Sweden national rugby union team
Men's national rugby union team representing Sweden
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The Sweden men's national rugby union team represents Sweden in rugby union. They currently compete in the Rugby Europe Trophy division, two levels of competition below the Six Nations.
Head coach
Alex Laybourne
Alex LaybourneCaptainPhilip Murphy
Top scorerAxel Kalling-Smith (23)
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| Union | Svenska Rugbyförbundet | |
|---|---|---|
| Head coach | Alex Laybourne | |
| Captain | Philip Murphy | |
| Top scorer | Axel Kalling-Smith (23) | |
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| World Rugby ranking | ||
| Current | 33 [2] (as of 6 April 2026) | |
| Highest | 30 (2024) | |
| Lowest | 62 (2016) | |
| First international | ||
 Sweden 6–0 Denmark  (23 October 1949) | ||
| Biggest win | ||
 Luxembourg 3–116 Sweden (5 May 2001) | ||
| Biggest defeat | ||
 Soviet Union 72–0 Sweden (1 July 1976) | ||
| World Cup | ||
| Appearances | 0 | |
History
The national team is governed by the Swedish Rugby Union. Rugby has been played in Sweden since 1933. The first full international was played in 1949 against neighbours Denmark, a game Sweden won 6-0. Sweden has been a member union of World Rugby since 1988 and is one of the 48 members of Rugby Europe.
Sweden celebrated its 75th anniversary as a rugby nation in 2008.
Sweden have won several FIRA / Rugby Europe divisional competitions throughout their history, notably achieving Grand Slams in 1981-82 and 2021-2022. They also won five straight editions of the regional Nordic Cup between 1987 and 1991. Sweden have not yet successfully qualified for the Rugby World Cup.
In recent years the team has enjoyed a sustained period of relative success, having risen to their highest ever world ranking of 30th and going unbeaten in calendar year 2024. Following promotion to the Trophy in 2022, they have consolidated their position at this level having finished second in the table for three straight seasons, losing only to Switzerland and Poland.
In May 2025 the team was invited to compete in the inaugural Granite Trophy, a challenge match set up to showcase a newly formed combined Channel Islands rugby team composed of players drawn from Jersey and Guernsey.
Honours
- 1981-82 FIRA Trophy Division 3 - Champions (Grand Slam)
- 1987 Nordic Cup - Champions
- 1988 Nordic Cup - Champions
- 1989 Nordic Cup - Champions
- 1990-92 FIRA Trophy Division 3 - Champions
- 1990 Nordic Cup - Champions
- 1991 Nordic Cup - Champions
- 2006-08 European Nations Cup Division 3 - Champions
- 2011-12 European Nations Cup Division 3 - Champions
- 2011 Viking Tri Nations - Champions
- 2022-23 Rugby Europe Conference 1 North - Champions (Grand Slam)
Age grade and sevens
The Swedish Rugby Union also administers age grade rugby for both sexes; a women's national team and a Sevens national team.
Home ground
Sweden currently play international matches primarily at the purpose built Trelleborg Rugby Arena, home of Pingvin RC. Built to replace Pingvin's former home Pilevallen,[3] on which Pilehallen now stands, it was completed in 2024 and features an all-wooden covered grandstand and clubhouse.
In previous seasons games have also been played at Stockholm Olympic Stadium, Malmö Stadium and Bollspelaren in Norrköping.
