International rugby union player records

Last updated

These are men's player records in international rugby, [1] updated at the conclusion of the Autumn internationals window each year.

Contents

To view men's international team records, see International rugby union team records. To view records of the men's Rugby World Cup, see Records and statistics of the Rugby World Cup.

Career

Caps

Most individual test caps [2]
CapsPlayerInternational teamFirst/Latest
appearance
Primary
position
Ref(s).
170 Alun Wyn Jones Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales (158)
British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions (12)
2006–2023 Lock [3]
153 Sam Whitelock Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2010–2023 Lock [4]
148 Richie McCaw Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2001–2015 Flanker [5]
142 Sergio Parisse Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 2002–2019 Number 8 [6]
141 Brian O'Driscoll IRFU flag.svg  Ireland (133)
British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions (8)
1999–2014 Centre [7] [8]
139 George Gregan Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 1994–2007 Scrum-half [9] [10]
134 Gethin Jenkins Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales (129)
British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions (5)
2002–2018 Prop [11]
James Slipper Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 2010–present Prop [12] [13]
132 Keven Mealamu Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2002–2015 Hooker [14]
130 Ronan O'Gara IRFU flag.svg  Ireland (128)
British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions (2)
2000–2013 Fly-half [15]
129 Cian Healy IRFU flag.svg  Ireland 2009–present Prop [16]
Stephen Moore Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 2005–2017 Hooker [17]
Florin Vlaicu Flag of Romania.svg  Romania 2006-2022 Centre [18]
Ben Youngs Flag of England.svg  England (127)
British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions (2)
2010–2023 Scrum-half [19] [20]
127 Victor Matfield Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2001–2015 Lock [21]
Kieran Read Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2008–2019 Number 8 [22]

*Players who are still active at international level, or who have not yet announced international retirement, are in bold. Players who are still active at club level but have either retired from international rugby or have not been selected for their national team for a year or more are in italics.

Caps as captain

Most individual test caps as captain [23]
CapsPlayerInternational teamFirst/Latest
appearance
Primary
position
Ref(s).
110 Richie McCaw Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2004–2015 Flanker [5]
94 Sergio Parisse Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 2008–2019 Number 8 [6]
84 Brian O'Driscoll IRFU flag.svg  Ireland (83)
British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions (1)
1999–2014 Centre [7] [8]
83 John Smit Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2003–2011 Hooker [24]
72 Mihai Macovei Flag of Romania.svg  Romania 2012–2023 Flanker [25]
69 Michael Hooper Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 2012–2023 Flanker [26]
59 Will Carling Flag of England.svg  England 1988–1996 Centre [27]
George Gregan Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 2001–2007 Scrum-half [9] [10]
56 Thierry Dusautoir Flag of France.svg  France 2009–2015 Flanker [28]
55 John Eales Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 1996–2001 Lock [29]
53 Sam Warburton Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales (49)
British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions (4)
2011–2017 Flanker [30]
Siya Kolisi Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2018- Flanker
52 Kieran Read Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2008–2019 Number 8 [22]
Alun Wyn Jones Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales (48)
British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions (4)
2009–2021 Lock

*Players who are still active at international level, or who have not yet announced international retirement, are in bold. Players who are still active at club level but have either retired from international rugby or have not been selected for their national team for a year or more are in italics.

Wins

Most individual test wins [31]
WinsPlayerInternational teamFirst/Latest
appearance
Primary
position
LostDrawn%Ref(s).
131 Richie McCaw Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2001–2015 Flanker 15289.19% [5]
125 Sam Whitelock Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2010–2023 Lock 22683.66% [32]
114 Keven Mealamu Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2002–2015 Hooker 16287.12% [33]
107 Kieran Read Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2008–2019 Number 8 16485.83% [22]
102 Tony Woodcock Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2002–2015 Prop 15186.86% [34]
101 Beauden Barrett Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2012–2023 Flyhalf 18483.74%
100 Aaron Smith Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2012–2023 Scrum-half 19682.40%
99 Dan Carter Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2003–2015 Flyhalf 12188.83% [35]
93 George Gregan Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 1994–2007 Scrum-half 44267.62% [9] [10]
92 Brodie Retallick Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2012–2023 Lock 13486.24%
91 Owen Franks Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2009–2019 Prop 13486.11% [36]
Ma'a Nonu Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2003–2015 Centre 10289.32% [37]
89 Jason Leonard Flag of England.svg  England 1990–2004 Prop 28275.63% [38]
86 Ben Youngs Flag of England.svg  England (85)
British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions (1)
2010–2023 Scrum-half 40367.83% [39]
84 Mils Muliaina Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2003–2011 Fullback 16084.00% [40]
Conrad Smith Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2004–2015 Centre 9189.89% [41]

*Players who are still active at international level, or who have not yet announced international retirement, are in bold. Players who are still active at club level but have either retired from international rugby or have not been selected for their national team for a year or more are in italics.

