Ireland slump to lowest IRB ranking position
Ireland have slipped to ninth in the world rugby rankings - their lowest position since the IRB's rankings were launched in 2003.
Ireland have slipped to ninth in the world rugby rankings - their lowest position since the IRB's rankings were launched in 2003.
Ireland have dropped one place to seventh in the IRB World Rankings following defeat to Scotland in the RBS 6 Nations.
Ireland have to beat Argentina on Saturday to remain in the top eight, and it is definitely important that they do so, writes Brendan Cole.
Ireland have climbed one place to seventh in the latest IRB World Rankings after drawing 17-17 with France at the Stade de France in their re-arranged RBS 6 Nations match on Sunday.
Ireland's fourth successive victory at RWC 2011 has pushed them up to fifth in the IRB World Rankings, the second-highest Northern Hemisphere team after England in fourth.
Ireland have climbed to fourth in the International Rugby Board world rankings following their comprehensive victory against England on Saturday.
Ireland are the only climbers in the top 10 of the latest IRB World Rankings with a two-place elevation to fifth on the back of their 29-9 victory over Argentina at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday.
Ireland remain in fifth place in the IRB World Rankings despite their RBS 6 Nations defeat to Scotland on Saturday.
Ireland have slipped to fifth in the International Rugby Board's World Rankings after their defeat to France in Paris.
The International Rugby Board world rankings will for the first time be used to seed teams at the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand.
Irish lie fifth in the International Rugby Board official world rankings ahead of Sunday's test with Australia in Lansdowne Road.
Ireland's Six Nations success over England in Twickenham has lifted the team over South Africa to fifth in the IRB World Rankings.
Australia have overtaken Ireland in the IRB World Rankings thanks to their dramatic one-point victory over Eddie O'Sullivan's men on Saturday.