World Rugby announce rankings blow for Wales and EnglandThere has been a big shake-up in the global standings after another eventful Six Nations weekendView Image Wales have dropped to 12th in the world after their narrow defeat to Scotland (Image: Getty Images)Another eventful weekend of Six Nations action has not only shaken up the championship table but also the world rankings, with Wales, England and France among the teams to drop down the global standings. However, Fabien Galthie's side have dropped down the global standings alongside Wales and England as a result of the weekend's action, with the latest World Rugby rankings published on Monday afternoon. As a result, they have been overtaken by Ireland, who jump from fifth to third having received a significant 2.09 ranking points by hammering England. ‌Gregor Townsend's side's rise up the table means that both Australia and Fiji have dropped one place, with the 2027 Rugby World Cup hosts slipping to eighth and the Flying Fijians being demoted to ninth. Article continues belowThe latest World Rugby rankings (Feb 23)

Source: Daily Mirror February 23, 2026 16:00 UTC