The latest World Rugby rankings are out, and it’s not looking bright for England after a dramatic weekend in the Six Nations! England faced a historic upset, falling to Italy in Rome for the first time ever. The 23-18 defeat piled more pressure on coach Steve Borthwick, whose side has now slipped to sixth in the global rankings—two spots down from where they began the tournament.
This whirlwind weekend of rugby kicked off with Ireland’s gritty 27-17 win over Wales in Dublin, putting them in the running for the Six Nations title. Over in Scotland, fans witnessed a 90-point stunner where Scotland took down reigning champions France, making the scoreboard dance with a jaw-dropping 50-40 finish. Despite France’s late comeback effort, the Scots proved too strong.
As the excitement builds up for the final weekend, France and Scotland share the top of the Six Nations table, with Ireland right on their heels. England, meanwhile, finds themselves in a challenging position, now sitting in fifth place.
On the global front, France lost some ground but still holds fourth place. Meanwhile, Argentina leapfrogged England, thanks to Italy’s victory, heating things up in the rankings. Even Italy gained a solid boost, further solidifying their position in the top 10.
As we edge towards Super Saturday, the final set of fixtures are bound to shake things further. England could finish as high as third or as low as seventh globally, depending on how the games unfold. Down the rankings, Spain dropped to 17th after falling to Portugal, with Portugal moving up alongside the United States.
Stay tuned for what’s shaping up to be a thrilling conclusion to this year’s Six Nations!🏉