The 25 Best Rugby Clubs In The World On June 18 | FloRugby Rankings
The 25 Best Rugby Clubs In The World On June 18 | FloRugby Rankings
Leinster wins the URC, Bath claims Premiership, Bayonne & Toulon reach Top 14 semis, Crusaders vs. Chiefs set for Super Rugby final—latest global rankings.
In a weekend that showcased the very best of global club rugby, Leinster Rugby delivered a dominant display to dismantle the Vodacom Bulls and claim the United Rugby Championship crown, reaffirming its position at the summit of the sport.
Over in England, Bath Rugby edged the Leicester Tigers in a sold-out Twickenham thriller to secure the Premiership title in a fitting finale to a resurgent campaign.
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Meanwhile, France’s Top 14 semifinals are set after Bayonne and RC Toulon stormed through their barrage round fixtures, each putting in commanding performances to advance.
Bayonne now will face reigning champion Toulouse, while Toulon meets Bordeaux Bègles in what promises to be a high-octane weekend.
In the Southern Hemisphere, the Crusaders and Chiefs booked their places in the Super Rugby Pacific final with big-time semifinal wins, setting up a blockbuster showdown between two fierce New Zealand rivals for the championship.
With silverware being handed out, and more up for grabs, our latest Rugby Power Rankings offer a comprehensive breakdown of the top teams worldwide.
These rankings are powered by an in-depth formula that weighs a broad range of metrics — from match results, points difference and strength of schedule, to knockout-stage bonus points and a competition weighting — to give fans the clearest picture of where the top clubs stand as the season’s biggest prizes are decided.
1. Leinster Rugby | 25-3-0
Battered and bruised, that is the only way to describe how the Vodacom Bulls would’ve felt as they boarded their flight to OR Tambo International.
Leinster’s ferocious performance in the URC final was exactly what fans were expecting all season.
Suffocating the visitors before striking efficiently when presented with an opportunity, the Dublin-based side was well-deserving of the title. More importantly, Leinster will hope it is a launch pad for further success.
2. Union Bordeaux Bègles | 25-9-0
Set to return to action this weekend in the Top 14 semifinals.
3. Stade Toulousain | 25-7-1
Set to return to action this weekend in the Top 14 semifinals.
4. Bath Rugby | 21-7-0
The newly crowned Premiership champions had to overcome a gallant effort from the Leicester Tigers to complete a remarkable season triple.
Such was the performance of the West Country side that head coach Johann van Graan unsurprisingly has been touted as the next Boks coach when Rassie Erasmus eventually steps aside.
Next season, a push toward the Champions Cup will be a key target.
5. Crusaders | 13-3-0
Securing a home final with a tight win over the defending champions, the Blues, has set up the Crusaders with a perfect scenario to claim a record-extending 13th title.
6. Bayonne | 18-12-1
Truly exceptional in the Barrage round, Bayonne’s dream season marches on to a crunch clash with the reigning champion Toulouse.
If Bayonne can turn over the champs, who would bet against the team going all the way?
7. Chiefs | 11-4-0
Getting back on track in a big way, the Chiefs still will be kicking themselves for losing to the Blues, and with it, losing home advantage.
Still, they will be confident of turning it on when it counts on Saturday.
8. Vodacom Bulls | 18-8-0
Completely battered from the opening minute to the 80th was a brutal way to end their season.
Three final losses in four seasons are a tough pill to swallow, and given the age profile of the squad, a mini-rebuild doesn’t feel too far away.
9. RC Toulon | 18-14-0
Getting back on track just at the right time!
RCT smashed its way to the semifinals with a dynamic display that sent Castres packing.
Replicating this showing against a much stiffer challenge in UBB is a non-negotiable if Toulon is to push toward the Top 14 final.
If RCT can keep this form, the squad can beat any team that might stand in its way.
10. Brumbies | 10-6-0
Dumped by a hurting Chiefs side in the semifinals ended not only the Brumbies' campaign, but Australia’s promising Super Rugby Pacific campaign.
Set to lose a few key players next season, it will be interesting to see how Stephen Larkham reloads his side for another push.
11. Hollywoodbets Sharks | 15-9-0
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12. Glasgow Warriors | 15-10-0
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13. Leicester Tigers | 14-9-1
Flip a coin, and the Tigers could be champions!
In one short season in charge, Michael Cheika returned the Midlands club to the pinnacle of English Rugby.
His departure leaves a huge pair of shoes for new boss Geoff Parling.
Throw into the mix the loss of Handre Pollard, Julian Montoya, Dane Cole and Ben Young, the Tigers have a lot of work to do next season to build on what they achieved this season.
14. Northampton Saints | 14-12-0
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15. Sale Sharks | 14-9-0
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16. Castres Olympique | 15-14-2
Departing the season on a down note, Castres’ season overall deserved a better ending than a 52-23 drubbing at the hands of Toulon.
Still, a knockout win in the Investec Champions Cup, which built on a brilliant pool-stage showing, makes this a good season overall.
17. Hurricanes | 8-6-1
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18. Bristol Bears | 11-12-0
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19. Queensland Reds | 8-7-0
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20. Munster Rugby | 12-13-0
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21. ASM Clermont | 15-16-0
Completely outplayed by Bayonne to the tune of 20-3, ASM’s season promised much more, but ultimately, performances like this one undid any progress they made.
Overall, securing a place in the Investec Champions Cup was crucial, so on that front, it was an OK season.
22. Edinburgh Rugby | 13-12-1
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23. Scarlets | 11-12-1
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24. La Rochelle | 14-15-1
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25. Blues Rugby | 7-9-0
Coming oh so close to causing yet another upset, the reigning champions didn’t go down without a fight.
Unfortunately, their slow start to the season, and inconsistency, would prove to be their undoing, with too many flaws in their game to dominate each week.
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