Rugby global ranking

Wales on top of the world for first time

After nearly 10 years at the top, New Zealand’s reign as the number one team in the World Rugby Rankings is over.

Even though the All Blacks retained the Bledisloe Cup with a magnificent 36-0 victory against Australia at Eden Park in Auckland, Wales knew any form of victory against England at the Principality Stadium in the later of the two kick-offs would see them overtake the world champions.