Source: Rugby Europe

Portugal v Sweden

A heartening performance for As Lobas, the Wolves. With it they secured their first ever Championship win. Portugal started in fair weather with some slick handling. Sweden responded well, building neat phases with quick repossessiona. For a long while neither side could find the golden key; then, just short of the half-hour, the Wolves mounted

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Source: Rugby Nederland

Portugal v Netherlands

Jamor, Lisbon The match took place in some of the greenest surroundings imaginable, but later it was affected by rain. Portugal, ‘As Lobas’ (the Wolves), started promisingly, Antonia Martins making two threatening runs on the left. But once the Oranjes got their feet on the ground, they showed their greater know-how. A fine line-out catch

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Source: Dennis van de Sande

Dutch Courage

Portugal v Netherlands The big game is Portugal v Netherlands – details below. After outclassing Sweden 59-0 on 3 February in Amsterdam, the Oranjes have got their European Championship hopes off to a positive start. The DJ on duty may have thought he was being overworked as he was required to spew another number on

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