The 1985–87 FIRA Trophy was the 26th edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams.

It was played along two seasons (1985–1986 and 1986–87) The tournament was won by France, who only awarded caps in the games with Romania.

France won nine matches and had a single surprising loss to the Soviet Union (15–9), at home.

The Soviet Union declined the invitation for political reasons, due to the South Africa membership of IRFB.

Portugal lost all their ten games and was also relegated, with his best result being a close loss to Italy abroad by 26–24.