Timisoara Saracens are Romania’s new rugby champions,
\nafter winning against title holders CSM Stiinta Baia Mare in the finals, 18:15.
\nThe match was played at the Lascar Ghinet stadium in Baia Mare. The Saracens’
\nmost recent win came after an excellent season, in which they also won the
\nKing’s Cup and Romania’s Cup. The Saracens have thus added the fourth champion
\ntitle to their record sheet, following the other titles won in 1972, 2012 and
\n2013. Stiinta may find some comfort in the fact that they have won the title
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The match between Timisoara Saracens and Stiinta Baia
\nMare was balanced before coming to a dramatic end. The Saracens drew first
\nblood when Calafeteanu converted Shennan’s try 6 minutes into the match.
\nHowever, as Saracens player Drenceanu received the yellow card, Stiinta took
\nadvantage and equalised to 7-all on minute 23, when Samoa converted Danila’s
\ntry. Stiinta then took the lead following Ratu Taniela’s successful drop goal
\nin the 27th minute of play. The Saracens equalised towards the end
\nof the first half after a penalty kick converted by Calafeteanu. <\/p>\n
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The Saracens also played well at the beginning of the
\nsecond half and Fonovai Tangimana scored another try for the team on the 47th
\nminute, before Calafeteanu converted a penalty kick five minutes later,
\nsecuring his team a comfortable 18:10 lead. Stiinta got back into the game and
\ntheir attacks became more dangerous, but Samoa wasted a good opportunity to
\nconvert a penalty kick. They did raise their score in the 70th
\nminute, when Alexandru Bucur scored a try. Although they had one man more on
\nthe field, Stiinta were unable to score again for the rest of the match. <\/p>\n
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In other news from rugby, CSM Olimpia Bucharest has
\nwon the bronze medal of the rugby Super League. Olimpia trounced another team
\nfrom Bucharest, Steaua, 21:8. Steaua were the first to score, but CSM quickly
\nequalised and were already in the lead at half-time, 15:8. Steaua pushed hard
\nfor a comeback, but were unable to score for the rest of the game. <\/p>\n
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