Karjalan Rugby Joensuu was formed in 2011 and was the only active rugby club in North Karelia. The club presently plays in the Finnish Men’s 2nd division East. Future plans are to gain promotion to the SM Championship, growth in players, starting a junior section and the founding of a women’s team.
We are actively looking for new players. If you are interested in a fast paced physical team sport then you can definitely find your place in our high spirited team. Come along, you and your friends. Training times and locations can be found from the nimenhuuto weblink.
Members in team: approximately 20
Coaches: Jani Kuokkanen, Olli Räsänen & Pasi Hirvonen
Chairman: Pasi Hirvonen
Training times and further info:
Pasi Hirvonen tel. +358505630045 or email joensuu@rugby.fi
Facebook: www.facebook.com/karjalanrugby
Instagram: @karjalanrugby
Nimenhuuto: http://karjalanrugby.nimenhuuto.com/
Division 1
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | D | PF | PA | PD | BP | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Warriors Rugby Club | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 176 | 157 | 19 | 5 | 21 |
| 2 |  Åland Rugby Club | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 322 | 72 | 250 | 3 | 19 |
| 3 |  Helsinki Rugby Club | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 205 | 114 | 91 | 3 | 19 |
| 4 |  Pori Rugby Club | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 199 | 180 | 19 | 5 | 17 |
| 5 | Karjalan Rugby Joensuu | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 127 | 170 | -43 | 3 | 15 |
| 6 |  Linna Rugby Club | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 88 | 155 | -67 | 3 | 7 |
| 8 |  Seinajoki Rugby | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 52 | 372 | -320 | 0 | 0 |
Men’s 1st Division East
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | D | PF | PA | PD | BP | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warriors Rugby Club | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 176 | 157 | 19 | 5 | 21 |
| 2 | Helsinki Rugby Club | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 205 | 114 | 91 | 3 | 19 |
| 3 | Karjalan Rugby Joensuu | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 127 | 170 | -43 | 3 | 15 |
| 4 | Linna Rugby Club | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 88 | 155 | -67 | 3 | 7 |
Men’s 2nd Division East League
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | D | PF | PA | PD | BP | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Jyväskylä Rugby Club | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 270 | 143 | 127 | 5 | 21 |
| 2 | Karjalan Rugby Joensuu | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 290 | 167 | 123 | 5 | 21 |
| 3 | Helsinki Rugby Club | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 129 | 172 | -43 | 3 | 16 |
| 4 |  Saimaa Sharks | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 138 | 374 | -236 | 2 | 4 |
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