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.
Boks surrender top ranking
The Springboks have let their lead at the top of World Rugby’s Test rankings slip by suffering a narrow defeat to Argentina on Saturday.
Ireland ready to vulture Bok loss
The Springboks could face a significant drop in the World Rugby standings if the top-ranked team lose to the All Blacks in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Boks retain rankings race lead
The Springboks have held onto their place as the world’s number-one-ranked team after the drawn series with Ireland.
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.
Boks continue rankings rise
The Springboks will go into the World Cup as the second-ranked team as World Rugby’s rankings received a major shake-up after the final round of warm-ups.
Boks to dethrone Ireland?
The Springboks could go into the World Cup as the world’s number-one side with a good win against the All Blacks in their final warm-up at Twickenham.
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, All Blacks at risk of big fall
World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for round four of the Rugby Championship, which could see the Springboks drop down if they suffer a heavy defeat.
