Ireland sixth in rugby world rankings

The biggest competition in international rugby has come and gone and left Ireland in 6th place in the IRB world rankings.

Mon, 24 Oct, 2011 - 17:45

The biggest competition in international rugby has come and gone and left Ireland in sixth place in the IRB world rankings.

Having entered the World Cup ranked eighth, equalling Ireland’s lowest-ever position, Declan Kidney and his men will be relieved to have restored some respectability to their international standing ahead of the 2012 RBS 6 Nations Championship.

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