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Six Nations all-time appearances list

We take a look at the rugby players to have made the most appearances in Six Nations history.

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Six Nations all-time appearances list

  • Sergio Parisse (Italy) - 69
  • Alun Wyn Jones (Wales) - 67
  • Brian O'Driscoll (Ireland) - 65
  • Rory Best (Ireland) - 64
  • Cian Healy (Ireland) - 64
  • Ronan O'Gara (Ireland) - 63
  • Martin Castrogiovanni (Italy) - 60
  • Johnny Sexton (Ireland) - 60
  • Conor Murray (Ireland) - 57
  • Mike Gibson (Ireland) - 56
  • Gethin Jenkins (Wales) - 56

(*Stats were correct as of January 16th 2025).

Italian number eight Sergio Parisse has made the most appearances in Six Nations history, turning out 69 times for Italy in the competition between 2004 and 2019.

In second is Wales legend Alun Wyn Jones with the lock recognised as the player with the most international rugby caps ever with a total of 171.

Third in the standings is iconic Ireland outside centre Brian O'Driscoll, who is one of seven Irishmen on this list.

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