Top 5 International Points Scorers
Without a doubt, we’ve seen some great rugby players come and go over the years. We have witnessed monumental games and shared in our team’s ups and downs. But there are always that elite group of players that stand head and shoulders above the rest. These aren’t just good or great players… They are quite simply in a league of their own.
Dan Carter
Along with playing at clubs like Crusaders in New Zealand and French sides – Perpignan and Racing 92, Dan Carter played for New Zealand 112 times and notched up 1,598 Test points between 2003 and 2015. His stats speak for themselves and he is known as one of the greatest fly-halves in the world game. His game was backed up with pace, power, tackles and kicking with deadly accuracy.
Jonny Wilkinson
Jonny Wilkinson scored 1,246 points for England and the British and Irish Lions and lifted the Rugby World Cup during his International career. He scored 7 tries, 169 points from conversions, 255 points from penalties and 36 points from drop goals – more than anybody else. He was the hero of England’s World Cup victory against Australia with a stunning drop goal in the dying minutes for the game.
Neil Jenkins
Before becoming a Skills Coach with Wales and the British and Irish Lions, Jenkins scored 1,090 points for Wales and The Lions between 1991 and 2002. Playing for club side Pontypridd, he made 237 appearances and scored 3,185 points. Neil Jenkins was the first player to score over 1,000 international points and he held that record whenever he retired.
Ronan O’Gara
The fourth highest points scorer and all-time leading scorer with monster; with 130 caps with Ireland and The Lions, O’Gara scored 1,083 points. In a rugby career that spanned thirteen years, he won a Grand Slam and three Triple Crowns with Ireland. After retiring, he became the defence coach with French side Racing 92 and then moved to New Zealand as a backs coach for Canterbury-based side Crusaders.
Diego Dominguez
After playing 76 international games for Italy and Argentina, Diego Dominguez scored 1,010 points. He appeared in three World Cups for Argentina before joining Italy as they began to enter the Six Nations. The move made him a legend in Italy. They beat Scotland in their opening game 34 – 20 with Dominguez grabbing 29 points by himself. He then went on to become a hero for the Azzurri.
So, there you have it… Five of the greatest points scorers to grace the game of rugby. Between them they have created many magical moments on their way to breaking records, whether it was winning World Cups, Tri-Nations, Six Nations and Lions tours. This group of world-beating players have put their mark on rugby forever. Looking to continue the rugby action? Then why not give Rugby Star slots at Lucky Pants Bingo a try…!
