Italy leapfrogged Scotland in World Rugby rankings after win in Rome

2026-02-08 - 18:37

Italy have overtaken Scotland in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings following their 18–15 win in wet conditions in Rome. When the rankings are officially updated at noon today, the Azzurri will climb to ninth, their first opening-weekend victory in 13 years, while Scotland drops to 10th. It marks the first time Italy have been ranked