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's university students that evolved into a club for all ages, its prime sport being rugby. CDUL is the most decorated Portuguese

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team and was represented by four players at the

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finals. In 31/01/14 the senior rugby team won the 2014 main championship title after defeating GD Direito 19-15 While studying

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, the former Prime Minister and President of the Republic of Portugal

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was an athlete of CDUL

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department from 1958 to 1963. On 6 January 2013, CDUL defeated Quesos Entrepinares by 24–13, winning their third Iberic Cup.

Honors

* Campeonato Nacional Honra/Super Bock: **Winners (20): 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1971, 1972, 1974, 1978, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1989, 1990, 2012, 2014, 2017 * Taça de Portugal de Rugby: **Winners (10): 1968, 1977, 1979, 1986, 1988, 1989, 2013, 2015, 2023, 2025 * Supertaça de Portugal de Rugby: **Winners (3): 1989, 1990, 2012 * Taça Ibérica: **Winners (3): 1984, 1985, 2012 According to

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References

External links

CDUL website
University and college sports clubs in Portugal Rugby union teams in Portugal Sports clubs and teams established in 1952 Rugby clubs established in 1952 1952 establishments in Portugal Sport in Lisbon {{Portugal-sport-team-stub