Super Rugby is a rugby union competition, which began in 1996, following a deal with SANZAR and News Limited. It is also known by its previous names Super 12 and Super 14.
Match records
editTeam
editMost points
edit- Super 12 era: 96, Crusaders (vs Waratahs (11 May 2002))
- Super 14 era: 92, Bulls (vs Reds (5 May 2007))
- Super Rugby (15) era: 72, Waratahs (vs Kings (4 May 2013))
- Super Rugby (18) era: 94, Lions (vs Sunwolves (1 July 2017))
- Super Rugby regional comps era: 64, Hurricanes (vs Waratahs (14 May 2021)
- Super Rugby Pacific (11/12) era: 85, Chiefs (vs Moana Pasifika (24 May 2025)
Greatest aggregate
edit- Super 12 era: 118, Sharks 75–43 Highlanders (8 March 1997)
- Super 14 era: 137, Lions 65–72 Chiefs (19 February 2010)
- Super Rugby (15) era: 103, Blues 40–63 Sharks (31 March 2018)
- Super Rugby (18) era: 111, Crusaders 85–26 Rebels (9 July 2016)
- Super Rugby regional comps era: 112, Waratahs 48–64 Hurricanes (14 May 2021)
- Super Rugby Pacific (11/12) era: 99, Blues 71–28 Rebels (6 May 2022)
Lowest aggregate
edit- Super 12 era: 11, Reds 11–0 Hurricanes (27 February 1999), Sharks 5–6 Reds (24 April 2004)
- Super 14 era: 6, Highlanders 6–0 Crusaders (7 March 2009)
- Super Rugby (15) era: 16, Stormers 16–0 Bulls (5 July 2014)
- Super Rugby (18) era: 18, Sharks 9–9 Rebels (22 April 2017)
- Super Rugby regional comps era: 17, Force 7–10 Rebels (12 March 2021)
- Super Rugby Pacific (11/12) era: 13, Highlanders 7–6 Force (27 April 2024)
Largest winning margin
edit- Super 12 era: 77, Crusaders 96–19 Waratahs (11 May 2002)
- Super 14 era: 89, Bulls 92–3 Reds (5 May 2007)
- Super Rugby (15) era: 66, Crusaders 66–0 Rebels (8 June 2019)
- Super Rugby (18) era: 87, Lions 94–7 Sunwolves (1 July 2017)
- Super Rugby regional comps era: 52, Force 5–57 Reds (21 August 2020)
- Super Rugby Pacific (11/12) era: 78, Chiefs 85–7 Moana Pasifika (24 May 2025)
Most tries combined
edit- Super 12 era: 17, Crusaders vs Waratahs (11 May 2002)
- Super 14 era: 18, Lions vs Chiefs (19 February 2010)
- Super Rugby (15) era: 14, Cheetahs vs Waratahs (6 June 2015)
- Super Rugby (18) era: 17, Crusaders vs Rebels (9 July 2016)
- Super Rugby regionalised comps era: 17, Waratahs vs Hurricanes (14 May 2021)
- Super Rugby Pacific (11/12) era: 15, Blues vs Rebels (6 May 2022), Crusaders vs Drua (3 April 2026)
Most tries per team
edit- Super 12 era: 14, Crusaders (vs Waratahs (11 May 2002))
- Super Rugby (18) era: 14, Cheetahs (vs Sunwolves (15 April 2016)), Lions (vs Sunwolves (1 July 2017))
- Super Rugby regionalised comps era: 10, Hurricanes (vs Waratahs (14 May 2021))
- Super Rugby Pacific (11/12) era: 13, Chiefs (vs Moana Pasifika (24 May 2025)
Individual
editMost points in a match
edit- 50, Gavin Lawless (Sharks vs Highlanders (8 March 1997))
- 38, Robert du Preez (Sharks vs Blues (31 March 2018))
- 36, Hayden Parker (Sunwolves vs Reds (12 May 2018))
- 35, Morné Steyn (Bulls vs Brumbies (20 February 2010))
Most tries in a match
edit- 5,Sean Wainui, Chiefs (vs Waratahs (12 June 2021)) &
Macca Springer, Crusaders (vs Force (15 March 2025)) - 4, occurred on 24 occasions
Most conversions in a match
edit- 13, Andrew Mehrtens (Crusaders vs Waratahs (11 May 2002))
- 11, Derick Hougaard (Bulls vs Reds (5 May 2007))
- 9, occurred on 3 occasions
Most penalties in a match
edit- 9, Elton Jantjies (Lions vs Cheetahs (25 February 2012))
- 8, occurred on 5 occasions
Season records
editN.B.: Team records are for the regular season, individual records include finals.