Consecutive wins

Most consecutive match wins by a player [42]
MatchesPlayerInternational teamFirstOppLastOppEndScoreOpp
32 Wyatt Crockett Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 23 August 2014Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 24 June 2017British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions 1 July 201721–24British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions
28 Lawrence Dallaglio Flag of England.svg  England 24 June 2000Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 21 February 2004Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 6 March 200413–19IRFU flag.svg  Ireland
22 Ben Kay Flag of England.svg  England 23 March 2002Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 21 February 2004Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 6 March 200413–19IRFU flag.svg  Ireland
Brodie Retallick Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 15 August 2015Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 24 June 2017British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions 1 July 201721–24British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions
21 Will Greenwood Flag of England.svg  England 23 March 2002Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 21 February 2004Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 6 March 200413–19IRFU flag.svg  Ireland
Leon MacDonald Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 27 August 2005Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 23 September 2007Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 6 October 200718–20Flag of France.svg  France
Ma'a Nonu Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 11 October 2003Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 5 July 2008Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 12 July 200828–30Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
Anthony Boric*Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2 August 2008Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 1 October 2011Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada NNN
Sam Whitelock Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 15 August 2015Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 24 June 2017British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions 1 July 201721–24British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions
20 Jason Robinson Flag of England.svg  England 7 April 2002Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 21 February 2004Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 6 March 200413–19IRFU flag.svg  Ireland
Ben Franks Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 9 September 2011Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga 24 November 2013IRFU flag.svg  Ireland 16 August 201412–12Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Charlie Faumuina Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 19 September 2009Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 22 October 2016Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 5 November 201629–40IRFU flag.svg  Ireland
Israel Dagg Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 19 September 2009Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 24 June 2017British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions 1 July 201721–24British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions

*Players who are still active at international level, or who have not yet announced international retirement, are in bold. Players who are still active at club level but have either retired from international rugby or have not been selected for their national team for a year or more are in italics. Players that have played only Tier 1 and/or Tier 2 nations during their winning run are eligible.

Consecutive matches without loss

Most consecutive matches without loss by a player [43]
MatchesPlayerInternational TeamFirstOppDrawScoreOppEndScoreOpp
49 Wyatt Crockett Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 8 June 2013Flag of France.svg  France 16 August 201412–12Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 1 July 201721–24British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions
28 Lawrence Dallaglio Flag of England.svg  England 24 June 2000Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa NNN6 March 200413–19IRFU flag.svg  Ireland
Andrew Hore*Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 9 September 2011Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga 20 October 201218–18Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia NNN
27 Ma'a Nonu*Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 8 June 2013Flag of France.svg  France 20 October 201218–18Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia NNN
26 Brodie Retallick Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 8 June 2013Flag of France.svg  France 20 October 201218–18Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 8 August 201519–27Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
25 Alan Whetton 1 Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 18 August 1984Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 2 November 1985/
16 July 1988
21–21/
19–19
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina/
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
18 August 19909–21Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Ben Franks Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 9 September 2011Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga 16 August 201412–12Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 4 October 201425–27Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
24 Grant Fox Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 26 October 1985Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 16 July 198819–19Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 18 August 19909–21Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Beauden Barrett Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 23 June 2012IRFU flag.svg  Ireland 16 August 201412–12Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 4 October 201425–27Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
23 Sean Fitzpatrick Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 22 May 1987Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 16 July 198819–19Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 18 August 19909–21Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Gary Whetton Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 22 May 1987Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 16 July 198819–19Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 18 August 19909–21Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Aaron Cruden Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 8 June 2013Flag of France.svg  France 16 August 201412–12Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 5 November 201629–40IRFU flag.svg  Ireland

^1 A. Whetton was involved in two draws during his unbeaten run.

Players who are still active at international level, or who have not yet announced international retirement, are in bold. Players who are still active at club level but have either retired from international rugby or have not been selected for their national team for a year or more are in italics. Players that have played only Tier 1 and/or Tier 2 nations during their unbeaten run are eligible.

Most points

As of 28 October 2023
Most points by a player [44]
PointsPlayerPositionInternational team(s)Years activeCapsTriesConPenDGAvg. PTS
(per game)
Ref
1598 Dan Carter Fly-halfFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2003–201511229293281814.26 [45] [46]
1271 Owen Farrell Fly-halfFlag of England.svg  England (1237)
British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions (34)
2012–11810201268510.77 [47] [48]
1246 Jonny Wilkinson Fly-halfFlag of England.svg  England (1179)
British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions (67)
1998–20119771692553612.85 [49]
1113 Johnny Sexton Fly-halfIRFU flag.svg  Ireland (1108)
British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions (5)
2009–20231241918221448.98 [50]
1090 Neil Jenkins Fly-halfFlag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales (1049)
British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions (41)
1990–200387111312481012.53 [51]
1083 Ronan O'Gara Fly-halfIRFU flag.svg  Ireland (1083)
British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions (0)
2000–201313016176202158.33 [52]
1030 Florin Vlaicu Fly-halfFlag of Romania.svg  Romania 2006–20221291417320347.98 [53]
1010 Diego Domínguez Fly-halfFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina (27)
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy (983)
1989-20037691332132013.29 [54]
970 Stephen Jones Fly-halfFlag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales (917)
British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions (53)
1998–2011110716019878.82 [55]
967 Andrew Mehrtens Fly-halfFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 1995–20047071691861213.81 [56]

Players currently active at international level are listed in bold; those not playing at international level but still active at club level are listed in italics.Players whose rows are in italics represent nations classed as Tier 2, since the beginning of the professional era (August 1995), and primarily play other Tier 2, or Tier 3 nations.

Most tries

As of 28 October 2023
Most tries by a player [57]
TriesPlayerPositionNational teamCapsTries PGYearsRef
69 Daisuke Ohata WingFlag of Japan.svg  Japan 581.1901996–2006 [58]
67 Bryan Habana WingFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 124.5402004–2016 [59]
64 David Campese WingFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 101.6331982–1996 [60]
60 Shane Williams WingFlag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales (58)
British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions (2)
91.6592000–2011 [61] [62]
55 Hirotoki Onozawa FullbackFlag of Japan.svg  Japan 81.6792001–2013 [63]
50 Rory Underwood WingFlag of England.svg  England (49)
British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions (1)
91.5491984–1996 [64]
49 Doug Howlett WingFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 62.7902000–2007 [65]
49 George North WingFlag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales (47)
British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions (2)
121.4052010-2024 [66]
47 Brian O'Driscoll CentreIRFU flag.svg  Ireland (46)
British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions (1)
141.3301999–2014 [67] [68]
46 Christian Cullen FullbackFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 58.7931996–2002 [69]
Joe Rokocoko WingFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 68.6762003–2010 [70]
Julian Savea WingFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 54.8522012–2017 [71]
44 Jeff Wilson WingFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 60.7301993–2002 [72]

Players currently active at international level are listed in bold; those not playing at international level but still active at club level are listed in italics.Players whose rows are in italics represent nations classed as Tier 2, since the beginning of the professional era (August 1995), and primarily play other Tier 2, or Tier 3 nations.

