England tops the women's rugby ranking globally with 98 points, while South Africa and Kenya feature in the top 20 list

England tops the world women’s rugby ranking with 97.76 points, maintaining a clear lead over other nations.
Canada and New Zealand follow as the second and third-strongest women’s rugby teams globally.
South Africa ranks 12th and Kenya 20th, making them the only African nations in the global top 20.
Traditional rugby nations like France, Ireland, and Australia feature prominently in the top 10.
Asian teams such as Japan and Hong Kong highlight the growing spread of women’s rugby beyond traditional regions.

England currently sits at the top in the world's women's rugby ranking, with 97.76 points, well ahead of Canada (90.13) and New Zealand (88.74). This wide margin highlights the consistency and strength of England’s women’s team, which has built a reputation for being one of the most formidable forces in the sport. The rest of the top 10 is packed with traditional rugby nations such as France, Ireland, and Australia.

South Africa and Kenya stand out as the only African nations in the global top 20, ranking 12th and 20th, respectively. Their presence signals that African rugby is gradually making its mark on the international stage, even if there is still a significant gap compared to the traditional rugby nations. For a region where rugby is less dominant compared to football, these rankings suggest that African teams are steadily breaking into the elite circle of women’s rugby.

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World Rugby

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