Team
editMost points
edit- Super 12 era: 469, Crusaders (2002)
- Super 14 era: 436, Bulls (2010)
- Super Rugby (15) era: 489, Hurricanes (2012)
- Super Rugby (18) era: 596, Hurricanes (2017)
- Super Rugby regionalised comps era: 271, Reds (2021 AU)
- Super Rugby Pacific (11/12) era: 562, Hurricanes (2026)
Most points against
editFewest points for
editFewest points against
editBest points difference
editWorst points difference
editMost competition points
edit- Super 12 era: 51, Crusaders (2002)
- Super 14 era: 52, Crusaders (2008)
- Super Rugby (15) era: 66, Reds* (2011), Stormers* (2012), Chiefs* (2013), Hurricanes (2015)
- Super Rugby (18) era: 65, Lions (2017)
- Super Rugby regional comps: 33, Reds (2021 AU)
- Super Rugby Pacific (11/12) era: 59, Chiefs (2023)
*(Note: Prior to 2014, teams received 4 points per bye)
Fewest competition points
edit- Super 12 era: 0, Bulls (2002)
- Super 14 era: 1, Lions (2010)
- Super Rugby (15) era: 16 Rebels (2011), Southern Kings (2013)
- Super Rugby (18) era: 9, Southern Kings, Sunwolves (2016), Rebels (2017)
- Super Rugby regional comps era: 0, Rebels, Waratahs (2021 TT)
- Super Rugby Pacific (11/12) era: 8, Moana Pasifika (2023)
*(Note: Prior to 2014, teams received 4 points per bye)
Most wins
edit- Super 12 era: 11, Crusaders (2002)
- Super 14 era: 11, Crusaders (2006, 2008)
- Super Rugby (15) era: 14, Stormers (2012), Hurricanes (2015)
- Super Rugby (18) era: 14, Lions, Crusaders (2017)
- Super Rugby regional comps era: 7, Reds (2021 AU)
- Super Rugby Pacific (11/12) era: 13, Blues (2022), Chiefs (2023)
Most defeats
edit- Super 12 era: 11, Bulls (2002)
- Super 14 era: 13, Lions (2010)
- Super Rugby (15) era: 13, Rebels (2011) and Highlanders (2013)
- Super Rugby (18) era: 13, Force, Southern Kings, Sunwolves (2016), Rebels (2017)
- Super Rugby regional comps era: 8, Waratahs (2021 AU)
- Super Rugby Pacific (11/12) era: 13, Moana Pasifika (2023)
Most tries
edit- Super 12 era: 71, Crusaders (2005)
- Super 14 era: 53, Crusaders (2006, 2008)
- Super Rugby (15) era: 63, Highlanders (2015)
- Super Rugby (18) era: 89, Hurricanes (2017)
- Super Rugby regional comps era: 37 Brumbies (2021 AU)
- Super Rugby Pacific (11/12) era: 86 Hurricanes (2026)
Fewest tries
editIndividual
editMost points in a season
edit- 263, Morné Steyn (Bulls) (2010)
- 252, Bernard Foley (Waratahs) (2014)
- 251, Aaron Cruden (Chiefs) (2012)
- 248, Morné Steyn (Bulls) (2013)
Most tries in a season
edit- 17, Fehi Fineanganofo (Hurricanes) (2026) &
Josh Moorby (Hurricanes) (2026) - 16, Joe Roff (Brumbies) (1997) &
Ben Lam (Hurricanes) (2018) - 15, occurred on three occasions
Most conversions in a season
edit- 57, Richie Mo'unga (Crusaders) (2023)
- 54, Elton Jantjies (Lions) (2017)
- 51, Joe Roff (Brumbies) (2004)
Most penalty goals in a season
edit- 58, Christian Leali'ifano (Brumbies) (2013)
- 46, Colin Slade (Crusaders) (2014)
- 44, Bernard Foley (Waratahs) (2014)
Career records
edit- As of 20 June 2026 [1][2]
- Bold indicates players taking part in the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Most games
edit| Rank | Player | Games | First | Last | Club(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  James Slipper |
212 | 2010 | 2026 | Reds (104), Brumbies (108) |
| 2 |  Wyatt Crockett |
202 | 2006 | 2018 | Crusaders |
| 3 | Kurtley Beale |
187 | 2007 | 2026 | Waratahs (148), Rebels (14) Force (25) |
| 4 | Aaron Smith |
185 | 2011 | 2023 | Highlanders |
| 5 | Liam Messam |
182 | 2006 | 2021 | Chiefs |
| 6 | Sam Whitelock |
181 | 2009 | 2023 | Crusaders |
| 7 | Beauden Barrett |
180 | 2011 | 2026 | Hurricanes (125), Blues (55) |
 Christian Leali'ifano |
2008 | 2024 | Brumbies (150), Moana Pasifika (30) | ||
| 9 | Owen Franks |
179 | 2009 | 2024 | Crusaders (163), Hurricanes (16) |
| 10 | Angus Taʻavao |
178 | 2012 | 2026 | Blues (82), Waratahs (23), Chiefs (62), Highlanders (12) |
Most points
