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Most Tries (Player)
This list features the top try scorers in Rugby World Cup history.
RANK | PLAYERS | APPS | TRIES | NATION | YEARS |
1 | Jonah Lomu | 11 | 15 | New Zealand | 1994–2002 |
2 | Bryan Habana | 18 | 15 | South Africa | 2004–2016 |
3 | Drew Mitchell | 13 | 14 | Australia | 2005–2016 |
4 | Doug Howlett | 10 | 13 | New Zealand | 2000–2007 |
5 | Adam Ashley-Cooper | 19 | 12 | Australia | 2005–2019 |
6 | Chris Latham | 7 | 11 | Australia | 1996–2007 |
7 | Joe Rokocoko | 8 | 11 | New Zealand | 2003–2010 |
8 | Vincent Clerc | 13 | 11 | France | 2002–2013 |
9 | Rory Underwood | 14 | 11 | England | 1984–1996 |
10 | Shane Williams | 11 | 10 | Wales | 2000–2011 |
11 | David Campese | 15 | 10 | Australia | 1982–1996 |
12 | Brian Lima | 18 | 10 | Samoa | 1990–2007 |
References
The Analyst (2023). Most Rugby World Cup Tries in History: The Top Scorers. Available at: https://theanalyst.com/eu/2023/09/most-rugby-world-cup-tries-in-history (Accessed 1 December 2025).
Rugby Database (n.d.). Player Appearances by Team – Player: Shane Williams. Available at: https://www.rugbydatabase.co.nz/player/appearancesByTeam.php?teamId=37&playerId=7414&tourOnly=1 (Accessed 1 December 2025).
Rugby Football History (n.d.). Player: Brian Lima. Available at: http://rugbyfootballhistory.com/player_lima.htm(Accessed 1 December 2025).
Sporting Heroes (n.d.). Shane Williams – International Rugby Union Caps for Wales. Available at: http://www.sporting-heroes.net/rugby/wales/shane-williams-4019/international-rugby-union-caps-for-wales_a27654/ (Accessed 1 December 2025).
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