Most conversions

Updated: 28 October 2023

Most conversions by a player [73]
ConvPlayerPositionInternational team(s)Years activeCapsAvg. Con
(per game)
Ref
293 Dan Carter Fly-halfFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2003–20151122.62 [45] [46]
201 Owen Farrell Fly-halfFlag of England.svg  England (199)
British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions (2)
2012–1181.70 [47] [48]
182 Johnny Sexton Fly-halfIRFU flag.svg  Ireland (182)
British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions (0)
2009–20231241.47 [74]
176 Ronan O'Gara Fly-halfIRFU flag.svg  Ireland (176)
British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions (0)
2000–20131301.35 [52]
173 Florin Vlaicu Fly-halfFlag of Romania.svg  Romania 2006–20221291.34 [53]
169 Andrew Mehrtens Fly-halfFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 1995–2004702.41 [56]
Jonny Wilkinson Fly-halfFlag of England.svg  England (162)
British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions (7)
1998–2011971.74 [49]
168 Beauden Barrett Fly-halfFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2012–20231231.37 [75]
162 Ayumu Goromaru Fly-halfFlag of Japan.svg  Japan 2005–2015572.84 [76]
160 Stephen Jones Fly-halfFlag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales (153)
British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions (7)
1998–20111101.45 [55]
155 Yuri Kushnarev Fly-halfFlag of Russia.svg  Russia 2005–20211201.29 [77]
153 Percy Montgomery FullbackFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 1997–20081021.50 [78]

Players currently active at international level are listed in bold; those not playing at international level but still active at club level are listed in italics.Players whose rows are in italics represent nations classed as Tier 2, since the beginning of the professional era (August 1995), and primarily play other Tier 2, or Tier 3 nations.

Most penalties

Updated: 28 October 2023

Most penalties by a player [79]
PenaltiesPlayerPositionInternational team(s)Years activeCapsAvg. Pen
(per game)
Ref
281 Dan Carter Fly-halfFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2003–20151122.51 [45] [46]
268 Owen Farrell Fly-halfFlag of England.svg  England (258)
British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions (10)
2012–1182.27 [47] [48]
255 Jonny Wilkinson Fly-halfFlag of England.svg  England (239)
British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions (16)
1998–2011972.63 [49]
248 Neil Jenkins Fly-halfFlag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales (235)
British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions (13)
1991–2002912.73 [80]
214 Johnny Sexton Fly-halfIRFU flag.svg  Ireland (214)
British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions (0)
2009–20231241.73 [74]
213 Diego Domínguez Fly-halfFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina (5)
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy (208)
1989–2003762.80 [81]
203 Florin Vlaicu Fly-halfFlag of Romania.svg  Romania 2006–20221291.57 [53]
202 Ronan O'Gara Fly-halfIRFU flag.svg  Ireland (202)
British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions (0)
2000–20131301.55 [52]
201 Leigh Halfpenny FullbackFlag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales (188)
British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions (13)
2008–20231051.91 [82]
198 Stephen Jones Fly-halfFlag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales (186)
British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions (12)
1998–20111101.80 [55]
188 Andrew Mehrtens Fly-halfFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 1995–2004702.69 [56]

Players currently active at international level are listed in bold; those not playing at international level but still active at club level are listed in italics.Players whose rows are in italics represent nations classed as Tier 2, since the beginning of the professional era (August 1995), and primarily play other Tier 2, or Tier 3 nations.

Most drop goals

Most drop goals by a player [83]
Drop GoalsPlayerPositionInternational team(s)Years activeCapsAvg. DG
(per game)
Ref
36 Jonny Wilkinson Fly-halfFlag of England.svg  England (36)
British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions (0)
1998–2011970.37 [49]
28 Hugo Porta Fly-halfFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina (26)
Flag sudamerica xv.jpg South American Jaguars (2)
1971–1990660.42 [84]
23 Rob Andrew Fly-halfFlag of England.svg  England (21)
British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions (2)
1985–1997760.30 [85]
20 Diego Domínguez Fly-halfFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina (0)
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy (20)
1989–2003760.26 [81]
18 Naas Botha Fly-halfFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 1980–1992280.64 [86]
17 Stefano Bettarello Fly-halfFlag of Italy.svg  Italy 1979–1988550.31 [87]
Dan Parks Fly-halfFlag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 2004–2012670.25 [88]
15 Jean-Patrick Lescarboura Fly-halfFlag of France.svg  France 1982–1990280.54 [89]
Ronan O'Gara Fly-halfIRFU flag.svg  Ireland (15)
British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions (0)
2000–20131300.12 [52]
13 Jonathan Davies Fly-halfFlag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 1985–1997320.41 [90]

Players currently active at international level are listed in bold; those not playing at international level but still active at club level are listed in italics.

