About RU-38 Pori

Rosenlewin Urheilijat-38 (commonly known as RU-38) was a Finnish sports club based in Pori. It was founded in 1938 by the Rosenlew industrial company and operated as a multi-sport organization, with its main sections in football, ice hockey, athletics, and other sports. The club’s athletes were often company employees, combining work at Rosenlew’s factories with semi-professional sports training.

In football, RU-38 developed into a strong regional and national team after World War II. It climbed through the Finnish league system and reached the top division in the late 1950s. The club’s best football achievement came in 1959, when it finished second in the Finnish championship, and it also reached the Finnish Cup final in 1960. RU-38 was known for attracting talented players, including several who represented the Finnish national team.

The club existed until 1967, when it merged with another local team, Porin Karhut, to form Porin Ässät. This merger marked the end of RU-38 as an independent organization. Despite its relatively short history in top-level football, RU-38 is remembered for its strong role in Pori sports and its contribution to Finnish football and multi-sport development.