WORLD-RANKINGS

Springboks

Springboks extend lead in World Rugby rankings after crucial All Blacks win

The Springboks remain at the top of the world rugby rankings following their clutch victory over the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship.

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World rankings: Springboks extend their lead at the top of the table

The Springboks consolidated their position at the top of World Rugby's latest rankings after their impressive victory over Ireland in Pretoria on Saturday.

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World rankings: Close call as Boks finish year in fourth

The Springboks missed out on overtaking the All Blacks by a fraction as they finished the year in fourth place on the World Rugby rankings.

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World Rankings: Wallabies fall to ninth

The Wallabies looked to have won the Bledisloe Cup encounter thanks to three tries in the final quarter through Andrew Kellaway (two) and Pete Samu, plus a long-range penalty from Nic White.