Portugal

Scotland overwhelm Portugal in dominant Autumn Nations Series performance

Scotland secures a commanding 52-14 victory over Portugal in the Autumn Nations Series, showcasing offensive prowess.
16 November 2024

Tier 2 Nations Assessed: Georgia (again) show their quality, fearless Portugal and notable wins for Spain and Romania

With July and the mid-year international window drawing to a close, Francisco Isaac reviews how the European Tier 2 nations fared, including a look at Belgium.
30 July 2024

Rassie Erasmus wants South Africa to improve discipline

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus insisted that the Springboks need to work on their discipline following their victory over Portugal in Bloemfontein last Saturday.
22 July 2024

From refusal to rugby stardom: The journey of Nicolás Martins

One of Portugal's stars at last year's World Cup has recently signed for Montpellier and is set to feature for Os Lobos against Namibia and South Africa this summer.
9 July 2024

Men's Rugby Europe Championship Finals Day 2024 - All you need to know

After two months of competition, Georgia and Portugal will compete for the main prize. Francisco Isaac previews Finals Day in Paris and picks out a few names to look out for.
15 March 2024

Tomás Appleton: Cherishing his time in Darlington, the importance of life experiences and Portugal

Portugal's captain, whose journey includes a year in the National Leagues, has urged the next generation of 'Os Lobos' players to experience what life is like abroad.
29 February 2024

Who is going to star for Portugal against England 'A'?

The reintroduction of an England ‘A’ fixture has given Portugal a chance to showcase a revamped side which is looking to move forward after the success of the World Cup.
25 February 2024

Harry Randall and Ollie Hassell-Collins named in England A squad for game against Portugal

The England A squad for the upcoming clash against Portugal has been unveiled, with Bath's Alfie Barbeary also included.
15 February 2024

Five reasons to watch Rugby Europe Championship 2024

What's next for Georgia? Can Portugal build on their World Cup fairytale? How big are the next few years for Spain? It all starts with the Rugby Europe Championship.
31 January 2024

George Skivington to coach England A side against Portugal

Gloucester head coach George Skivington will be in charge of England A for the game against Portugal on 25th February.
10 January 2024

Pedro Bettencourt: Top 14 vs Premiership, backing Arundell's decision and why the rugby calendar needs to aid Tier 2 Nations

Exclusive: One of Portugal's stars of the World Cup chats to Francisco Isaac about why the Top 14 has the edge over the Premiership, his thoughts on Henry Arundell staying in France and why rugby can do more to protect players from Tier 2 Nations.
19 December 2023

South Africa unveil home schedule for 2024

South Africa Rugby have unveiled the schedule for the home matches for the upcoming 2024 season.
11 December 2023

Portugal won our hearts at the World Cup - but time is of the essence if they are to continue moving forward

The shock resignation of their new head coach has sent the Portuguese Rugby Union into a frenzy and has opened up more questions than answers as the "Lobos" aim to build on the success of the World Cup.
16 November 2023

England A to face Portugal in February

The Rugby Football Union has confirmed England A will be facing Portugal in February next year at Leicester Tigers Stadium.
7 November 2023

Diogo Hasse Ferreira Exclusive: 'This is going to give us a big boom just like in 2007'

The Portugal prop and former Durham University player reflects on a memorable few weeks for Os Lobos, his hopes for the nation and why student rugby played a part in him reaching the World Cup.
13 October 2023

A Rugby World Cup Team of the Pool Stages

TRU contributor James Orpin selects some of his standout performers from the pool stages with the aim of mixing in stars from Tier 1 and Tier 2 nations.
10 October 2023

Rugby World Cup Highlights: Pool C - Fiji v Portugal

Fiji survived a scare from Portugal as they managed to reach the quarter-final of the Rugby World Cup despite a 23-24 defeat in their Pool C clash in Toulouse on Sunday. Here are the highlights from the clash.
9 October 2023

Match Centre: Rugby World Cup Pool C: Fiji 23-24 Portugal

Portugal pulled off a sensational victory in Toulouse as they sealed a one-point victory in the Pool C encounter but Fiji managed to sneak into the quarter-finals following a losing bonus point.
9 October 2023

Match Centre: Rugby World Cup Pool C: Australia 34-14 Portugal

Australia maintain their slim chance of reaching the quarter-final in the ongoing Rugby World Cup as they defeated Portugal 34-14 in their Pool C encounter at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on Sunday.
1 October 2023

Australia axe Samu Kerevi for World Cup game against Portugal

Australia head coach Eddie Jones has named a new midfield combination for the upcoming World Cup game against Portugal to be played in Saint-Etienne on Sunday.
29 September 2023