Georgia Beats Tonga 55–31 in Nations Cup Round Five — November 14, 2026

Updated November 14, 2026, at 16:43 UTC (20:43 Georgia Standard Time, GET, UTC+04:00).

Georgia defeated Tonga 55–31 in Round 5 of the World Rugby Nations Cup on Saturday, November 14, at Avchala Stadium in Tbilisi. The match kicked off at 14:00 UTC (18:00 GET, UTC+04:00; 14:00 GMT, UTC+00:00, in London). Sky Sports lists the fixture as full time with the final score, while World Rugby’s match center confirms the date and venue.

The result gives Georgia a decisive home win in its final-round fixture against Tonga. The two nations compete in different pools, so this head-to-head result does not by itself settle either pool’s standings. Any final ranking or title implications depend on the other Nations Cup results and the tournament table after those matches are included.

Destaques

• Final score: Georgia 55, Tonga 31.
• The Round 5 match was played at Avchala Stadium in Tbilisi on November 14, 2026.
• Kickoff was 14:00 UTC, or 18:00 GET (UTC+04:00) in Tbilisi.
• Georgia and Tonga are in separate Nations Cup pools, so other results determine the broader pool standings.

What was the final score of Georgia vs. Tonga?

Georgia won 55–31. Sky Sports’ results listing records Georgia 55, Tonga 31, and marks the match full time. The official World Rugby match page identifies the fixture as part of the 2026 Nations Cup and places it at Avchala Stadium in Tbilisi. These sources confirm that the game is complete and distinguish the result from the pre-match team and pool information.

When and where was the match played?

The game took place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Avchala Stadium in Tbilisi, Georgia. The scheduled start was 14:00 UTC. Tbilisi was on Georgia Standard Time (GET, UTC+04:00) on that date, making kickoff 18:00 there. In London, the equivalent was 14:00 GMT (UTC+00:00). The venue and date appear on the World Rugby match center; the completed score appears in Sky Sports’ November 14 results.

What did the result mean for the Nations Cup pools?

Georgia and Tonga entered the cross-pool fixture from different groups. Their match result therefore records the outcome of this fixture, but it cannot alone establish the final positions in either pool. Pool places depend on the other round-five matches and the competition’s points system. Readers should use the tournament’s official standings and completed match results for a final assessment rather than treating this single score as a pool-clinching confirmation.

Before kickoff, the published team selections named Luka Matkava at fly-half for Georgia and Ben Tameifuna as Tonga captain. Those selections provide context for the fixture but do not, by themselves, establish individual scoring contributions or explain how the 55–31 result unfolded. This update focuses on the confirmed final score and avoids attributing the result to specific plays or players without verified match statistics.

What happens next for Georgia and Tonga?

The match is complete, so the immediate next step is the final accounting of Nations Cup standings after the remaining Round 5 fixtures. The scoreline gives Georgia a 24-point margin in this match; its effect on tournament ranking depends on the other results and official table. Tonga’s overall position likewise depends on its pool’s completed results. World Rugby’s fixtures and tournament pages provide the appropriate reference as the round concludes.

For match information, use the World Rugby fixture page and its 2026 match schedule. The event is over; the verified update is the 55–31 final, while wider pool consequences should be checked against the completed official standings.

FAQ

Who won Georgia vs. Tonga?

Georgia won, 55–31.

Where was Georgia vs. Tonga played?

The match was played at Avchala Stadium in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Did the result decide both Nations Cup pools?

No. Georgia and Tonga are in different pools, and other match results determine the final pool standings.