The rugby match between Portugal and Ireland took place on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the Estadio Nacional in Lisbon, with kickoff scheduled for 7pm BST (2:00 p.m. ET)[4][2]. This encounter was part of Ireland’s summer tour of mainland Europe and followed Ireland’s convincing win over Georgia in Tbilisi last week[2]. Portugal, meanwhile, had not played an international test since March, when they lost to Romania in the Rugby Europe Championship semifinals[2].
Jack Crowley started at fly-half for Ireland, as the squad continued to experiment with their lineup during the tour[2]. The match provided Portugal an opportunity to test themselves against a Tier 1 opponent, while Ireland looked to maintain momentum ahead of further summer internationals[2].
How to watch: The match was broadcast live on RugbyPass TV[2]. Viewers in the United States could also stream the game on FloRugby and the FloSports app, which offer match archives and replays for those who missed the live action[2].
Betting odds heavily favored Ireland, with Portugal given long odds for a home win. The handicap was set at 36 points in favor of Ireland[1]. Previous encounters between the two sides saw Ireland winning the first leg last year 2-0 away, while Portugal took the second 4-2, indicating competitive but generally Irish-favored results[1].
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