Rugby World Cup 2023 Qualifier Spotlight: Romania
Romania is back in the Rugby World Cup stage in second place behind Georgia in European Rugby Qualifiers. The Oaks competed in the tournament until they missed Japan in 2019, winning their first Rugby World Cup match in May 1987 with a 21-20 win over Zimbabwe, and have since racked up five more wins in seven games, the most. 1991 against Fiji. Rugby World Cup 2023 fans can buy South Africa Vs Romania Tickets from our website.
Other wins came from the United States, Namibia, Portugal and Canada.
Although Romania never made it beyond the billiards stages. They only walked away from home without winning the title twice (1995 and 2011).
RWC Debut: May 23, 1987, v Zimbabwe, Eden Park, Auckland
Rugby World Cup appearances: 28 games, 6 wins, 0 draws, 22 losses, 365 points, 1068 points, 21% win rate
Most RWC appearances: Romeo Stefan Gontineac, Ovidiu Tonita, 14
Most Rugby World Cup Attempts: Marius Tincu, 3
Best ending: Pool stages
Rugby World Cup 2023 Qualifiers: Europe 2
Most Memorable Match: Leicester City Stadium, Canada 15-17 Romania, Rugby World Cup 2015
Romania recovered from a 15-0 deficit to score 17 points in the last 28 minutes for the biggest comeback in Rugby World Cup history.
No. 8 Mihai Macovei made two late attempts. Both were converted by Florin Vlaicu, whose late penalty won the game for Romania.
Iconic moments:
Florin Vlaicu drove the ball between the Leicester posts 40 yards. Away to secure a Leicester win against Canada, triggering a yellow explosion in the crowd.
After the final whistle, Romanian players flooded the field to celebrate a stunning victory.
Low Point:
Not qualified for the 2019 Rugby World Cup. The first time the team has missed a major event in the competition.
Iconic Player: Romeo Stefan Gontineac
Gontineac played as a striker at the Rugby World Cups in 1995, 1999, 2003 and 2007, and nearly orchestrated a shocking win over Scotland as a manager in 2011. He holds the record for Romania’s all-time appearances in a match with 14.
Record breaker:
At the 2015 Rugby World Cup, Romania’s official attendance at Wembley Stadium against Ireland was 89,297. Surpassing the previous tournament record of 248. That was the week before and New Zealand and Argentina had drawn 89,019 spectators at the same venue. Rugby World Cup fans can buy Scotland Vs Romania Tickets from our website.
Did you know?
Romania took part in the first Test in Tasmania of the 2003 Rugby World Cup. The Oaks made five tries in their last group game against Namibia to win 37-7.
Quote:
“I don’t think it’s really questionable, do you?” Romanian head coach Lynn Howells told reporters. With a laugh after his team’s epic comeback against Canada.
Romania returns to the Rugby World Cup
Romania will return to the biggest podium of the competition next year. After confirming Oaks’ qualification to the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Andy Robinson’s team have finished third in the 2021 and 2022 United Rugby European Championships and is expected to qualify for the RWC 2023 final.
However, second-place Spain has subsequently deducted 10 points for drafting. An ineligible player in two RWC 2023 qualifiers, a decision upheld on appeal.
This means Romania will be in Group B at the 10th Rugby World Cup with the winners of the Webb Ellis Cup South Africa, Ireland, Scotland and Asia-Pacific 1 qualifiers.
The Oaks were the representatives of the Rugby World Cup until they failed to qualify for the Japanese Championship three years ago.
Romania will be replaced in the final qualifier by Portugal. Who are just two points behind in the 2021 and 2022 tournaments?
The Oaks have won six out of ten Euro Rugby matches in 2021 and 2022, the most important being a 37-27 win over Portugal and a 38-12 win over the Netherlands at the final weekend.
Romania had to beat Portugal in Bucharest in February and trailed 22-13 at halftime. Attempts by Ovidiu Cojocaru, Alexandru Savin and Andre Gorin in the second half, however, resulted in a strong counterattack.
Going into the final round, Robinson’s side knew they had to beat the Netherlands to overtake Portugal in the standings, where they lead four times.
The Netherlands made two attempts to close the gap, but Romania finished strong again and sealed the victory with 26 points.
Robinson and his players didn’t know it then, but the victory in Amsterdam finally secured a place in France the next year. Their focus will now turn to compete against the best at RWC 2023.
Romanian national rugby union team ‘Stejarii – The Oaks’ directly qualified for the 2023 Rugby World Cup
The Romanian national rugby union team qualifies for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France after the sport’s governing body, World Rugby, appointed an independent panel. Rugby World Cup fans can buy Rugby World Cup 2023 Tickets from our website.
Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii, together with the international law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, advised the Romanian Rugby Confederation on the work of an independent panel appointed by World Rugby, which concluded that the Spanish Rugby Confederation had adopted the eligibility rules regarding football residence standards violated players.
Players who have played two games for Spain during the 2021-2022 European Rugby Championships will count towards qualifying for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
As a result of this decision, the Romanian team qualified directly for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.
Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii sent a team led by partner Cornel Popa (international arbitration) and partner Dan Cristea (sports law), and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer’s team was mainly led by Rhodri Thomas (Partner) and Felix Schaaf (Senior Partner).
Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii wish the Romanian national rugby team “Stejarii – The Oaks” all the best for the Rugby World Cup 2023 and the upcoming Rugby World Championships!
Freshfields represents the Romanian Rugby Confederation in the 2023 Rugby World Cup qualifiers
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (“Freshfields”) has represented the Rugby Federation of Romania (“FRR”) in matters leading to Romania’s successful qualification to the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
In a proceeding before the Independent Judicial Commission, it was found that the Spanish national team had drafted an ineligible player in two qualifying matches for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. The Council of the Judiciary has imposed a 10-point deduction on Spain and economic sanctions.
A deduction of 10 points means Romania is now eligible for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, under Spain’s right of appeal. More details can be found here.
Freshfields’ advisory team is led by London-based partner Rhodri Thomas and senior partner Felix Schaaf. The firm works together with Cornel Popa and Dan Cristea from the Romanian law firm Tuca Zbarcea & Asociatii.
Freshfields sports teams regularly advise national and international sports governing bodies, teams and investors on a variety of matters, including regulatory disputes, lawsuits and large-scale mergers and acquisitions.
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