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International Rugby - Player Records
Most Appearances
This list features the players that have recorded the most international appearances in rugby history.
YEAR | PLAYER | APPS | NATION | YEAR |
1 | Alun Wyn Jones | 170 | Wales British & Irish Lions | 2006–2023 |
2 | Sam Whitelock | 153 | New Zealand | 2010–2023 |
3 | James Slipper | 149 | Australia | 2010–present |
4 | Richie McCaw | 148 | New Zealand | 2001–2015 |
5 | Sergio Parisse | 142 | Italy | 2002–2019 |
6 | Brian O’Driscoll | 141 | Ireland British & Irish Lions | 1999–2014 |
7 | George Gregan | 139 | Australia | 1994–2007 |
8 | Cian Healy | 137 | Ireland | 2009–2025 |
9 | Beauden Barrett | 136 | New Zealand | 2012–present |
10 | Gethin Jenkins | 134 | Wales British & Irish Lions | 2002 –2018 |
11 | Conor Murray | 133 | Ireland British & Irish Lions | 2011–2025 |
12 | Eben Etzebeth | 133 | South Africa | 2012–present |
13 | Keven Mealamu | 132 | New Zealand | 2002–2015 |
14 | Ronan O’Gara | 130 | Ireland British & Irish Lions | 2000–2013 |
References
Wikipedia (2025). International rugby union player records. Available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_rugby_union_player_records (Accessed 1 December 2025).
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