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The world rugby rankings could look very different after this weekend WXV Global Series begins.
On Saturday, the competition begins with a new look, with the WXV Global Series i WXV Global Series Challenger the start of the eight-week international window for women’s test rugby.
Should Whitney Hansen’s Black Ferns lose by 15 points or more vs France in Lyon, Canada may return to second place in the rankings. But only if the North Americans win Scotland in Edinburgh.
Victory for France – provided it wins New Zealand by 15 points or more, and Canada loses by the same margin – one could see The Blues advance to the third.
Scotland’s first women’s win against Canada Rugby World Cup In 1994, the team currently in seventh place will move up one place.
Should Scotland, currently led by interim coach Dave Butcher, lose to Canada and Australia draw with the Red Roses in Salford will see the Wallaroos move up to seventh.
Wins for England and Canada, each of whose opponents are rated lower than them, cannot see either team improve their place in the rankings.
WXV Global Series Challenger
Victory for Hong Kong China against Brazil cannot help Tumua Ioane’s team progress further in the rankings, due to the South American’s lower position in the current standings.
In contrast, it should Like Yaras beating the tournament hosts at the Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground could see Guilherme Coghetto’s team jump three places in the rankings to 22nd. It would be a new high for the team.
Hong Kong China they can even fall in place if they win, if they would The Netherlands beat Samoa by 15 points or less. Samoa cannot improve its position in the rankings even with a win.
Victory for Lionesses on Sunday could see them overtake their opponents, Fiji. Currently 14th in the world, a win of any kind can bring Spain to the 12th for the first time since 2024.