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FloRugby's Professional Club Power Rankings: March 18, 2026

FloRugby's Professional Club Power Rankings: March 18, 2026

FloRugby Professional Club Power Rankings: Super Rugby Pacific drives global shifts as Toulouse stay top and Drua, Hurricanes and Blues make moves

Mar 18, 2026 by Philip Bendon
FloRugby's Professional Club Power Rankings: March 18, 2026

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 Five 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.

At the top, Toulouse remain the benchmark on 1648 rating points, with Glasgow Warriors, Northampton Saints, and Bristol Bears maintaining their positions in a tightly packed top four. 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 just 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 capitalise. 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 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 have 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 champions Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo 60 - 21 in a result that sent shockwaves through the Japanese standings.

Meanwhile, in the URC, the race for the play offs continues to tighten, with minimal separation across the top eight. 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 play off appearance.

The Premiership also delivered silverware, as 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.

Full Rankings

  1. Toulouse 1648

  2. Glasgow Warriors 1630

  3. Northampton Saints 1628

  4. Bristol Bears 1624

  5. Bath 1606

  6. Leinster 1606

  7. Bordeaux Bègles 1595

  8. Montpellier 1592

  9. DHL Stormers 1585

  10. Leicester Tigers 1581

  11. Ulster 1572

  12. Saitama Wild Knights 1554

  13. Racing 92 1553

  14. Cardiff Rugby 1552

  15. Exeter Chiefs 1549

  16. Hurricanes 1547

  17. Reds 1547

  18. Kobelco Kobe Steelers 1546

  19. Chiefs 1543

  20. ASM Clermont Auvergne 1542

  21. Kubota Spears 1540

  22. Pau 1537

  23. Stade Francais 1532

  24. Brumbies 1528

  25. Tokyo Sungoliath 1528

  26. Saracens 1526

  27. Munster 1524

  28. Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo 1519

  29. Blues 1518

  30. Vodacom Bulls 1518

  31. Fidelity SecureDrive Lions 1514

  32. Fijian Drua 1510

  33. BlackRams Tokyo 1508

  34. Ospreys 1498

  35. Benetton 1496

  36. Shizuoka BlueRevs 1492

  37. Hollywoodbets Sharks 1492

  38. Crusaders 1485

  39. Connacht 1485

  40. Toulon 1484

  41. Castres 1483

  42. Toyota Verblitz 1483

  43. Waratahs 1473

  44. Edinburgh 1472

  45. Highlanders 1472

  46. Urayasu D Rocks 1469

  47. Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars 1462

  48. MIE Honda Heat 1462

  49. Sale Sharks 1461

  50. Harlequins 1459

  51. La Rochelle 1458

  52. Moana Pasifika 1447

  53. Yokohama Canon Eagles 1446

  54. Lyon 1445

  55. Black Lion 1441

  56. Cheetahs 1440

  57. Western Force 1439

  58. Zebre 1428

  59. Dragons 1422

  60. Bayonne 1422

  61. Scarlets 1410

  62. Newcastle Red Bulls 1401

  63. Perpignan 1378

  64. Gloucester Rugby 1361

  65. Montauban 1263

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