Diogo Gama

Diogo Gama (born 15 July 1981, in Lisbon) is a Portuguese rugby union player who plays as a centre or as a wing.

Diogo Gama
Date of birth (1981-07-15) July 15, 1981
Place of birthLisbon, Portugal
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight90 kg (198 lb; 14 st 2 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2006–2009 Portugal 15 (5)

Career

Gama was the only member of S.L. Benfica at the Portugal national team that was present at the 2007 Rugby World Cup finals. He played at the 31-5 loss to Italy. He moved to CRC Madrid Noroeste after the event. He returned to Benfica for the 2009–10 season.

Gama had 15 caps for his country, with a try scored, since his debut, at 25 February 2006, with Russia, in a 19–19 draw.


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