Rugby Union All-Time Records
Rugby Union · Career Records
1,442
Most International Points
Dan Carter (NZ)
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Career Records Leaderboard
| # | Athlete | Record | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richie McCaw (NZ) | Most International Caps | 145 | Standing |
| 2 | Dan Carter (NZ) | Most International Points | 1,442 | StandingWR |
| 3 | Bryan Habana (SA) | Most International Tries | 100 | Standing |
| 4 | Jonah Lomu (NZ) | Most World Cup Tries | 15 | StandingWR |
| 5 | Sergio Parisse (Italy) | Most Caps — Prop | 193 | Standing |
| 6 | Richie McCaw (NZ) | Most Caps — Back Row | 148 | Standing |
Quick Facts
Founded
1871 — Rugby Football Union founded
Governing Body
World Rugby (formerly IRB)
World Cup
Every 4 years — first held 1987
Six Nations
Annual — England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Wales
Players per Team
15 players per side
Top Club Competition
Champions Cup (Europe), Super Rugby (Southern Hemisphere)
Lions Tours
British & Irish Lions tour every 4 years
Professional Era
1995 — Rugby Union turned professional