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). Last checked October 9, 2026.
277
points
Jonny Wilkinson (England)
- Holder
- Jonny Wilkinson (England)
- Record
- 277 points
- Location
- Rugby World Cup tournaments, 1999 to 2011
- Recognized by
- World Rugby
- Last checked
- October 9, 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
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