Romania

18 - 26

Full Time

USA

Romania vs USA

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

83'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Romania.

83'

Yellow Card

Nafi Ma'afu (USA) is shown a yellow card

81'

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'

USA decide to make a substitution, with Michael Baska getting some game time.

72'

USA decide to make a substitution, with Ruben de Haas being replaced.

72'

USA decide to make a substitution, with Vili Helu getting some game time.

70'

USA decide to make a substitution, with Cory Daniel being replaced.

70'

Penalty Goal

Luke Carty has kicked a penalty goal.

70'

USA make a substitution with Mike Sosene-Feagai coming on.

67'

USA make a substitution with Kaleb Geiger coming off.

67'

Romania sub Matthew Tweddle comes onto the field.

63'

Cristi Boboc departs for Romania.

63'

Conversion

The USA supporters go wild as Luke Carty successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

Great hands by USA leads to a try for Rufus McLean

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Rufus McLean goes through the gap.

62'

Spellbinding play by Luke Carty is finished off with a try.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Toby Fricker goes through the gap.

61'

Marius Antonescu comes on for Romania.

59'

Andrei Mahu leaves the field.

59'

Makeen Alikhan comes on for USA.

57'

Paddy Ryan leaves the field.

57'

Joji Sikote comes on for Romania.

57'

Alexandru Savin leaves the field.

57'

Tudor Butnariu comes on for Romania.

57'

Stefan Buruiana leaves the field.

57'

Vasile Balan comes on for Romania.

57'

Thomas Cretu leaves the field.

57'

Nafi Ma'afu comes on.

51'

Tevita Naqali comes off.

51'

Yellow Card

Marno Redelinghuys (USA) is shown a yellow card

49'

USA decide to make a substitution, with Maliu Niuafe getting some game time.

46'

USA decide to make a substitution, with Tonga Kofe being replaced.

46'

USA decide to make a substitution, with Payton Telea-Ilalio getting some game time.

45'

USA decide to make a substitution, with Ezekiel Lindenmuth being replaced.

45'

Penalty Goal

Alin Conache makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

45'

Thomas Cretu makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Luke Carty has kicked a penalty goal.

38'

Luke Carty hits the left post with their penalty attempt.

37'

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

32'

Try

Silky skills by Romania ends with a try for Tevita Manumua.

31'

Spellbinding play by Nicolas Onutu is finished off with a try.

31'

Conversion

Ruben de Haas makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Cory Daniel scores from close range.

26'

Marno Redelinghuys played a key part in that try.

26'

Yellow Card

Dragos Ser (Romania) is shown a yellow card

26'

Yellow Card

Luke Carty (USA) is shown a yellow card

22'

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

20'

Romania decide to make a substitution, with Adrian Mitu being replaced.

20'

Penalty Goal

Alin Conache does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

17'

Penalty Goal

Luke Carty makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Hinckley Vaovasa took full advantage.

Nicolas Onutu comes on for Romania.

Gabriel Pop leaves the field.

The defensive line has been broken as Tevita Manumua goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Luke Carty has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee Sam Grove-White blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Romania v USA 
  
 Sat 15th November 2025, 07:00am PST 
  
 Stadionul National Arcul de Triumf 
  
 Paramount+ 
  
 Sam Grove-White

Points Flow Chart

USA win +8

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

96%

84%

Possession Last 10 min

16%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Penalty Try

18 - 26

83'

Ma'afu

81'

11 - 26

Carty

70'

11 - 26

Carty

63'

11 - 23

McLean

62'

11 - 21

Redelinghuys

49'

11 - 16

Conache

11 - 16

45'

Half Time

Carty

38'

8 - 16

Manumua

8 - 13

31'

de Haas

27'

3 - 13

Daniel

26'

3 - 11

Ser

3 - 6

26'

Carty

22'

3 - 6

Conache

3 - 6

17'

Carty

12'

0 - 6

Carty

0 - 3

Start

Win Probability

Romania

50%

Draw

USA

49%

Penalties Conceded by Maliu Niuafe

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Romania

USA

More Less

Defence Profile

Romania

USA

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

60%

65%

3-6 secs

28%

25%

6+ secs

12%

10%

101

Rucks Won

Romania vs USA Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Romania face off against USA in Internationals on Sat 15th November 2025 at Stadionul National Arcul de Triumf. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST on RugbyPass TV, 04:00 NZST on RugbyPass TV in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST on RugbyPass TV in Australia and 07:00 EST on Paramount+ in the US.

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

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the rankings with USA in position 16 and Romania in position 21, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Romania vs USA Squads

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