Super 15 - 2011>
(Super 12 - 1996-2005)
(Super 14 -2006-2009 ) |
Finals |
| Winning
Captains |
| 3 |
Todd Blackadder
Richie McCaw
Victor Matfield |
Crusaders (1998, 1999, 2000)
Crusaders (2005, 2006, 2008)
Bulls (2007, 2009, 2010) |
| 2 |
Zinzan Brooke |
Blues (1996, 1997) |
| 1 |
George Gregan
Reuben Thorne
Xavier Rush
Stirling Mortlock
James Horwill |
Brumbies (2001)
Crusaders (2002)
Blues (2003)
Brumbies (2004)
Reds (2011) |
| Winning
Coaches |
| 5 |
Robbie Deans |
Crusaders (2000, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2008 -
finalist: 2003, 2003) |
| 2 |
Graham Henry
Wayne Smith
Frans Ludeke |
Blues (1996, 1997)
Crusaders (1998, 1999)
Bulls (2009, 2010) |
| 1 |
Eddie Jones
Peter Sloane
David Nucifora
Heyneke Meyer
Ewan McKenzie |
Brumbies (2001)
Blues (2003)
Brumbies (2004)
Bulls (2007)
Reds (2011) |
| Referees |
| 5 |
André Watson |
South Africa (1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004) |
| 3 |
Jonathan Kaplan |
South Africa (2005, 2006, 2009) |
| 2 |
Paddy O'Brien |
New Zealand (1998, 2001) |
| 1 |
Wayne Erickson
Tappe Henning
Steve Walsh
Bryce Lawrence
Mark Lawrence
Craig Joubert |
Australia (1996)
South Africa (1997)
New Zealand (2007)
New Zealand (2011)
South Africa (2008)
South Africa (2010) |
| Youngest
Referee in a Final |
32 years
201 days |
Craig Joubert
(South Africa) |
Date of Birth: 8/11/1977. Date
of Final: 29/5/2010. |
35 years
52 days |
Steve Walsh
(New Zealand) |
Date of Birth: 28/3/1972. Date
of Final: 19/5/2007. |
35 years
359 days |
Tappe Henning
(South Africa) |
Date of Birth: 6/6/1961. Date
of Final: 31/5/1997. |
| Players in a
Final |
| 9 |
Reuben Thorne |
Crusaders (1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004,
2005, 2006, 2008) |
| 8 |
Greg Somerville |
Crusaders (1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005,
2006, 2008) |
| 7 |
AndrewMehrtens
Caleb Ralph
Leon MacDonald
Richie McCaw |
Crusaders (1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004,
2005)
Blues (1998); Crusaders (1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005)
Crusaders (1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008)
Crusaders (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2011) |
| 6 |
Daniel Carter
Chris Jack
Aaron Mauger |
Crusaders (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2011)
Crusaders (2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Crusaders (2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006) |
| 5 |
George Gregan
Mark Hammett
Stephen Larkham
Justin Marshall
Scott Robertson |
Brumbies (1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004)
Crusaders (1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003)
Brumbies (1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004)
