World Ranking News
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.
Hungary up three places in rankings
(IRB.COM) Monday 29 September 2008Hungary climb three places to 70th in the IRB World Rankings after beating Norway in their European Nations Cup encounter in Oslo.
German juniors handed uphill task
(IRB.COM) Thursday 25 September 2008Germany's Under 21 side takes on the Swiss national team for the Alps Cup, while Hungary look to remain above hosts Norway in the IRB World Rankings.
New Zealand remain on top of the world
(IRB.COM) Monday 15 September 2008New Zealand strengthen their position at the top of the IRB World Rankings after beating Australia, while Slovenia are the biggest climbers.
Eales: My Bledisloe Cup memories
(IRB.COM) Thursday 11 September 2008John Eales recalls some favourite Bledisloe Cup memories ahead of the Tri Nations title decider, one of two matches which could impact the IRB World Rankings.
Israel remain in contention with victory
(IRB.COM) Monday 8 September 2008Israel defeat Cyprus in the European Nations Cup Division 3C/3D play-off to ensure they will be involved in the region's qualifying process for RWC 2011.
South Africa return to second spot
(IRB.COM) Monday 1 September 2008South Africa's emphatic 53-8 defeat of Australia in Johannesburg sees the two sides swap places in the latest IRB World Rankings.
| 17 November 2008 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 48(55) |  |  | SIN |
| 31(36) | |  | MDA |
| 33(38) | |  | POL |
| 92(94) | |  | ISR |
| 47(49) | |  | TRI |
| 17 November 2008 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 39(35) |  |  | CZE |
| 51(48) | |  | SRI |
| 54(51) | |  | SUI |
| 50(47) | |  | TPE |
| 94(92) | |  | BUL |
| 17 November 2008 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(1) |  | NZL | |
| 2(2) |  | RSA | |
| 3(3) |  | AUS | |
| 4(5) | |  | ARG |
| 5(4) | |  | ENG |
| 6(6) |  | FRA | |
| 7(7) |  | WAL | |
| 8(8) |  | IRE | |
| 9(9) |  | SCO | |
| 10(11) | |  | FJI |
