World Rugby Rankings 2025: Springboks Lead, Wales Drop After Japan Loss
World Rugby Rankings 2025: Springboks Lead, Wales Drop After Japan Loss
South Africa stay No. 1 in World Rugby Rankings after defeating Italy, with New Zealand, Ireland, France and England rounding out the top 5.
After the first week of summer internationals, South Africa Springboks remain at No. 1 in the World Rugby Rankings following a 42-24 win over Italy.
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New Zealand, at No. 2, defeated France 31-27 in the first of their three-test series. Ireland and France hold No. 3 and No. 4 spots, while England moved up to No. 5 after beating Argentina.
Japan’s comeback win over Wales helped the squad rise to No. 12, while Samoa moved ahead of Wales in the rankings.
South Africa’s remaining test against Italy and New Zealand’s series with France will be broadcast live on FloRugby in the United States.
Here are the World Rugby Rankings for the first week of July:
World Rugby Rankings 2025 - July 7, 2025
- South Africa - 92.78
- New Zealand - 90.98
- Ireland - 89.83
- France - 88.90
- England - 86.72
- Argentina - 82.98
- Scotland - 82.36
- Australia - 82.08
- Fiji - 79.52
- Italy - 77.77
- Georgia - 74.69
- Japan - 73.70
- Samoa - 72.68
- Wales - 72.65
- USA - 70.02
- Spain - 67.34
- Uruguay - 67.06
- Portugal - 64.44
- Tonga - 65.46
- Chile - 63.20
- Romania - 63.13
Where To Watch Summer Rugby Internationals
In the USA, FloRugby will broadcast some of the best international rugby fixtures of 2025.
South Africa, England, New Zealand and France will play matches on FloRugby and the FloSports app.
International Rugby Fixtures 2025 On FloRugby
June 28
July 4
July 5
- 3:05 a.m. ET: New Zealand All Blacks vs. France
- 11:10 a.m. ET: South Africa vs. Italy
- 3:40 p.m. ET: Argentina vs. England
July 12
- 12:30 a.m. ET: NZ Black Ferns vs. Wallaroos
- 3:05 a.m. ET: New Zealand All Blacks vs. France
- 11:10 a.m. ET: South Africa vs. Italy
- 3:40 p.m. ET: Argentina vs. England
July 18
July 19
- 3:05 a.m. ET: New Zealand All Blacks vs. France
- 11:10 a.m. ET: South Africa vs. Georgia
- 3:40 p.m. ET: Argentina vs. Uruguay
Aug. 16
Aug. 23
Sept. 5
Sept. 6
Sept. 13
Sept. 27
Oct. 4
Nov. 8
Nov. 15
Nov. 22
How To Watch International Rugby In USA
FloRugby broadcasts dozens of international rugby matches throughout the year, including the summer rugby internationals from June to November.
How To Watch The Rugby Championship 2025
In the United States, rugby fans can watch 2025 The Rugby Championship on FloRugby and the FloSports App.
How To Watch Rugby Matches In The United States On FloRugby
The URC will stream all its matches on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States. FloRugby and FloSports also are the U.S. home to:
FloRugby also is home to match archives and match replays.