Crusaders (1999, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005)
Crusaders (1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003) |
Played for the Most Franchises
(+4) |
| 5 |
Wylie Human
(SA) |
Cats (2001; 2004-2006)
Bulls (2002)
Sharks (2003)
Lions (2007)
Stormers (2008-2009) |
| 4 |
Pita Alatini
(NZ) |
Crusaders (1996)
Chiefs (1997)
Highlanders (1998-2001)
Hurricanes (2002-2003) |
| 4 |
Willem de Waal
(SA) |
Bulls (2004)
Cats (2005)
Cheetahs (2006-2007)
Stormers (2009-2010) |
| 4 |
Os du Randt
(SA) |
Free State (1997)
Cats (1998 & 2004-2005)
Bulls (2000)
Cheetahs (2006-2007) |
| 4 |
Gaffie du Toit
(SA) |
Cats (1999)
Sharks (2000-2002)
Stormers (2003-2005)
Cheetahs (2006) |
| 4 |
Scott Fava
(Aus) |
Reds (2000-2001)
Brumbies (2002-2005)
Western Force (2006-2008)
Waratahs (2009) |
| 4 |
Grant Esterhuizen
(SA) |
Blue Bulls (1996-1997)
Bulls (1998-1999)
Cats (2000-2001; 2006)
Stormers (2003) |
| 4 |
Ollie le Roux
(SA) |
Natal (1996-1997)
Sharks (1998-2003)
Cats (2005)
Cheetahs (2006-2007) |
| 4 |
Caleb Ralph |
Reds (2011)
Crusaders (1999-2008)
Blues (1998)
Chiefs (1997) |
| 4 |
Bob Skinstad
(SA) |
Western Provinces (1996)
Stormers (1998-2002)
Cats (2003)
Sharks (2007) |
| 4 |
Josh Valentine |
Reds (2003-2007)
Waratahs (2008)
Western Force (2009)
Brumbies (2010-2011) |
| 4 |
Boeta Wessels
(SA) |
Blue Bulls (1997)
Sharks (1998)
Cats (1999)
Bulls (2001-2002) |
Most Career Matches |
Coaches
(50+) |
| 120 |
Robbie Deans |
Crusaders (2000-2008) |
| 109 |
Ewen McKenzie |
Reds (2010-2012: 43); Waratahs (2004-2008: 66) |
| 106 |
Ian Foster |
Chiefs (2004-2011) |
| 104 |
Colin Cooper |
Hurricanes (2003-2010) |
| 103 |
John Mitchell |
Lions (2011-2012: 27); W. Force (2006-'10:
65); Chiefs (2001: 11) |
| 94 |
Frans Ludeke |
Bulls (2008-2012: 70); Cats (2002; 2006: 24) |
| 78 |
David Nucifora |
Blues (2006-2008: 40); Brumbies (2002-2004:
38) |
| 69 |
Peter Sloane |
Blues (2002-2005: 46); Highlanders (2000-2001:
23) |
| 67 |
Naka Drotské |
Cheetahs (2008-2012) |
| 63 |
Heyneke Meyer |
Bulls (2000; 2002; 2005-2007) |
| 61 |
Eddie Jones |
Reds (2007: 13); Brumbies (1998-2001: 48) |
| 59 |
Todd Blackadder |
Crusaders (2009-2012) |
| 57 |
John Connolly |
Reds (1996-2000) |
| 56 |
Pat Lam |
Blues (2009-2012) |
| 56 |
Frank Oliver |
Blues (2001: 11); Hurricanes (1996-1999: 45) |
| 55 |
Dick Muir |
Lions (2010: 13); Sharks (2006-2008: 42) |
| 55 |
John Plumtree |
Sharks (2009-2012) |
| 52 |
Johan Erasmus |
Stormers (2008-2009: 26), Cheetahs (2006-2007:
26) |
| 50 |
Laurie Fischer |
Brumbies (2005-2008) |
Referees
(40+) |
| 98 |
Stuart Dickinson |
Australia (1996-2011) |
| 96 |
Jonathan Kaplan |
South Africa (1997-2012) |
| 77 |
Steve Walsh |
Australia (2010-2012); New Zealand (1997-2008) |
