Twickenham-conquering Boks entrench top spot
A nine-point victory over England at Twickenham has seen the Springboks settle at the top of World Rugby’s rankings ahead of the final Test of the year.
Rankings: Boks extend lead, Italy leapfrog Aussies
The Springboks’ position as the number one Test team has been strengthened after Ireland’s shock defeat to England, while Italy’s historic win in Rome has lifted the Azzurri to a best-ever position in World Rugby’s rankings.
Boks cap rankings rise
The Springboks have entrenched their position as the world’s number-one team, after starting the year ranked behind Ireland, France and New Zealand.
Boks snapping at Ireland’s heels
The Springboks were one point away from replacing Ireland as the top-ranked team in World Rugby’s latest Test rankings.
Rankings: Top spot up for grabs
Any one of the Springboks, All Blacks or France could end the weekend as the number-one ranked team if Fiji cause a massive upset in Dublin.
Rankings: Top spot to play for in Dublin
The Springboks will have the opportunity to reclaim their status as the top-ranked Test team when they take on Ireland in Dublin on an action-packed Saturday.
Rankings: Boks could slip to fifth
Ireland can overtake France at the top of the World Rugby Rankings while a loss for the Springboks could relegate the world champions to fifth place.
Ireland, Scotland rise in rankings, England sink
England have been demoted to fourth place, while Ireland rose to third in the World Rugby rankings following this past weekend’s Six Nations results.
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.
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.
