USA and Wales see World Rugby rankings bump after big WXV wins
Big wins over the weekend have seen both the USA Women's Eagles and Wales climb the World Rugby rankings.
Joe Harvey
21 Sep 2026, 11:22
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Every single World Rugby rankings permutations that can happen this weekend
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Revamped South African back line ready for WXV opener against Wales
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Analysis
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Springbok Women ready to play the world's 'best' at WXV
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Where can you watch the WXV Global Series in 2026?
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Joe Harvey
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WXV Global Series: The huge World Rugby ranking changes that can happen this weekend
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Springbok Women unveil WXV squad as 'wider plan' revealed
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SA Rugby hail ‘leading coach’ Swys de Bruin after Springbok Women exit
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Wales drop to lowest-ever position in the World Rugby rankings
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'We needed that': Black Ferns take positives from challenging Springbok Women encounter
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Joe Harvey
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Springbok Women prove power but fall to electric Black Ferns
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Opinion
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