| 71 |
Mark Lawrence |
South Africa (1999-2012) |
| 57 |
Bryce Lawrence |
New Zealand (2005-2012) |
| 55 |
Craig Joubert |
South Africa (2005-2012) |
| 53 |
Marius Jonker |
South Africa (2004-2012) |
| 53 |
André Watson |
South Africa (1996-2004) |
| 51 |
Paddy O'Brien |
New Zealand (1996-2005) |
| 50 |
Tappe Henning |
South Africa (1996-2006) |
| 49 |
Paul Honiss |
New Zealand (1997-2008) |
| 47 |
Chris Pollcok |
New Zealand (2006-2012) |
| 47 |
Scott Young |
Australia (1996-2006) |
| 41 |
Kelvin Deaker |
New Zealand (2000-2008) |
Players
(100+) |
| 159 |
Nathan Sharpe |
Western Force (2006-2012: 89); Reds
(1998-2005: 70) |
| 141 |
Keven Mealamu |
Blues (2001-2012: 130); Chiefs (2000 - 11) |
| 141 |
Stirling Mortlock |
Rebels (2011-2012: 18); Brumbies (1998-2010:
123) |
| 136 |
George Gregan |
Brumbies (1996-2007) |
| 136 |
Caleb Ralph |
Reds (2011: 1); Crusaders (1999-2008: 126);
Blues (1998: 6); Chiefs (1997: 3) |
| 132 |
Phil Waugh |
Waratahs (2000-2011) |
| 131 |
Greg Somerville |
Rebels (2011: 16); Crusaders (1999-2008: 115) |
| 129 |
Reuben Thorne |
Crusaders (1997-2008) |
| 128 |
George Smith |
Brumbies (2000-2010) |
| 128 |
Tana Umaga |
Chiefs (2011: 6); Hurricanes (1996-2007: 122) |
| 127 |
Leon MacDonald |
Crusaders (1997; 1999-2003; 2005-2009: 122);
Chiefs (1998: 5) |
| 127 |
Anton Oliver |
Highlanders (1996-2007) |
| 125 |
John Smit |
Sharks (1999-2011) |
| 125 |
AJ Venter |
Stormers (2009: 10); Sharks (2000-'08: 96);
Cats (1998-'99: 19) |
| 124 |
Sean Hardman |
Reds (2000-2010) |
| 124 |
Victor Matfield |
Bulls (2001-2011: 116); Cats (1999-2000: 8) |
| 123 |
Andrew Hore |
Highlanders (2012: 11); Hurricanes (2002;
2004-'11: 106); Crusaders (2001: 6) |
| 122 |
Stefan Terblanche |
Sharks (1998-2003; 2008-2011) |
| 121 |
Al Baxter |
Waratahs (2000-2011) |
| 120 |
Ma'a Nonu |
Blues (2012: 10); Hurricanes (2003-2011: 110) |
| 116 |
Stephen Larkham |
Brumbies (1996-2007) |
| 116 |
Danie Rossouw |
Bulls (2001-2011) |
| 114 |
Richie McCaw |
Crusaders (2001-2012) |
| 113 |
Corey Flynn |
Crusaders (2002-2012) |
| 113 |
Adrian Jacobs |
Sharks (2004-2011: 88); Cats (2003; 4); Bulls
(2001-2002: 21) |
| 113 |
Pedrie Wannenburg |
Bulls (2002-2010) |
| 112 |
Fourie du Preez |
Bulls (2003-2011) |
| 112 |
Jeremy Paul |
Brumbies (1998-2007) |
| 111 |
Matt Dunning |
Western Force (2010-2011: 21); Waratahs
(2001-2009: 90) |
| 110 |
Chris Jack |
Crusaders (1999-2007; 2010-2011) |
| 110 |
Chris Latham |
Reds (1998-2006; 2008: 99); Waratahs (1997:
10) |
| 108 |
Ollie le Roux |
Cheetahs (2006-2007: 21); Cats (2005: 3);
Sharks (1998-2003: 60); Natal (1996-1997: 24). |
| 108 |
Carlos Spencer |
Lions (2010: 12); Blues (1996-2005: 96) |
| 108 |
Tony Woodcock |
Blues (2002-2012) |
