Head-to-head

How it works: the gap between the two TheBreakdown ratings, neutral venue. Our own model built from every Test; see the rankings page for the method.

Test history

Points 199–429 in Netherlands’s favour, first met 5 Apr 1970. Portugal have won the last 7.

Last 10 meetings

• Portugal26 Feb 2022 · Men's Rugby World Cup Qualifying 2021 · Caldas da Rainha3–59
• Portugal10 July 2021 · Men's Rugby World Cup Qualifying 2021 · Amsterdam28–61
• Portugal9 Mar 2019 · Rugby Europe Trophy Men's 2019 · Amsterdam5–18
• Portugal10 Feb 2018 · Rugby Europe Trophy Men's 2018 · Lisbon12–36
• Portugal4 Mar 2017 · Men's Rugby World Cup Qualifying 201610–26
• Portugal24 Mar 2002 · European Nations Cup Men's 200211–27
• Portugal18 Mar 2001 · European Nations Cup Men's 20016–23
• Netherlands2 Apr 2000 · European Nations Cup Men's 200013–11
• Portugal6 Mar 19996–18
• Portugal23 Nov 1996 · Federation Internationale de Rugby Amateur Championship 1996 · Lisbon11–55

Scores show Netherlands first.