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World Rugby Rankings

Follow the latest international rugby rankings, movement changes, and rising rugby nations from around the world.

Men's Top 10 Rankings

Updated May 2026
Rank Nation Movement Points
1
South Africa
▲ +192.37
2
Ireland
▼ -191.84
3
New Zealand
90.12
4
France
▲ +288.91
5
England
▼ -186.44
6
Argentina
▲ +184.52
7
Australia
82.77
8
Scotland
▼ -181.69
9
Fiji
▲ +280.14
10
Italy
78.95

Women's Top 10 Rankings

Updated May 2026
Rank Nation Movement Points
1
England
97.56
2
New Zealand
▲ +193.12
3
France
▼ -190.74
4
Canada
88.21
5
Australia
▲ +185.44
6
USA
▼ -183.99
7
Ireland
81.87
8
Scotland
80.22
9
Italy
▲ +278.41
10
South Africa
▼ -176.95

U20 Top 10 Rankings

Updated May 2026
Rank Nation Movement Points
1
France
94.20
2
Ireland
▲ +192.15
3
South Africa
▼ -191.48
4
New Zealand
89.88
5
England
▲ +187.76
6
Argentina
▼ -186.43
7
Australia
84.91
8
Scotland
82.74
9
Italy
▲ +280.32
10
Fiji
▼ -179.18

World Rugby Rankings Explained

Rankings update after every international test match using a performance-based points exchange system.

SYSTEM

How It Works

Teams exchange ranking points based on match results.

🏆 Win = gain points
📉 Loss = lose points
⚖️ Strength of opposition matters
MATCHES

What Counts

Only official test matches affect rankings.

✔️ International tests
🏆 World Cup weighted higher
❌ Club rugby excluded
ELITE

Top Tier Level

Elite nations typically sit above 85–90 points.

NOTE

Women’s Rankings

Adjusted system due to fewer historical matches.

⭐ Baseline system applied
📊 Historical adjustment model

World Cup Impact

Matches carry increased weighting, making tournament results highly influential in rankings.

Why Rankings Matter

Rankings determine World Cup seedings, tournament draws, and reflect international form across all nations.