# Romania
September
September 2023
South Africa thump Romania 76-0 ahead of Ireland World Cup clash
South Africa will take on Ireland in their next Group B outing next weekend.
McCarthy 'only scratching the surface' after strong World Cup debut
The 22-year-old second row put in an all-action 80-minute performance against Romania.
Ireland expect Henshaw to be available for Tonga clash next weekend
The Leinster centre missed yesterday’s win over Romania with a hamstring issue.
Sexton shines on return as Ireland comfortably beat Romania in World Cup opener
Ireland’s attack tore the Romanians to shreds at Stade de Bordeaux.
Sexton shines as 12-try Ireland run riot in the sun against Romania
Ireland’s attack tore the Romanians to shreds at Stade de Bordeaux.
'Now that we are world number one, we've a big target on our back'
Peter O’Mahony is closing in on 100 caps for Ireland.
'It’s business' - Farrell urges Ireland to focus amid World Cup 'euphoria'
With experience throughout his team for Romania, the head coach wants a big performance.
Formidable Irish team gives insight into Farrell's World Cup strategy
The Ireland boss has included many of his Grand Slam front-liners against Romania.
Johnny Sexton returns to captain strong Ireland team against Romania
The 38-year-old starts at out-half in Ireland’s World Cup opener in Bordeaux.
Sexton returns to captain strong Ireland team against Romania
The 38-year-old starts at out-half in Ireland’s World Cup opener in Bordeaux.
McCarthy set to start in strong Ireland team against Romania
Andy Farrell is expected to go with most of his front-liners in Bordeaux on Saturday.
Schmidt's old mate Vern Cotter key to the Oaks' prep for Ireland
The experienced New Zealander is with Romania as a consultant for the World Cup.
'You want to play the best of the best and right now, Ireland are the best'
Jason Tomane, the younger brother of ex-Leinster back Joe, is part of Romania’s squad.
This year
2023
Two dead and 56 injured after two explosions at petrol station in Romania
Most of the injured were firefighters who were trying to extinguish the blaze from the first explosion.
World Cup boost for Romania as Moțoc cleared to face Ireland, blow for Tonga
The lock was sent off against Italy on Saturday.
Andrew Tate loses court appeal against house arrest in Romania as human trafficking case goes on
The divisive social media personality is charged in Romania with rape, human trafficking and forming a crime gang to sexually exploit women.
Andrew Tate's house arrest extended in Romanian human trafficking case
The decision came days after prosecutors from Romania’s anti-organised crime agency formally indicted the 36-year-old social media star.
Andrew Tate appears in Romanian court to face rape and human trafficking charges
The social media figure appeared in court with his brother Tristan.
Andrew Tate indicted on charges of human trafficking, rape and organised crime
Police arrested Tate, 36, and his brother Tristan, 34, and two Romanian women late last year.
Romanian prosecutors search electronic devices in Andrew Tate case
Tate was initially detained in late December in the Romanian capital, Bucharest, along with his brother Tristan and two Romanian women.
Andrew Tate and brother to move from jail to house arrest
The controversial influencer is under investigation for rape and human trafficking allegations.
Court upholds third 30-day detention for controversial influencer Andrew Tate
Tate arrived at the Bucharest court of appeal handcuffed to his brother Tristan.
Coup rumours, Oligarchs, and pro-Russia agitators: What's going on in Moldova?
With voters split between pro-western and pro-Russia parties, Moldova is at a crossroads ahead of the next election.
Romanian court extends Andrew Tate’s detention for a third time
The British-US citizen was arrested on 29 December when authorities descended on his property north of Bucharest.
Andrew Tate to be detained for a further 30 days, Romanian court rules
The 36-year-old former kickboxer is being held on suspicion of organised crime and human trafficking.
Andrew Tate appears at prosecutors' offices for second day of forensic device searches
He is suspected of being involved in human trafficking and part of an organised crime gang.
Andrew Tate’s phones and laptops being searched as he says ‘there’s no justice’
He was initially detained in late December amid an organised crime and human trafficking probe.
Romanian authorities extend detention of controversial influencer Andrew Tate
The controversial influencer is under investigation for alleged human trafficking and rape.
Romanian officers search seven homes in Andrew Tate probe
Romanian police said that they have identified six victims in the human trafficking case who were subjected to ‘acts of physical violence and mental coercion’.
Romanian court upholds arrest of controversial influencer Andrew Tate
Tate has been charged with organised crime, human trafficking and rape.
'Cause for deep concern': Influencer Andrew Tate is 'capturing the imagination' of young men
‘I’m teaching over 20 years and I haven’t heard anyone capture their imagination as much as this guy.’
Andrew Tate due in Romanian court to appeal against continued detention
The controversial social media influencer is charged with being part of an organised crime group, human trafficking and rape.
Andrew Tate: Four more luxury cars seized ahead of court appearance next week
The former professional kickboxer and his brother were detained as part of a human trafficking and rape investigation.
Last year
2022
Romanian court orders 30-day detention of Andrew Tate over allegations of human trafficking
Tate and his brother Tristan were arrested yesterday.
Ukrainian soldiers including one Irish citizen flown home on flight into Dublin
The Ukrainian military personnel, injured in the fighting against Russian forces, arrived on a Romanian aircraft into Dublin.
Driver dead after car collides into gates of Russian embassy in Romanian capital
The driver collided into the gate at about 6am local time this morning.
'You've got to look at rugby and ask, 'Where do we want the sport to be in 10 years' time?''
Ex-England boss Andy Robinson is now the head coach of Romania in the Rugby Europe Championship.
Eight people dead as Romanian helicopter crashes while searching for missing fighter jet
The helicopter crashed in eastern Romania while looking for a missing fighter jet and its pilot.
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