Most red cards

Updated: September 2023

Most red cards by a player [91]
Red cardsPlayerPositionInternational team(s)Years activeCapsAvg. RC
(per year)
Ref
3 Tomas Lavanini LockFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 2013–820.27
2 Paul Emerick FullbackFlag of the United States.svg  United States 2003–2012530.2 [92]
Chabal PauloPropFlag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 2013–2018200.33 [93]
John Quill FlankerFlag of the United States.svg  United States 2012–2019370.25 [94]
Mario Sagario PropFlag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay 2006–2019760.14 [95]
Alesana Tuilagi WingFlag of Samoa.svg  Samoa (2)
Flag of rugby Pacific Islanders.svg Pacific Islanders (0)
2002–2015380.14 [96]
Mohamed Haouas PropFlag of France.svg  France 2020–160.5 [97]
Bundee Aki CentreIRFU flag.svg  Ireland 2017–490.29
Scott Barrett LockFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2016–600.25
Zander Fagerson PropFlag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 2016–620.32

Players currently active at international level are listed in bold; those not playing at international level but still active at club level are listed in italics.There are 175 players with 1 red card to their name. For the purpose of limiting the list to a reasonable size, only players with 2 red cards are shown here.

Most yellow cards

Updated: 03 Oct 2021

Most yellow cards by a player [98]
Yellow
Cards
PlayerPositionInternational team(s)Years activeCapsAvg. YC
(per year)
Ref
9 Michael Hooper FlankerFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 2012–1150.89 [99]
8 Vito Kolelishvili FlankerFlag of Georgia.svg  Georgia 2008–2018500.73 [100]
7 Marco Bortolami LockFlag of Italy.svg  Italy 2001–20151120.47 [101]
Jamie Cudmore LockFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 2002–2016430.47 [102]
Bryan Habana WingFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2004–20161240.54 [103]
Tomas Lavanini LockFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 2013–630.78 [104]
6 Schalk Burger FlankerFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2003–2015860.46 [105]
Giorgi Chkhaidze Number 8Flag of Georgia.svg  Georgia 2002–20191010.34 [106]
Todd Clever FlankerFlag of the United States.svg  United States 2003–2017760.40 [105]
Quade Cooper Fly-halfFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 2008–2017700.60 [107]
Victor Gresev Number 8Flag of Russia.svg  Russia 2006–1030.40 [108]
Giorgi Nemsadze LockFlag of Georgia.svg  Georgia 2005–2019950.40 [109]
Mateo Sanguinetti PropFlag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay 2014–1030.86 [110]
Jardel VettoratoPropFlag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 2006–2019240.43 [111]
Alexander Widiker PropFlag of Germany.svg  Germany 2006–2016430.55 [112]

Players currently active at international level are listed in bold; those not playing at international level but still active at club level are listed in italics.

Rugby World Cup

For the comprehensive list of Rugby World Cup Individual records, see Records and statistics of the Rugby World Cup.

Appearances

Most match appearances [113] [114]
App.NameTeamTournaments
26 Sam Whitelock Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2011–2023
22 Agustin Creevy Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 2011-2023
Jason Leonard Flag of England.svg  England 1991–2003
Richie McCaw Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2003–2015
21 Alun Wyn Jones Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 2007–2019
James Slipper Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 2011–2023
20 Schalk Burger Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2003–2015
Dan Cole Flag of England.svg  England 2011-2023
George Gregan Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 1995–2007
Keven Mealamu Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2003–2015
George North Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 2011-2023

*Players who are still active at international level, or who have not yet announced international retirement, are in bold. Players who are still active at club level but have either retired from international rugby or have not been selected for their national team for a year or more are in italics.

Multiple winners

Players to have won multiple Rugby World Cups [115]
NameCountryYears won
Dan Crowley Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 1991, 1999
John Eales Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 1991, 1999
Tim Horan Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 1991, 1999
Phil Kearns Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 1991, 1999
Jason Little Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 1991, 1999
Os du Randt Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 1995, 2007
Dan Carter Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2011, 2015
Ben Franks Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2011, 2015
Owen Franks Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2011, 2015
Jerome Kaino Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2011, 2015
Richie McCaw Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2011, 2015
Keven Mealamu Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2011, 2015
Ma'a Nonu Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2011, 2015
Kieran Read Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2011, 2015
Colin Slade Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2011, 2015
Conrad Smith Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2011, 2015
Victor Vito Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2011, 2015
Sam Whitelock Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2011, 2015
Sonny Bill Williams Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2011, 2015
Tony Woodcock Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2011, 2015
François Steyn Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2007, 2019
Damian de Allende Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2019, 2023
Lukhanyo Am Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2019, 2023
Faf de Klerk Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2019, 2023
Pieter-Steph du Toit Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2019, 2023
Eben Etzebeth Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2019, 2023
Steven Kitshoff Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2019, 2023
Vincent Koch Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2019, 2023
Cheslin Kolbe Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2019, 2023
Siya Kolisi Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2019, 2023
Jesse Kriel Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2019, 2023
Willie le Roux Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2019, 2023
Frans Malherbe Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2019, 2023
Makazole Mapimpi Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2019, 2023
Malcolm Marx Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2019, 2023
Bongi Mbonambi Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2019, 2023
Franco Mostert Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2019, 2023
Trevor Nyakane Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2019, 2023
Handré Pollard Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2019, 2023
Cobus Reinach Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2019, 2023
Kwagga Smith Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2019, 2023
RG Snyman Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2019, 2023
Duane Vermeulen Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2019, 2023
Damian Willemse Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2019, 2023

*Players who are still active at international level, or who have not yet announced international retirement, are in bold. Players who are still active at club level but have either retired from international rugby or have not been selected for their national team for a year or more are in italics.

Calendar year

These are player records spanning a calendar year (1 January to 31 December).

