These are men's player records in international rugby, updated at the conclusion of the Autumn internationals window each year.
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 Caps Player International team First/latestappearance Primaryposition 170 Alun Wyn Jones (158) (12) 2006–2023 Lock 153 Sam Whitelock 2010–2023Lock 150 James Slipper 2010–2025 Prop 148 Richie McCaw 2001–2015 Flanker 144 Beauden Barrett 2012–present Fly-half 142 Sergio Parisse 2002–2019 Number 8 141 Brian O'Driscoll (133) (8) 1999–2014 Centre Eben Etzebeth 2012–present Lock 139 George Gregan 1994–2007 Scrum-half 137 Cian Healy 2009–2025 Prop 134 Gethin Jenkins (129) (5) 2002–2018 Prop 133 Conor Murray (125) (8) 2011–2025 Scrum-half 132 Keven Mealamu 2002–2015 Hooker 130 Ronan O'Gara (128) (2) 2000–2013 Fly-half 129 Stephen Moore 2005–2017 Hooker Florin Vlaicu 2006–2022Fly-halfBen Youngs (127) (2) 2010–2023 Scrum-half 127 Victor Matfield 2001–2015 Lock Kieran Read 2008–2019 Number 8 *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 Caps Player International team First/latestappearance Primaryposition 110 Richie McCaw 2004–2015 Flanker 94 Sergio Parisse 2008–2019 Number 8 84 Brian O'Driscoll (83) (1) 1999–2014 Centre 83 John Smit 2003–2011 Hooker 72 Mihai Macovei 2012–2023 Flanker 71 Siya Kolisi 2018–present Flanker 69Michael Hooper2012–2023Flanker 59 Will Carling 1988–1996 Centre George Gregan 2001–2007 Scrum-half 56 Thierry Dusautoir 2009–2015 Flanker Merab Sharikadze 2011–2024 Centre 55 John Eales 1996–2001 Lock Julián Montoya 2021–present Hooker 53 Sam Warburton (49) (4) 2011–2017 Flanker 52 Kieran Read 2008–2019 Number 8 Alun Wyn Jones (48) (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 Wins Player International team First/latestappearance Primaryposition Lost Drawn 131 Richie McCaw 2001–2015 Flanker 15 2 89.19% 125 Sam Whitelock 2010–2023 Lock 22 6 83.66% 115 Beauden Barrett 2012–present Flyhalf 25 4 81.25% 114 Keven Mealamu 2002–2015 Hooker 16 2 87.12% 107 Kieran Read 2008–2019 Number 8 16 4 85.83% 102 Tony Woodcock 2002–2015 Prop 15 1 86.86% 100 Aaron Smith 2012–2023 Scrum-half 19 6 82.40% 99 Dan Carter 2003–2015 Flyhalf 12 1 88.83% 93 George Gregan 1994–2007 Scrum-half 44 2 67.62% 92 Brodie Retallick 2012–2023 Lock 13 4 86.24% 91 Owen Franks 2009–2019 Prop 13 4 86.11% Ma'a Nonu 2003–2015 Centre 10 2 89.32% Eben Etzebeth 2012–present Lock 45 5 66.31% 89 Jason Leonard 1990–2004 Prop 28 2 75.63% 86 Ben Youngs (85) (1) 2010–2023 Scrum-half 40 3 67.83% 84 Mils Muliaina 2003–2011 Fullback 16 0 84.00% Conrad Smith 2004–2015 Centre 9 1 89.89% *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 Matches Player International team Score 32 Wyatt Crockett 23 August 2014 24 June 2017 1 July 2017 21–24 28 Lawrence Dallaglio 24 June 2000 21 February 2004 6 March 2004 13–19 22 Ben Kay 23 March 2002 21 February 2004 6 March 2004 13–19 Brodie Retallick 15 August 2015 24 June 2017 1 July 2017 21–24 21 Will Greenwood 23 March 2002 21 February 2004 6 March 2004 13–19 Leon MacDonald 27 August 2005 23 September 2007 6 October 2007 18–20 Ma'a Nonu 11 October 2003 5 July 2008 12 July 2008 28–30 Anthony Boric* 2 August 2008 1 October 2011 N N N Sam Whitelock 15 August 2015 24 June 2017 1 July 2017 21–24 20 Jason Robinson 7 April 2002 21 February 2004 6 March 2004 13–19 Ben Franks 9 September 2011 24 November 2013 16 August 2014 12–12 Charlie Faumuina 19 September 2009 22 October 2016 5 November 2016 29–40 Israel Dagg 19 September 2009 24 June 2017 1 July 2017 21–24
An asterisk, *, accompanied with N, indicates that the sequence is ongoing or unbroken.
*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 who 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 Matches Player International team Score Score 49 Wyatt Crockett 8 June 2013 16 August 2014 12–12 1 July 2017 21–24 28 Lawrence Dallaglio 24 June 2000 N N N 6 March 2004 13–19 Andrew Hore* 9 September 2011 20 October 2012 18–18 N N N 27 Ma'a Nonu* 8 June 2013 20 October 2012 18–18 N N N 26 Brodie Retallick 8 June 2013 20 October 2012 18–18 8 August 2015 19–27 25 Alan Whetton 18 August 1984 2 November 1985/16 July 1988 21–21/19–19 / 18 August 1990 9–21 Ben Franks 9 September 2011 16 August 2014 12–12 4 October 2014 25–27 24 Grant Fox 26 October 1985 16 July 1988 19–19 18 August 1990 9–21 Beauden Barrett 23 June 2012 16 August 2014 12–12 4 October 2014 25–27 23 Sean Fitzpatrick 22 May 1987 16 July 1988 19–19 18 August 1990 9–21 Gary Whetton 22 May 1987 16 July 1988 19–19 18 August 1990 9–21 Aaron Cruden 8 June 2013 16 August 2014 12–12 5 November 2016 29–40
An asterisk, *, accompanied with N, indicates that the sequence is ongoing or unbroken. N may also indicate the unbeaten run was uninterrupted by any draws or losses.
