Quick Info
| Profession | Rugby union player |
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| Nationality | Scottish |
| Date of Birth | 23/09/1992 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Bridge of Allan, Scotland |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Finn Russell
14/10/2026
Russell said he does not want to set a retirement date and suggested he could keep playing for another year, 18 months, or up to four more years. He cited his young daughters as a motivation to keep competing for Scotland, and his Bath contract runs until June 2028.
03/05/2026
Bath were beaten 38-26 by Bordeaux in the semi-finals of the European Champions Cup. Russell said Bath had contributed to their own downfall in the defeat.
08/03/2026
Scotland beat France 50-40 at Murrayfield in the Six Nations, leaving them in a three-way contest for the title. Russell discussed where winning a Six Nations title would rank in his career.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Scottish professional rugby union fly-half who plays for Bath Rugby in Premiership Rugby and often captains the Scotland national team. |
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| Playing Style | Known for creativity, vision, passing and kicking. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 182 cm |
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| Weight | 87 kg |
| Position | Fly-half |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Secondary School | Wallace High School, Stirling |
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| Honorary Degree | Honorary doctorate from the University of Stirling |
Personal Life
| Early Work | Worked for about three years as a stonemason while playing amateur rugby |
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| Retirement Outlook | Has said he does not plan to set a retirement date and is contracted with Bath until June 2028 |
Relationships & More
| Fiancée | Emma Canning, Scottish heptathlete |
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Family
| Background | Grew up in a sporting family |
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| Children | Young daughters |
Career
| Youth and Early Clubs | Stirling County, Falkirk, Ayr (loan) |
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| Glasgow Warriors | 2013 to 2018 |
| Racing 92 | 2018 to 2023 |
| Bath Rugby | 2023 to present |
| International Debut | Scotland, 2014 against the United States |
| Scotland | Over 80 caps, frequently captain |
| British & Irish Lions | Toured with the Lions in 2017, 2021 and 2025 |
| Rugby World Cups | Represented Scotland at three Rugby World Cups |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Creative, attacking playmaker |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Spent 15 weeks playing for clubs in Christchurch, New Zealand in 2013 as a recipient of the John Macphail Scholarship | |
| 2. Received an honorary doctorate from the University of Stirling in recognition of his contribution to Scottish sport |
