List of Tier Two nations' wins over Tier One nations in professional era of rugby

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Originally Posted by Duffmannn

Since when do they make these stats?

For example Romania in communist times was a rugby powerhouse and so beat the actual Tier 1 many times.

USA son an olympic gold beating France in 1924.

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I specifically refer to the professional era (1995-) since that is what is relevant now. The introduction of money to rugby union has, in more than one sense, been a game changer. Romania no longer has the funding and support it did during Communist times, and even then most of its victories against Tier One nations were against Italy and often understrength French teams. (Plus twice each against Wales and Scotland). Rugby in its XV form was only played in the 1920 and 24 Olympics, only a small number of countries participated, and at the time France itself was a struggling and emerging rugby nation.

Today, Georgia beat Italy 28-19.

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Originally Posted by Tooting Carmen

Today, Georgia beat Italy 28-19.

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And in the mini Under 20's Championship that has just finished in Italy, Georgia beat Scotland 55-14!

Today, Georgia beat Wales in Cardiff 13-12.:mad:

England lose against a Tier Two nation for the first time ever (and at Twickenham no less)! England 22-30 Fiji.

In today's World Cup match, Fiji beat Australia for the first time since 1954! Australia 15-22 Fiji. *