Players
Sweden draws its players both from its domestic clubs as well as players competing abroad.[4]
2025/26 Squad
| Forwards | Position | Club |
| Vilhelm Carlsson | Lock | Stockholm Exiles |
| Adam Christersson | Hooker | Kalmar Södra IF |
| Lukas Edström | Flanker | Newcastle University |
| Vaa Pusateri Iuta "Tezza" Fryxell | Number 8 | Stockholm Exiles |
| Elias Granath | Lock | Enköping RC |
| Theodor Karlsson | Flanker | Stockholm Exiles |
| Armir Kozhani | Hooker | Kalmar Södra IF |
| Gustav Lindberg | Prop | Malmö RC |
| Ale Loman | Prop | Leicester Tigers |
| Arthur Marini | Flanker |  Rugby Club de Drancy |
| Alexander Nahas | Prop | Erikslunds KF |
| Will Neilson | Hooker |  St. Joseph's RFC |
| Christopher Nilsérius | Prop / Hooker | Enköpings RK |
| Oliver Nilsson | Flanker |  ASRV Ascrum |
| Anthony Rafael | Flanker / Number 8 | Stockholm Exiles |
| Christopher Sidgwick | Lock | NRK Troján |
| Christopher Vannerberg | Lock | GTO RC77 |
| Levan Xhizanishvili | Prop / Hooker | Stockholm Exiles |
| Backs | Position | Club |
| Samuel Ahlbeck | Wing | Malmö RC |
| Joar Blanck | Outside half | Dunvant RFC |
| James Cole | Scrum half | Stockholm Exiles |
| Mathis De Chavaille | Wing | CM Floirac Rugby |
| Samuel Ekfeldt | Centre / Wing | Stockholm Exiles |
| Robin Fransson | Fullback | Enköpings RK |
| Jonathan Hector | Wing | Vänersborgs RK |
| David Hill | Wing | Stockholm Exiles |
| Tim Johansson | Outside half |  RK Livonia |
| Axel Kalling-Smith (VC) | Centre | Rams RFC |
| Philip Murphy (C) | Centre |  Trinity College Dublin |
| Hannes Nylén | Fullback | Enköpings RK |
| Jack Tatu Robertsson | Outside Half | RK Livonia |
| Kristian Thomson | Centre / Wing | Hammersmith & Fulham RFC |
Uncapped 2026 Squad players
The following players participated in the non-cap international vs Gibraltar in March 2026 but are yet to make their full international debuts:
| Player | Position | Club |
| Dan Cutler | Flanker |  Rugby Union Donau Wien |
| Setanta MacAodha | Wing | Enköpings RK |
| Kyle Manson Kullin | Prop | Stockholm Exiles |
| Karl Nilsson | Wing | SAB Rugby |
Other/former squad players
The following players have either participated in a full-squad training session or taken part in a full senior international game since Autumn 2024:[5][6][7][8]
| Player | Position | Club |
| Linus Ahlgren | Flanker | Pingvin RC |
| Viktor Cordes | Prop | Lugi Rugbyklubb |
| Jack Duffy | Scrum half | Amsterdam Athletic Club |
| Nils Granath | Second Row | Enköping RC |
| Petter Stråhle Heelge | Prop | RK Livonia |
| Oscar Larsson | Lock | Malmö RC |
| Mattias Nilsson | Scrum half |  Club San Cirano |
| Alfred Nordgren | Wing | Malmö RC |
| Eskil Flawn Orpana | Wing / Fullback | Pingvin RC |
| Elias Pettifor | Prop | Spartacus |
| Aron Qvarnström | Flanker | Spartacus |
| Adrian Wadden | Lock |  Oakville Crusaders |
Leading Try Scorers
| Name | Tries |
|---|---|
| Axel Kalling-Smith | 24 |
| Ian Gowland | 21 |
| Andreas Bruhn | 18 |
| Kari Tapper | 16 |
| Kanogo Njuru | 14 |
| Bobby Nave | 13 |
| Alan Letele | 12 |
| Theodor Karlsson | 12 |
| Johan Andersson | 11 |
| Alfred Nordgren | 10 |
| Thomas Arvidsson | 10 |
Upcoming Season
2026-27 Rugby Europe Trophy
Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TB | LB | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Germany ↓ |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Czech Republic |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Sweden |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Lithuania |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Denmark |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | TBC ↑ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on unknown. Source: Rugby Europe
Rules for classification:
If two teams have the same number of points the best ranked will be: 1) match points in the games played between the tied Unions; 2) tries in the games played between the tied Unions; 3) match points difference in all pool games; 4) tries difference for in all pool games; 5) match points for in all pool games.
If three or more teams have same number of points, the best ranked will be: 1) match points difference in all pool games; 2) tries for in all pool games; 4) match points for in all pool games.
Points were awarded to the teams as follows: Win – 4 points, Draw – 2 points, At least 3 more tries than opponent – 1 point, Loss within 7 points – 1 point[9]
Rules for classification:
If two teams have the same number of points the best ranked will be: 1) match points in the games played between the tied Unions; 2) tries in the games played between the tied Unions; 3) match points difference in all pool games; 4) tries difference for in all pool games; 5) match points for in all pool games.
