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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 01: Junior players pose during a media event celebrating Two Years to Go until the Rugby World Cup 2027 at Kings Park on October 01, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Image

Desperate scramble for World Cup rankings points

England and New Zealand will battle for pride in this weekend's Autumn Internationals but several other games have something more tangible on the line as countries seek world ranking points to earn a favourable seeding for the 2027 World Cup.

Pools

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Pool A

Pts

+/-

L

D

W

P

Team

France

18

178

0

0

4

4

New Zealand

15

206

1

0

3

4

Italy

10

-67

2

0

2

4

Uruguay

5

-99

3

0

1

4

Namibia

0

-218

4

0

0

4

Pool B

Pts

+/-

L

D

W

P

Team

Ireland

19

144

0

0

4

4

South Africa

15

117

1

0

3

4

Scotland

10

75

2

0

2

4

Tonga

5

-81

3

0

1

4

Romania

0

-255

4

0

0

4

Pool C

Pts

+/-

L

D

W

P

Team

Wales

19

84

0

0

4

4

Fiji

11

5

2

0

2

4

Australia

11

-1

2

0

2

4

Portugal

6

-39

2

1

1

4

Georgia

3

-49

3

1

0

4

Pool D

Pts

+/-

L

D

W

P

Team

England

18

111

0

0

4

4

Argentina

14

58

1

0

3

4

Japan

9

2

2

0

2

4

Samoa

7

17

3

0

1

4

Chile

0

-188

4

0

0

4

Video Highlights

South Africa hold off 14-man New Zealand in Rugby World Cup final

New Zealand captain Sam Cane became the first player to be sent off in a World Cup final as South Africa retained their title with a nail-biting 12-11 victory at Stade de France.

Playlist

South Africa hold off 14-man New Zealand in Rugby World Cup final

South Africa hold off 14-man New Zealand in Rugby World Cup final

England resist Argentina fightback to claim third place

England resist Argentina fightback to claim third place

Boks back in final after last-gasp win over England

Boks back in final after last-gasp win over England

New Zealand hammer Argentina to cruise into Rugby World Cup final

New Zealand hammer Argentina to cruise into Rugby World Cup final

Springboks edge out France in breathtaking quarter-final

Springboks edge out France in breathtaking quarter-final

Ireland's RWC dreams ended by clinical New Zealand

Ireland's RWC dreams ended by clinical New Zealand

England hold nerve to edge out gallant Fiji

England hold nerve to edge out gallant Fiji

Argentina rally to dump Wales out of the World Cup

Argentina rally to dump Wales out of the World Cup

Ireland hammer Scotland to set up Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand

Ireland hammer Scotland to set up Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zea…

Fiji advance to quarter-finals at Australia's expense despite famous Portugal win

Fiji advance to quarter-finals at Australia's expense despite famous Portugal w…

Danny Care spares England blushes against Samoa

Danny Care spares England blushes against Samoa

Argentina set up quarter-final against Wales after winning Japan showdown

Argentina set up quarter-final against Wales after winning Japan showdown

Louis Rees-Zammit claims hat-trick as Wales top group

Louis Rees-Zammit claims hat-trick as Wales top group

France swat aside Italy to advance as Pool A winners

France swat aside Italy to advance as Pool A winners

Tonga go out with a win but Romania battle to the end

Tonga go out with a win but Romania battle to the end

New Zealand demolish Uruguay to ease into last eight

New Zealand demolish Uruguay to ease into last eight

South Africa edge towards knock-outs with win over Tonga

South Africa edge towards knock-outs with win over Tonga

Scotland set up Ireland showdown with huge Romania win

Scotland set up Ireland showdown with huge Romania win

Unconvincing Australia stutter to win over Portugal

Unconvincing Australia stutter to win over Portugal

Fiji survive Georgia scare to close in on quarter-finals

Fiji survive Georgia scare to close in on quarter-finals

Ireland Squad Profiles

Dave Kilcoyne

Kilcoyne played all five games for Ireland at the 2019 …

Jeremy Loughman

Andrew Porter

France 2023 will be Porter's second World Cup, having played …

Rónan Kelleher

The Leinster hooker made his Ireland debut in the first …

Rob Herring

Born in Cape Town, the Ulster hooker was initially capped …

Dan Sheehan

Despite only making his debut in November 2021, Sheehan has …

Finlay Bealham

An Ireland international since 2016, the 31-year-old has got better …

Tadhg Furlong

Tighthead prop Furlong is preparing to play at his third …

Tom O'Toole

Born in Drogheda, O'Toole moved to Australia as a child …

Tadhg Beirne

Munster's Beirne is likely to be a key player for …

Iain Henderson

Despite enduring an injury-disrupted couple of years, Ulster captain Henderson …

Joe McCarthy

McCarthy earned his first Irish call-up for last summer's tour …

James Ryan

The Ireland vice-captain returned to form in 2022/23, and was …

Ryan Baird

The Leinster utility forward is set to play in his …

Jack Conan

Leinster number 8 Conan will be hoping for better luck …

Caelan Doris

Doris has established himself as one of the game's elite …

Peter O'Mahony

Munster captain O'Mahony is closing in on 100 caps for …

Josh van der Flier

The 30-year-old picked up almost every award imaginable in 2022, …

Craig Casey

A product of the Munster academy, Casey made his senior …

Jamison Gibson-Park

The New Zealand native arrived at Leinster in 2016 following …

Conor Murray

Murray will feature in his fourth World Cup and racked …

Robbie Henshaw

The Leinster centre has been a top performer in green …

Ross Byrne

The Dubliner featured in all five Six Nations games, starting …

Jack Crowley

Crowley's stock has risen significantly over the last 12 months …

Johnny Sexton

The World Rugby Player of the Year in 2018, Sexton …

Bundee Aki

New Zealand-born Aki has been a central part of Ireland …

Stuart McCloskey

McCloskey made his Ireland debut in the 2016 Six Nations …

Garry Ringrose

The Leinster centre has been in exceptional form over the …

Keith Earls

Veteran back Earls won his 100th cap against England in …

Mack Hansen

After a series of impressive performances for Connacht, the Canberra …

Hugo Keenan

Keenan will make his first appearance at the World Cup …

James Lowe

A powerful runner with ball in hand, Lowe has worked …

Jimmy O'Brien

Versatile and speedy, O'Brien has moved up the ranks and …