Under-20 rugby team qualifies for the final of the Europe Championship 2026

The Portuguese U20 rugby team qualified for the final of the Rugby Europe Championship 2026 after defeating the Czech Republic 29-26 in a sudden death overtime. Portugal led 21-7 at halftime but allowed the Czech team to come back and take a 26-21 lead late in the game. A last-minute try from Portugal forced the match into overtime. Tomás Marques scored a penalty in extra time, securing Portugal's place in the final against Belgium. The team aims to defend their title and achieve their third consecutive European championship in this category, potentially marking their sixth U20 title overall.