WORLD RUGBY RANKINGS

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England leapfrog Ireland in World Rugby rankings after heroic win over the All Blacks

England have moved up to third place in the latest World Rugby rankings, ahead of Ireland who also won over the weekend.

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Eddie Jones wants World Rugby to examine 'absurd' rate of cards being dished out

Japan head coach Eddie Jones says the frequency and severity of sanctions being handed out to players during international matches is getting out of hand.

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Springboks extend lead at the top of World Rugby rankings with Paris win

South Africa's impressive win over France in Paris helped them breach the 93-point barrier in the World Rugby rankings and increase their lead over second-placed New Zealand.

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World Rankings: Springboks face high-stakes showdown with France to defend No 1 spot

This weekend's November internationals present a make-or-break test for the Springboks as they look to defend their spot at the top of the World Rugby rankings.

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Latest World Rugby rankings: Ireland close in on Springboks as England climb

The second round of the Six Nations resulted in two changes to the top 20 of the World Rugby rankings.

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World Rugby Rankings after Six Nations opening weekend: Who moved up or down?

The opening round of the 2025 Six Nations and Rugby Europe Championship has little impact on the official World Rugby rankings.