The Finland national rugby union team represents Finland in men's international rugby union. The national side are ranked 71st in the world, as of 24 April 2023.
History Finland played their first ever rugby international in 1982 against Switzerland, which they lost. Finland went on to win their first international in 1991, defeating Norway 18 points to 3
They played Monaco in 2002. Finland's attempt to qualify for the 2007 Rugby World Cup in France began in Round 1 of the European tournaments. They faced Bulgaria in a two match series as part of the Round 1 group to determine which nation would advance. Bulgaria won the first game 42 points to 3 in Helsinki and won the second leg 50 to 3 in Sofia to knock Finland out of the tournament.
Record
Below is a summary table of Finland’s national XV rugby test matches through 9 May 2026, updated after match with .
AgainstPlayedWonLostDrawnWin percentage 1100% 1100100% 6231% 9180% 20200% 10370% 6600% 4130% 8530% 10100% 5140% 4121% 10190% 1100% 10100% 209110% 20200% 20200% 10100% 2110%Total9634602%
Current squad Current line-up for the 2023-24 Rugby Europe Conference. Coach: Alastair Davies
References
External links on RugbyEurope.eu Rugby Finland Finland on RugbyData.com