Wales have moved past World Cup hosts England in the rankings following their 16-10 win against Ireland in Dublin.

The defeat cost Ireland the No 2 ranking and 1.7 rating points, leaving them on 85.19 points, 1.48 points adrift of the Wallabies.

The All Blacks are comfortably on top, a position they have occupied since November 2009, with 92.89 points.

Wales’ first victory in Dublin for three years saw their rating total improve by 1.69 points to 84.63 – less than four tenths more than England.

Scotland’s 48-7 win against Italy at Murrayfield only earned them a fraction over a third of a point and they are still ranked 10th.

Japan's 40-0 win over Uruguay in Tokyo did not affect either side's rankings poisition or points total. The Brave Blossoms remain 15th with Uruguay 19th.

World Rugby rankigs (Top 15):

1. New Zealand 92.89
2. Australia 86.67
3. Ireland 85.19
4. South Africa 85.15
5. Wales 84.63
6. England 84.24
7. France 80.90
8. Argentina 78.39
9. Fiji 77.04
10. Scotland 76.10
11. Tonga 75.25
12. Samoa 75.14
13. Georgia 72.16
14. Japan 71.15
15. Italy 70.53
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