Vasily Artemyev
Russia
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Age
37
Position
Outside Back
Height
183cm
Weight
87kg
News
Latest
1752 days ago Ireland
Russia had barely a year to prepare to play the likes of Ireland and Scotland
1758 days ago Ireland
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt provides update on Johnny Sexton injury after Russia victory
1765 days ago citing
Motu Matu'u disciplinary hearing has taken place but he has been made wait to learn to fate
1767 days ago Romain Poite
Fans see red after Samoa escape sending-offs within hours of World Rugby refereeing statement
1767 days ago refereeing standards
How referee Romain Poite was talked out of brandishing high tackle red cards
1767 days ago Japan
Samoa come good in the second half to see off plucky Russia
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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.