Most matches

Most matches by a player in a year [116]
MatchesPlayerPositionInternational team(s)YearWonLostDrawnW%
16 Philippe Saint-André WingFlag of France.svg  France 1995124075.00%
Sylvain Marconnet PropFlag of France.svg  France 200388050.00%
Aurélien Rougerie WingFlag of France.svg  France 200397056.25%
Alun Wyn Jones LockFlag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 201197056.25%
Alejo Durán Fly-halfFlag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay 2015214012.50%
Joaquín Prada CentreFlag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay 2015214012.50%
Andrés Vilaseca WingFlag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay 2015214012.50%
Elliot Dee HookerFlag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 2019115068.75%
15 Steve Thompson HookerFlag of England.svg  England 2003141093.33%
Dan Carter Fly-halfFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2008132086.66%
Keven Mealamu HookerFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2008132086.66%
Ma'a Nonu CentreFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2008132086.66%
Ali Williams LockFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2008132086.66%

Players currently active at international level are listed in bold; those not playing at international level but still active at club level are listed in italics.

Most wins

Players that have played matches involving only Tier 1 and/or Tier 2 nations during the calendar year are eligible.

Most wins by a player in a year
WinsPlayerPositionInternational team(s)YearMatchesLossesDrawsW%
14 Steve Thompson HookerFlag of England.svg  England 2003151093.33%
Lawrence Dallaglio Number eightFlag of England.svg  England 20031400100%
Will Greenwood CentreFlag of England.svg  England 20031400100%
Martin Johnson LockFlag of England.svg  England 20031400100%
Ben Kay LockFlag of England.svg  England 20031400100%
Jason Robinson FullbackFlag of England.svg  England 20031400100%
Jonny Wilkinson Fly-HalfFlag of England.svg  England 20031400100%
Ben Smith Fullback-WingFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 20131400100%

Players currently active at international level are listed in bold; those not playing at international level but still active at club level are listed in italics.

Most points

Updated: 25 October 2023

Most points by a player in a year [117]
PointsPlayerPositionInternational team(s)YearMatchesTriesConPenDGAvg. pts
(per game)
Ref
263 Neil Jenkins Fly-halfFlag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 19991423262118.79 [118]
233 Jonny Wilkinson Fly-halfFlag of England.svg  England 200314028451416.64 [119]
219 Percy Montgomery FullbackFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 20071455230015.64 [120]
203 Dan Carter Fly-halfFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 20081543338113.53 [45] [121]
197 Owen Farrell Fly-halfFlag of England.svg  England 20161232842016.42 [122]
196 Gavin Hastings FullbackFlag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 19951072537019.60 [123]
194 Dan Carter Fly-halfFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 20101343932014.92 [124]
189 Matt Burke FullbackFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 19961163725017.18 [125]
Ayumu Goromaru FullbackFlag of Japan.svg  Japan 20141025225018.90 [126]
186 Dan Carter Fly-halfFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 20061142637116.91 [56]

Players currently active at international level are listed in bold; those not playing at international level but still active at club level are listed in italics.Players whose rows are in italics represent nations classed as Tier 2, since the beginning of the professional era (August 1995), and primarily play other Tier 2, or Tier 3 nations.

Most tries

Players that have played Tier 1 sides in 50% or more of their test matches in that year are eligible.

Most tries by a player in a year [127]
TriesPlayerPositionNational teamMatchesTries
/game
YearRef
17 Joe Rokocoko WingFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 121.422003 [128]
15 Will Jordan WingFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 111.362021 [129]
14 Doug Howlett WingFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 141.002003 [130]
Damian Penaud WingFlag of France.svg  France 111.272023
13 Bryan Habana WingFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 111.182007 [131]
12 Jonah Lomu WingFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 101.201995 [132]
Philippe Saint-Andre WingFlag of France.svg  France 160.751995 [133]
Christian Cullen FullbackFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 121.001997 [134]
Bryan Habana WingFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 121.002005 [131]
Chris Ashton WingFlag of England.svg  England 111.092011 [135]
Julian Savea WingFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 91.332012 [136]
Israel Folau FullbackFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 101.202017 [137]

Players currently active at international level are listed in bold; those not playing at international level but still active at club level are listed in italics.

Most conversions

Updated: 25 October 2023

Most conversions by a player in a year
ConversionsPlayerPositionInternational team(s)YearMatchesAvg. con
(per game)
Ref
52 Percy Montgomery FullbackFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2007143.71 [138]
45 Beauden Barrett Fly-halfFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2017133.46 [139]
40 Beauden Barrett Fly-halfFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2016133.08 [140]
39 Dan Carter Fly-halfFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2010133.00 [141]
36 Bernard Foley Fly-halfFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 2017132.77 [142]
Owen Farrell Fly-halfFlag of England.svg  England 2019142.57 [143]
33 Dan Carter Fly-halfFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2008152.20 [144]
Dan Carter Fly-halfFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2015103.30 [145]
32 Neil Jenkins Fly-halfFlag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 1999142.29 [146]
Jonny Wilkinson Fly-halfFlag of England.svg  England 1999112.91 [147]
31 Hugo Porta Fly-halfFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 198574.43 [148]
Grant Fox Fly-halfFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 198774.43 [149]
Carlos Spencer Fly-halfFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 199783.88 [150]
Paul Grayson Fly-halfFlag of England.svg  England 199874.43 [151]

Players currently active at international level are listed in bold; those not playing at international level but still active at club level are listed in italics.

