This is a list of the leading try scorers in men's rugby union test matches. It includes players with a minimum of 30 test tries.
As of 17 March 2024.
Bold | Player is still playing at international level. |
Italics | Player is still playing, but not for a national team. |
Indicates the top try-scorer for their national team. |
The New Zealand national rugby union team, commonly known as the All Blacks, represents New Zealand in men's international rugby union, which is considered the country's national sport. Famed for their international success, the All Blacks have often been regarded as one of the most successful sports teams in history.
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These are men's player records in international rugby, updated at the conclusion of the Autumn internationals window each year.
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