If three or more teams have same number of points, the best ranked will be: 1) match points difference in all pool games; 2) tries for in all pool games; 4) match points for in all pool games.
Points were awarded to the teams as follows: Win – 4 points, Draw – 2 points, At least 3 more tries than opponent – 1 point, Loss within 7 points – 1 point[9]
Key:
↓ Relegated from 2026 Rugby Europe Championship
↑ Promoted from 2025-26 Rugby Europe Conference
Recent Results
The following is a list of test and representative matches since 2018.[10][11][12][13][14][15]
2025-26 Season
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Competition | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 October 2025 |  Croatia |
Trelleborg, Sweden | Rugby Europe Trophy | W | 57 - 12 |
| 1 November 2025 | Lithuania |
Trelleborg, Sweden | Rugby Europe Trophy | W | 38 - 3 |
| 15 November 2025 | Czech Republic |
Břevnov, Prague, Czech Republic | Rugby Europe Trophy | L | 48 - 24 |
| 21 March 2026 |  Gibraltar |
Europa Point Stadium, Gibraltar | Non-cap friendly | W | 13 - 37 |
| 4 April 2026 | Denmark |
Trelleborg, Sweden | Rugby Europe Trophy | W | 33 - 32 |
| 11 April 2026 |  Poland |
Gdynia, Poland | Rugby Europe Trophy | L | 72 - 3 |
2024-25 Season
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Competition | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 October 2024 | Czech Republic |
Trelleborg, Sweden | Rugby Europe Trophy | W | 22 - 16 |
| 2 November 2024 | Lithuania |
Aukštaitija Stadium, Lithuania | Rugby Europe Trophy | W | 19 - 46 |
| 16 November 2024 | Croatia |
NSC Stjepan Spajic, Zagreb, Croatia | Rugby Europe Trophy | W | 31 - 42 |
| 16 March 2025 | Denmark |
Häljarp, Sweden | Non-cap Friendly [16] | W | 47 - 11 [17] |
| 29 March 2025 | Luxembourg |
Stade de Luxembourg | Rugby Europe Trophy | W | 18 - 57 |
| 12 April 2025 | Poland |
Trelleborg, Sweden | Rugby Europe Trophy | L | 25 - 29 |
| 17 May 2025 |      Channel Islands |
Footes Lane, Guernsey | Granite Trophy (Non-cap Friendly) [18] |
L | 28 - 66 [19] |
2023-24 Season
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Competition | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 October 2023 | Czech Republic |
Stockholm Olympic Stadium, Sweden | Rugby Europe Trophy | W | 48 - 37 |
| 4 November 2023 |  Switzerland |
Stade Municipal, Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland | Rugby Europe Trophy | L | 23 - 12 |
| 18 November 2023 | Croatia |
Gradski sportski centar, Makarska, Croatia | Rugby Europe Trophy | W | 20 - 22 |
| 23 March 2024 | Lithuania |
Šiauliai Rugby Academy Stadium, Lithuania | Rugby Europe Trophy | W | 8 - 27 |
| 6 April 2024 |  Ukraine |
Östervangsstadion, Trelleborg, Sweden | Rugby Europe Trophy | W | 36 - 24 |
2022-23 Season
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Competition | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 29, 2022 | Croatia |
Stockholm Olympic Stadium, Sweden | Rugby Europe Trophy | W | 37 - 17 |
| November 5, 2022 | Switzerland |
Malmö Stadion, Sweden | Rugby Europe Trophy | L | 12 - 69 |
| March 18, 2023 | Ukraine |
Stadion Stari plac, Split, Croatia ‡ | Rugby Europe Trophy | L | 38 - 15 |
| April 1, 2023 | Lithuania |
Šiauliai Rugby Academy Stadium, Lithuania | Rugby Europe Trophy | W | 15 - 18 |
‡ Ukraine played their home game in Croatia due to the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine
2021-22 Season
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Competition | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 October 2021 | Luxembourg |
Bollspelaren, Norrköping, Sweden | Rugby Europe Conference 1 North | W | 51 - 5 |
| 23 April 2022 | Latvia |
Baldones Stadions, Baldone, Latvia | Rugby Europe Conference 1 North | W | 25 - 46 |
| 7 May 2022 |  Hungary |
Budapest Rugby Center, Hungary | Rugby Europe Conference 1 North | W | 25 - 29 |
| 14 May 2022 | Czech Republic |
Stockholm Olympic Stadium, Sweden | Rugby Europe Conference 1 North | W | 28 - 18 |
