South Africa Rugby holds the top spot in the latest World Rugby rankings, boasting 94.54 points, following the team's second consecutive Rugby World Cup victory in 2023. 

As the summer test season begins, these rankings highlight the competitive landscape of international rugby. 

In rugby, international games are called "tests" because they assess the strength, skill and strategy of national teams against the world's best.

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Ireland, ranked No. 2 with 90.69 points, recently celebrated a Six Nations tournament victory and is set to face South Africa twice this summer in eagerly anticipated clashes. 

New Zealand, France and England follow closely in the rankings, underscoring the fierce competition among rugby’s elite. 

South Africa, Ireland and France are the latest nations to of hold the No. 1 ranking. South Africa moved to No. 1 last fall following is Rugby World Cup win. 

Scotland, Argentina, Italy, Australia and Wales round out the top 10, each eager to improve their standings. 

The upcoming test season promises to be a thrilling showcase of rugby prowess and international rivalry, with every team striving to make its mark on the global stage. 

Most of those test matches will be streaming live on FloRugby and the FloSports app. 

Here are the latest World Rugby rankings:

World Rugby Rankings As Of June 18, 2024

1. South Africa, 94.54
2. Ireland, 90.69
3. New Zealand, 89.80
4. France, 87.92
5. England, 85.75
6. Scotland, 82.82
7. Argentina, 80.68
8. Italy, 79.41
9. Australia, 77.48
10. Wales, 77.26
11. Fiji, 76.38
12. Japan, 74.27
13. Georgia, 74.02
14. Samoa, 72.23
15. Tonga, 71.57
16. Portugal, 70.28
17. USA, 67.94
18. Uruguay, 67.39
19. Spain, 64.37
20. Romania, 61.66
21. Canada, 60.90
22. Namibia, 60.56
23. Chile, 60.49
24. Hong Kong China, 59.80
25. Russia, 58.06
26. Switzerland, 57.44
27. Netherlands, 57.29
28. Belgium, 55.89
29. Brazil, 55.37
30. Zimbabwe, 52.43
31. Germany, 52.42
32. Sweden, 51.79
33. Korea, 51.60
34. Kenya, 51.12
35. Czechia, 50.98
36. Uganda, 50.38
37. Poland, 49.93
38. Paraguay, 48.50
39. Croatia, 48.15
40. Philippines, 47.80
41. Sri Lanka, 47.39
42. Colombia, 47.21
43. Mexico, 47.09
44. Madagascar, 46.89
45. Malta, 46.75
46. Morocco, 46.33
47. Cote D'Ivoire, 46.24
48. Tunisia, 46.10
49. Malaysia, 45.14
50. Cook Islands, 45.11
51. Lithuania, 45.03
52. Guyana, 44.43
53. Cayman Islands, 44.23
54. Luxembourg, 44.10
55. Singapore, 44.05
56. Trinidad & Tobago, 43.95
57. United Arab Emirates, 43.74
58. Ukraine, 43.62
59. Latvia, 42.77
60. Moldova, 42.31
61. Senegal, 41.52
62. Bulgaria, 41.47
63. Israel, 41.24
64. Kazakhstan, 40.49
65. Jamaica, 39.58
66. Chinese Taipei, 39.23
67. Zambia, 38.83
68. Nigeria, 38.37
69. Algeria, 37.95
70. Hungary, 37.42
71. Bermuda, 37.20
72. Barbados, 36.88
73. Guam, 36.38
74. Peru, 36.35
75. Finland, 36.26
76. Botswana, 36.21
77. Denmark, 36.06
78. Venezuela, 35.87
79. Thailand, 35.49
80. Austria, 35.23
81. China, 34.91
82. Serbia, 34.61
83. Slovenia, 34.48
84. St Vincent and the Grenadines, 33.84
85. Papua New Guinea, 33.68
86. Ghana, 33.27
87. Andorra, 32.77
88. Turkey, 31.96
89. India, 31.83
90. Qatar, 31.31
91. Uzbekistan, 31.28
92. Burkina Faso, 31.05
93. Mauritius, 30.56
94. Pakistan, 30.13
95. Iran, 30.00
96. Laos, 30.00
97. Nepal, 30.00
98. Rwanda, 29.78
99. Costa Rica, 29.36
100. St Lucia, 28.92
101. Niue Island, 28.63
102. Bosnia & Herzegovina, 28.46
103. Bahamas, 27.76
104. Burundi, 26.16
105. Eswatini, 26.04
106. Norway, 24.58
107. Solomon Islands, 23.97
108. Cameroon, 23.12
109. Indonesia, 21.95
110. Monaco, 17.17
111. Greece, 16.55
112. Vanuatu, 15.29
113. American Samoa, 13.53

How Are World Rugby Rankings Calculated?

Here is how the rankings are done, according World Rugby: 

CALCULATION

Men’s and Women's World Rugby Rankings are calculated using a 'Points Exchange' system, where sides gain or lose points based on the match result. Other criteria include the relative strength of each team, the margin of victory, and an allowance for home advantage.

MEMBER UNIONS

All member countries have a rating, typically between 0 and 100. The top side in the world will normally have a rating above 90. Any match that is not a full international between two member countries does not count at all.

RWC RANKING

Points are doubled during the World Cup Finals to recognize the importance of this event, but all other international matches, friendly or competitive, are treated the same across the world.

Watch World Rugby Action All Summer Long On FloRugby

FloRugby is the streaming home to some of the best international rugby matches in 2024. South Africa, Ireland, New Zealand and England will play matches on FloRugby and the FloSports app. 

How To Watch Rugby Matches In the United States On FloRugby

The URC will stream all its matches on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States. FloRugby and FloSports also are the U.S. home to: 

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FloRugby also is home to match archives and match replays. 

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