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Highest points scorers in international rugby union

We take a look at the highest male points scorers in international rugby union.

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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 27th December 2024.

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.

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