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 reclaim No 1 status in Test rankings
The Springboks are set to overtake the All Blacks and move back to the top of the World Rugby rankings when the updated list is released on Monday.
All Blacks widen rankings gap on Boks
The All Blacks have increased their lead over South Africa at the top of the world rankings, while Argentina have slipped down the pecking order.
Official: All Blacks overtake Boks in rankings
The Springboks have officially relinquished their status as the No 1-ranked team in the world to the All Blacks.
Rankings preview: Boks could lose No 1 spot
World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the fourth round of Rugby Championship matches this weekend.
Boks’ lead diminished significantly, Wallabies rise in rankings
South Africa’s lead at the top of the World Rugby rankings has been reduced to just over two points by the All Blacks, while Australia have climbed two places on the list.
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.
France lose ground, Scotland on the up in rankings
France have dropped to fifth in the World Rugby rankings following their angonising 27-23 Six Nations defeat by Scotland in Paris on Friday.
France close in on Boks, All Blacks
France have moved up to third in the World Rugby rankings following their dramatic 32-30 Six Nations victory over Wales in Paris this past Saturday.
England lose ground on Boks, ABs in rankings
England’s first defeat by Scotland at Twickenham since 1983 has cost them second place in the World Rugby Rankings, with the All Blacks now the closest team to South Africa.
