World Ranking News
Korea rise again as Japan retain A5N title
(IRB.COM) Monday 21 May 2012Japan clinch the Asian 5 Nations title, Korea climb again in the IRB World Rankings but Hungary are the biggest climbers of the week.
Japan remain on course for another A5N title
(IRB.COM) Monday 14 May 2012Japan battled past a determined Korea in the HSBC Asian 5 Nations, but the win had no impact on the IRB World Rankings.
Race for rankings points steps up in June
(Other) Thursday 10 May 2012With the summer’s traditional tours taking place in June, we assess rugby’s big hitters as they battle for crucial IRB World Ranking points.
Korea climb three in latest rankings
(IRB.COM) Monday 7 May 2012Hong Kong's loss is Korea's gain as they make their mark in Asia's top-flight tournament.
Three matches result in changes to rankings
(IRB.COM) Monday 30 April 2012Only three matches over the last seven days have an impact on the IRB World Rankings with Croatia the biggest climbers.
Trio on rise after RWC 2015 qualifier wins
(IRB.COM) Monday 23 April 2012The Philippines, Cayman Islands and Barbados all climb in the IRB World Rankings after winning RWC 2015 qualifying matches.
Rankings reward for Sri Lanka and Philippines
(IRB.COM) Monday 16 April 2012Greening’s new side off to a flyer while hosts profit from thriller in Manila in the latest IRB World Rankings.
Jamaica and Barbados rise in rankings
(IRB.COM) Monday 9 April 2012Jamaica and Barbados enjoy big climbs in the latest IRB World Rankings after victories in Rugby World Cup 2015 qualifiers.
Romania remain 18th in world rankings
(IRB.COM) Monday 2 April 2012Romania may have been emphatic winners over Ukraine in the European Nations Cup but it has not impacted their IRB World Ranking of 18th.
Mexico on the climb in world rankings
(IRB.COM) Monday 26 March 2012Mexico climb one place to 70th in the latest IRB World Rankings after beating Jamaica in the first RWC 2015 qualifier, as Germany also climb
Italy only Six Nations ranking climbers
(IRB.COM) Monday 19 March 2012Italy's win over Scotland moves them up to 11th in the IRB World Rankings, while Ukraine rise four places after upsetting Portugal.
Three vie for fourth spot in world rankings
(IRB.COM) Friday 16 March 2012England, France or Wales will occupy fourth spot in the IRB World Rankings after the climax of the RBS Six Nations this weekend.
England climb to fourth in rankings
(IRB.COM) Monday 12 March 2012England's victory over France sees them rise two places to fourth in the latest IRB World Rankings, swapping places with Les Bleus.
England aim for France's spot in rankings
(IRB.COM) Friday 9 March 2012England will replace France in the IRB World Rankings top four if they come away with victory from Stade de France on Sunday.
Ireland climb one as France fall in rankings
(IRB.COM) Monday 5 March 2012Ireland miss out on a first win in France since 2000, but the draw lifts them to seventh in the IRB World Rankings as France fall to fourth.
France put third spot on line in rankings
(IRB.COM) Thursday 1 March 2012France can lose their place in what will be the top band of seeds for the RWC 2015 Pool Allocation Draw if Ireland beat them convincingly.
Wales leapfrog England in rankings after win
(IRB.COM) Monday 27 February 2012Wales climb above England into fifth in the latest IRB World Rankings following their win at Twickenham, while Romania also rise one place.
Battle for top four spot resumes in rankings
(IRB.COM) Friday 24 February 2012Wales could equal their best ever IRB World Ranking of fourth if they keep their Grand Slam dreams intact with victory over England.
Spain climb to new high in rankings
(IRB.COM) Monday 13 February 2012Spain's reward for victory over Georgia in the European Nations Cup is a place in the IRB World Rankings top 20 for the first time.
Top four spot at stake in world rankings
(IRB.COM) Friday 10 February 2012The IRB World Rankings could look very different if Italy, Ireland and Scotland can spring an upset in this weekend's Six Nations matches.
Wales climb to sixth in rankings
(IRB.COM) Monday 6 February 2012Leigh Halfpenny's last gasp match-winner against Ireland sees Wales rise two places to sixth in the latest IRB World Rankings.
| 21 May 2012 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 80(89) |  |  | HUN |
| 26(28) | |  | KOR |
| 31(32) | |  | GER |
| 92(93) | |  | MON |
| 91(92) | |  | NGA |
| 21 May 2012 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 33(31) |  |  | KAZ |
| 93(91) | |  | NOR |
| 84(83) | |  | AUT |
| 87(86) | |  | BHS |
| 81(80) | |  | BUL |