2019-20 Season
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Competition | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 October 2019 | Latvia |
Sloka Stadium, Jurmala, Latvia | Rugby Europe Conference 1 North † | W | 22 - 26 |
| 2 November 2019 | Luxembourg |
Malmö Stadion, Sweden | Rugby Europe Conference 1 North † | L | 0 - 13 |
† Competition cancelled mid-season due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2018-19 Season
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Competition | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 October 2018 |  Moldova |
Bollspelaren, Norrköping, Sweden | Rugby Europe Conference 1 North | W | 80 - 6 |
| 3 November 2018 | Luxembourg |
Stade Josy Barthel, Luxembourg | Rugby Europe Conference 1 North | W | 9 - 10 |
| 11 May 2019 | Hungary |
Bollspelaren, Norrköping, Sweden | Rugby Europe Conference 1 North | W | 36 - 27 |
| 19 May 2019 | Ukraine |
Spartak Stadium, Odesa, Ukraine | Rugby Europe Conference 1 North | L | 23 - 14 |
2017-18 Season
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Competition | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 October 2017 | Hungary |
Bollspelaren, Norrköping, Sweden | Rugby Europe Conference 1 North | W | 12 - 10 |
| 28 October 2017 | Ukraine |
Spartak Stadium, Odesa, Ukraine | Rugby Europe Conference 1 North | L | 29 - 8 |
| 14 April 2018 | Dorking RFC |
Brockham, Surrey, England | Non-cap friendly | W | 74 - 5 |
| 28 April 2018 | Lithuania |
Centrinis Stadionas, Telšiai, Lithuania | Rugby Europe Conference 1 North | L | 43 - 22 |
| 12 May 2018 | Latvia |
Enköping, Sweden | Rugby Europe Conference 1 North | W | 50 - 27 |
Recent Tournament Record
2025-26 Rugby Europe Trophy
Results
| 25 October 2025 | Sweden |
57 - 12 | Croatia |
Trelleborg Rugby Arena | ||
| 14:00 CEST (UTC+2) | Try: E Granath 10' c Loman 36' m De Chavaille 42' m, 76'c Aron Qvarnström 52' c Fryxell 66' c Hector 70' c Kalling-Smith 80' m Con: Tatu-Robertsson (6/9) 11', 21', 53', 67', 71', 77' |
Report | Try: Mau'u 3' m Galic 40+1' c Con: Newton (1/2) 40+2' |
Referee: Adrian Pawlik |
- Joar Blanck and Levan Xhizanishvili made their full team debuts
- Axel Kalling-Smith scored his 23rd try for Sweden, extending the national team record
| 1 November 2025 | Sweden |
38 - 3 | Lithuania |
Trelleborg Rugby Arena | ||
| 14:00 CET (UTC+1) | Try: Marini 3' c Rafael 33' c Eckfeldt (2) 38' m, 50' c Kalling-Smith 59' m O Nilsson 67' c Con: Tatu-Robertsson (4/6) 4', 34', 51', 61', 68' |
Report | Pen: Taujanskas 23' |
Referee:  Papuna Chiqaberidze |
- First international try for Anthony Rafael
- First international try for Oliver Nilsson
- First international tries for Samuel Eckfeldt
- Axel Kalling-Smith scored his 24th try for Sweden, extending the national team record
- First time Sweden had kept the opposition from scoring a try since November 2018 match v Luxembourg
| 15 November 2025 | Czech Republic |
48 - 24 | Sweden |
Marketa Stadium, Prague | ||
| 20:15 CET (UTC+1) | Try: Cimprich 9' c Havel 14' c Koblic 16' c Miracky (2) 33' m, 36' m Kulhavy 50' c Aschenbrenner 60' c Con: Cimprich (5/7) 10', 15', 17', 51', 61' Pen: Horak 11' Cards: Schutz  5',  57' |
Report | Try: Karlsson (2) 6' c, 27' c Tatu-Robertsson 78' c Con: Tatu-Robertsson (3/3) 7', 28', 79' Pen: Tatu-Robertsson 40' Cards: Tatu-Robertsson 9', De Chavaille 57' |
Referee: Maria Latos |
- First win for Czech Republic against Sweden since 2016
| 4 April 2026 | Sweden |
33 - 32 | Denmark |
Trelleborg Rugby Arena | ||
| 14:00 CEST (UTC+2) | Try: Johansson 11'm Karlsson 29' c Rafael 47' c Hector 73' c Thomson 78' c Con: Tatu-Robertsson (4/5) 30', 48', 74', 79' |
Report | Try: Holm 24' m Mayne 33' m Coleman 40' c Maidens 51' m Haedo 80+3' c Con: B Wiggins (2/5) 40', 80+3' Pen: B Wiggins 9' Cards: Jorgensen 75' |
Attendance: 650 Referee: Portugal  Marco Minelli |
- Full-cap debuts for Will Neilson, Kristian Thomson and Lukas Edström, first competitive start for Joar Blanck
