1981–82 FIRA Trophy
The 1981–82 FIRA Trophy was the 22nd edition of a European rugby union championship for national teams.
| 1981-82 FIRA Trophy | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | 25 October 1981 – 22 May 1982 | ||
| Countries | France Italy Romania Soviet Union West Germany | ||
| Tournament statistics | |||
| Champions | France | ||
| Matches played | 10 | ||
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The first division number of teams was reduced to five teams, instead of the previous six. The tournament was won by France, with three wins and a single draw, in the final game, a 10–10 draw with Soviet Union abroad. France only awarded caps in their 17–9 win over the strong side of Romania. Italy finished in 2nd place, with two wins, a draw and a loss, ahead of Romania, who had two wins and two losses. Soviet Union finished in a disappointing 4th place, not being able to win a single game.
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