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| Rank | Player | Points | First | Last | Club(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dan Carter |
1,708 | 2003 | 2015 | Crusaders |
| 2 | Beauden Barrett |
1,630 | 2011 | 2026 | Hurricanes, Blues |
| 3 | Damian McKenzie |
1,591 | 2015 | 2026 | Chiefs |
| 4 |  Morné Steyn |
1,550 | 2005 | 2020 | Bulls |
| 5 | Richie Mo'unga |
1,227 | 2016 | 2023 | Crusaders |
| 6 | Elton Jantjies |
1,187 | 2011 | 2020 | Lions, Stormers |
| 7 | Christian Leali'ifano |
1,104 | 2007 | 2024 | Brumbies, Moana Pasifika |
| 8 | Bernard Foley |
1,095 | 2011 | 2019 | Waratahs |
| 9 | Stirling Mortlock |
1,036 | 1998 | 2012 | Brumbies, Rebels |
| 10 | Andrew Mehrtens |
990 | 1996 | 2005 | Crusaders |
Most tries
edit| Rank | Player | Tries | First | Last | Club(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sevu Reece |
74 | 2019 | 2026 | Crusaders |
| 2 | TJ Perenara |
65 | 2012 | 2024 | Hurricanes |
| 3 | Julian Savea |
63 | 2011 | 2026 | Hurricanes, Moana Pasifika |
| 4 |  Israel Folau |
60 | 2013 | 2019 | Waratahs |
| 5 | Doug Howlett |
59 | 1997 | 2007 | Highlanders, Hurricanes, Blues |
| 6 | Caleb Ralph |
58 | 1997 | 2011 | Chiefs, Blues, Crusaders, Reds |
| 7 | Joe Roff |
57 | 1996 | 2004 | Brumbies |
| 8 | Christian Cullen |
56 | 1996 | 2003 | Hurricanes |
| Bryan Habana |
2005 | 2013 | Bulls, Stormers | ||
| Stirling Mortlock |
1998 | 2012 | Brumbies, Rebels | ||
| Ma'a Nonu |
2003 | 2019 | Hurricanes, Blues, Highlanders |
Most conversions
edit| Rank | Player | Conversions | First | Last | Club(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beauden Barrett |
363 | 2011 | 2026 | Hurricanes, Blues |
| 2 | Damian McKenzie |
358 | 2015 | 2026 | Chiefs |
| 3 | Richie Mo'unga |
319 | 2016 | 2023 | Crusaders |
| 4 | Dan Carter |
287 | 2003 | 2015 | Crusaders |
| 5 | Elton Jantjies |
282 | 2011 | 2020 | Lions, Stormers |
| 6 | Morné Steyn |
250 | 2005 | 2020 | Bulls |
| 7 | Bernard Foley |
244 | 2011 | 2019 | Waratahs |
| 8 | Christian Leali'ifano |
232 | 2008 | 2024 | Brumbies, Moana Pasifika |
| 9 | Jordie Barrett |
196 | 2017 | 2026 | Hurricanes |
| 10 | Quade Cooper |
177 | 2007 | 2019 | Reds, Rebels |
Most penalties
edit| Rank | Player | Penalties | First | Last | Club(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dan Carter |
307 | 2003 | 2015 | Crusaders |
| 2 | Morné Steyn |
294 | 2005 | 2020 | Bulls |
| 3 | Beauden Barrett |
220 | 2011 | 2026 | Hurricanes, Blues |
| 4 | Damian McKenzie |
214 | 2015 | 2026 | Chiefs |
| 5 | Peter Grant |
211 | 2006 | 2017 | Stormers, Force |
| 6 | Andrew Mehrtens |
202 | 1996 | 2005 | Crusaders |
| 7 | Tony Brown |
199 | 1996 | 2011 | Highlanders, Sharks, Stormers |
| 8 | Elton Jantjies |
180 | 2011 | 2020 | Lions, Stormers |
| 9 | James O'Connor |
178 | 2008 | 2025 | Force, Rebels, Reds, Crusaders |
| 10 | Matt Burke |
173 | 1996 | 2004 | Waratahs |
| Christian Leali'ifano |
2008 | 2024 | Brumbies, Moana Pasifika |
Most drop goals
edit| Rank | Player | Drop Goals | First | Last | Club(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morné Steyn |
26 | 2005 | 2020 | Bulls |
| 2 | Andrew Mehrtens |
17 | 1996 | 2005 | Crusaders |
| 3 | André Pretorius |
13 | 2002 | 2011 | Lions |
| 4 | Dan Carter |
11 | 2003 | 2015 | Crusaders |
| Louis Koen |
1996 | 2003 | Stormers, Lions, Bulls | ||
| 6 | Derick Hougaard |
10 | 2003 | 2008 | Bulls |
| 7 | Berrick Barnes |
9 | 2006 | 2013 | Reds, Waratahs |
| 8 | Marnitz Boshoff |
8 | 2014 | 2018 | Lions, Bulls |
| Tony Brown |
1996 | 2011 | Highlanders, Sharks, Stormers | ||
| François Steyn |
2007 | 2020 | Sharks, Cheetahs |
References
edit- McIlraith, Matt (2005). Ten Years of Super 12 Hodder Moa, Hachette Livre NZ Ltd. ISBN 1-86971-025-8
- ↑ "Super Rugby All-time Records". Super Rugby. 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ↑ "All Time – Super Rugby (1996–2025)". rugbydatabase.co.nz. 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2025.