All Blacks leapfrog Les Bleus
New Zealand’s recent resurgence has seen the All Blacks climb above World Cup hosts France into second place on World Rugby’s latest Test rankings.
New Zealand’s recent resurgence has seen the All Blacks climb above World Cup hosts France into second place on World Rugby’s latest Test rankings.
The Springboks’ No 1 spot at top of the world’s rankings is under siege from France, after Les Bleus replaced the All Blacks in second place behind South Africa in World Rugby’s official standings.
The Springboks will finish the year with a nearly two-point lead over the second-placed All Blacks in the World Rugby rankings.
The Springboks have reclaimed the top spot in World Rugby’s rankings following the win over Scotland at Murrayfield and Ireland’s stunning victory against the All Blacks.
New Zealand have reduced South Africa’s lead at the top of the World Rugby rankings while Australia have sunk to a record-equalling low on the list.
The All Blacks have regained the No 1 spot in the World Rugby rankings after Wales dropped to fourth following a defeat by Ireland on Saturday.
World Rugby vice-president and former Argentina international Agustin Pichot has joined the chorus of criticism against the official Test rankings.
Ireland could become the second team to reach the summit of the World Rugby rankings in as many weeks if they beat England at Twickenham on Saturday.
The All Blacks will have a point to prove at the World Cup after a disappointing Rugby Championship campaign as well as a drop down the rankings, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Wales have climbed up to second in the World Rugby rankings after beating Ireland 25-7 in Cardiff.