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world rankingsEagles make history with highest ranking While Ireland understandably captured most of the headlines for their first home win over New Zealand, the USA made a piece of their own history some 2,000 miles away in Bucharest. We take a look at how this weekend's games affected the World Rugby Rankings.
world rankingsLes Bleues end Black Ferns’ long unbeaten run France, USA and Czechia celebrate famous wins on a historic weekend of women’s international rugby.
Press releasesDisciplinary update: November tests World Rugby has published a disciplinary update following the opening round of November window matches this weekend.
RWC 2019Canada in pole position to qualify for RWC 2019 Bonus point wins for Canada and Hong Kong mean the race for the 20th and final place at Rugby World Cup 2019 will go down to the last day of the repechage tournament in Marseille.
Women in rugbyJoy Neville: “You believe in yourself and you drive on” Joy Neville has enjoyed a whirlwind start to her career as a referee after hanging up her boots, going from being told a woman wouldn't referee an AIL men's match in Ireland anytime soon to taking charge of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2017 final and receiving the World Rugby Referee Award. We caught up with the Irish official to learn the challenges she's overcome and the doors now opened for her and other female officials.
world rankingsAll Blacks aim to celebrate nine years at the top in style The world's leading two teams go head-to-head in Dublin on Saturday with the All Blacks, who this week celebrated nine years at the top of the World Rugby Rankings, taking on nearest rivals Ireland. We look ahead to another busy weekend of international rugby.
Regional focus: OceaniaSamoa and Fiji off to winning starts in Oceania Women's Championship Samoa and Fiji rack up big scores as they get off to winning starts on day one of the Oceania Rugby Women's Championship in Lautoka, Fiji.
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world rankingsBlack Ferns look to confirm dominance with series win In the week when hosting rights for Women's Rugby World Cup 2021 were awarded to New Zealand, the Black Ferns will be hoping to give further cause for celebration with a second win against France this Saturday. Read our weekend preview for all the team news and rankings permutations.
RWC 2019From black tape to All Blacks for Germany’s kicking king? Germany’s Raynor Parkinson hopes to emulate his alter ego and put Canada to the sword in the Rugby World Cup 2019 Repechage on Saturday.