| 107 |
Tony Brown |
Highlanders (1996-'04; '11: 91); Stormers
(2008: 8); Sharks (2006: 8) |
| 107 |
Chris Whitaker |
Waratahs (1996-2006) |
| 106 |
Brendan Cannon |
Western Force (2006-2007: 18); Waratahs
(1999-2005: 69); Reds (1996-1998: 19) |
| 106 |
Scott Staniforth |
Western Force (2006-2010: 45); Waratahs
(1998-2005: 61) |
| 105 |
Jimmy Cowan |
Highlanders (2003-2012) |
| 105 |
Justin Marshall |
Crusaders (1996-2005) |
| 104 |
Daniel Carter |
Crusaders (2003-2008; 2010-2012) |
| 104 |
Justin Collins |
Blues (1999-2009: 93; 1998: Chiefs: 11) |
| 104 |
Matt Giteau |
Brumbies: 2000-'06; 2010-'11: 67); Western
Force (2007-'09: 37) |
| 104 |
Doug Howlett |
Blues (1999-2007: 97); Hurricanes (1998: 5);
Highlanders (1997: 2) |
| 104 |
Mils Muliaina |
Chiefs (2006-2011 - 55); Blues (2001-2005: 49) |
| 102 |
Mark Chisholm |
Brumbies (2003-2011) |
| 102 |
Albert v/den Berg |
Sharks (2000-2008: 95), Cats (1999: 7) |
| 101 |
John Afoa |
Blues (2004-2011) |
| 102 |
Mark Gerrard |
Rebels (2011-'12: 22); Brumbies (2002-'09:
79); Waratahs (2001: 1) |
| 101 |
Bryan Habana |
Stormers (2010-2012: 40); Bulls (2005-2009:
61) |
| 101 |
Rodney So'oialo |
Hurricanes (2001-2010) |
| 101 |
Neemiah Tialata |
Hurricanes (2004-2011) |
| 100 |
Bakkies Botha |
Bulls (2002-2011) |
| 100 |
Adam Freier |
Rebels (2011-'12: 12); Waratahs (2004-'09:
82); Brumbies (2002: 6) |
| 100 |
David Lyons |
Waratahs (2000-2008) |
| 100 |
Morné Steyn |
Bulls (2005-2012) |
100
(57) |
Bill Young |
Brumbies (1998-2006) |
(60+) |
| 99 |
Jacques Botes |
Sharks (2005-2012) |
| 98 |
Wyatt Crockett |
Crusaders (2006-2012) |
| 98 |
Nic Henderson |
Rebels (2011-2012: 21); W. Force (2010: 8);
Brumbies (2004-2009: 70) |
| 98 |
Carl Hoeft |
Highlanders |
| 98 |
Ben Tune |
Reds |
| 97 |
Ricky Januarie |
Stormers (2008-'11 - 54), Lions (2007: 12);
Cats (2003-'04; 2006: 31) |
| 97 |
Wynand Olivier |
Bulls (2005-2012) |
| 97 |
Wikus van Heerden |
Lions (2010-'12: 20); Bulls (2003; '07-'08:
38); Cats (2002; '04-'06: 39) |
| 97 |
Ali Williams |
Blues (2002-2007 & 2009 & 2012: 82);
Crusaders (2008: 15) |
| 96 |
Jaque Fourie |
Stormers (2010-'11: 28); Lions (2007-'09: 24);
Cats (2003-'06: 44) |
| 96 |
Justin Harrison |
Brumbies (1997-2003; 2010: 75); Waratahs
(2004-2005: 21) |
| 96 |
Drew Mitchell |
Waratahs (2010-2011: 23); Western Force
(2006-2009: 51); Reds (2004-2005: 22) |
| 96 |
Joe Rokocoko |
Blues (2003-2011) |
| 96 |
Piri Weepu |
Blues (2012: 11); Hurricanes (2004-2011: 85) |
| 95 |
Stephen Moore |
Brumbies (2009-2012: 48); Reds (2003-2008: 47) |
| 96 |
Daniel Braid |
Reds (2009-2010: 24); Blues (2006-2008 &
2012: 72) |
| 94 |
David Croft |
Reds (2001-2008) |
| 94 |
Chris King |
Highlanders (2005-2010; 2012: 78); Crusaders
(2003-2004: 16) |
