Portugal

59 - 3

Full Time

Netherlands

Netherlands vs Portugal

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

81'

Jose Lima comes on.

79'

Jeronimo Portela comes off.

79'

Conversion

Dany Antunes has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

Portugal are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Dany Antunes picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Manuel Picao bursts through to advance the Portugal attack.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Joao Granate bursts through to advance the Portugal attack.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Oliva Sialau bursts through to advance the Netherlands attack.

75'

Netherlands make a substitution with Robin Moenen coming on.

68'

Netherlands make a substitution with Hugo Langelaan coming off.

68'

Netherlands make a substitution with Daily Limmen coming on.

67'

Netherlands make a substitution with Daan van der Avoird coming off.

67'

Portugal make a substitution with Joao Granate coming on.

65'

Portugal make a substitution with Jose Rebelo de Andrade coming off.

65'

Netherlands make a substitution with Gabor Besuijen coming on.

65'

Netherlands make a substitution with Lodi Buijs coming off.

65'

Conversion

The Portugal supporters go wild as Dany Antunes successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

Great hands by Portugal leads to a try for Pedro Bettencourt

63'

Spellbinding play by Raffaele Storti is finished off with a try.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Raffaele Storti goes through the gap.

63'

Portugal sub Joao Dias comes onto the field.

61'

Joao Belo departs for Portugal.

61'

Portugal sub David Costa comes onto the field.

60'

Francisco Fernandes departs for Portugal.

60'

Manuel Picao comes on for Portugal.

57'

Rafael Simoes leaves the field.

57'

Mike Mbaud comes on for Netherlands.

55'

Ross Bennie-Coulson leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Dany Antunes kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

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

54'

What a run here by Raffaele Storti as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Pedro Bettencourt.

54'

Diogo Hasse Ferreira comes on.

52'

Anthony Alves comes off.

52'

Storm Carroll comes on.

50'

Mees van Oord comes off.

50'

Liam Stone comes on.

50'

Dave Koelman comes off.

50'

Monty Leverstein comes on.

50'

Jim Boelrijk comes off.

50'

Caleb Korteweg comes on.

50'

Mark Coebergh comes off.

50'

Conversion

Dany Antunes adds the two points for Portugal.

48'

Try

Slick passing by Portugal leads to a try for Rodrigo Marta.

46'

Spellbinding play by Pedro Bettencourt is finished off with a try.

46'

Pedro Bettencourt makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Portugal decide to make a substitution, with Nuno Mascarenhas getting some game time.

46'

Portugal decide to make a substitution, with Duarte Diniz being replaced.

46'

The left post denies Dany Antunes from adding the extras.

43'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Rafael Simoes dots the ball down from close range.

41'

Joao Belo played a key part in that try.

41'

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

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Portugal sub Raffaele Storti comes onto the field.

40'

Nuno Sousa Guedes departs for Portugal.

40'

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

43'

Conversion

Dany Antunes does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'

Try

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

38'

Fabulous play by Portugal has led to Rafael Simoes being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

That's a great try assist by Duarte Diniz.

38'

Fabulous play by Portugal has led to Pedro Bettencourt being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Yellow Card

Dave Koelman (Netherlands) is shown a yellow card

37'

Trouble here as Jose Rebelo de Andrade breaches the defence.

33'

Conversion

Dany Antunes does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Pedro Bettencourt as they go over the white wash for a try.

31'

Trouble here as Pedro Bettencourt breaches the defence.

31'

Spellbinding play by Joao Belo is finished off with a try.

31'

Trouble here as Dany Antunes breaches the defence.

30'

Dany Antunes curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

24'

Try

Portugal are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Duarte Diniz picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Pedro Bettencourt bursts through to advance the Portugal attack.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jose Rebelo de Andrade bursts through to advance the Portugal attack.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Dany Antunes bursts through to advance the Portugal attack.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Rodrigo Marta took full advantage.

16'

Conversion

Dany Antunes converts the try.

15'

Try

Joao Belo scores the try from close range.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Jeronimo Portela took full advantage.

12'

The defensive line has been broken as Dany Antunes goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Ross Bennie-Coulson goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Te Hauora Campbell has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

Portugal v Netherlands

Sat 26th February 2022, 07:00am PST

Points Flow Chart

Portugal win +56

Time in lead

Mins in lead

83%

% Of Game In Lead

15%

64%

Possession Last 10 min

36%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Antunes

59 - 3

77'

Antunes

57 - 3

76'

Antunes

52 - 3

65'

Bettencourt

50 - 3

63'

Antunes

45 - 3

55'

Storti

43 - 3

54'

Antunes

38 - 3

48'

Marta

36 - 3

46'

Simoes

31 - 3

41'

Half Time

Antunes

26 - 3

39'

Simoes

24 - 3

38'

Koelman

37'

19 - 3

Antunes

19 - 3

32'

Bettencourt

17 - 3

31'

Diniz

12 - 3

23'

Antunes

7 - 3

15'

Belo

5 - 3

14'

Campbell

0 - 3

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Portugal vs Netherlands Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Portugal face off against Netherlands in Rugby Europe Championship on Sat 26th February 2022 at . Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST, 04:00 NZST in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 EST 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 Netherlands holds 27.

The two sides are separated by 12 places in the rankings with Portugal in position 15 and Netherlands in position 27 as such Portugal are favourites on paper.

Portugal vs Netherlands Squads

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