Samoa

37 - 38

Full Time

Romania

Romania vs Samoa

Events

Commentary

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

83'

Conversion

Gabriel Rupanu converts the try.

83'

Try

Romania are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Alexandru Savin picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

82'

Penalty Goal

Danny Toala kicks the penalty.

78'

Alexandru Bucur comes on.

77'

Jason Tomane comes off.

77'

Romania go for goal with Gabriel Rupanu taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

76'

Try

Romania are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Cristi Boboc picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

75'

Yellow Card

Lolani Faleiva (Samoa) is shown a yellow card

75'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Gabriel Rupanu as they hook it left.

73'

Romania decide to make a substitution, with Gabriel Rupanu getting some game time.

72'

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

72'

Penalty Goal

Danny Toala has kicked a penalty goal.

70'

Samoa make a substitution with Jay Tuivaiti coming on.

68'

Samoa make a substitution with Sam Slade coming off.

68'

Conversion

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

68'

Try

A series of passes by Romania results in a try for Marius Simionescu

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Marius Simionescu took full advantage.

67'

Nicolas Onutu sets up the try.

67'

Romania sub Iacopo Bianchi comes onto the field.

63'

Etienne Terblanche departs for Romania.

63'

Romania sub Mihai Graure comes onto the field.

60'

Iliesa Tiqe departs for Romania.

60'

Ere Enari comes on for Samoa.

58'

Joel Lam leaves the field.

58'

Danny Toala comes on for Samoa.

58'

AJ Alatimu leaves the field.

58'

Alin Conache hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

57'

Try

The forward pack of Romania will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

56'

Manaaki Boyle-Tiatia comes on.

54'

Richie Asiata comes off.

54'

Lolani Faleiva comes on.

54'

Marco Fepulea'i comes off.

54'

Jarred Adams comes on.

54'

Aki Seiuli comes off.

54'

Niko Jones comes on.

50'

Alamanda Motuga comes off.

50'

Jean-Pierre Smith comes on.

50'

Cosmin Manole comes off.

50'

Tudor Butnariu comes on.

50'

Stefan Buruiana comes off.

50'

Alexandru Savin comes on.

50'

Iulian Hartig comes off.

50'

Andrei Mahu comes on.

50'

Keanan Murray comes off.

50'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu adds the two points for Samoa.

49'

Try

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

48'

Joel Lam sets up the try.

48'

Iakopo Mapu makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Hinckley Vaovasa makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Hinckley Vaovasa makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu adds the two points for Samoa.

42'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Samoa as Iakopo Mapu goes over.

41'

Alamanda Motuga played a key part in that try.

41'

Samoa make a substitution with Iakopo Mapu coming on.

40'

Samoa make a substitution with Abraham Papali'i coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Samoa as Abraham Papali'i goes over.

39'

That's a great try assist by Miracle Faiilagi.

39'

Conversion

Alin Conache does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

Incisive passing by Romania is finished off by Iliesa Tiqe, as they goes over for the try.

33'

Nicolas Onutu sets up the try.

33'

Trouble here as Nicolas Onutu breaches the defence.

33'

Conversion

Alin Conache makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Romania is finished off by Nicolas Onutu

21'

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

21'

That's a great try assist by Hinckley Vaovasa.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Abraham Papali'i bursts through to advance the Samoa attack.

16'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu converts the try.

14'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Alamanda Motuga places the ball down for the try.

13'

Penalty Goal

AJ Alatimu makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

10'

The defensive line has been broken as Warren Solomona goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Angus Mabey blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Samoa v Romania 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sat 18th July 2026, 07:30am PDT 
  
 Estadio Charrua 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Angus Mabey

Points Flow Chart

Romania win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

81%

% Of Game In Lead

10%

Possession Last 10 min

90%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Rupanu

83'

37 - 38

Savin

82'

37 - 36

Toala

37 - 31

78'

Boboc

75'

34 - 31

Faleiva

34 - 26

75'

Toala

34 - 26

70'

Conache

68'

31 - 26

Simionescu

67'

31 - 24

Savin

56'

31 - 19

Alatimu

31 - 14

49'

Faiilagi

29 - 14

48'

Alatimu

24 - 14

42'

Mapu

22 - 14

41'

Half Time

Alatimu

17 - 14

39'

Papali'i

15 - 14

39'

Conache

34'

10 - 14

Tiqe

33'

10 - 12

Conache

22'

10 - 7

Onutu

21'

10 - 5

Alatimu

10 - 0

14'

Motuga

8 - 0

13'

Alatimu

3 - 0

10'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Samoa

Romania

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Defence Profile

Samoa

Romania

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

62%

40%

3-6 secs

20%

29%

6+ secs

18%

31%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

72'

75'

77'

78'

80'

Samoa

Romania

Samoa vs Romania Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Samoa face off against Romania in World Rugby Nations Cup Round 3 on Sat 18th July 2026 at Estadio Charrua. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:30 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 16:30 SAST on RugbyPass TV, 02:30 NZST on RugbyPass TV in New Zealand, 00:30 AEST on RugbyPass TV in Australia and 07:30 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

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

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the rankings with Samoa in position 19 and Romania in position 22, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Samoa vs Romania Squads

The official squads for Samoa 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.