Most penalties

Updated: 25 October 2023

Most penalties by a player in a year
PenaltiesPlayerPositionInternational team(s)YearMatchesAvg. pen
(per game)
Ref
62 Neil Jenkins Fly-halfFlag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 1999144.43 [152]
45 Jonny Wilkinson Fly-halfFlag of England.svg  England 2003143.21 [153]
44 Leigh Halfpenny FullbackFlag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales (31)
British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions (13)
2013123.67 [154]
43 Neil Jenkins Fly-halfFlag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 1994123.58 [155]
42 Owen Farrell Fly-halfFlag of England.svg  England 2016123.50 [156]
41 Andrew Mehrtens Fly-halfFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 1999104.10 [157]
40 Morne Steyn Fly-halfFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2010133.08 [158]
39 Gonzalo Quesada Fly-halfFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 199984.88 [159]
Jonny Wilkinson Fly-halfFlag of England.svg  England 200094.33 [160]
38 Dan Carter Fly-halfFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2008152.53 [161]
37 Gavin Hastings FullbackFlag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 1995103.70 [162]
Dan Carter Fly-halfFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2006113.36 [163]
Leigh Halfpenny Fly-halfFlag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 2012123.08 [164]

Players currently active at international level are listed in bold; those not playing at international level but still active at club level are listed in italics.

Most drop goals

Updated: 25 October 2023

Most drop goals by a player in a year
Drop goalsPlayerPositionInternational team(s)YearMatchesAvg. DG
(per game)
Ref
14 Jonny Wilkinson Fly-halfFlag of England.svg  England 2003141.00 [165]
9 Dan Parks Fly-halfFlag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 201091.00 [166]
6 Naas Botha Fly-halfFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 198090.75 [167]
Jannie de Beer Fly-halfFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 199961.00 [168]
Jonny Wilkinson Fly-halfFlag of England.svg  England 2007130.46 [169]
5 Naas Botha Fly-halfFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 198160.83 [170]
Guy Laporte Fly-halfFlag of France.svg  France 198160.83 [171]
Stefano Bettarello Fly-halfFlag of Italy.svg  Italy 198380.63 [172]
Jean-Patrick Lescarboura Fly-halfFlag of France.svg  France 198470.71 [173]
Hugo Porta Fly-halfFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 198570.71 [174]
Andrew Mehrtens Fly-halfFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 199580.63 [175]
Diego Dominguez Fly-halfFlag of Italy.svg  Italy 200051.00 [176]
Neil Jenkins Fly-halfFlag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales (5)
British and Irish Lions flag with no Lion.svg  British and Irish Lions (0)
200151.00 [177]
Ronan O'Gara Fly-halfIRFU flag.svg  Ireland 200490.56 [178]
André Pretorius Fly-halfFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 200660.83 [179]
Morne Steyn Fly-halfFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 2009120.42 [180]

Players currently active at international level are listed in bold; those not playing at international level but still active at club level are listed in italics.

Matches

Most points

Test matches that have included only Tier 1 and/or Tier 2 nations are eligible.

Most points by a player in a match [181]
PointsPlayerPositionInternational team(s)TriesConPenDGOppDate
45 Simon Culhane Fly-halfFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 12000Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 4 June 1995
44 Charlie Hodgson Fly-halfFlag of England.svg  England 21420Flag of Romania.svg  Romania 17 November 2001
42 Mat Rogers WingFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 21600Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia 25 October 2003
40 Chris Paterson WingFlag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 31110Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 13 November 2004
39 Matt Burke Fly-halfFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 3920Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 29 June 1996
36 Tony Brown Fly-halfFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 11130Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 14 October 1999
Paul Grayson Fly-halfFlag of England.svg  England 01240Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga 15 October 1999
James Pritchard WingFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 3630Flag of the United States.svg  United States 12 August 2006
35 Jonny Wilkinson Fly-halfFlag of England.svg  England 1940Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 17 February 2001
Percy Montgomery FullbackFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 11220Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia 15 August 2007

Players currently active at international level are listed in bold; those not playing at international level but still active at club level are listed in italics.Players whose rows are in italics represent nations classed as Tier 2.

Most points on debut

Test matches that have included only Tier 1 and/or Tier 2 nations are eligible.

Most points by a player on debut in a match [182]
PointsPlayerPositionInternational team(s)TriesConPenDGOppDate
45 Simon Culhane Fly-halfFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 12000Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 4 June 1995
44 Charlie Hodgson Fly-halfFlag of England.svg  England 21420Flag of Romania.svg  Romania 17 November 2001
33 Carlos Spencer Fly-halfFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 21010Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 21 June 1997
30 Tonderai Chavhanga WingFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 6000Flag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay 11 June 2005
28 Andrew Mehrtens Fly-halfFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 1730Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 27 April 1995
26Moolman OlivierFly-halfFlag of Namibia.svg  Namibia 11100Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal 21 April 1990
Tony Brown Fly-halfFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 0740Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa 18 June 1999
24Roger WarrenFly-halfFlag of Samoa.svg  Samoa 0080Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga 29 May 2004
23 Matthew Cooper FullbackFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2610IRFU flag.svg  Ireland 6 June 1992
Gordon Ross Fly-halfFlag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 0450Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga 10 November 2001
Mathieu PeluchonFullbackFlag of Spain.svg  Spain 1340Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia 27 November 2010

Players currently active at international level are listed in bold; those not playing at international level but still active at club level are listed in italics.Players whose rows are in italics represent nations classed as Tier 2.

Most tries

Test matches that have included only Tier 1 and/or Tier 2 nations are eligible.

