Time in Tbilisi: March 28, 2024 22:10
Georgia wins European Nations Cup and now faces World Champions at RWC 2015
More than 27,000 fans crowded into Mikheil Meskhi Stadium to watch Georgia challenge Romania in the European Nations Cup final. Photo by Georgian Prime Minister’s Press Office.
Rugby fans reveled under the sun and sang loud chants in support of the home team. Photo by N. Alavidze.
Georgia's number 10 strikes the ball to kick a successful penalty. Photo by N. Alavidze.
Former Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili enjoys the game with current Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and Romania's Prime Minister Victor Ponta. Photo by Georgian Prime Minister’s Press Office.
A Georgian player pushes off a Romanian player and surges ahead. Photo by N. Alavidze.
Fans eagerly supported the home team, nicknamed Lelos. Photo by N. Alavidze.
A Romanian player tries to grasp a Georgian player. Photo by N. Alavidze.
There was barely an empty seat in the Mikheil Meskhi Stadium as fans supported the Lelos on Saturday. Photo by N. Alavidze.
A Georgian player jumps high to charge down a kick from the Romanian as he attempts to clear the ball. Photo by N. Alavidze.
Georgia's number 10 makes a strong tackle on his opponent. Photo by N. Alavidze.
The Lelos showed their strength and overpowered the Romanian team. Photo by N. Alavidze.
A Georgian player tries a quick escape but it tacked by a Romanian player. Photo by N. Alavidze.
A 'Mexican wave' swarms around the stadium as Georgia scores. Photo by N. Alavidze.
After a tough 80 minute battle Georgia came out on top after scoring 22 points while Romania scored 9. Photo by N. Alavidze.
Georgia's Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta award the European Nations Cup to the Georgian national rugby team. Photo by Georgian Prime Minister’s Press Office.
The Lelos show their happiness and Prime Minister Garibashvili claps as a shower of confetti rains down on the champions. Photo by Georgian Prime Minister’s Press Office.
The Lelos pose for a photo after their impressive win. Photo by Georgian Prime Minister’s Press Office.
Georgian rugby players walk around the stadium to show off the European Nations Cup and thank the fans for their support. Photo by N. Alavidze.
Georgia's Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and his Romanian counterpart Victor Ponta pose with a signed rugby ball at the end of the match. Photo by Georgian Prime Minister’s Press Office.