Ireland have moved back up to third position in the World Rugby Rankings after their impressive 19-9 Six Nations win over England at the weekend.
Ireland rugby players celebrate. Photo: PHOTOSPORT
The win in Dublin moves Ireland ahead of England, with Joe Schmidt's side now less than two points off second-placed South Africa.
Scotland's winless run in the Six Nations has dropped them one spot to 10th, with Samoa now 9th.
There are no other changes in the top ten with New Zealand still number one.
World Rugby Rankings
(Previous position in brackets)
1 (1) New Zealand 93.70
2 (2) South Africa 88.23
3 (4) Ireland 86.38
4 (3) England 85.11
5 (5) Australia 82.95
6 (6) Wales 82.85
7 (7) France 78.96
8 (8) Argentina 78.23
9 (10) Samoa 75.39
10 (9) Scotland 75.22
