World Ranking News
Top spot within reach for New Zealand
(IRB.COM) Thursday 24 July 2008New Zealand can return to the top of the IRB World Rankings with victory over Australia in their Tri Nations encounter in Sydney this weekend.
Australia closing the gap to top two
(IRB.COM) Monday 21 July 2008The top three in the IRB World Rankings are now separated by less than four points after Australia's defeat of South Africa in the Tri Nations.
Australia look to close gap to top two
(IRB.COM) Thursday 17 July 2008Australia welcome South Africa to Perth for the third Tri Nations match of 2008, a result which could see the top three in the IRB World Rankings draw closer.
South Africa back on top of the world
(IRB.COM) Monday 14 July 2008A first win on New Zealand soil in a decade sees South Africa return to the number one spot in the IRB World Rankings.
Top spot within reach for Springboks
(IRB.COM) Thursday 10 July 2008South Africa can reclaim top spot in the IRB World Rankings with victory over New Zealand in the Tri Nations, one of a few matches that could result in changes.
New Zealand back on top of the world
(IRB.COM) Monday 7 July 2008New Zealand return to the top of the IRB World Rankings after beating world champions South Africa in the opening Tri Nations fixture of 2008.
Top spot at stake in Wellington
(IRB.COM) Thursday 3 July 2008The Tri Nations opener between New Zealand and South Africa in Wellington could result in a change at the top of the IRB World Rankings on Monday.
Pumas down to fourth after Italy loss
(IRB.COM) Monday 30 June 2008Argentina may slip one place to fourth, but three of their fellow South American nations are on the rise in the latest IRB World Rankings.
World Rankings preview
(IRB.COM) Friday 27 June 2008With six matches taking place between full IRB Member Unions this weekend, there will be changes from top to bottom in Monday’s IRB World Rankings.
NZ edge upwards, Fiji close on Scots
(IRB.COM) Monday 23 June 2008New Zealand move closer to South Africa at the top of the IRB World Rankings as Fiji close in on ninth place.
Plenty at stake in rankings
(IRB.COM) Thursday 19 June 2008With half the top 20 in Test match action this weekend around the world, there is plenty to gain - or lose - in the IRB World Rankings.
Scotland and Japan climb World Rankings
(IRB.COM) Monday 16 June 2008Scotland and Japan move in the right direction in this week's IRB World Rankings after both won victories against higher-ranked opposition at the weekend.
Top spot at stake in rankings again
(IRB.COM) Thursday 12 June 2008South Africa will put their number one position at risk against Wales on Saturday in just one of many matches which could impact the IRB World Rankings.
Samoa equal lowest ever ranking
(IRB.COM) Monday 9 June 2008Samoa slip one place to 13th after their Pacific Nations Cup loss in Fiji, while Lithuania are the biggest movers in the latest IRB World Rankings.
Top spot in rankings at stake
(IRB.COM) Thursday 5 June 2008New Zealand could return to the top of the IRB World Rankings if world champions South Africa lose at home to Six Nations champions Wales on Saturday.
Finland fall one in rankings
(IRB.COM) Monday 2 June 2008Israel remain unchanged after their European Nations Cup victory over Finland, who slip one place in the latest IRB World Rankings.
Korea climb one place in rankings
(IRB.COM) Monday 26 May 2008The highest placed nation to improve their position in the latest IRB World Rankings are Korea, up one place to 22nd after their A5N win in Hong Kong.
Four place gains for Botswana and Andorra
(IRB.COM) Monday 19 May 2008Botswana and Andorra are the biggest climbers in the latest IRB World Rankings after victories in RWC 2011 qualifying and the European Nations Cup.
Bosnia off bottom with Slovenia win
(IRB.COM) Monday 12 May 2008Bosnia & Herzegovina move from rock bottom of the IRB World Rankings win victory over Slovenia, ranked 36 places above them.
Strong finish the target in Europe
(IRB.COM) Thursday 8 May 2008The battle to avoid relegation and secure the minor places in divisions across the European Nations Cup could also impact on the IRB World Rankings.
Ukraine up three in latest rankings
(IRB.COM) Monday 5 May 2008Ukraine defeat Moldova in Division 2A of the FIRA-AER European Nations Cup to move up three places in the latest IRB World Rankings to 37th.
| 21 July 2008 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(1) |  | RSA | |
| 2(2) |  | NZL | |
| 3(3) |  | AUS | |
| 4(4) |  | ARG | |
| 5(5) |  | ENG | |
| 6(6) |  | WAL | |
| 7(7) |  | FRA | |
| 8(8) |  | IRE | |
| 9(9) |  | SCO | |
| 10(10) |  | ITA | |
