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World Rugby Rankings

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

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USA MEN
#16 World Ranking
68.26 Points
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ USA WOMEN
#8 World Ranking
74.34 Points

Men's Top 10 Rankings

Updated May 26th 2026
Rank Nation Points
1
South Africa
93.94
2
New Zealand
90.33
3
Ireland
89.07
4
France
87.46
5
Argentina
84.97
6
England
83.91
7
Scotland
82.90
8
Australia
81.53
9
Fiji
81.14
10
Italy
79.64

Women's Top 10 Rankings

Updated May 2026
Rank Nation Points
1
England
98.09
2
New Zealand
91.60
3
Canada
89.78
4
France
84.59
5
Ireland
78.69
6
Italy
74.79
7
Scotland
74.40
8
USA
74.34
9
Australia
74.03
10
South Africa
71.62

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.

πŸ† Win = gain points
πŸ“‰ Loss = lose points
βš–οΈ Strength of opposition matters
MATCHES

What Counts

Only official test matches affect rankings.

βœ”οΈ International tests
πŸ† 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
πŸ“Š 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.