- First try for Sweden for Kristian Thomson
- First competitive FIRA/Rugby Europe match between Sweden and Denmark since 2007
- Sweden have now won 41 of the 54 recorded matches vs Denmark
| 11 April 2026 | Poland |
72 - 3 | Sweden |
Narodowy Stadion Rugby, Gdynia | ||
| 20:00 CEST (UTC+2) | Try: Saborit 7' m Piortowicz 10' c Wrobel 36' c Janiec (2) 38' c, 41' c Bartoszewicz-Malicki 40' c Malecki 45' c Wilczuk (2) 57' c, 80' m Pilchta 71' c Con: Piortowiz (8/10) 11', 37', 39', 40', 42', 45', 58', 73' Pen: Piortowiz (2/2) 2', 70' |
Report | Pen: J Tatu-Robertsson 14' |
Referee: Scotland  Ruairidh Campbell |
- Sweden's second-worst ever defeat, just behind a 72-0 loss to the Soviet Union in 1976
- Last matches for captain Philip Murphy and second row Arthur Marini who both retired from the international team after this game
Table
| Champions |
| Relegated to Rugby Europe Conference |
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TB | LB | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Czech Republic |
5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 305 | 111 | +194 | 43 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
| 2 | Poland |
5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 263 | 45 | +218 | 38 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 21 |
| 3 | Sweden |
5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 148 | 167 | −19 | 23 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 14 |
| 4 | Denmark |
5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 121 | 233 | −112 | 19 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 5 | Croatia |
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 84 | 211 | −127 | 13 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 6 | Lithuania |
4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 50 | 204 | −154 | 6 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Updated to match(es) played on 28 February 2026. Source: Rugby Europe[20]
Rules for classification:
If two teams have the same number of points the best ranked will be: 1) match points in the games played between the tied Unions; 2) tries in the games played between the tied Unions; 3) match points difference in all pool games; 4) tries difference for in all pool games; 5) match points for in all pool games.
If three or more teams have same number of points, the best ranked will be: 1) match points difference in all pool games; 2) tries for in all pool games; 4) match points for in all pool games.
Points were awarded to the teams as follows: Win – 4 points, Draw – 2 points, At least 3 more tries than opponent – 1 point, Loss within 7 points – 1 point[9]
Rules for classification:
If two teams have the same number of points the best ranked will be: 1) match points in the games played between the tied Unions; 2) tries in the games played between the tied Unions; 3) match points difference in all pool games; 4) tries difference for in all pool games; 5) match points for in all pool games.
If three or more teams have same number of points, the best ranked will be: 1) match points difference in all pool games; 2) tries for in all pool games; 4) match points for in all pool games.
Points were awarded to the teams as follows: Win – 4 points, Draw – 2 points, At least 3 more tries than opponent – 1 point, Loss within 7 points – 1 point[9]
Key:
↑ 2025 promoted side
Mid-season Friendly
| 21 March 2026 | Gibraltar |
13 - 37 | Sweden |
Europa Point Stadium, Gibraltar | ||
| 13:30 CET (UTC+1) | Try: Morris 17' c Con: Morris 18' Pen: Morris 37' |
Report | Try: MacAodha 21' c Neilson 26' m Nylèn 28' m Fryxell 40' m Fransson 55' m Carlsson 70' m K Nilsson 80+4' m Con: Nylèn 1/4 22' Cards: Xhizasnishvili 80' |
Referee: Harry Parsons (RFU) |
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- Dan Cutler, Lukas Edström, Setanta MacAodha, Kyle Manson-Kullin, Will Neilson, Karl Nilsson and Kristian Thomson made their full team debuts, with MacAodha, Neilson and Nilsson all scoring tries.
