit Lagvilava comes on for Georgia.

56'

Giorgi Javakhia leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Akaki Tabutsadze as they get over the gainline!

54'

Samuel Sjoberg comes on.

53'

Vincent Vial comes off.

53'

Antoine Cramont comes on.

53'

Thomas Coignat comes off.

53'

Gela Aprasidze comes on.

50'

Vasil Lobzhanidze comes off.

50'

Conversion

Luka Matkava adds the two points for Georgia.

48'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Giorgi Javakhia dots the ball down from close range.

48'

Georgia decide to make a substitution, with Aleksandre Kuntelia getting some game time.

46'

Georgia decide to make a substitution, with Giorgi Melikidze being replaced.

46'

Georgia decide to make a substitution, with Luka Goginava getting some game time.

46'

Georgia decide to make a substitution, with Giorgi Akhaladze being replaced.

46'

Luka Matkava has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

45'

Try

Slick passing by Georgia leads to a try for Akaki Tabutsadze.

44'

Akaki Tabutsadze makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Spellbinding play by Vasil Lobzhanidze is finished off with a try.

44'

Yellow Card

Lilian Rousset (Switzerland) is shown a yellow card

44'

Switzerland make a substitution with William Meyer coming on.

42'

Switzerland make a substitution with Antoine Duplan coming off.

42'

Switzerland make a substitution with Tom Nublat coming on.

42'

Switzerland make a substitution with Maxime Lucon coming off.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

43'

Switzerland make a substitution with Maxime Lucon coming on.

42'

Switzerland make a substitution with Tom Nublat coming off.

42'

Fabulous play by Georgia has led to Otar Metreveli being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

This is dangerous for the defence as Vasil Lobzhanidze bursts through to advance the Georgia attack.

24'

Penalty Goal

Jules Porcher adds the points for Switzerland.

23'

Yellow Card

Ioane Iashagashvili (Georgia) is shown a yellow card

21'

Conversion

Luka Matkava converts the try.

16'

Try

What a kick! Otar Metreveli takes full advantage to score for Georgia.

15'

Spellbinding play by Giorgi Kveseladze is finished off with a try.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Giorgi Kveseladze took full advantage.

15'

Switzerland have a drop goal attempt through the boot of Jules Porcher, but they pull it to the left.

12'

We are underway as the referee Alexandru Ionescu blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Switzerland v Georgia 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sun 8th February 2026, 06:00am CST 
  
 Stade Municipal 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Alexandru Ionescu

Points Flow Chart

Georgia win +51

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

83%

26%

Possession Last 10 min

74%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Matkava

77'

3 - 54

Tapladze

76'

3 - 52

Matkava

74'

3 - 47

Abzhandadze

73'

3 - 45

Matkava

72'

3 - 40

Jalagonia

71'

3 - 38

Matkava

66'

3 - 33

Tapladze

65'

3 - 31

Matkava

61'

3 - 26

Jalagonia

60'

3 - 24

Matkava

48'

3 - 19

Javakhia

48'

3 - 17

Tabutsadze

44'

3 - 12

Rousset

3 - 7

44'

Half Time

Porcher

3 - 7

23'

Iashagashvili

21'

0 - 7

Matkava

16'

0 - 7

Metreveli

15'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Switzerland

Georgia

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Defence Profile

Switzerland

Georgia

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

71%

53%

3-6 secs

27%

25%

6+ secs

21%

Rucks Won

Switzerland vs Georgia Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Switzerland face off against Georgia in Rugby Europe Championship Round 1 on Sun 8th February 2026 at Stade Municipal. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 12:00 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 14:00 SAST on RugbyPass TV, 01:00 NZST on RugbyPass TV in New Zealand, 23:00 AEST on RugbyPass TV in Australia and 04:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Georgia won the last encounter but Georgia are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, Georgia sits at 13 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Switzerland holds 27.

The two sides are separated by 14 places in the rankings with Switzerland in position 27 and Georgia in position 13 as such Georgia are favourites on paper.

Switzerland vs Georgia Squads

The official squads for Switzerland vs Georgia will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.