Canada drops in world rugby rankings after loss to United States
Canada has dropped one spot to No. 22 in the world rugby rankings in the wake of its 20-15 weekend loss to the United States.
Canada, the last country to qualify for the Rugby World Cup, enters the tournament later this month as the second-lowest ranked squad in the 20-team field. Namibia is No. 23.
Saturday’s match at B.C. Place Stadium, the Canadian men’s final warmup before leaving for the World Cup in Japan, moved the U.S. up one place to No. 13 in the rankings.
Portugal, which is not going to the World Cup, took over Canada’s spot at No. 21.