- Gibraltar's second ever full international
2024-25 Rugby Europe Trophy
Results
| 26 October 2024 14:00 CEST (UTC+2) |
| Sweden | 22–16 | Czech Republic (1 LBP) |
| Report |
| Trelleborg Rugby Arena, Trelleborg Attendance: 600 Referee: Andrei Gheorghe (Romania) |
| 2 November 2024 14:00 EET (UTC+2) |
| Lithuania | 19–46 | Sweden (1 TBP) |
| Report |
| Aukštaitija Stadium, Panevėžys Attendance: 300 Referee: Francisco Serra (Portugal) |
| 16 November 2024 14:00 CET (UTC +1) |
| Croatia | 31–42 | Sweden |
| Report |
| Stadion Lučko, Zagreb Attendance: 300 Referee: Maria Latos (Germany) |
| 29 March 2025 18:00 CET (UTC+1) |
| Luxembourg | 18–57 | Sweden (1 TBP) |
| Report |
| Stade de Luxembourg, Luxembourg Attendance: 1,100 Referee: Saba Makharadze (Georgia) |
| 12 April 2025 15:00 CEST (UTC+1) |
| (1 LBP) Sweden | 25–29 | Poland |
| Report |
| Trelleborg Rugby Arena, Trelleborg[21] Attendance: 850 Referee: Nicolae Fratila (Romania) |
Table
| Trophy | WR | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TB | LB | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poland |
28 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 182 | 90 | +92 | 23 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 22 |
| Sweden |
31 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 192 | 113 | +79 | 26 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 19 |
| Czech Republic |
32 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 164 | 89 | +75 | 20 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 16 |
| Croatia |
33 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 147 | 203 | -56 | 22 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Lithuania |
34 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 105 | 182 | -77 | 13 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Luxembourg ↑▼ |
37 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 95 | 208 | -113 | 11 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Key:
↑ 2024 promoted side
▼ Relegated to 2025/6 Rugby Europe Conference
WR World Ranking as of April 2025
Granite Trophy
| 17 May 2025 | Channel Islands |
66 - 28 | Sweden |
Footes Lane, Guernsey | ||
| 19:30 BST (UTC+1) | Report |
2023-24 Rugby Europe Trophy
Results
| 28 October 2023 14:00 CEST (UTC+2) |
| Sweden | 48–37 | Czech Republic |
| Report |
| Stockholm Olympic Stadium, Stockholm Attendance: 1,400 Referee: Eugeniu Procopi (Moldova) |
| 4 November 2023 15:30 CET (UTC+1) |
| Switzerland | 23–12 | Sweden |
| Report |
| Stade Municipal, Yverdon-les-Bains Attendance: n/a Referee: Killian O'Brien (Germany) |
| 18 November 2023 14:30 CET (UTC +1) |
| (1 LBP) Croatia | 20–22 | Sweden |
| Report |
| Stadion NŠC Stjepan Spajić, Zagreb Attendance: 1,000 Referee: Lukasz Jasinski (Poland) |
| 23 March 2024 14:00 EET (UTC+2) |
| Lithuania | 8–27 | Sweden (1 TBP) |
| Report |
| Šiauliai Rugby Academy Stadium, Šiauliai Attendance: 300 Referee: Pedro Mendes-Silva (Portugal) |
| 6 April 2024 14:00 CEST (UTC+2) |
| (1 TBP) Sweden | 36–24 | Ukraine |
| Report |
| Östervångsstadion, Trelleborg Attendance: 1,200 Referee: Gert Visser (Netherlands) |
Table
| Trophy | WR | Pl | W | D | L | B | F | A | DIFF | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland ▲ |
28 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 198 | 64 | 134 | 22 |
| Sweden |
31 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 145 | 112 | 33 | 18 |
| Czech Republic ↑ |
32 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 192 | 153 | 39 | 14 |
| Croatia |
33 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 130 | 132 | -2 | 11 |
| Lithuania |
34 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 103 | 143 | -40 | 4 |
| Ukraine ▼ |
37 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 61 | 225 | -164 | 0 |
Key:
↑ 2023 promoted side
▲ Promoted to 2025 Rugby Europe Championship
▼ Relegated to 2024/5 Rugby Europe Conference North
WR World Ranking as of April 2024
2022-23 Rugby Europe Trophy
Results
| 29 October 2022 14:00 CEST (UTC +2) |
| (1TBP) Sweden | 37–17 | Croatia |
| Report |
| Olympiastadion, Stockholm Attendance: 1,500 Referee: Eugeniu Procopi (Moldova) |
| 5 November 2022 14:00 CET (UTC +1) |
| Sweden | 12–69 | Switzerland (1 TBP) |
| Report |
