World Rugby rankings 2023

The Rugby World Cup is back, and this year’s edition promises to be the most fiercely contested yet. With 20 teams from around the globe converging in France, the stage is set for an epic battle for rugby supremacy. From 8th September to 30th October, nine French cities will come alive with the passion and excitement of this prestigious tournament.

World Rugby rankings 2023

Twenty years have passed since England’s historic victory in 2003, and now both the host nation and Ireland are eager to etch their names on the Webb Ellis Cup once again. These two nations, along with two others, form the lead quartet that has distanced itself at the top of the World Rugby rankings, making them the teams to watch in this tournament.

As the Rugby World Cup approaches, the rankings have seen some notable shifts. England, Wales, and Australia, once powerhouses of the sport, have struggled to find their form in 2023, causing them to slip down the rankings. On the other hand, Ireland and South Africa have surged ahead, showcasing their dominance on the international stage.

Let’s take a look at the current

World Rugby men’s rankings:

1. Ireland
2. South Africa
3. France
4. New Zealand
5. Scotland
6. Argentina
7. Fiji
8. England
9. Australia
10. Wales
11. Georgia
12. Samoa
13. Italy
14. Japan
15. Tonga
16. Portugal
17. Uruguay
18. USA
19. Romania
20. Spain
21. Namibia
22. Chile
23. Canada
24. Hong Kong
25. Russia
26. Brazil
27. Netherlands
28. Switzerland
29. Belgium
30. South Korea

Rugby World Cup 2023 Pools

• Pool A: France, New Zealand, Italy, Uruguay, Namibia.
• Pool B: South Africa, Ireland, Scotland, Tonga, Romania.
• Pool C: Wales, Australia, Fiji, Georgia, Portugal.
• Pool D: England, Japan, Argentina, Samoa, Chile.

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