World Ranking News
Lithuania the biggest climbers in 2008
(IRB.COM) Friday 12 December 2008New Zealand may have reclaimed top position in the IRB World Rankings during 2008, but Lithuania will end the year as the most successful team.
Serbia the final climbers of 2008
(IRB.COM) Monday 8 December 2008Serbia jump five places in the latest IRB World Rankings after victory over Andorra on the final weekend of European Nations Cup action in 2008.
Andorra put ranking on the line in Serbia
(IRB.COM) Friday 5 December 2008Andorra travel to Serbia on the final weekend of European Nations Cup action in 2008, hoping to avoid a slide in the IRB World Rankings.
Top three RWC Draw bands confirmed
(IRB.COM) Sunday 30 November 2008The top three bands for the RWC 2011 Pool Allocation Draw have been confirmed following matches on 29 November.
Rivals still in with a shout of fourth spot
(IRB.COM) Tuesday 25 November 2008England and Wales have one last chance to secure the key fourth spot in the IRB World Rankings ahead of the RWC 2011 Pool Allocation Draw on 1 December.
Wales climb one place on back of French loss
(IRB.COM) Monday 24 November 2008Wales are the only movers in the top 10 of the latest IRB World Rankings, climbing one place as a result of France's defeat by Australia.
Four still in contention to claim fourth spot
(IRB.COM) Friday 21 November 2008Argentina, England, France or Wales could end the weekend in fourth spot in the IRB World Rankings, a crucial place come the RWC 2011 Pool Allocation Draw.
Argentina up to fourth
(IRB.COM) Monday 17 November 2008Argentina move up to fourth in the latest IRB World Rankings following their win over Italy, whilst England drop to fifth after defeat against Australia.
Argentina seek quick return to top four
(IRB.COM) Thursday 13 November 2008The Pumas could return to fourth in the IRB World Rankings if they beat Italy and England lose to Australia on a busy weekend of international rugby.
France and England climb one in rankings
(IRB.COM) Monday 10 November 2008France climb above Wales into sixth in the IRB World Rankings after beating Argentina, who themselves fall one place after a busy weekend of action.
Pumas eye more success in France
(IRB.COM) Thursday 6 November 2008Felipe Contepomi hopes Argentina can repeat their World Cup heroics against France on a busy weekend that could see plenty of changes to the IRB World Rankings,
New Zealand strengthen position at the top
(IRB.COM) Monday 3 November 2008New Zealand stretch their advantage at the top by beating Australia, but Slovenia and Malta are the biggest climbers in the latest IRB World Rankings.
Australia closing in on second place
(IRB.COM) Thursday 30 October 2008Australia could climb to second with a convincing win over New Zealand in Hong Kong, just one of six matches on Saturday that may impact the IRB World Rankings.
Sweden and Croatia on the up
(IRB.COM) Monday 27 October 2008Sweden and Croatia move up the IRB World Rankings as a result of European Nations Cup wins.
Malta target home win for rankings gain
(IRB.COM) Thursday 23 October 2008Malta entertain Croatia knowing that victory will see them climb the IRB World Rankings on Monday, while Latvia also travel to higher ranked Sweden.
Hungary up six in IRB World Rankings
(IRB.COM) Monday 20 October 2008Hungary move up to 64th in the latest IRB World Rankings following their victory over Denmark on Saturday.
Ranking points at stake in Europe, Americas
(IRB.COM) Friday 17 October 2008Two Rugby World Cup qualifiers - one in Europe and one in South America - could see IRB World Rankings changes this weekend.
Brazil close in on world's top 25
(IRB.COM) Monday 13 October 2008Norway are the biggest climbers in this week's IRB World Rankings, while Brazil inch their way up the list and Monaco fall a massive 10 places.
New high at stake for Trinidad & Tobago
(IRB.COM) Friday 10 October 2008Trinidad & Tobago could climb up the IRB World Rankings to a new high with victory over Brazil in the latest RWC 2011 qualifying match in the Americas.
Ukraine climb five places in rankings
(IRB.COM) Monday 6 October 2008Ukraine's victory in their European Nations Cup Division 2A opener in Poland sees them climb five places to 31st in the latest IRB World Rankings.
Poland looking to reach new heights
(IRB.COM) Thursday 2 October 2008Poland could climb to a new high in the IRB World Rankings with victory over Ukraine, while Finland could climb off the bottom if they beat Luxembourg.
| 05 January 2009 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(1) |  | NZL | |
| 2(2) |  | RSA | |
| 3(3) |  | AUS | |
| 4(4) |  | ARG | |
| 5(5) |  | WAL | |
| 6(6) |  | ENG | |
| 7(7) |  | FRA | |
| 8(8) |  | IRE | |
| 9(9) |  | SCO | |
| 10(10) |  | FJI | |
