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rising tide
Ireland up to third in the world following November clean sweep
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star on the rise
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On the rise
Ireland back up to third in the world rankings ahead of November internationals
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Climbing High
Joe Schmidt's Ireland leapfrog Australia into third in latest world rankings
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Progress
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Movers and Shakers
Ireland move up one spot in world rankings despite defeat to NZ
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moving on up
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Numbers Add Up
No change for Ireland in Fifa rankings as Wales break into top 10 while Spain and Italy drop out
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moving on up
Ireland up two places in Fifa world rankings while Wales overtake England
14 Jul 2016
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Riding High
Augusta magic sees Willett break into world top 10 for the first time
11 Apr 2016
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Underdogs
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Climb
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Boost
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IreArg
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IreArg
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