Netherlands

33 - 51

Full Time

Spain

Netherlands vs Spain

Events

Commentary

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

83'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mees Voets bursts through to advance the Netherlands attack.

78'

Conversion

Bjorn Dolman has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

Oliva Sialau goes on their own for a try.

76'

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

76'

A gap opened in the defence and Bjorn Dolman took full advantage.

74'

Netherlands decide to make a substitution, with Tibbe van de Kamp getting some game time.

71'

Netherlands decide to make a substitution, with Boris Hadinegoro being replaced.

71'

Netherlands decide to make a substitution, with Hein Thielen getting some game time.

71'

Netherlands decide to make a substitution, with Vikas Meijer being replaced.

71'

Inaki Mateu curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

71'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Nico Infer leads to a try for Spain

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Inaki Mateu took full advantage.

69'

Conversion

The Netherlands supporters go wild as Vikas Meijer successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

Great hands by Netherlands leads to a try for Bjorn Dolman

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Bjorn Dolman goes through the gap.

63'

Spellbinding play by Dirk Bruil is finished off with a try.

63'

Spain sub Alejandro Laforga comes onto the field.

62'

Alberto Carmona departs for Spain.

62'

Spain sub Santiago Ovejero comes onto the field.

62'

Alvaro Garcia departs for Spain.

62'

Spain sub Hugo Gonzalez comes onto the field.

62'

Hugo Pirlet departs for Spain.

62'

Spain sub Imanol Urraza comes onto the field.

61'

Vicente Boronat departs for Spain.

61'

Conversion

The Spain supporters go wild as Inaki Mateu successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

Great hands by Spain leads to a try for Pau Aira

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Pau Aira goes through the gap.

60'

Spellbinding play by Nico Infer is finished off with a try.

60'

Red Card

Spike Salman (Netherlands) is shown the red card

59'

Raul Calzon comes on for Spain.

55'

Bernardo Vazquez leaves the field.

55'

Toine Obiang Nguema comes on for Netherlands.

55'

Bilaal Egberts leaves the field.

55'

Tom van Ooijen comes on for Netherlands.

55'

Taffy Kahembe leaves the field.

55'

Wytze Molenkamp comes on.

52'

Quermy Warmerdam comes off.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Vikas Meijer kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

A penetrating move by Netherlands results in a try for Tim de Jong.

50'

What a run here by Tim de Jong as they get over the gainline!

50'

Taffy Kahembe sets up the try.

50'

Spain decide to make a substitution, with Pau Aira getting some game time.

49'

Spain decide to make a substitution, with Samuel Ezeala being replaced.

49'

Netherlands decide to make a substitution, with Jurriaan Jorna getting some game time.

49'

Netherlands decide to make a substitution, with Marijn Huis being replaced.

49'

Gonzalo Vinuesa has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

48'

Try

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

47'

Spain decide to make a substitution, with Nico Infer getting some game time.

46'

Spain decide to make a substitution, with Tani Bay being replaced.

46'

Yellow Card

Dirk Bruil (Netherlands) is shown a yellow card

46'

John Wessel Bell makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Spain make a substitution with Alex Saleta coming on.

44'

Spain make a substitution with Raphael Nieto coming off.

44'

Manex Ariceta makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Gonzalo Vinuesa will not be happy with that conversion attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

41'

Try

A clever kick there by Spain allows Alberto Carmona to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

40'

Gonzalo Vinuesa played a key part in that try.

40'

Netherlands sub Oliva Sialau comes onto the field.

38'

Te Hauora Campbell departs for Netherlands.

38'

Fabulous play by Spain has led to Alberto Carmona being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Netherlands go for goal with Vikas Meijer taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

33'

Try

Silky skills by Netherlands ends with a try for Bjorn Dolman.

32'

Trouble here as Bjorn Dolman breaches the defence.

32'

Boris Hadinegoro sets up the try.

32'

Trouble here as Vikas Meijer breaches the defence.

30'

Conversion

Gonzalo Vinuesa makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

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

28'

Trouble here as Alberto Carmona breaches the defence.

28'

Spellbinding play by John Wessel Bell is finished off with a try.

28'

Conversion

Gonzalo Vinuesa makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Spain is finished off by Samuel Ezeala

24'

Martiniano Cian played a key part in that try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Martiniano Cian bursts through to advance the Spain attack.

24'

Conversion

Vikas Meijer makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Netherlands is finished off by Te Hauora Campbell

20'

That's a great try assist by Sem Verplancke.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sem Verplancke bursts through to advance the Netherlands attack.

20'

Netherlands make a substitution with Dirk Bruil coming on.

16'

Netherlands make a substitution with Dennis van Dijken coming off.

16'

Conversion

Gonzalo Vinuesa converts the try.

15'

Try

Ignacio Pineiro scores the try from close range.

14'

Penalty Goal

Gonzalo Vinuesa makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

10'

The defensive line has been broken as John Wessel Bell goes through the gap.

Gonzalo Vinuesa has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

A stunning solo try from Inaki Mateu

The defensive line has been broken as Inaki Mateu goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Filippo Russo blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Netherlands v Spain 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 7th February 2026, 04:00am PST 
  
 National Rugby Centre Amsterdam 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Filippo Russo

Points Flow Chart

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

40%

Possession Last 10 min

60%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Dolman

33 - 51

77'

Sialau

31 - 51

76'

Infer

70'

26 - 51

Meijer

26 - 46

64'

Dolman

24 - 46

63'

Mateu

61'

19 - 46

Aira

60'

19 - 44

Salman

19 - 39

59'

Meijer

19 - 39

51'

de Jong

17 - 39

50'

Pirlet

47'

12 - 39

Bruil

12 - 34

46'

Half Time

Carmona

40'

12 - 34

Dolman

12 - 29

32'

Vinuesa

29'

7 - 29

Carmona

28'

7 - 27

Vinuesa

25'

7 - 22

Ezeala

24'

7 - 20

Meijer

7 - 15

20'

Campbell

5 - 15

20'

Vinuesa

15'

0 - 15

Pineiro

14'

0 - 13

Vinuesa

10'

0 - 8

Mateu

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

6.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Netherlands

Spain

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Defence Profile

Netherlands

Spain

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

70%

63%

3-6 secs

20%

27%

6+ secs

10%

Rucks Won

113

Netherlands vs Spain Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Netherlands face off against Spain in Rugby Europe Championship Round 1 on Sat 7th February 2026 at National Rugby Centre Amsterdam. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 12:00 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 14:00 SAST on RugbyPass TV, 01:00 NZST on RugbyPass TV in New Zealand, 23:00 AEST on RugbyPass TV in Australia and 04:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

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

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, Spain sits at 17 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Netherlands holds 27.

The two sides are separated by 10 places in the rankings with Netherlands in position 27 and Spain in position 17 as such Spain are favourites on paper.

Netherlands vs Spain Squads

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