The national team first played in Cardiff (Wales) at the Rugby World Cup, where they won the fifth place behind the United States, England, France and New Zealand.

In January 1997 a tour of England took place where Spain and were in the lead against the World Champions until 10 minutes from the end of the match.

Only a last minute try by England gave them the win and in European (the first where all the British teams competed) played the final but Spain came 3rd.

The 2002 World Cup was held in Barcelona, New Zealand retaining its title in defeating (19–9) to England in the final at the Olympic Stadium Lluis Companys.

(Full internationals only, updated to 23 March 2024) Spain announced their squad on 3 September 2024 for the WXV 3 tournament in Dubai.