Most tries by a player in a match [183]
TriesPlayerPositionNational teamDateOpp
7Uriel O'FarrellWingFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 9 September 1951Flag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay
6 Gerhard Mans WingFlag of Namibia.svg  Namibia 21 April 1990Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal
Marc Ellis WingFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 4 June 1995Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
Tonderai Chavhanga WingFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 11 June 2005Flag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay
5 George Lindsay WingFlag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 26 February 1887Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales
Danny Lambert WingFlag of England.svg  England 5 January 1907Flag of France.svg  France
Cornel PopescuWingFlag of Romania.svg  Romania 18 October 1986Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal
Rory Underwood WingFlag of England.svg  England 4 October 1989Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji
Ionel RotaruWingFlag of Romania.svg  Romania 13 April 1996Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal
Jeff Wilson WingFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 14 June 1997Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji
Stefan Terblanche WingFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 19 June 1999Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
Chris Latham FullbackFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 25 October 2003Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia
Josh Lewsey FullbackFlag of England.svg  England 2 November 2003Flag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay
Will Jordan WingFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2 July 2021Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga
Henry Arundell WingFlag of England.svg  England 23 September 2023Flag of Chile.svg  Chile

Players currently active at international level are listed in bold; those not playing at international level but still active at club level are listed in italics.Players whose rows are in italics represent nations classed as Tier 2, since the beginning of the professional era (August 1995), and primarily play other Tier 2, or Tier 3 nations.

Most tries on debut

Test matches that have included only Tier 1 and/or Tier 2 nations are eligible.

Most tries by a player on debut in a match [184]
TriesPlayerPositionNational teamDateOpp
7Uriel O'FarrellWingFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 9 September 1951Flag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay
6 Tonderai Chavhanga WingFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 11 June 2005Flag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay
5 Douglas Lambert WingFlag of England.svg  England 5 January 1907Flag of France.svg  France
4 Willie Llewellyn WingFlag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 17 January 1899Flag of England.svg  England
Richard Hyland WingFlag of the United States.svg  United States 11 May 1924Flag of Romania.svg  Romania
Stefan Terblanche WingFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 13 June 1998IRFU flag.svg  Ireland
Viliame Iongi WingFlag of Tonga.svg  Tonga 8 June 2011Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Robert LilomaiavaWingFlag of Samoa.svg  Samoa 9 November 2012Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada

Players currently active at international level are listed in bold; those not playing at international level but still active at club level are listed in italics.Players whose rows are in italics represent nations classed as Tier 2, since the beginning of the professional era (August 1995), and primarily play other Tier 2, or Tier 3 nations.

Most conversions

Test matches that have included only Tier 1 and/or Tier 2 nations are eligible.

Most conversions by a player in a match [185]
ConversionsPlayerPositionNational teamDateOpp
20 Simon Culhane Fly-halfFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 4 June 1995Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
16 Mat Rogers WingFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 25 October 2003Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia
14 Charlie Hodgson Fly-halfFlag of England.svg  England 17 November 2001Flag of Romania.svg  Romania
Gavin Henson WingFlag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 26 November 2004Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
Nick Evans Fly-halfFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 15 September 2007Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal
13 Jonny Wilkinson Fly-halfFlag of England.svg  England 21 August 1999Flag of the United States.svg  United States
12Virgil PopisteanuFly-halfFlag of Romania.svg  Romania 13 April 1996Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal
Paul Grayson Fly-halfFlag of England.svg  England 15 October 1999Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga
Tony Brown Fly-halfFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 16 June 2000Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga
Leon MacDonald CentreFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 24 October 2003Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga
Percy Montgomery FullbackFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 15 August 2007Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia

Players currently active at international level are listed in bold; those not playing at international level but still active at club level are listed in italics.Players whose rows are in italics represent nations classed as Tier 2, since the beginning of the professional era (August 1995), and primarily play other Tier 2, or Tier 3 nations.

Most conversions on debut

Test matches that have included only Tier 1 and/or Tier 2 nations are eligible.

Most conversions by a player on debut in a match [186]
ConversionsPlayerPositionInternational teamDateOpp
20 Simon Culhane Fly-halfFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 4 June 1995Flag of Japan.svg  Japan
14 Charlie Hodgson Fly-halfFlag of England.svg  England 17 November 2001Flag of Romania.svg  Romania
11Moolman OlivierFly-halfFlag of Namibia.svg  Namibia 21 April 1990Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal
10 Carlos Spencer Fly-halfFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 21 June 1997Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina
8 Simon Hodgkinson FullbackFlag of England.svg  England 13 May 1990Flag of Romania.svg  Romania
7 Andrew Mehrtens Fly-halfFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 27 April 1995Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Edrich LubbeCentreFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 10 June 1997Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga
Tony Brown Fly-halfFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 18 June 1999Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa
6 Grahame Parker FullbackFlag of England.svg  England 12 February 1938IRFU flag.svg  Ireland
Enrique Fernandez del CasalCentreFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 9 September 1951Flag of Uruguay.svg  Uruguay
Matthew Cooper FullbackFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 6 June 1992IRFU flag.svg  Ireland
Dan Carter CentreFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 21 June 2003Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales

Players currently active at international level are listed in bold; those not playing at international level but still active at club level are listed in italics.Players whose rows are in italics represent nations classed as Tier 2.

Most penalties

Test matches that have included only Tier 1 and/or Tier 2 nations are eligible.

