Steaua București wins rugby bronze medal over Baia Mare

CSA Steaua București secured the bronze medal in the 2026 Romanian Rugby League division after defeating CSM Știința Baia Mare with a score of 31-24. Alin Conache contributed 16 points for Steaua through two conversions and four penalty kicks.

The loss marks a significant shift for CSM Știința Baia Mare, which has competed in the championship final for 16 consecutive years. This is the first time since 2008 that the team has missed the title match. Baia Mare had previously lost their semifinal against Dinamo București 39-20, while Steaua lost their semifinal to SCM USV Timișoara 36-6.

The championship final is scheduled to take place at the „Arcul de Triumf” National Rugby Stadium between SCM USV Timișoara and CS Dinamo București.