As Portugal prepare to face Wales in the Rugby World Cup, thoughts will inevitably go back to their historic record-breaking defeat by 'País de Gales' in 1994. It was the only time Wales have scored more than 100 points in an international when they beat Portugal 102-11! These days Wales are not likely to be complacent as Portugal beat (former Cup qualifiers) USA 46-20 couple of weeks ago. Other than the 90s thrashing, history between the nations is scant as Portugal enjoy their first World Cup qualification since WHEN?

In a scene deeply upsetting to many a wine lover, "a river" of DOC red wine "suitable for consumption" ran through a Bairrada street yesterday, near Anadia. "The red wine poured down the street without causing any injuries and led to the flooding of the road and of at least one cellar," reports the Portugal News. "The company involved 'deeply regrets the incident', but residents have protested against what the company considers an 'incident', the causes of which 'are being investigated by the competent authorities'," continues the News. How many litres of wine were spilled?

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Cork cladding being applied to our new build in our village in the Serra de Aire e Candeeiros nature park. We have found an American/Portuguese architect who has a construction company specialising in wood.