Super Rugby Pacific Dominates FloRugby’s Professional Club Power Rankings

Super Rugby Pacific continues to exert a significant influence on the global rugby landscape, as evidenced by its prominent positioning in FloRugby’s latest Professional Club Power Rankings. A high-scoring Round Five has reshaped the middle tier of the rankings, while Europe’s elite teams maintain their hold at the summit.

Current Rankings: Top Teams

Toulouse currently leads the rankings with 1648 rating points, followed closely by Glasgow Warriors (1630), Northampton Saints (1628), and Bristol Bears (1624). The competition at the top remains incredibly tight, highlighting the minimal difference in quality among Europe’s leading clubs.

Super Rugby Pacific’s Impactful Performances

The most notable shifts in the rankings were driven by strong performances from Super Rugby Pacific teams. The Fijian Drua delivered a standout result with a commanding 42-27 victory over the Brumbies, causing the Australian side to slip into the mid-tier.

The Hurricanes climbed the rankings after a composed 31-23 win over the Western Force, while the Blues surged following a dominant 43-7 victory against Moana Pasifika. The Crusaders steadied their campaign with a 29-18 win over the Highlanders, and the Reds continued their resurgence, edging the Waratahs 26-17.

Global Rugby Updates

In Japan’s Rugby League One, Kobelco Kobe Steelers reinforced their credentials with a 61-10 demolition of the Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars. The Saitama Wild Knights also made a statement with a 32-30 victory over the Kubota Spears, and Tokyo Sungoliath dismantled Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo 60-21.

The URC sees a tight race for the playoffs, with the DHL Stormers, Ulster, and Leinster locked in a congested battle. The Fidelity SecureDrive Lions are also quietly building momentum in their push for a maiden playoff appearance.

In the English Premiership, Leicester Tigers stormed to the PREM Rugby Cup title with a 66-14 demolition of Exeter Chiefs.

How the Rankings Work

The FloRugby Professional Club Power Rankings utilize a performance-based rating system that evaluates teams across major competitions. The system considers opposition strength, match context, and scoring margins to provide a dynamic and balanced reflection of current form. Teams are assessed globally, allowing for accurate comparisons across different leagues. Rankings are updated weekly, with each match contributing to the evolving competitive landscape.

Full Rankings (as of March 19, 2026)

1. Toulouse (1648)
2. Glasgow Warriors (1630)
3. Northampton Saints (1628)
4. Bristol Bears (1624)
5. Bath (1606)
6. Leinster (1606)
7. Bordeaux Bègles (1595)
8. Montpellier (1592)
9. DHL Stormers (1585)
10. Leicester Tigers (1581)
11. Ulster (1572)
12. Saitama Wild Knights (1554)
13. Racing 92 (1553)
14. Cardiff Rugby (1552)
15. Exeter Chiefs (1549)
16. Hurricanes (1547)
17. Reds (1547)
18. Kobelco Kobe Steelers (1546)
19. Chiefs (1543)
20. ASM Clermont Auvergne (1542)
21. Kubota Spears (1540)
22. Pau (1537)
23. Stade Francais (1532)
24. Brumbies (1528)
25. Tokyo Sungoliath (1528)
26. Saracens (1526)
27. Munster (1524)
28. Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo (1519)
29. Blues (1518)
30. Vodacom Bulls (1518)
31. Fidelity SecureDrive Lions (1514)
32. Fijian Drua (1510)
33. BlackRams Tokyo (1508)
34. Ospreys (1498)
35. Benetton (1496)
36. Shizuoka BlueRevs (1492)
37. Hollywoodbets Sharks (1492)
38. Crusaders (1485)
39. Connacht (1485)
40. Toulon (1484)
41. Castres (1483)
42. Toyota Verblitz (1483)
43. Waratahs (1473)
44. Edinburgh (1472)
45. Highlanders (1472)
46. Urayasu D Rocks (1469)
47. Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars (1462)
48. MIE Honda Heat (1462)
49. Sale Sharks (1461)
50. Harlequins (1459)
51. La Rochelle (1458)
52. Moana Pasifika (1447)
53. Yokohama Canon Eagles (1446)
54. Lyon (1445)
55. Black Lion (1441)
56. Cheetahs (1440)
57. Western Force (1439)
58. Zebre (1428)
59. Dragons (1422)
60. Bayonne (1422)
61. Scarlets (1410)
62. Newcastle Red Bulls (1401)
63. Perpignan (1378)
64. Gloucester Rugby (1361)
65. Montauban (1263)

As competitions enter decisive phases, the coming weeks promise further volatility. With Super Rugby Pacific continuing to generate movement and northern hemisphere competitions resuming, expect sharper separation between contenders, and pretenders.

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