Tomás Appleton: Portugal's Captain on the World Cup & the Rise of Os Lobos | Rugby TTL

Portugal captain Tomás Appleton on his journey from CDUL to the pros and Portugal's breakout 2023 World Cup.In this episode: captaining Portugal; CDUL to the pros; the 2023 World Cup; the rise of Os Lobos.Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:33 Tomás Appleton's Rugby Journey02:38 Playing for Darlington and Differences in Rugby Leagues06:50 Balancing Rugby and a Medical Career10:50 Challenges and Development in Portuguese Rugby21:41 Exposure and Future of Portuguese Rugby23:31 Challenges in Rugby Development24:05 The Importance of Professionalism in Rugby26:56 Portuguese Rugby's Unique Style28:27 The Role of Sevens in Rugby Development32:12 Facing Ireland: A Major Opportunity37:38 Reflecting on the 2023 World Cup43:10 Rebuilding and Future Goals50:08 Emerging Talent in Portuguese Rugby