List of Super Rugby records
This list of Super Rugby records is a list of records from the Super Rugby rugby union competition (including its previous names as Super 12 and Super 14), which began in 1996, following a deal with SANZAR and News Limited.
Match records
Team
Most points
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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)
Most tries per team
- 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
Most points in a match
- 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
- 5,Sean Wainui, Chiefs (vs Waratahs (12 June 2021)) &
Macca Springer, Crusaders (vs Force (15 March 2025)) - 4, occurred on 20 occasions
Most conversions in a match
- 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
- 9, Elton Jantjies (Lions vs Cheetahs (25 February 2012))
- 8, occurred on 5 occasions
Season records
N.B.: Team records are for the regular season, individual records include finals.
Team
Most points
- 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: 550, Chiefs (2025)
Most points against
- Super 12 era: 500, Bulls (2002)
- Super 14 era: 585, Lions (2010)
- Super Rugby (15) era: 570, Rebels (2011)
- Super Rugby (18) era: 684, Southern Kings (2016)
- Super Rugby regional comps era: 292, Waratahs (2021 AU)
- Super Rugby Pacific (11/12) era: 610, Moana Pasifika (2023)
Fewest points for
- Super 12 era: 185, Reds (2005)
- Super 14 era: 175, Lions (2007)
- Super Rugby (15) era: 245, Force (2015)
- Super Rugby (18) era: 236, Rebels (2017)
- Super Rugby regional comps era: 82, Brumbies (2021 TT), Force (2021 TT)
- Super Rugby Pacific (11/12) era: 261, Drua (2022)
Fewest points against
- Super 12 era: 170, Reds (1999)
- Super 14 era: 171, Stormers (2010)
- Super Rugby (15) era: 252, Waratahs (2011)
- Super Rugby (18) era: 268, Lions (2017)
- Super Rugby regional comps era: 79 Blues (2021 TT)
- Super Rugby Pacific (11/12) era: 233 Blues (2024)
Best points difference
- Super 12 era: 234, Crusaders, (2002)
- Super 14 era: 202, Crusaders, (2006)
- Super Rugby (15) era: 209, Waratahs, (2014)
- Super Rugby (18) era: 324, Hurricanes, (2017)
- Super Rugby regional comps era: 119, Blues, (2021 TT)
- Super Rugby Pacific (11/12) era: 255, Blues, (2024)
Worst points difference
- Super 12 era: −268, Bulls (2002)
- Super 14 era: −315, Lions (2010)
- Super Rugby (15) era: −289, Rebels (2011)
- Super Rugby (18) era: −402, Southern Kings (2016)
- Super Rugby regional comps era: −154, Waratahs (2021 AU)
- Super Rugby Pacific (11/12) era: −257, Drua (2022)
Most competition points
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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: 75 Chiefs (2025)
Fewest tries
- Super 12 era: 20, Sharks (2002)
- Super 14 era: 13, Lions (2007)
- Super Rugby (15) era: 25, Force (2011)
- Super Rugby (18) era: 23, Rebels (2017)
- Super Rugby regional comps era: 11, Force (2021 TT)
- Super Rugby Pacific (11/12) era: 30, Drua (2022)
Individual
Most points in a season
- 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
Most conversions in a season
- 57, Richie Mo'unga (Crusaders) (2023)
- 54, Elton Jantjies (Lions) (2017)
- 51, Joe Roff (Brumbies) (2004)
Most penalty goals in a season
- 58, Christian Leali'ifano (Brumbies) (2013)
- 46, Colin Slade (Crusaders) (2014)
- 44, Bernard Foley (Waratahs) (2014)
Career records
- As of 21 June 2025 [1][2]
- Bold indicates players taking part in the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Most games
