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The Portugal national rugby union team, nicknamed Os Lobos (The Wolves), play in the Rugby Europe Championship and the World Rugby Nations Cup. They’ve also featured twice at the Rugby World Cup.

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World Ranking

Portugal are currently 14th in the World Rugby Rankings. Their highest ever ranking was 13th in February 2024.

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2026

Portugal Matches

Sat 11 Jul, 2026
Round 2
Canada Canada
Round 2
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Clarke Stadium
Sat 18 Jul, 2026
Round 3
Princess Auto Stadium
Sun 3 Oct, 2027
Round 1
Ireland Ireland
Round 1
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Portugal Rugby Team Players

Portugal Forwards

Name
Position
Portugal Rugby
Nuno Mascarenhas
Prop
Portugal Rugby
Pedro Santiago Lopes
Prop
Luka Begic
Luka Begic
Hooker
Portugal Rugby
Pedro Vicente
Hooker
Portugal Rugby
Antonio Prim
Prop
Portugal Rugby
Abel da Cunha
Prop
Cody Thomas
Cody Thomas
Prop
Portugal Rugby
Duarte Nunes
Lock
Portugal Rugby
Guilherme Costa
Lock
Jose Madeira
Jose Madeira
Lock
Duarte Torgal
Duarte Torgal
Lock
Martim Belo
Martim Belo
Lock
Portugal Rugby
Jose Monteiro
Back Row
Joao Granate
Joao Granate
Back Row
Portugal Rugby
Andre Cunha
Back Row
Portugal Rugby
Luis Lopes

Portugal Backs

Name
Position
Hugo Gomes Camacho
Hugo Gomes Camacho
Scrum Half
Pedro Lucas
Pedro Lucas
Scrum Half
Samuel Marques
Samuel Marques
Scrum Half
Portugal Rugby
Tomas Batista
Scrum Half
Portugal Rugby
Domingos Cabral
Fly Half
Hugo Aubry
Hugo Aubry
Fly Half
Portugal Rugby
Manuel Vareiro
Outside Back
Portugal Rugby
Alfredo Almeida
Centre
Portugal Rugby
Guilherme Vasconcelos
Centre
Portugal Rugby
Martim Faro
Centre
Tomas Appleton
Tomas Appleton
Centre
Portugal Rugby
Jordan Lee Bacon
Centre
Raffaele Storti
Raffaele Storti
Outside Back
Vincent Pinto
Vincent Pinto
Outside Back
Manuel Cardoso Pinto
Manuel Cardoso Pinto
Outside Back

Portugal Tournaments

Portugal Rugby

The history of the Portuguese rugby team dates back to 1935, when the team played in its first international fixture. However, following some early defeats against Spain, the team only played intermittently until the 1960s. 

The 60s was a landmark decade for the Portuguese rugby team, who notched up their first win on the international stage in 1966. Their results in the following decade were mixed, but they did achieve a statement victory against Italy in 1973. 

By the close of the decade, Portugal had become an established side, and they won five games in a row between 1979 and 1981. They followed this with seven wins in a row between 1984 and 1985. In spite of this, Portugal were not invited to take part in the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987. 

The fortunes of the Portugal rugby team were much more mixed in the 1990s. Although they notched several landmark victories in the decade, they failed to qualify for the Rugby World Cup in 1991, 1995 and 1999. 

Following some success in the early 2000s, including a European Nations Cup title, Portugal finally managed to qualify for the Rugby World Cup in 2007. They lost each of their matches at the tournament, but notably stopped Italy getting a bonus point and scored a try against the All Blacks. They also came within a single try of beating Romania

Unfortunately, the 2010s were much leaner for Portugal, who lost several players after their Rugby World Cup campaign. Thankfully though, the team has seen a reverse in fortunes since the 2020s. 

Notably, the team qualified for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. At the tournament, they drew 18-18 with Georgia and pulled off a shock upset against Fiji, winning 24-23. They’ve also qualified for the 2027 edition of the tournament and will take part in the newly formed World Rugby Nations Cup in 2026 and beyond. They started the same year by winning the Rugby Europe Championship for the second time. 

Portugal now regularly competes for honours in the Rugby Europe Championship and the team has shown its worth on the world stage at the Rugby World Cup. See how the team continues to progress with RugbyPass. 

FAQs

When was the Portugal rugby team founded?

The Portugal rugby team was founded in 1935. The team’s first international fixture was against Spain in Lisbon. The Spanish side ran out 6-5 winners. 

What is the Portugal rugby team’s biggest win?

The Portuguese rugby team posted their biggest win in 2019. They defeated the Czech Republic 93-0 in Caldas da Rainha. 

What is the Portugal rugby team’s biggest defeat?

Portugal suffered their biggest-ever defeat in 2025, when they were beaten 7-106 by Ireland in Algés. 

Have Portugal ever appeared at the Rugby World Cup?

Yes, Portugal have appeared at two Rugby World Cups. They took part in both the 2007 and 2023 tournaments, but did not progress past the pool stage on either occasion .

Who is Portugal's record appearance maker?

Both Gonçalo Uva and Vasco Uva made 101 appearances for Portugal in their distinguished careers. Interestingly, the two are brothers! 

Who has scored the most tries for Portugal?

Rodrigo Marta has scored the most tries for Portugal. He still plays for his country and will look to add to his tally in the coming years. 

Who has scored the most points for Portugal?

Samuel Marques has scored the most points for Portugal, with 300+. He still regularly represents his country and will be looking to stretch his lead on the competition. 

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