World Ranking News
Plenty of scope for changes in rankings
(IRB.COM) Thursday 19 November 2009A place at RWC 2011 awaits either Uruguay or USA, while a busy weekend of test matches could result in a much changed top 10 in the IRB World Rankings.
All Blacks regain number one spot in rankings
(IRB.COM) Monday 16 November 2009South Africa's loss in Toulouse means New Zealand return to the top of the IRB World Rankings in one of numerous changes among the leading nations.
Rankings give twist to RWC 2011 qualifiers
(RUGBYWORLDCUP.COM) Friday 13 November 2009The dream of playing at RWC 2011 moves a little closer for USA, Uruguay, Tunisia and Namibia with play-off first legs which can impact the IRB World Rankings.
Rankings add spice to European tests
(IRB.COM) Thursday 12 November 2009A change at the top and four sides in contention to occupy fourth spot, just two scenarios which could happen in the IRB World Rankings over a busy weekend.
Namibia the biggest climbers in rankings
(IRB.COM) Monday 9 November 2009Nambia warm up for their RWC 2011 qualifiers by beating Portugal to climb two places in the IRB World Rankings, while Wales climb one despite losing in Cardiff.
Wales target elusive win to climb rankings
(IRB.COM) Thursday 5 November 2009Wales could climb to fourth in the IRB World Rankings if they end a 56-year losing streak against the All Blacks and England rout Australia on a busy weekend.
Denmark recover lost ground in rankings
(IRB.COM) Monday 2 November 2009Denmark are the biggest climbers in the latest IRB World Rankings, while New Zealand, Croatia, the Netherlands and Belgium also enjoy wins.
Wallabies seek to close in on All Blacks
(IRB.COM) Thursday 29 October 2009Australia could close to within a tenth of second spot in the IRB World Ranking with victory over New Zealand, while eight teams are also in action in Europe.
Czech win keeps RWC 2011 dreams alive
(IRB.COM) Monday 26 October 2009Czech Republic's European Nations Cup win over Poland still keeps them in contention to finish top in Division 2A, while Croatia, Bulgaria and Serbia also win.
Plenty at stake for Europeans in rankings
(IRB.COM) Thursday 22 October 2009Poland face Czech Republic in a must-win European Nations Cup match, while Latvia, Croatia, Serbia, Switerland, Bulgaria and Luxembourg are also in action.
Norway jump seven places in rankings
(IRB.COM) Monday 19 October 2009Norway's first win over Denmark in 11 attempts sees them climb seven places to 79th in the IRB World Rankings, while Austria also rise after upsetting Slovenia.
Scandinavian battle set to impact rankings
(IRB.COM) Thursday 15 October 2009Denmark can climb the IRB World Rankings with European Nations Cup victory over Norway in Bergen, while Slovenia look to regain top spot in Division 3B.
Three nations on the rise in rankings
(IRB.COM) Monday 12 October 2009Ukraine, Hungary and Bosnia & Herzegovina all enjoy climbs in the IRB World Rankings after European Nations Cup victories over the latest weekend.
Plenty at stake for Europeans in rankings
(IRB.COM) Thursday 8 October 2009Andorra and Monaco could both surge up the IRB World Rankings with away wins in the European Nations Cup, while Ukraine and Slovenia face lower ranked sides.
Bulgaria rise six places in rankings
(IRB.COM) Monday 5 October 2009Bulgaria's comfortable European Nations Cup victory over Finland sees them climb six places to a new high of 83rd in the latest IRB World Rankings.
Bermuda climb three places in rankings
(IRB.COM) Monday 28 September 2009Bermuda are the biggest climbers in the IRB World Rankings over the last seven days, despite losing 32-19 to Trinidad & Tobago on Saturday.
All Blacks remain second in rankings
(IRB.COM) Monday 21 September 2009New Zealand stay second in the IRB World Rankings after defeating Australia 33-6, but South Africa are the biggest winners over the course of the Tri Nations.
All Blacks defend second spot in rankings
(IRB.COM) Thursday 17 September 2009New Zealand could slide to third in the IRB World Rankings for the first time in nearly six years if they suffer a heavy defeat by Australia in Wellington.
Springboks strengthen position in rankings
(IRB.COM) Monday 14 September 2009South Africa increase their advantage at the top of the IRB World Rankings with a third straight defeat of New Zealand, while Ukraine are the only movers.
Top spot in rankings at stake in Hamilton
(IRB.COM) Thursday 10 September 2009Whoever emerges victorious in the New Zealand-South Africa Tri Nations encounter will sit top of the IRB World Rankings, while RWC qualifying resumes in Europe.
South Africa hold on to top spot in rankings
(IRB.COM) Monday 7 September 2009South Africa remain on top of the IRB World Rankings, but only by the smallest of margins after suffering their first defeat of 2009 against Australia.
| 16 November 2009 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 39(43) |  |  | MDA |
| 6(8) | |  | ENG |
| 29(30) | |  | BRA |
| 4(5) | |  | FRA |
| 34(35) | |  | HKG |
| 16 November 2009 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 36(33) |  |  | CZE |
| 92(90) | |  | AUT |
| 30(28) | |  | TUN |
| 7(6) | |  | ARG |
| 79(78) | |  | CAM |
| 16 November 2009 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(2) | |  | NZL |
| 2(1) | |  | RSA |
| 3(3) |  | AUS | |
| 4(5) | | | FRA |
| 5(4) | |  | IRE |
| 6(8) | | | ENG |
| 7(6) | | | ARG |
| 8(7) | |  | WAL |
| 9(10) | |  | SCO |
| 10(9) | |  | FJI |
