Exiles mens team have got to the Swedish rugby finals for the 19th year in a row !

Exiles, the current Swedish champions are hoping to win for the 8th time in a row.

The first final will be played next Saturday, 14th of September, 2 pm, at Pilevallen, Trelleborg.

Exiles are taking a squad of 30 people to the game.

The second final will be played on September 28th, at Skarpnäck. Kick off time has not been agreed with Pingvin yet, but should be 2 or 3 pm.

We will upgrade Skarpnäck before the final, with more stands, tents, sound system, bar, food and clothing sales.

There are also reunions with the Exiles gold winners from 1989 and 2004 coming to the game.

A lot of Exiles teams were playing yesterday, September 7th.

Exiles men first team, won the second semi-final, against Gothenburg, 78-7.

The game was played in good spirits and Gothenburg never gave up. Exiles were more or less at full strength and played som very entertaining rugby.

Exiles mens second team, played away to Uppsala, at the same time. the seconds had 18 players, Uppsala 22 players, very positive for Swedish rugby !

Exiles seconds were a little to strong for Uppsala and won 51-7. The return fixture is next Sunday, september 15th.

Earlier in the day, Exiles U18 were part of a friendly fixture in Copenhagen, losing 31-22. Today the boys are playing in a 7´s tournament. Exiles have 10 players in Copenhagen.

The French School organised the Mälardalen youth festival yesterday, with lots of teams and players. As always the tournament was very well organised and there was lots of positive signals for Swedish rugby.

Exiles touch rugby continues next Tuesday, 6 pm at Skarpnäck

Last week there was a record 16 touch players.

All new and old players are welcome