| 93 |
Bismarck du Plessis |
Sharks (2005-2012) |
| 92 |
Cobus Grobbelaar |
Lions (2007-2012: 68); Cats (2004-2006: 24) |
| 92 |
Byron Kelleher |
Chiefs (38); Highlanders (54) |
| 92 |
Brad Thorn |
Crusaders (2001-2011) |
| 91 |
Jannie du Plessis |
Sharks (2008-2012: 65); Cheetahs (2006-2007:
26) |
| 91 |
Owen Finegan |
Brumbies |
| 90 |
Adam Ashley-Cooper |
Waratahs (2012: 12); Brumbies (2005-2012: 78) |
| 90 |
Sitivini Sivivatu |
Chiefs (2003-2011) |
| 89 |
Andries Bekker |
Stormers (2005-2012) |
| 89 |
Meyer Bosman |
Sharks (2011-'12: 28); Cheetahs (2006-2010:
61) |
| 89 |
Scott Fava |
Waratahs (2009: 2); Western Force (2006-2008:
34); Brumbies (2002-2005: 46); Reds (2000-2001: 5) |
| 89 |
Liam Messam |
Chiefs (2006-2012) |
| 89 |
Odwa Ndungane |
Sharks (2005-2011: 79); Bulls (2004: 10) |
| 89 |
Tatafu Polota-Nau |
Waratahs (2006-2012) |
| 89 |
Benn Robinson |
Waratahs (2006-2012) |
| 89 |
Paul Tito |
Hurricanes (84); Chiefs (5) |
| 89 |
Lote Tuqiri |
Waratahs (2003-2009) |
| 89 |
Charl van Rensburg |
Sharks (1999-2005: 73); Cats (1998: 6); Free
State (1997: 10) |
| 88 |
Schalk Burger |
Stormers (2004-2012) |
| 88 |
Aaron Mauger |
Crusaders |
| 88 |
Josh Valentine |
Brumbies (2010-2011: 25); Western Force (2009:
12)
Waratahs (2007-2008: 13); Reds (2003-2007: 38) |
| 87 |
Gary Botha |
Bulls (2005-2011: 77); Sharks (2004: 10) |
| 87 |
Andrew Mehrtens |
Crusaders |
| 86 |
Elton Flatley |
Reds |
| 86 |
Toutai Kefu |
Reds |
| 86 |
Scott Robertson |
Crusaders |
| 86 |
Joe Roff |
Brumbies |
| 86 |
Xavier Rush |
Blues |
| 86 |
Daniel Vickerman |
Waratahs (2004-2008; 2011: 53); Brumbies
(2001-2003: 33) |
| 85 |
Jerry Collins |
Hurricanes (2001-2008) |
| 85 |
Mark Connors |
Reds |
| 85 |
Christian Cullen |
Hurricanes |
| 85 |
Stephen Donald |
Chiefs (2005-2011) |
| 85 |
Nathan Grey |
Waratahs |
| 85 |
Jerome Kaino |
Blues (2004-2012) |
| 84 |
Andy Ellis |
Crusaders (2006-2012) |
| 84 |
Rocky Elsom |
Brumbies (2010-2011: 14); Waratahs (2003-2009;
2012: 70) |
| 84 |
Brett Sheahan |
W. Force (2010-'12: 34); Waratahs (2006-'09:
46); Reds (2005: 4) |
| 83 |
Deon Carstens |
Sharks (2001-2010) |
| 83 |
Greg Holmes |
Reds (2005-2012) |
| 83 |
Pierre Spies |
Bulls (2005-2012) |
| 83 |
Jano Vermaak |
Bulls (2012: 10); Lions (2007-2011: 62); Cats
(2006: 11) |
| 82 |
Michael Collins |
Chiefs |
| 82 |
Peter Grant |
Stormers (2006-2012) |
| 82 |
Carl Hayman |
Highlanders |
| 82 |
Daniel Herbert |
Reds |
| 82 |
David Holwell |
Blues (6); Hurricanes (76) |
| 82 |
Percy Montgomery |
Stormers (1998-'02; 2009: 58), Sharks
(2006-'07: 21), W.Province (1996: 3) |
| 82 |
Mark Ranby |
Chiefs/Hurricanes |
| 82 |
Kieran Read |
Crusaders (2007-2012) |
| 82 |
John Roe |
Reds |
| 82 |
Luke Watson |