| Malmö Stadion, Malmö Attendance: 200 Referee: Ignacio Munoz-Martin (Spain) |
Table
Key:
↑ 2022 promoted sides
WR World Ranking April 2023
2021-22 Rugby Europe Conference 1 North
Results
| 23 October 2021 14:00 CEST (UTC +2) |
| (1 TBP) Sweden | 51–5 | Luxembourg |
| Report |
| Bollspelaren, Norrköping Attendance: 305 Referee: Artur Kisle (Latvia) |
| 23 April 2022 15:00 EEST (UTC+03) |
| Latvia | 25–46 | Sweden (1 TBP) |
| Report |
| Baldones stadions, Baldone[22] Attendance: 200 Referee: Mike Hawkins (Denmark) |
| 7 May 2022 14:00 CEST (UTC +2) |
| (1 LBP) Hungary | 25–29 | Sweden |
| Report |
| Rugby Center at Kincsem Park, Budapest Attendance: 800 Referee: Nicolas Vandecauter (Belgium) |
| 14 May 2022 14:00 CEST (UTC +2) |
| Sweden | 28–18 | Czech Republic |
| Report |
| Olympiastadion, Stockholm Referee: Kilian O'Brien (Germany) |
Table
| Conference 1 North | WR | Pl | W | D | L | B | F | A | DIFF | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden ▲ |
38 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 154 | 81 | 71 | 19 |
| Czech Republic ↓ |
37 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 142 | 70 | 72 | 15 |
| Latvia ↑ |
63 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 74 | 109 | -35 | 5 |
| Luxembourg |
61 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 56 | 145 | -89 | 4 |
| Hungary |
64 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 61 | 90 | -29 | 2 |
Key:
▲ Promoted to Rugby Europe Trophy
↑ 2019 promoted side
↓ 2019 relegated side
WR World Ranking May 2022
Overall tournament record
2017-present : Rugby Europe International Championships
| Season | Competition | Single season position | Overall season position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 - 2027 | Rugby Europe Trophy | ||
| 2024 - 2026 | Rugby Europe Trophy | 3rd (of 6) | 3rd (of 7) |
| Rugby Europe Trophy | 2nd (of 6) | ||
| 2022 - 2024 | Rugby Europe Trophy | 2nd (of 6) | 2nd (of 5) |
| Rugby Europe Trophy | 2nd (of 5) | ||
| 2021 - 2022 | Rugby Europe Conference 1 North | 1st (of 5) Grand Slam Champions Promoted to Trophy | |
| 2019 - 2020 | Rugby Europe Conference 1 North | N/A Season cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic | |
| 2018 - 2019 | Rugby Europe Conference 1 North | 2nd (of 5) | |
| 2017 - 2018 | Rugby Europe Conference 1 North | 3rd (of 5) | |
| 2016 - 2017 | Rugby Europe Conference 1 North | 4th (of 5) | |
2000-2016 : FIRA-AER European Nations Cup
| Season | Competition | Single season position | Overall season position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 - 2016 | European Nations Cup - Division 1B | 6th (of 6) | 6th (of 6) Relegated to Conference 1 |
| European Nations Cup - Division 1B | 6th (of 6) | ||
| 2012 - 2014 | European Nations Cup - Division 1B | 6th (of 6) | 5th (of 6) |
| European Nations Cup - Division 1B | 4th (of 6) | ||
| 2010 - 2012 | European Nations Cup - Division 2A | 3rd (of 5) | 1st (of 5) Champions Promoted to Division 1B |
| European Nations Cup - Division 2A | 1st (of 5) | ||
| 2008 - 2010 | European Nations Cup Division 2B | 4th (of 5) | |
| 2006 - 2008 | European Nations Cup Division 3A | 1st (of 5) Champions Promoted to Division 2B | |
| 2004 - 2006 | European Nations Cup Third Division Pool A | 2nd (of 5) | |
| 2002 - 2004 | European Nations Cup Second Division Pool A | 5th (of 5) Relegated to Third Division | |
| 2000 - 2002 | World Cup Qualifying Round 2 Pool A | 3rd (of 5) | Did not qualify |
| World Cup Qualifying Round 1 Pool A | 1st (of 6) | ||
| 1999 - 2000 | European Nations Cup Fourth Division Pool 3 | 1st (of 4) Champions (No promotion) | |
1967-1999 : FIRA
Rugby World Cup Qualification
| World Cup record | World Cup Qualification record | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Round | P | W | D | L | F | A | P | W | D | L | F | A | |
  1987 | Not Invited | Not Invited | ||||||||||||
 1991 | Did not qualify | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 101 | 49 | |||||||
 1995 | Did not qualify | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 39 | 75 | |||||||
| 1999 | Did not qualify | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 191 | 60 | |||||||
| 2003 | Did not qualify | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 315 | 99 | |||||||