| Rank | Player | Games | First | Last | Club(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 202 | 2006 | 2018 | Crusaders | |
| 2 | 197 | 2010 | 2025 | Reds (104), Brumbies (93) | |
| 3 | 185 | 2011 | 2023 | Highlanders | |
| 4 | 182 | 2006 | 2021 | Chiefs | |
| 5 | 181 | 2009 | 2023 | Crusaders | |
| 6 | 180 | 2008 | 2024 | Brumbies (150), Moana Pasifika (30) | |
| 7 | 178 | 2009 | 2024 | Crusaders (162), Hurricanes (16) | |
| 8 | 177 | 2003 | 2017 | Reds (58), Brumbies (117) | |
| 9 | 175 | 2000 | 2015 | Blues (164), Chiefs (11) | |
| 10 | 174 | 2003 | 2019 | Hurricanes (126), Blues (39), Highlanders (9) |
Most points
| Rank | Player | Points | First | Last | Club(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,708 | 2003 | 2015 | Crusaders | |
| 2 | 1,551 | 2005 | 2020 | Bulls | |
| 3 | 1,545 | 2011 | 2025 | Hurricanes, Blues | |
| 4 | 1,432 | 2015 | 2025 | Chiefs | |
| 5 | 1,227 | 2016 | 2023 | Crusaders | |
| 6 | 1,189 | 2011 | 2020 | Lions, Stormers | |
| 7 | 1,104 | 2007 | 2024 | Brumbies, Moana Pasifika | |
| 8 | 1,095 | 2011 | 2019 | Waratahs | |
| 9 | 1,036 | 1998 | 2012 | Brumbies, Rebels | |
| 10 | 990 | 1996 | 2005 | Crusaders |
Most tries
| Rank | Player | Tries | First | Last | Club(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66 | 2019 | 2025 | Crusaders | |
| 2 | 65 | 2012 | 2024 | Hurricanes | |
| 3 | 63 | 2011 | 2025 | Hurricanes, Moana Pasifika | |
| 4 | 60 | 2013 | 2019 | Waratahs | |
| 5 | 59 | 1997 | 2007 | Highlanders, Hurricanes, Blues | |
| 6 | 58 | 1997 | 2011 | Chiefs, Blues, Crusaders, Reds | |
| 7 | 57 | 1996 | 2004 | Brumbies | |
| 8 | 56 | 1996 | 2003 | Hurricanes | |
| 2005 | 2013 | Bulls, Stormers | |||
| 1998 | 2012 | Brumbies, Rebels | |||
| 2003 | 2019 | Hurricanes, Blues, Highlanders |
Most conversions
| Rank | Player | Conversions | First | Last | Club(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 329 | 2011 | 2025 | Hurricanes, Blues | |
| 2 | 319 | 2016 | 2023 | Crusaders | |
| 3 | 309 | 2015 | 2025 | Chiefs | |
| 4 | 287 | 2003 | 2015 | Crusaders | |
| 5 | 283 | 2011 | 2020 | Lions, Stormers | |
| 6 | 259 | 2005 | 2020 | Bulls | |
| 7 | 244 | 2011 | 2019 | Waratahs | |
| 8 | 232 | 2008 | 2024 | Brumbies, Moana Pasifika | |
| 9 | 180 | 2017 | 2024 | Hurricanes | |
| 10 | 177 | 2007 | 2019 | Reds, Rebels |
Most penalties
| Rank | Player | Penalties | First | Last | Club(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307 | 2003 | 2015 | Crusaders | |
| 2 | 295 | 2005 | 2020 | Bulls | |
| 3 | 216 | 2011 | 2025 | Hurricanes, Blues | |
| 4 | 207 | 2006 | 2017 | Stormers, Force | |
| 5 | 202 | 1996 | 2005 | Crusaders | |
| 6 | 199 | 1996 | 2011 | Highlanders, Sharks, Stormers | |
| 7 | 202 | 2015 | 2025 | Chiefs | |
| 8 | 180 | 2011 | 2020 | Lions, Stormers | |
| 9 | 177 | 2008 | 2025 | Force, Rebels, Reds, Crusaders | |
| 10 | 173 | 1996 | 2004 | Waratahs | |
| 2008 | 2024 | Brumbies, Moana Pasifika |
Most drop goals
| Rank | Player | Drop Goals | First | Last | Club(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 2005 | 2020 | Bulls | |
| 2 | 17 | 1996 | 2005 | Crusaders | |
| 3 | 13 | 2002 | 2011 | Lions | |
| 4 | 11 | 2003 | 2015 | Crusaders | |
| 1996 | 2003 | Stormers, Lions, Bulls | |||
| 6 | 10 | 2003 | 2008 | Bulls | |
| 7 | 9 | 2006 | 2013 | Reds, Waratahs | |
| 8 | 8 | 2014 | 2018 | Lions, Bulls | |
| 1996 | 2011 | Highlanders, Sharks, Stormers | |||
| 2007 | 2020 | Sharks, Cheetahs |
References
- 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.