We take a look at the highest male points scorers in international rugby union.
Highest points scorers in international rugby union
Player | Points in international rugby union |
Dan Carter (New Zealand) | 1,598 |
Owen Farrell (England) | 1,237 |
Jonny Wilkinson (England) | 1,179 |
Johnny Sexton (Ireland) | 1,108 |
Ronan O'Gara (Ireland) | 1,083 |
Neil Jenkins (Wales) | 1,049 |
Diego Dominguez (Argentina, Italy) | 1,010 |
Stephen Jones (Wales) | 917 |
Andrew Mehrtens (New Zealand) | 967 |
*Stats correct as of 30th September 2026.
New Zealand legend Dan Carter is far and away the top points scorer in the history of international rugby union, accumulating a total of 1,598 in 112 caps for the All Blacks.
In second place is Englishman Owen Farrell, who overtook compatriot Jonny Wilkinson in third with a successful penalty against Samoa at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.
The top five is completed by Irish duo Johnny Sexton and Ronan O'Gara along with former Wales fly-half Neil Jenkins.
