The national side is ranked 67th in the world (as of 4 November 2024).

[1] Bulgaria played their first rugby international in 1963, where they met Romania.

There was no qualifying tournament held for the first Rugby World Cup, and Bulgaria did not attempt to qualify for the tournament until the Welsh hosted the 1999 Rugby World Cup.

Bulgaria again tried to qualify for the 2003 Rugby World Cup in Australia, and competed in Pool B of Round 1.

Although Bulgaria won one pool match, they did not advance to Round 2.