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Finn Russell: Age, position, height, style of play and salary

When you think of the Scotland rugby union national team, you think of Finn Russell.

One of the most watchable players in world rugby, Scotland's Finn Russell is a gifted fly-half who is not averse to taking a risk or two in order to see his team end up on the winning side.

A maverick in this sense, Russell acts as the playmaker in Gregor Townsend's side who his teammates look to for inspiration.

Here is everything you need to know about Scottish rugby legend Finn Russell.

Rugby Union

Who is Finn Russell?

Finn Russell age

How old is Finn Russell?

Born on 23rd September 1992, Finn Russell is 32 years old.

Finn Russell Birthplace & Nationality

Where is Finn Russell from?

Finn Russell was born in the town of Bridge of Allan, Scotland, just north of the city of Stirling.

Finn Russell salary

What is Finn Russell's salary?

Finn Russell is reportedly one of the highest-paid rugby players in the world, earning an annual salary of £1m.

Finn Russell Rugby Profile

Finn Russell Height and Weight

How tall is Finn Russell?

Finn Russell is 6ft (1.82m) tall.

What does Finn Russell weigh?

Finn Russell weighs 192 lb (87kg).

Finn Russell Position

What position does Finn Russell play?

Finn Russell plays fly-half for both club and country.

Finn Russell Club

What club does Finn Russell play for?

Finn Russell currently plays club rugby for Bath, who compete in the Rugby Premiership in England.

Finn Russell Rugby Achievements

Glasgow Warriors

What has Finn Russell achieved with Glasgow Warriors?

After spending time at Stirling County, Falkirk and Ayr as a young player, Finn Russell joined Glasgow Warriors in 2012.

Russell was a key player for a Glasgow side which won the club's first Pro12 title in 2014/15, scoring a try and four conversions in the final against Munster.

Racing 92

What has Finn Russell achieved with Racing 92?

In 2018, Russell swapped Glasgow for French side Racing 92, replacing All Blacks legend Dan Carter who had moved on to Japanese club Kobelco Steelers.

The Scotsman was part of the Racing 92 side which reached the 2020 Champions Cup final before succumbing 31-27 to Exeter Chiefs.

Bath

What has Finn Russell achieved with Bath?

Scotland fly-half Russell moved from Racing 92 to Rugby Premiership side Bath in 2023.

Russell was a prominent figure as Bath reached the Premiership play-offs in 2024 for the first time in four years, reaching the final before losing out 25-21 to Northampton.

Scotland

What has Finn Russell achieved with Scotland?

Russell has enjoyed a distinguished international career with Scotland and is currently fourth in his country's all-time points standings.

The fly-half has appeared in two Rugby World Cups for Scotland and has also captained his nation on several occasions.

British & Irish Lions

What has Finn Russell achieved with British & Irish Lions?

Russell has been selected for the British & Irish Lions on two tours - in 2017 and 2021.

In 2017, Russell was called up as an injury replacement on the Lions' tour to New Zealand - making one appearance as a substitute against Super Rugby champions Hurricanes.

The Scot was part of the 37-player Lions squad for the 2021 tour of South Africa, missing the first two Tests due to injury before kicking 11 points as a substitute in the decisive third Test which saw the hosts win the series following a narrow 19-16 victory.

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