On the back of their new home jersey, Romania have officially revealed their new alternate strip to be used at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Romania have launched a white alternate jersey with additional black trim seen on the collar, sides, sleeve cuffs and base design. The base design is somewhat inspired by Romanian tapestry featuring a unique black rug design. The colours … [Read more...]
Romania 2015 World Cup BLK Home Jersey
Romania are the latest World Cup side to officially reveal their new home jersey for the 2015 international season. The all new home jersey for Romania again features their traditional golden yellow base while additional royal blue and red trim are seen on the collar and sleeve cuffs. Three enlarged circular watermarks inspired by Romanian culture are seen on the front of … [Read more...]
RWC: Georgia win tight scrap
Georgia has beaten rivals Romania 25-9 in a tight contest at Arena Manawatu in Palmerston North on Wednesday. The match lacked accuracy from both sides but was cheered on by a crowd of over 13,000 as they welcomed the Rugby World Cup to the Manawatu region for the first time. The win means Georgia will walk away with at least one 2011 Rugby World Cup win under their belt, … [Read more...]
RWC: Match preview: Georgia – Romania
POOL B - GEORGIA vs ROMANIA Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North, Wednesday 28th Sep 7:30pm (NZT) Head-to-head: Played 13, Romania 8, Georgia 6 Last meeting: Georgia 18 beat Romania 11 in Tbilisi 2011 Last meeting at a World Cup: First meeting Team news: Georgia have made three changes to the starting side that lined up against England nine days ago. Revaz Gigauri replaces Irakli … [Read more...]
RWC: England demolish Romania
England have demolished a weak Romanian side 67-3 in a one-sided game in Dunedin on Saturday. England were rarely challenged, scoring ten tries to none in the win that guarantees the English team a spot in the Knock-out stages of the tournament. Wings Mark Cueto and Chris Ashton both claimed hat-tricks in what was one-way traffic from the first whistle and England will have … [Read more...]