Ireland continue to climb rankings
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Ireland's victory over England in the Six Nations means they are once again the leading northern hemisphere nation in the latest World Rankings.
Ireland reclaimed the mantle after a 19-9 victory, in the battle of the unbeaten sides in Dublin on Sunday.
The victory turns what was a 0.
17 rating point deficit into a 1.
27 cushion for Ireland over the 2015 World Cup hosts.
Joe Schmidt's side are now less than two rating points behind South Africa in second.
Wales have increased their margin over France to almost four points after a 20-13 victory over Les Bleus at the Stade de Fran…
Ireland reclaimed the mantle after a 19-9 victory, in the battle of the unbeaten sides in Dublin on Sunday.
The victory turns what was a 0.
17 rating point deficit into a 1.
27 cushion for Ireland over the 2015 World Cup hosts.
Joe Schmidt's side are now less than two rating points behind South Africa in second.
Wales have increased their margin over France to almost four points after a 20-13 victory over Les Bleus at the Stade de Fran…
