Most points in a Rugby World Cup career
The current most points in a rugby world cup career record is 277 points, held by Jonny Wilkinson (England), set on October 8, 2011. Last checked October 14, 2026.
277
points
Jonny Wilkinson (England)
- Holder
- Jonny Wilkinson (England)
- Record
- 277 points
- Location
- Rugby World Cup tournaments, 1999 to 2011
- Date set
- October 8, 2011
- Recognized by
- World Rugby
- Last checked
- October 14, 2026
Sources
- guinnessworldrecords.com Most points in a rugby union world cup career
- guinnessworldrecords.com Jonny wilkinson a record breaking look back over retiring rugby legend’s career
- bbc.com Read the source
- world.rugby Read the source
- sportingnews.com Rugby world cup records points tries history
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