Russia at the Rugby World Cup

Russia qualified for the Rugby World Cup for the first time in 2011.

As of April 26, 2010, Russia placed at 19th position in the world rankings, just behind Romania and the USA.

They are currently the ninth best team in Europe according to the world rankings.

[1] Player of the Match: Kotaro Matsushima (Japan) Assistant referees: Nic Berry (Australia) Matthew Carley (England) Television match official: Ben Skeen (New Zealand) Notes: Player of the Match: Alapati Leiua (Samoa) Assistant referees: Jérôme Garcès (France) Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand) Television match official: Graham Hughes (England) Notes: Player of the Match: Rhys Ruddock (Ireland) Assistant referees: Mathieu Raynal (France) Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand) Television match official: Ben Skeen (New Zealand) Notes: Player of the Match: Adam Hastings (Scotland) Assistant referees: Alexandre Ruiz (France) Federico Anselmi (Argentina) Television match official: Marius Jonker (South Africa) Notes:

Russia has not hosted any World Cup games.