| 2007 | Did not qualify | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 110 | 138 | |||||||
| 2011 | Did not qualify | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 64 | 73 | |||||||
| 2015 | Did not qualify | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 193 | 307 | |||||||
 2019 | Did not qualify | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 56 | 124 | |||||||
| 2023 | Did not qualify | Automatically eliminated | ||||||||||||
| 2027 | ||||||||||||||
 2031 | To be determined | |||||||||||||
| Total | 0/11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 1069 | 925 | |
Minor & Regional Comptitions
| Competition | Format | Other teams | W | D | L | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Granite Trophy | Challenge Match | Channel Islands XV |
0 | 0 | 1 | Runners up |
| 2011 Viking Tri Nations | Round robin | Denmark Norway |
2 | 0 | 0 | Champions |
| 1995 Baltic Cup [24] | Knockout / Playoff for position |
Denmark Norway Poland Russia |
0 | 0 | 3 | 4th place |
| 1993 Nordic Cup [25] | Knockout | Denmark Denmark A Norway |
1 | 0 | 1 | 2nd place Lost to Denmark in final |
| 1992 Nordic Cup [26] | Round robin | Denmark Norway |
1 | 0 | 1 | 2nd place |
| 1991 Nordic Cup [27] | Knockout | Denmark Finland Norway |
2 | 0 | 0 | Champions |
| 1990 Nordic Cup [28] | Knockout | Denmark Finland Norway |
2 | 0 | 0 | Champions |
| 1989 Nordic Cup [29] | Knockout | Denmark Finland Norway |
2 | 0 | 0 | Champions |
| 1988 Nordic Cup [30] | Knockout | Denmark Denmark A Norway |
2 | 0 | 0 | Champions |
| 1987 Nordic Cup [31] | Knockout | Denmark Finland Norway |
2 | 0 | 0 | Champions |
| 1971 Gothenburg Trophy [32] | Round robin | Czechoslovakia XV Denmark Netherlands |
3 | 1 | 0 | Unknown (at least 2nd place) |
Head to Head Records
Below is a table of the representative rugby matches played by a Sweden national XV at test level up until 11 April 2026, updated after match with Poland.
| Opponent | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | % Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Andorra | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40% |
 Armenia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| Austria | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
 Belgium | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 33.33% |
 Catalonia | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Croatia | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 87.5% |
| Czech Republic | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 50% |
| Czechoslovakia | 8 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0% |
| Denmark | 54 | 41 | 10 | 3 | 75.93% |
 East Germany | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0% |
| Finland | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| Gibraltar | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Germany | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25% |
| Hungary | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
 Israel | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| Latvia | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 69.23% |
| Lithuania | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 75% |
| Luxembourg | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 87.5% |
 Malta | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25% |
| Moldova | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.67% |
| Netherlands | 19 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 5.26% |
| Norway | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
| Poland | 17 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 5.88% |
| Portugal | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0% |
 Serbia and Montenegro | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60% |
| Soviet Union | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0% |
 Spain | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| Switzerland | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 75% |
 Tunisia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| Ukraine | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 12.5% |
| West Germany | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40% |
| Total | 228 | 116 | 106 | 6 | 50.88% |