Russia
Vasily Artemyev
Age
37
Position
Outside Back
Height
183cm
Weight
87kg
News
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1900d Rugby World Cup 2019
Russia had barely a year to prepare to play the likes of Ireland and Scotland
1906d Rugby World Cup 2019
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt provides update on Johnny Sexton injury after Russia victory
1913d Rugby World Cup 2019
Motu Matu'u disciplinary hearing has taken place but he has been made wait to learn to fate
1915d Rugby World Cup 2019
Fans see red after Samoa escape sending-offs within hours of World Rugby refereeing statement
1916d Rugby World Cup 2019
How referee Romain Poite was talked out of brandishing high tackle red cards
1925d Rugby World Cup 2019
'You get nervous whether it's a club match in some God-knows-where city in Russia or the opening day of the Rugby World Cup in Japan'
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Bio
Vasily Artemyev was educated in Ireland and was a part of the Leinster academy for several years. He has signed for Northampton Saints for the 2011/12 season. He is blessed with electric pace and is an elusive runner. He made his debut for Russia in 2009 against Portugal and won his 25th cap against USA in the Churchill Cup in 2011.