Super Rugby Pacific once again proved the driving force behind global movement in FloRugby’s latest Professional Club Power Rankings, as a high-scoring Round 5 reshaped the middle tier, while the elite European sides held firm at the summit.
Despite no movement from the Top 14, Premiership or URC competitions, the impact of Super Rugby Pacific results created significant shifts across the global landscape, underlining the volatility of early-season data in the Southern Hemisphere.
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At the top, Toulouse remained the benchmark on 1,648 rating points, with the Glasgow Warriors, Northampton Saints and Bristol Bears maintaining their positions in a tightly packed top 4. The margins remain razor-thin, reinforcing how little separates Europe’s elite.
Further down, the biggest storyline came in Fiji, where the Fijian Drua delivered the result of the weekend with a commanding 42-27 victory over the Brumbies. The defeat marked the Brumbies’ first loss of the campaign, yet its impact was notable, with the Australian side slipping into the mid tier as the system recalibrated.
That result opened the door for a cluster of Super Rugby sides to capitalize.
The Hurricanes, who continue to build momentum, climbed after a composed 31-23 win over the Western Force, while the Blues surged following a dominant 43-7 victory against Moana Pasifika at Eden Park.
The Crusaders steadied their campaign with a 29-18 win over the Highlanders, halting their early season slide, while the Reds continued their resurgence, edging the Waratahs 26-17 in a performance that showcased growing attacking cohesion.
Across the Pacific, Japan Rugby League One continues to produce elite attacking output, with the Kobelco Kobe Steelers reinforcing their credentials through a 61-10 demolition of the Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars.
Under new All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie, Kobe has surged into contention, with Brodie Retallick’s remarkable try-scoring form adding a unique dimension to their campaign.
The Saitama Wild Knights also made a statement, snatching a dramatic 32-30 victory over the Kubota Spears, while Tokyo Sungoliath dismantled reigning champion Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo 60-21 in a result that sent shockwaves through the Japanese standings.
Meanwhile, in the URC, the race for the playoffs continues to tighten, with minimal separation across the top 8.
The DHL Stormers, Ulster and Leinster remain locked in a congested battle, while the Fidelity SecureDrive Lions continue to build quietly in the background, maintaining their push for a maiden playoff appearance.
The Premiership also delivered silverware, as the Leicester Tigers stormed to the PREM Rugby Cup title with a 66-14 demolition of Exeter Chiefs, a result that boosts their standing heading into the business end of the season.
With competitions now entering decisive phases across multiple leagues, the next few weeks promise further volatility.
As Super Rugby Pacific continues to generate movement, and Northern Hemisphere competitions resume, expect sharper separation between contenders and pretenders.
How The Rankings Work
The FloRugby Professional Club Power Rankings evaluate teams across all major competitions using a performance based rating system.
Each result feeds into a dynamic model that considers opposition strength, match context and scoring margins, ensuring outcomes reflect both quality and consistency.
Teams are assessed within a global framework, rather than in isolation, allowing accurate comparisons across competitions.
The system rewards sustained performance while limiting overreaction to individual results, producing a balanced reflection of current form.
Rankings are updated weekly, with every match contributing to the evolving competitive landscape.
FloRugby's Professional Club Power Rankings: March 18, 2026
Toulouse 1,648
Glasgow Warriors 1,630
Northampton Saints 1,628
Bristol Bears 1,624
Bath 1,606
Leinster 1,606
Bordeaux Bègles 1,595
Montpellier 1,592
DHL Stormers 1,585
Leicester Tigers 1,581
Ulster 1,572
Saitama Wild Knights 1,554
Racing 92 1,553
Cardiff Rugby 1,552
Exeter Chiefs 1,549
Hurricanes 1,547
Reds 1,547
Kobelco Kobe Steelers 1,546
Chiefs 1,543
ASM Clermont Auvergne 1,542
Kubota Spears 1,540
Pau 1,537
Stade Francais 1,532
Brumbies 1,528
Tokyo Sungoliath 1,528
Saracens 1,526
Munster 1,524
Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo 1,519
Blues 1,518
Vodacom Bulls 1,518
Fidelity SecureDrive Lions 1,514
Fijian Drua 1,510
BlackRams Tokyo 1,508
Ospreys 1,498
Benetton 1,496
Shizuoka BlueRevs 1,492
Hollywoodbets Sharks 1,492
Crusaders 1,485
Connacht 1,485
Toulon 1,484
Castres 1,483
Toyota Verblitz 1,483
Waratahs 1,473
Edinburgh 1,472
Highlanders 1,472
Urayasu D Rocks 1,469
Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars 1,462
MIE Honda Heat 1,462
Sale Sharks 1,461
Harlequins 1,459
La Rochelle 1,458
Moana Pasifika 1,447
Yokohama Canon Eagles 1,446
Lyon 1,445
Black Lion 1,441
Cheetahs 1,440
Western Force 1,439
Zebre 1,428
Dragons 1,422
Bayonne 1,422
Scarlets 1,410
Newcastle Red Bulls 1,401
Perpignan 1,378
Gloucester Rugby 1,361
Montauban 1,263
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