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Portugal coach frustrated at ref after Scotland defeat but says team 'must do better'
Portugal head coach Simon Mannix admitted his side must be better than they showed in shipping nine tries to Scotland on Saturday. Former New Zealand cap Mannix succeeded Patrice Lagisquet as Portugal head coach after the Frenchman guided Os Lobos
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Scotland debutant Freddy Douglas responds to 'world-class' billing
Freddy Douglas admits he was ‘buzzing’ to be labelled ‘world-class’ ahead of making his Scotland debut against Portugal. Remarkably, the 19-year-old has represented his country before making his professional debut for Edinburgh but he received
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Gregor Townsend praises Portugal and says Test rugby cannot become 'closed shop'
Gregor Townsend admitted international rugby cannot become a “closed shop” after praising Portugal’s display, despite his side's 38-point victory at Murrayfield. The introduction of a Nations Championship from 2026 will mean so-called tier two
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Scotland player ratings vs Portugal as Tom Jordan stands out in scrappy affair
Scotland recorded their second win of the Autumn Nations Series despite an unconvincing display in the 59-21 win over Portugal. It was a scrappy first half with a lack of cohesion but Gregor Townsend’s men still racked up five tries to hold a
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Sloppy Scotland still too strong for Portugal in 38-point rout as try record matched
Scotland bounced back from defeat to South Africa last weekend with a comprehensive 59-21win over Portugal at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. Darcy Graham drew level with Duhan van der Merwe at the top of Scotland’s try-scoring charts as Scotland ran
