Canada

14 - 38

Full Time

Portugal

Canada vs Portugal

Events

Commentary

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It's all over! The referee Jeremy Rozier has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

Conversion

Peter Nelson has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

What a kick! Brock Gallagher takes full advantage to score for Canada.

77'

Spellbinding play by Spencer Jones is finished off with a try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Spencer Jones bursts through to advance the Canada attack.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Noah Flesch bursts through to advance the Canada attack.

76'

A gap opened in the defence and Jose Madeira took full advantage.

74'

Canada decide to make a substitution, with Piers Von Dadelszen getting some game time.

71'

Canada decide to make a substitution, with Daragh Doyle being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Raffaele Storti took full advantage.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Spencer Jones took full advantage.

70'

Canada make a substitution with Dewald Kotze coming on.

66'

Canada make a substitution with Andrew Quattrin coming off.

66'

Canada sub Jacob Ince comes onto the field.

63'

Josh McIndoe departs for Canada.

63'

Portugal sub Andre Cunha comes onto the field.

61'

Duarte Torgal departs for Portugal.

61'

Portugal sub Guilherme Costa comes onto the field.

61'

Martim Bello departs for Portugal.

61'

Canada sub Daragh Doyle comes onto the field.

60'

Piers Von Dadelszen departs for Canada.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Takoda McMullin goes through the gap.

60'

Hugo Camacho comes on for Portugal.

57'

Samuel Marques leaves the field.

57'

Alfredo Almeida comes on for Portugal.

57'

Tomas Appleton leaves the field.

57'

Martim Faro comes on for Portugal.

57'

Manuel Cardoso Pinto leaves the field.

57'

What a run here by Samuel Marques as they get over the gainline!

57'

Kyle Steeves comes on for Canada.

56'

Cole Keith leaves the field.

56'

Sam Miller comes on for Canada.

56'

Calixto Martinez leaves the field.

56'

Cody Nhanala comes on for Canada.

56'

Izzak Kelly leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Samuel Marques kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

A penetrating move by Portugal results in a try for Tomas Appleton.

54'

That's a great try assist by Nuno Mascarenhas.

54'

What a run here by Nuno Mascarenhas as they get over the gainline!

54'

Nuno Mascarenhas comes on.

54'

Luka Begic comes off.

54'

Abel da Cunha comes on.

54'

Luis Lopes comes off.

54'

Antonio Prim comes on.

54'

Cody Thomas comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Samuel Marques kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

A penetrating move by Portugal results in a try for Raffaele Storti.

51'

Manuel Cardoso Pinto sets up the try.

51'

What a run here by Manuel Cardoso Pinto as they get over the gainline!

51'

Samuel Marques has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

48'

Try

Slick passing by Portugal leads to a try for Raffaele Storti.

47'

Raffaele Storti makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Spellbinding play by Manuel Cardoso Pinto is finished off with a try.

47'

Manuel Cardoso Pinto makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Canada decide to make a substitution, with Brock Gallagher getting some game time.

45'

Canada decide to make a substitution, with Jason Higgins being replaced.

45'

Conversion

Samuel Marques adds the two points for Portugal.

42'

Try

Incisive passing by Portugal is finished off by Guilherme Vasconcelos, as they goes over for the try.

41'

Vincent Pinto played a key part in that try.

41'

Fabulous play by Portugal has led to Raffaele Storti being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Canada make a substitution with Takoda McMullin coming on.

40'

Canada make a substitution with Liam James coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Canada make a substitution with Liam James coming on.

40'

Canada make a substitution with Takoda McMullin coming off.

40'

Fabulous play by Canada has led to Josh McIndoe being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Conversion

Samuel Marques does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

Incisive passing by Portugal is finished off by Tomas Appleton, as they goes over for the try.

36'

That's a great try assist by Vincent Pinto.

36'

Fabulous play by Portugal has led to Manuel Cardoso Pinto being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Samuel Marques curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

29'

Try

Silky skills by Portugal ends with a try for Samuel Marques.

28'

Spellbinding play by Guilherme Vasconcelos is finished off with a try.

28'

Trouble here as Guilherme Vasconcelos breaches the defence.

27'

Conversion

Peter Nelson converts the try.

18'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Canada is finished off by Takoda McMullin

17'

Kyle Tremblay sets up the try.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kyle Tremblay bursts through to advance the Canada attack.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Kyle Tremblay took full advantage.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Martim Bello took full advantage.

11'

The defensive line has been broken as Jose Madeira goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Jeremy Rozier blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Canada v Portugal 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sat 11th July 2026, 06:00pm PDT 
  
 Clarke Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Jeremy Rozier

Points Flow Chart

Portugal win +24

Time in lead

Mins in lead

23%

% Of Game In Lead

57%

68%

Possession Last 10 min

32%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Nelson

14 - 38

78'

Gallagher

12 - 38

77'

Marques

55'

7 - 38

Appleton

54'

7 - 36

Marques

52'

7 - 31

Storti

51'

7 - 29

Storti

47'

7 - 24

Marques

42'

7 - 19

Vasconcelos

41'

7 - 17

Half Time

Marques

36'

7 - 12

Appleton

36'

7 - 10

Marques

28'

7 - 5

Nelson

7 - 0

18'

McMullin

5 - 0

17'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Canada

Portugal

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Defence Profile

Canada

Portugal

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

52%

48%

3-6 secs

36%

34%

6+ secs

12%

18%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

62'

65'

66'

72'

79'

Canada

Portugal

Canada vs Portugal Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Canada face off against Portugal in World Rugby Nations Cup Round 2 on Sat 11th July 2026 at Clarke Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 02:00 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 03:00 SAST on RugbyPass TV, 13:00 NZST on RugbyPass TV in New Zealand, 11:00 AEST on RugbyPass TV in Australia and 18:00 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

Portugal won the last encounter but Portugal are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, Portugal sits at 15 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Canada holds 24.

The two sides are separated by 9 places in the rankings with Canada in position 24 and Portugal in position 15 as such Portugal are favourites on paper.

Canada vs Portugal Squads

The official squads for Canada vs Portugal will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.