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 who have played only Tier 1 and/or Tier 2 nations during their unbeaten run are eligible.
Most points
+ Most points by a playerPoints Player Position International team(s) Years active Caps Tries 1598Dan CarterFly-half2003–201511229293281814.261271Owen FarrellFly-half (1237) (34)2012–present11910201268510.681246Jonny WilkinsonFly-half (1179) (67)1998–20119771692553612.851113Johnny SextonFly-half (1108) (5)2009–20231241918221448.981090Neil JenkinsFly-half (1049) (41)1990–200387111312481012.531083Ronan O'GaraFly-half (1083) (0)2000–201313016176202158.331030Florin VlaicuFly-half2006–20221291417320347.981010Diego DomínguezFly-half (27) (983)1989–20037691332132013.29970Stephen JonesFly-half (917) (53)1998–2011110716019878.82967Andrew MehrtensFly-half1995–20047071691861213.81 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
+ Most tries by a playerTriesPlayer PositionNational teamCaps69Daisuke OhataWing581.1901996–200667Bryan HabanaWing124.5402004–201664David CampeseWing101.6331982–199660Shane WilliamsWing (58) (2)91.6592000–201155Hirotoki OnozawaFullback81 .679 2001–201353 Will JordanWing58.9142020–presentRory UnderwoodWing (49) (1)91.549 1984–1996 51Akaki TabutsadzeWing56.9102020–present 49Doug HowlettWing62.790 2000–2007George NorthWing (47) (2)124.3952010–202447Brian O'DriscollCentre (46) (1)141.3301999–201446 Christian CullenFullback58.7931996–2002Joe RokocokoWing68.6762003–2010Julian SaveaWing54.8522012–201745Beauden BarrettFly-half144.3132012–present44Jeff WilsonWing 60 .7301993–2002 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: December 2025
+ Most conversions by a player Player Position International team(s) Years active Caps 293Dan CarterFly-half2003–20151122.62201Owen FarrellFly-half (199) (2)2012–present1191.68199Beauden BarrettFly-half2012–present1441.38182Johnny SextonFly-half (182) (0)2009–20231241.47176Ronan O'GaraFly-half (176) (0)2000–20131301.35173Florin VlaicuFly-half2006–20221291.34169Andrew MehrtensFly-half1995–2004702.41Jonny WilkinsonFly-half (162) (7)1998–2011971.74162Ayumu GoromaruFly-half2005–2015572.84160Stephen JonesFly-half (153) (7)1998–20111101.45155Yuri KushnarevFly-half2005–20211201.29153Percy MontgomeryFullback 1997–20081021.50 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: 27 July 2025
+ Most penalties by a playerPenalties Player Position International team(s) Years active Caps 281Dan CarterFly-half2003–20151122.51268Owen FarrellFly-half (258) (10)2012–present1192.25255Jonny WilkinsonFly-half (239) (16)1998–2011972.63248Neil JenkinsFly-half (235) (13)1991–2002912.73214Johnny SextonFly-half (214) (0)2009–20231241.73213Diego DomínguezFly-half (5) (208)1989–2003762.80203Florin VlaicuFly-half2006–20221291.57202Ronan O'GaraFly-half (202) (0)2000–20131301.55201Leigh HalfpennyFullback (188) (13)2008–20231051.91198Stephen JonesFly-half (186) (12)1998–20111101.80188Andrew MehrtensFly-half1995–2004702.69 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 playerDrop goals Player Position International team(s) Years active Caps 36Jonny WilkinsonFly-half (36) (0)1998–2011970.3728Hugo PortaFly-half (26) South American Jaguars (2)1971–1990660.4223Rob AndrewFly-half (21) (2)1985–1997760.3020Diego DomínguezFly-half (0) (20)1989–2003760.2618Naas BothaFly-half1980–1992280.6417Stefano BettarelloFly-half1979–1988550.31Dan ParksFly-half2004–2012670.2515Jean-Patrick LescarbouraFly-half1982–1990280.54Ronan O'GaraFly-half (15) (0)2000–20131300.1213Jonathan DaviesFly-half1985–1997320.41 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: June 2024
+ Most red cards by a playerRed cards Player Position International team(s) Years active Caps 3Tomas LavaniniLock2013–820.272Charlie EwelsLock2016–360.4Paul EmerickFullback2003–2012530.2Chabal PauloProp 2013–2018200.33John QuillFlanker2012–2019370.25Mario SagarioProp2006–2019760.14Alesana TuilagiWing (2) Pacific Islanders (0)2002–2015380.14Mohamed HaouasProp2020–160.5Bundee AkiCentre2017–490.29Scott BarrettLock2016–600.25Zander FagersonProp2016–620.32