Stormers (2005-2009: 62); Sharks (2003-2004:
20) |
| 81 |
Tim Fairbrother |
Western Force (2010-2011: 23); Hurricanes
(2003-2009: 58) |
| 81 |
Hosea Gear |
Highlanders (2012: 12); Hurricanes (2004-2011:
69) |
| 81 |
Mark Hammett |
Crusaders (1996-2003) |
| 81 |
Matt Hodgson |
Western Force (2006-2012) |
| 81 |
Marty Holah |
Chiefs |
| 81 |
Johan Müller |
Sharks (2003-2010) |
| 81 |
Dean Mumm |
Waratahs (2007-2012) |
| 81 |
JP Pietersen |
Sharks (2006-2012) |
| 80 |
Rico Gear |
Crusaders |
| 80 |
David Giffin |
Brumbies |
| 80 |
Kees Meeuws |
Blues |
| 80 |
Cameron Shepherd |
Western Force (2006-2012: 60); Waratahs
(2004-2005: 20) |
| 79 |
De Wet Barry |
Bulls (2010: 1); Stormers (2000-2007: 78) |
| 79 |
Matthew Burke |
Waratahs |
| 79 |
Troy Flavell |
Blues (1998-2008) |
| 79 |
Daryl Gibson |
Crusaders (1996-2002) |
| 79 |
Stephen Hoiles |
Brumbies (2007-2011: 49); Waratahs (2004-2006:
30) |
| 79 |
Conrad Jantjes |
Stormers (2007-2008; 2011: 38); Cats
(2001-2006: 41) |
| 79 |
Alby Mathewson |
Blues (2007-2012) |
| 79 |
Breyton Paulse |
Stormers (1998-2007) |
| 79 |
Juan Smith |
Cheetahs (2006-2011: 47); Cats (2003-2005: 32) |
| 78 |
Akona Ndungane |
Bulls (2005-2009; 2012) |
| 78 |
JP Nel |
Bulls (2001-2009) |
| 78 |
Conrad Smith |
Hurricanes (2012 - 12); Chiefs (2004-2011 -
66) |
| 77 |
Mark Bartholomeusz |
Western Force (2010 - 9); Brumbies (1998-2009
- 68) |
| 77 |
Bolla Conradie |
Stormers (2002-2009) |
| 77 |
Peter Hynes |
Reds (2003-2011) |
| 77 |
Wycliff Palu |
Waratahs (2005-2012) |
| 77 |
Taine Randell |
Highlanders |
| 76 |
Kurtley Beale |
Rebels (2012: 8), Waratahs (2007-2011: 68) |
| 76 |
Keegan Daniel |
Sharks (2006-2012) |
| 76 |
Jean de Villiers |
Stormers (2005-2012) |
| 76 |
Ben Franks |
Crusaders (2006-2012) |
| 76 |
James Horwill |
Reds (2006-2012) |
| 76 |
Van Humphries |
Reds (2004; 2008-2012: 55); Waratahs
(2002-2003: 21) |
| 76 |
John Schwalger |
Hurricanes (2006-2011) |
| 76 |
Morgan Turinui |
Reds (2008-2010: 18); Waratahs (2003-2007: 58) |
| 75 |
Berrick Barnes |
Waratahs (2010-2012: 30); Reds (2006-2009: 45) |
| 75 |
Jason Eaton |
Hurricanes (2006-2012) |
| 75 |
Julian Huxley |
Rebels (2011-'12: 17); Reds (2003: 10;
2005-'06: 22)
Brumbies (2002: 5; 2007-2008: 16; 2010: 5) |
| 75 |
Norm Maxwell |
Crusaders |
| 75 |
Pieter Rossouw |
Stormers/Western Province |
| 75 |
Guy Shepherdson |
Reds (2011: 5); Brumbies (2004-2010: 70) |
| 75 |
Isaia Toeava |
Blues (2007-2011: 61); Hurricanes (2006: 14) |
| 74 |
Tanerau Latimer |
Chiefs (2006-2012) |
| 74 |
Craig Newby |
Highlanders (2002-2008: 67); Blues (2001: 7) |
| 73 |
Willem Alberts |
Sharks (2007-2012) |
| 73 |
Matt Cockbain |
Reds |
| 73 |
Saia Faingaa |
Reds (2009-2012: 46); Brumbies (2006-2008: 27) |
| 73 |
Digby Ioane |
