Head-to-head

TEST WINS
POR
0
Test wins
URS
2
Test wins

2 Tests: USSR lead 2–0.

Model win probability
TheBreakdown rating
POR 65%URS 35%

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 9–79 in Portugal’s favour, first met 17 May 1986. USSR have won the last 2.

Biggest USSR win
9 May 1987: 6–50 (Federation Internationale de Rugby Amateur Championship 1987)

Last 2 meetings

  • USSR9 May 1987 · Federation Internationale de Rugby Amateur Championship 19876–50
  • USSR17 May 1986 · Federation Internationale de Rugby Amateur Championship 1986 · Lisbon3–29

Scores show Portugal first.

Every meeting, with filters and CSV

Tests to date; World Cup finals to 2023.