# Rugby: The Springbok Women have climbed to ninth in the World Rugby rankings, their highest position ever, a year after they first broke into the top ten. South Africa have won eight of their 12 Tests this year, underlining their progress on the international stage. They have one more match to play, against fifth-ranked Ireland, after suffering a 40-27 defeat to the Irish in Cape Town last weekend. England remains top of the rankings, followed by New Zealand, Canada and France.
Rugby: Springbok Women have climbed to a historic ninth position in the World Rugby rankings