Boks’ No 1 spot under siege from Les Bleus
The Springboks’ No 1 spot at top of the world’s rankings is under siege from France, after Les Bleus replaced the All Blacks in second place behind South Africa in World Rugby’s official standings.
Boks to end 2021 top of World Rugby rankings
The Springboks will finish the year with a nearly two-point lead over the second-placed All Blacks in the World Rugby rankings.
Boks back at No 1 after Ireland topple All Blacks
The Springboks have reclaimed the top spot in World Rugby’s rankings following the win over Scotland at Murrayfield and Ireland’s stunning victory against the All Blacks.
All Blacks close in on Boks, Wallabies sink to new low in rankings
New Zealand have reduced South Africa’s lead at the top of the World Rugby rankings while Australia have sunk to a record-equalling low on the list.
Wales relinquish No 1 spot to All Blacks
The All Blacks have regained the No 1 spot in the World Rugby rankings after Wales dropped to fourth following a defeat by Ireland on Saturday.
Pichot slams ‘ridiculous’ world rankings
World Rugby vice-president and former Argentina international Agustin Pichot has joined the chorus of criticism against the official Test rankings.
Rankings shuffle on the cards
Ireland could become the second team to reach the summit of the World Rugby rankings in as many weeks if they beat England at Twickenham on Saturday.
Boks must beware of World Cup Blacklash
The All Blacks will have a point to prove at the World Cup after a disappointing Rugby Championship campaign as well as a drop down the rankings, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Wales leapfrog Ireland in rankings
Wales have climbed up to second in the World Rugby rankings after beating Ireland 25-7 in Cardiff.
Aussies could do Irish rankings favour
The All Blacks’ No 1 World Rugby ranking will be on the line when they take on the Wallabies in Yokohama on Saturday.
