Romania

24 - 49

Full Time

Portugal

Portugal vs Romania

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

83'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Jose Rodrigues will have to re-adjust the radar.

83'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Portugal is finished off by Nicolas Martins

81'

Joao Granate sets up the try.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Diego Pinheiro Ruiz bursts through to advance the Portugal attack.

81'

Jose Rodrigues comes on.

79'

Hugo Aubry comes off.

79'

Andre Arrojado comes on.

79'

Antonio Machado Santos comes off.

79'

Conversion

Hugo Aubry has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

Lucas Martins goes on their own for a try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lucas Martins bursts through to advance the Portugal attack.

77'

Spellbinding play by Duarte Azevedo is finished off with a try.

77'

Pedro Vicente comes on.

75'

Luka Begic comes off.

75'

Duarte Azevedo comes on.

75'

Hugo Gomes Camacho comes off.

75'

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

71'

Romania decide to make a substitution, with Alin Conache being replaced.

71'

Portugal decide to make a substitution, with Diego Pinheiro Ruiz getting some game time.

70'

Portugal decide to make a substitution, with David Wallis de Carvalho being replaced.

70'

Portugal decide to make a substitution, with Joao Granate getting some game time.

70'

Portugal decide to make a substitution, with Vasco Baptista being replaced.

70'

Conversion

Hugo Aubry has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

A series of passes by Portugal results in a try for Manuel Cardoso Pinto

68'

That's a great try assist by Lucas Martins.

68'

Romania make a substitution with Johan van Heerden coming on.

68'

Romania make a substitution with Stefan Iancu coming off.

68'

Romania make a substitution with Ovidiu Neagu coming on.

68'

Romania make a substitution with Ionut Dumitru coming off.

68'

Portugal make a substitution with Antonio Prim coming on.

68'

Portugal make a substitution with Abel da Cunha coming off.

68'

The defensive line has been broken as Fonovai Tangimana goes through the gap.

63'

Romania sub Vasile Balan comes onto the field.

63'

Alex Gordas departs for Romania.

63'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Hugo Aubry kicks the penalty goal.

63'

Portugal sub Pierre Sayerse comes onto the field.

60'

Jose Paiva dos Santos departs for Portugal.

60'

Romania sub Ionut Dumitru comes onto the field.

60'

Ovidiu Neagu departs for Romania.

60'

Romania sub Florin Bardasu comes onto the field.

60'

Ovidiu Cojocaru departs for Romania.

60'

Romania sub Iulian Hartig comes onto the field.

60'

Alexandru Savin departs for Romania.

60'

Conversion

The Romania supporters go wild as Alin Conache successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

A stunning solo try from Ovidiu Neagu

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Ovidiu Neagu goes through the gap.

59'

Florin Surugiu played a key part in that try.

59'

Yellow Card

Vasco Baptista (Portugal) is shown a yellow card

57'

Adrian Mitu comes on.

53'

Florian Rosu comes off.

53'

Florin Surugiu comes on.

53'

Gabriel Rupanu comes off.

53'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Hugo Aubry kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Lucas Martins to score the try.

51'

Hugo Gomes Camacho sets up the try.

51'

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

51'

Romania decide to make a substitution, with Ovidiu Neagu getting some game time.

48'

Romania decide to make a substitution, with Ionut Dumitru being replaced.

48'

Jose Paiva dos Santos makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Tomas Appleton makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Conversion

Alin Conache adds the two points for Romania.

44'

Try

Slick passing by Romania leads to a try for Taylor Gontineac.

43'

Alin Conache played a key part in that try.

43'

Tevita Manumua makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Hugo Aubry does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

What an effort there by Tomas Appleton as they score the try.

38'

Fabulous play by Portugal has led to Tomas Appleton being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

That's a great try assist by Hugo Gomes Camacho.

37'

Drop Goal

Alin Conache adds the three points for Romania.

35'

Penalty Goal

The Portugal supporters go wild as Hugo Aubry successfully kicks the penalty goal.

33'

Trouble here as Nicolas Martins breaches the defence.

29'

Conversion

Alin Conache makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

Great forward play by Romania allows Ovidiu Cojocaru to score the try.

20'

Penalty Goal

Hugo Aubry does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

18'

Conversion

Hugo Aubry converts the try.

13'

Try

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

12'

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

12'

Hugo Aubry played a key part in that try.

11'

Hugo Aubry was unlucky to have missed the penalty after the ball hit the right post.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Romania v Portugal 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sat 17th February 2024, 06:30am PST 
  
 Stadionul National Arcul de Triumf

Points Flow Chart

Portugal win +25

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

84%

40%

Possession Last 10 min

60%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Martins

81'

24 - 49

Aubry

79'

24 - 44

Martins

78'

24 - 42

Aubry

70'

24 - 37

Cardoso Pinto

68'

24 - 35

Aubry

63'

24 - 30

Conache

24 - 27

60'

Neagu

22 - 27

59'

Baptista

57'

17 - 27

Aubry

52'

17 - 27

Martins

51'

17 - 25

Conache

17 - 20

44'

Gontineac

15 - 20

43'

Half Time

Aubry

38'

10 - 20

Appleton

38'

10 - 18

Conache

10 - 13

35'

Aubry

33'

7 - 13

Conache

7 - 10

21'

Cojocaru

5 - 10

20'

Aubry

18'

0 - 10

Aubry

13'

0 - 7

Cardoso Pinto

12'

0 - 5

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Avg. Points Scored

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Romania vs Portugal Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Romania face off against Portugal in Rugby Europe Championship Round 3 on Sat 17th February 2024 at Stadionul National Arcul de Triumf. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:30. In South Africa it’s at 16:30 SAST, 03:30 NZST in New Zealand, 01:30 AEST in Australia and 06:30 EST 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 the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the rankings with Portugal in position 19 and Romania in position 21, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Romania vs Portugal Squads

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