Updated Rankings After Springboks Power Past All Blacks

Updated rankings after Springboks power past All Blacks

The Springboks have proved to be too good for the All Blacks and they've now opened up a handy lead in the World Rugby rankings.

Why All Blacks coach faces tough love test after 3-1 series defeat to Springboks

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie may have to pick the right moment to deliver the tough love messages to his shattered players, but when he does, he has to hit them squarely between the eyes.

Boks hit record rankings high

The Springboks have reached their highest points total in the history of the World Rugby rankings after sealing a 3-1 series victory over the All Blacks. Saturday’s 43-28 triumph in Baltimore earned the world champions another 0.75 ranking points, taking them to 95.09. South Africa had never previously broken through the 95-point barrier since the rankings were introduced in 2003. The All Blacks remain second but drop to 91.15, with Ireland thir…

Springboks achieve World Rankings record after wrapping up 3-1 series win

Having wrapped up a 3-1 victory in the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series, South Africa have pulled clear at the top of the rankings.