END OF TRANSMISSION
Thank you very much for following Tonga and Romania on VAVEL. To the next.
END OF THE GAME
45-24.
71' TRY
Another try conversion for Tonga, who lead 45-24.
69' Yellow
Conache received a card.
66'
Tonga with five more points and a try, but without the conversion.
63' TRY
Tonga with another try and point conversion. 35-24 advantage.
55' TRY
Romania with a try with Simionescu and a two-point conversion to stay close on the scoreboard.
49' TRY
Tonga scores another try at the start of the second half to increase their lead.
BREAK
21-17.
36' TRY
Another try for Romania, with Surugiu. Conoche converted the extra point and the team got closer to the scoreboard.
33' Yellow
Fifita received a card.
30' TRY
Boboc converted Romania's first try of the game. Conache converted the extra point.
23'
Two more points for Tonga.
22'
Taumoepeau with five points for Tonga, who lead 19-3.
19'
Caonache with three points for Romania.
17'
Havilli converted another two points.
15' TRY
Five more points for Tonga
13'
Tonga gets two more points with Gavili and takes a 7-0 lead.
11' TRY
Tonga reaches the first points of the game with Kata.
5'
More balanced game at the beginning of the match.
THE GAME STARTED
0-0.
Stade Pierre-Mauroy
Stade Pierre-Mauroy is a stadium located in the city of Villeneuve-d'Ascq, on the outskirts of Lille, France. It is a modern multi-purpose stadium opened in 2012 and is home to the Lille OSC football team, which competes in Ligue 1, France's top football league.
The stadium has a total capacity of around 50,000 spectators for sporting events, but can be adapted to host other types of events, such as concerts and shows, with an even greater capacity. A notable feature of the Stade Pierre-Mauroy is its retractable roof and a retractable pitch technology that allows the playing space to be adjusted according to needs.
In addition to sporting events, the stadium is known for hosting concerts by international artists and other entertainment events throughout the year. Its modern and versatile infrastructure has made it an important location in the Hauts-de-France region, providing significant space for a variety of cultural and sporting activities.
GOOD AFTERNOON!
Hello! All good? The event will start soon and I will be providing the best information and real-time updates here at VAVEL. Stay tuned to get the latest news and the first updates on the event.
Watch Tonga vs Romania Updates Here
Don't miss a detail Tonga vs Romania match updates and minute by minute here on VAVEL
The champions
2019 - South Africa | Final: South Africa 32-12 England, in Japan
2015 - New Zealand | Final: New Zealand 34-17 Australia, in London (England)
2011 - New Zealand | Final: New Zealand 8-7 France, in New Zealand
2007 - South Africa | Final: South Africa 15-6 England, in France
2003 - England | Final: England 20-17 Australia, in Australia
1999 - Australia | Final: Australia 3-12 France, in Wales
1995 - South Africa | Final: South Africa 15-12 New Zealand, in South Africa
1991 - Australia | Final: Australia 12-6 England, in England
1987 - New Zealand | Final: New Zealand 29-9 France, in New Zealand
Positions
Positions in rugby are identified by the number the players wear.
1 and 3: Left winger and Right winger
2: Hooker
4 and 5: Second row
6 and 7: Wings
8: Eighth
9: Scrum-half
10: Opening
11 and 14: Tips
12 and 13: Centers
15: Fullback
The champions
Positions in rugby are identified by the number the players wear.
1 and 3: Left winger and Right winger
2: Hooker
4 and 5: Second row
6 and 7: Wings
8: Eighth
9: Scrum-half
10: Opening
11 and 14: Tips
12 and 13: Centers
15: Fullback
The game
Style and Scoring
There are 15 players on each side, with seven substitutions, but two reserved for the pillars and Hooker. Remember, to pass the ball, it must be kicked backwards, but the kicker's teammates must be behind the ball at the time of the kick.
There are four ways of scoring in rugby:
- Try (five points): the athlete must reach the in-goal zone mark with possession of the ball and touch down, touchdown style.
- Conversion (two points): a direct kick from anywhere on a line parallel to the sidelines and perpendiculars.
- Drop-goal (three points): ball must touch the ground before being kicked
- Penalty (three points): shot on goal
Cards
Yellow: 10 minutes out of the match
Red: expulsion
Groups
Group A: New Zealand, France, Italy, Uruguay and Namibia
Group B: South Africa, Ireland, Scotland, Tonga and Romania
Group C: Australia, Wales, Fiji, Georgia and Portugal
Group D: England, Argentina, Japan, Samoa and Chile
200 years
Rugby celebrates its 200th anniversary at the World Cup. The sport was born in England in 1823, when William Webb Ellis picked up the ball at a soccer match and ran with it in his hands, breaking the rules of the game.
THE TROPHY
Rugby World Cup
Organized every four years since 1987, the 2023 Rugby World Cup will be held in France, which previously hosted the tournament in 2007, alongside Wales and Scotland. Despite having two disciplines with 15 and seven players, the World Cup will be played with 15 athletes, with two 40-minute halves. The group stage, which includes 20 teams, runs from September 8 to October 8.
The third and fourth place play-offs are scheduled for Friday (October 27), while the final will take place on Saturday, October 28. The winning team will lift the Webb Ellis Cup. It is named after former Rugby School pupil William Webb Ellis.
South Africa (Springboks) and New Zealand (All Blacks) have three titles each, while Australia (Wallabies) have two. England are the only world champions from the Northern Hemisphere. South America, meanwhile, has already made history and will have three representatives for the first time: Argentina (Pumas), Uruguay (Teros) and Chile (Condores).
The game will be played at Stade Pierre-Mauroy
The Tonga vs Romanial game will be played Stade Pierre-Mauroy, with a capacity of Capacidade: 30.666 people.
Welcome to VAVEL.com coverage of the Rugby World Cup: Tonga vs Romania updates
My name is Thomas Alencar and I will be your host for this game. We will provide latest information on VAVEL.