Rugby League

Bati 5th and Bulikula 10th on latest IRL rankings

November 19, 2019 4:23 pm

The Fiji Bati remain fifth on the latest International Rugby League world rankings while the Fiji Bulikula is ranked 10th.

Tonga is the top-ranked Pacific Island Men’s team at 4th place while Papua New Guinea is one of the big movers in both the men’s and women’s rankings.

The Kumuls have climbed four places up the ladder and are behind the Bati in 6th place.

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Meanwhile, New Zealand has usurped Australia as the top nation in the world after the conclusion of the 2019 season.

The Kiwis are now number one followed by Australia than England.

New Zealand’s claim on the No.1 spot, caps a big 24 hours for the Kiwis, with superstar fullback Roger Tuivasa-Sheck awarded the 2019 Golden Boot as the international player of the year.