France emerged as the champions of the 2026 Six Nations, securing consecutive titles for the first time in over a decade. Their dramatic victory over England in Paris, sealed by a last-minute penalty kick by Thomas Ramos, propelled them to the top.
Ireland's triumph over Scotland secured them the Triple Crown, although they finished just behind France in the standings. While Ireland holds the third spot in the rankings, South Africa remains firmly at the summit with a considerable lead.
Wales ended their lengthy losing streak in the championship by defeating Italy, avoiding the bottom of the table and climbing to 11th place in the rankings.
Coach Fabien Galthié praised the fighting spirit displayed by his team throughout the tournament, emphasizing the competitive nature and value of the Six Nations clashes.
The updated World Rugby rankings showcase South Africa at the top, followed by New Zealand, Ireland, France, and Argentina rounding up the top five teams.
