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SPORTS
International Rugby - World Cup
Most Points (Player)
This list features the top point scorers in Rugby World Cup history.
RANK | PLAYERS | POINTS | NATION | YEARS |
1 | Jonny Wilkinson | 277 | England | 1998–2014 |
2 | Gavin Hastings | 227 | Scotland | 1986–1995 |
3 | Handré Pollard | 195 | South Africa | 2011–present |
4 | Michael Lynagh | 195 | Australia | 1984–1995 |
5 | Dan Carter | 191 | New Zealand | 2003–2015 |
6 | Owen Farrell | 176 | England | 2008–present |
7 | Grant Fox | 170 | New Zealand | 1984–1993 |
8 | Andrew Mehrtens | 163 | New Zealand | 1995–2004 |
9 | Nicolás Sánchez | 156 | Argentina | 2009–2022 |
10 | Chris Paterson | 140 | Scotland | 1999–2011 |
References
Statista (n.d.). All-time top point scorers Rugby World Cup. Available at: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1415637/all-time-top-point-scorers-rugby-world-cup/ (Accessed 1 December 2025).
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