Portugal

44 - 7

Full Time

Romania

Portugal vs Romania

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tomas Amado bursts through to advance the Portugal attack.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Matthew Tweddle bursts through to advance the Romania attack.

77'

Antonio Mitrea comes on.

76'

Tevita Manumua comes off.

76'

A gap opened in the defence and Toni Maftei took full advantage.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Jose Monteiro took full advantage.

69'

Portugal make a substitution with Simao Bento coming on.

65'

Portugal make a substitution with Manuel Cardoso Pinto coming off.

65'

Romania sub Vlad Neculau comes onto the field.

63'

Andrei Mahu departs for Romania.

63'

Romania sub Kemal Altinok comes onto the field.

63'

Cristi Boboc departs for Romania.

63'

Conversion

The Portugal supporters go wild as Manuel Vareiro successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

A stunning solo try from Manuel Cardoso Pinto

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Manuel Cardoso Pinto goes through the gap.

62'

Spellbinding play by Manuel Vareiro is finished off with a try.

62'

Nuno Sousa Guedes comes on for Portugal.

59'

Simao Bento leaves the field.

59'

Tomas Amado comes on for Portugal.

59'

Samuel Marques leaves the field.

59'

Joao Granate comes on for Portugal.

59'

David Wallis leaves the field.

59'

Guilherme Vasconcelos comes on for Portugal.

56'

Tomas Appleton leaves the field.

56'

Guilherme Costa comes on for Portugal.

55'

Martim Belo leaves the field.

55'

Samuel Marques has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

55'

Try

A penetrating move by Portugal results in a try for Jose Monteiro.

54'

What a run here by Jose Monteiro as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Rodrigo Marta.

54'

What a run here by Tomas Appleton as they get over the gainline!

53'

What a run here by Manuel Cardoso Pinto as they get over the gainline!

51'

Portugal decide to make a substitution, with Nuno Mascarenhas getting some game time.

48'

Portugal decide to make a substitution, with Luka Begic being replaced.

48'

Portugal decide to make a substitution, with Cody Thomas getting some game time.

48'

Portugal decide to make a substitution, with Luis Lopes being replaced.

48'

Portugal decide to make a substitution, with Antonio Prim getting some game time.

48'

Portugal decide to make a substitution, with Diogo Hasse Ferreira being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Samuel Marques adds the two points for Portugal.

48'

Try

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

47'

Manuel Cardoso Pinto makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Spellbinding play by Samuel Marques is finished off with a try.

47'

Yellow Card

Iliesa Tiqe (Romania) is shown a yellow card

47'

Alin Conache makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Romania decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Cretu getting some game time.

45'

Romania decide to make a substitution, with Gheorghe Gajion being replaced.

45'

Romania decide to make a substitution, with Stefan Buruiana getting some game time.

45'

Romania decide to make a substitution, with Tudor Butnariu being replaced.

45'

Romania decide to make a substitution, with Daniel Plai getting some game time.

45'

Romania decide to make a substitution, with Danut Jipa being replaced.

45'

Romania decide to make a substitution, with Iulian Hartig getting some game time.

45'

Romania decide to make a substitution, with Alexandru Savin being replaced.

45'

Fabulous play by Portugal has led to Manuel Cardoso Pinto being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Romania has led to Taylor Gontineac being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Jose Monteiro comes on for Portugal.

34'

Antonio Prim leaves the field.

34'

The drop goal is on its way from Danut Jipa but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

31'

Portugal go for goal with Samuel Marques taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

30'

Try

Rodrigo Marta gathers the kick to score the try for Portugal.

29'

Trouble here as Rodrigo Marta breaches the defence.

29'

Spellbinding play by Manuel Vareiro is finished off with a try.

29'

Antonio Prim comes on.

28'

Jose Monteiro comes off.

28'

Conversion

Alin Conache makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Romania maul...no miracles today as Alexandru Savin powers over.

25'

Romania decide to make a substitution, with Dragos Ser getting some game time.

24'

Romania decide to make a substitution, with Eduard Cioroaba being replaced.

24'

Yellow Card

Diogo Hasse Ferreira (Portugal) is shown a yellow card

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nicolas Onutu bursts through to advance the Romania attack.

17'

Samuel Marques has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

14'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Vincent Pinto leads to a try for Portugal

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Vincent Pinto took full advantage.

13'

Spellbinding play by Manuel Cardoso Pinto is finished off with a try.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Nicolas Martins took full advantage.

12'

Conversion

Samuel Marques converts the try.

10'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Simao Bento leads to a try for Portugal

Rodrigo Marta played a key part in that try.

A gap opened in the defence and Rodrigo Marta took full advantage.

Samuel Marques steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

Samuel Marques has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

The kick through from Portugal has allowed Rodrigo Marta to touch down.

That's a great try assist by Simao Bento.

The defensive line has been broken as Simao Bento goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Samuel Marques has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee Kevin Bralley blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Portugal v Romania 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sun 22nd February 2026, 09:30am PST 
  
 Estadio Nacional do Jamor 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Kevin Bralley

Points Flow Chart

Portugal win +37

Time in lead

Mins in lead

100%

% Of Game In Lead

17%

Possession Last 10 min

83%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Vareiro

44 - 7

63'

Cardoso Pinto

42 - 7

62'

Monteiro

37 - 7

54'

Marques

32 - 7

48'

Cardoso Pinto

30 - 7

47'

Tiqe

47'

25 - 7

Half Time

Marta

25 - 7

29'

Conache

26'

20 - 7

Savin

25'

20 - 5

Hasse Ferreira

20 - 0

23'

Pinto

20 - 0

13'

Marques

15 - 0

10'

Bento

13 - 0

Marta

8 - 0

Marques

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Portugal

Romania

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Defence Profile

Portugal

Romania

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

48%

37%

3-6 secs

32%

49%

6+ secs

19%

14%

Rucks Won

Portugal vs Romania Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Portugal face off against Romania in Rugby Europe Championship Round 3 on Sun 22nd February 2026 at Estadio Nacional do Jamor. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 19:30 SAST on RugbyPass TV, 06:30 NZST on RugbyPass TV in New Zealand, 04:30 AEST on RugbyPass TV in Australia and 09:30 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

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

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, Portugal sits at 14 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Romania holds 22.

The two sides are separated by 8 places in the rankings with Portugal in position 14 and Romania in position 22 as such Portugal are favourites on paper.

Portugal vs Romania Squads

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