A couple of teams have achieved record highs in the rankings in 2025, improving their chances of a more favourable RWC 2027 ...

World Rugby calculates its rankings using a ‘Points Exchange’ system, where teams gain or lose points based on the match outcome. When one team gains points, the other team loses the same amount. The ...

Here are the updated and final World Rugby rankings after the Springboks thrashed Wales to finish the year at the summit.

The Springboks end 2025 at the top of the official World Rugby rankings which are locked in for the World Cup draw.

Here’s another great post by AllyOz looking at how your position in World standings has affected your chances in a RWC ...

As the Springboks prepare for the 2027 Rugby World Cup draw, will their No 1 ranking be enough to secure an advantageous pool ...

Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 will bring the best rugby players in the world to Australia, from stars of the Guinness Men’s Six Nations to those who’ve been tearing it up in The Rugby Championship, and ...

Auckland University of Technology provides funding as a member of The Conversation NZ. Auckland University of Technology provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. Women’s rugby is growing ...

South Africa have extended the contract of head coach Rassie Erasmus and tied him in until the end of the 2031 Rugby World ...