Published 1 year ago

Portugal snatch last qualification place at Rugby World Cup

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Portugal secure World Cup place for only the second time in their history. Samuel Marques' penalty clinched victory over United States. Portugal go into Pool C with Wales, Australia, Fiji and Georgia. The Europeans' only other appearance was in 2007, needed only a draw due to superior points difference.

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The Guardian

Portugal down USA to book final Rugby World Cup place in France

Last kick of the game gives Os Lobos a 16-16 draw, enough to book place in Pool C with Australia, Wales, Fiji and Georgia

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Portugal is last qualifier for 2023 Rugby World Cup

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Portugal has grabbed the last qualifying spot in the 2023 Rugby World Cup in dramatic style. Samuel Marques' long-range penalty kick after the fulltime hooter earned Portugal a 16-16 draw with the United States on Friday in Dubai and the 20th and final qualifying berth.

1 year ago·United States

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South China Morning Post

Portugal win thriller to qualify for the Rugby World Cup for first time

Scrum-half Samuel Marques kicks penalty with time up to salvage a 16-16 draw against the USA, sending his team through on points difference.

1 year ago·Hong Kong

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Channel News Asia

Portugal snatch last qualification place at Rugby World Cup

DUBAI : Portugal kicked over a last-gasp penalty to grab the last available berth at next year’s Rugby World Cup as they held the United States to a dramatic 16-16 draw on Friday to qualify by the narrowest of margins.Portugal won on overall points scored in the four-nation tournament in Dubai after fin

1 year ago·Singapore

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RTÉ

Last-gasp penalty sends Portugal to Rugby World Cup

Portugal secured a World Cup place for only the second time in their history with the last kick of a 16-16 draw with the United States in the final qualification tournament.

1 year ago·Ireland

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Japan Today

Portugal is last qualifier for 2023 Rugby World Cup

Portugal has grabbed the last qualifying spot in the 2023 Rugby World Cup in dramatic style. Samuel Marques' long-range penalty kick after the fulltime hooter earned Portugal a 16-16 draw with the United States on Friday in Dubai and the 20th and final qualifying berth. The Lobos have reached only…

1 year ago·Sakado, Japan

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