Most penalties by a player in a match [187]
PenaltiesPlayerPositionInternational teamDateOpp
9 Keiji Hirose Fly-halfFlag of Japan.svg  Japan 8 May 1999Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga
Andrew Mehrtens Fly-halfFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 24 July 1999Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Neil Jenkins Fly-halfFlag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 28 August 1999Flag of France.svg  France
Thierry Teixeira Fly-halfFlag of Portugal.svg  Portugal 8 February 2000Flag of Georgia.svg  Georgia
Andrew Mehrtens Fly-halfFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 11 November 2000Flag of France.svg  France
8 Santiago Mesón FullbackFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 10 March 1995Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Gavin Hastings FullbackFlag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 30 May 1995Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga
Gonzalo Quesada Fly-halfFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 10 October 1999Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa
Federico Todeschini Fly-halfFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 17 June 2006Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales
Mirco Bergamasco WingFlag of Italy.svg  Italy 27 November 2010Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji
Morne Steyn Fly-halfFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 1 August 2009Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand

Players currently active at international level are listed in bold; those not playing at international level but still active at club level are listed in italics.Players whose rows are in italics represent nations classed as Tier 2.

There are 14 players with 8 penalties kicked in a match to their name. For the purpose of limiting the list to a reasonable size, the players with the 5 highest match scores are shown here (listed chronologically).

Most penalties on debut

Test matches that have included only Tier 1 and/or Tier 2 nations are eligible.

Most penalties by a player on debut in a match [188]
PenaltiesPlayerPositionInternational teamDateOpp
8Roger WarrenFly-halfFlag of Samoa.svg  Samoa 29 May 2004Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga
6 Kieran Crowley FullbackFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 1 June 1985Flag of England.svg  England
Gavin Hastings Fly-halfFlag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 18 January 1986Flag of France.svg  France
Takahiro Hosokawa Fly-halfFlag of Japan.svg  Japan 8 April 1990Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga
5 Okey Geffin PropFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 16 July 1949Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
Joe Karam FullbackFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 2 December 1972Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales
Shane Howarth FullbackFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 9 July 1994Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
Paul Grayson Fly-halfFlag of England.svg  England 16 December 1995Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa
Gordon Ross Fly-halfFlag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 10 November 2001Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga
Rima Wakarua Fly-halfFlag of Italy.svg  Italy 15 October 2003Flag of Tonga.svg  Tonga
Theuns Kotzé Fly-halfFlag of Namibia.svg  Namibia 15 June 2011Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal

Players currently active at international level are listed in bold; those not playing at international level but still active at club level are listed in italics.Players whose rows are in italics represent nations classed as Tier 2.

Most drop goals

Test matches that have included only Tier 1 and/or Tier 2 nations are eligible.

Most drop goals by a player in a match [189]
Drop goalsPlayerPositionInternational teamDateOpp
5 Jannie de Beer Fly-halfFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 24 October 1999Flag of England.svg  England
4 André Pretorius FullbackFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 25 November 2006Flag of England.svg  England
3 Diego Dominguez Fly-halfFlag of Italy.svg  Italy 5 February 2000Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland
Jonny Wilkinson Fly-halfFlag of England.svg  England 16 November 2003Flag of France.svg  France
Neil Jenkins Fly-halfFlag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales 17 February 2001Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland
Hugo Porta Fly-halfFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 2 November 1985Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand
Didier Camberabero Fly-halfFlag of France.svg  France 30 June 1990Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Hugo Porta Fly-halfFlag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 27 October 1979Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Opeti Turuva Fly-halfFlag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 2 July 1994Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa
Neculai Nichitean Fly-halfFlag of Romania.svg  Romania 8 April 1995Flag of France.svg  France

Players currently active at international level are listed in bold; those not playing at international level but still active at club level are listed in italics.Players whose rows are in italics represent nations classed as Tier 2.

There are 18 players with 3 drop goals kicked in a match to their name. For the purpose of limiting the list to a reasonable size, the players with the 8 highest match scores are shown here (listed chronologically).

Most drop goals on debut

Test matches that have included only Tier 1 and/or Tier 2 nations are eligible.

Most drop goals by a player on debut in a match [190]
Drop goalsPlayerPositionInternational teamDateOpp
2 Robert Campbell MacKenzie CentreFlag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 19 February 1877IRFU flag.svg  Ireland
Guy Laporte Fly-halfFlag of France.svg  France 7 February 1981IRFU flag.svg  Ireland
Rob Andrew Fly-halfFlag of England.svg  England 5 January 1985Flag of Romania.svg  Romania
David Knox Fly-halfFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 10 August 1985Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji
Frano Botica Fly-halfFlag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 28 June 1986Flag of France.svg  France

Players currently active at international level are listed in bold; those not playing at international level but still active at club level are listed in italics.Players whose rows are in italics represent nations classed as Tier 2.

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Aviva Stadium also known as Lansdowne Road or Dublin Arena is a sports stadium located in Dublin, Ireland, with a capacity for 51,711 spectators. It is built on the site of the former Lansdowne Road Stadium, which was demolished in 2007, and replaced it as home to its chief tenants: the Irish rugby union team and the Republic of Ireland football team. The decision to redevelop the stadium came after plans for both Stadium Ireland and Eircom Park fell through. Aviva Group Ireland signed a 10-year deal for the naming rights in 2009, and subsequently extended the arrangement until 2025.

The 2010 end-of-year rugby union tests, also known as the Autumn internationals in the northern hemisphere, saw Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa in a competitive tour of the northern hemisphere. Test matches were also arranged with the various Pacific island teams and other non-Tier 1 international sides. This period also marked the conclusion of the 2011 Rugby World Cup qualifying process, as well as the beginning of the European Nations Cup.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ian Madigan</span> Rugby player

Ian Madigan is an Irish former professional rugby union player for Leinster, Bordeaux, Bristol Bears, Ulster and Ireland. His primary position was at fly-half, although he also played at centre and full-back.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jonetani Ralulu</span> Rugby player

Jonetani Ralulu is a Fijian rugby union player. He plays Fly-half for Fiji on international level. Ralulu also plays for the province, Nadroga.

These are men's International Team records in international rugby, updated at the conclusion of the November Internationals window each year.

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