Reds (2006-2012) |
| 72 |
Pita Alatini |
Hurricanes (2002-2003); Highlanders
(1998-2001);
Chiefs (1997); Crusaders (1996) |
| 72 |
Rhys Duggan |
Chiefs |
| 72 |
Daniel Halangahu |
Waratahs (2006-2012) |
| 72 |
Patrick Phibbs |
Brumbies (2005-2011) |
| 72 |
André Pretorius |
Lions (2007 & 2009 & 2011: 25); Cats
(2002-2006: 47) |
| 72 |
Duane Vermeulen |
Stormers (2009-2012 - 52); Cheetahs (2007-2008
- 20) |
| 72 |
Jeff Wilson |
Highlanders |
| 71 |
Todd Blackadder |
Crusaders (1996-2001: 62 as captain; 64
matches in succession; winning captain in 3 successive finals) |
| 71 |
Dave Hewett |
Crusaders |
| 71 |
Sione Lauaki |
Chiefs (2004-2010) |
| 71 |
Glenn Panoho |
Reds |
| 71 |
Franco v/d Merwe |
Leeus (2007-2012) |
| 70 |
Stephen Brett |
Blues (2006-2011) |
| 70 |
Richard Brown |
Western Force (2006-2012) |
| 70 |
Adrian Cashmore |
Chiefs/Blues |
| 70 |
Steve Devine |
Blues |
| 70 |
Brok Harris |
Stormers (2007-2012) |
| 70 |
Butch James |
Lions (2011-'12: 13); Sharks (2001; 2003-2007:
57) |
| 70 |
Tiaan Liebenberg |
Stormers (2007-2012 - 57); Cheetahs (2006 -
13) |
| 70 |
Lelia Masaga |
Chiefs (2006-2012) |
| 70 |
Tendai Mtawarira |
Sharks (2007-2012) |
| 70 |
Jason Spice |
Hurricanes |
| 70 |
Gurthrö Steenkamp |
Bulls (2005; 2007-2011: 60); Cats (2004: 10) |
| 69 |
Tom Carter |
Waratahs (2008-2012) |
| 69 |
Craig Clarke |
Chiefs (2006-2012) |
| 69 |
Will Genia |
Reds (2007-2012) |
| 69 |
Ryan Kankowski |
Sharks (2007-2012) |
| 69 |
Werner Kruger |
Bulls (2008-2012) |
| 69 |
Doppies la Grange |
Lions (2007-2012: 53); Cats (2003-2006: 16) |
| 69 |
Cory Jane |
Hurricanes (2007-2012) |
| 68 |
Mitch Chapman |
Brumbies (2009-'11: 40); Reds (2005-'07: 28) |
| 68 |
Jono Gibbes |
Chiefs |
| 68 |
Adriaan Strauss |
Cheetahs (2007-2012: 60); Bulls (2006 - 8) |
| 68 |
Mose Tuiali'i |
Crusaders |
| 67 |
Johan Ackermann |
Sharks (2004; 2006-2008: 31); Cats (2001-2003:
24); Blue Bulls (12: 1996) |
| 67 |
Quade Cooper |
Reds (2007-2011) |
| 67 |
Gaffie du Toit |
Cheetahs (10); Stormers (28); Sharks (27);
Cats (2) |
| 67 |
David Hill |
Western Force (2010: 9); Chiefs (1997-2006:
58) |
| 67 |
Tai McIsaac |
Western Force (2006-2009: 52), Reds
(2003-2004: 15) |
| 67 |
Ruan Pienaar |
Sharks (2005-2010) |
| 67 |
David Pocock |
Western Force (2006-2012) |
| 67 |
Nick Stiles |
Reds |
| 67 |
Lachie Turner |
Waratahs (2007-2011) |
| 66 |
Hennie Daniller |
Cheetahs (2005-2012: 59); Bulls (2004 - 7) |
| 66 |
Tamati Ellison |
Highlanders (2005-2012) |
| 66 |
Simon Maling |
Highlanders |
| 66 |
Patricio Noriega |
Waratahs |
| 66 |
Kupu Vanisi |
Hurricanes |
| 65 |
Alister Campbell |
Rebels (2012: 10); Waratahs/Brumbies
(2004-2011: 55) |
| 65 |
Craig Dowd |
Blues |
| 65 |
Norm Hewitt |
Hurricanes |
| 65 |
Zane Kirchner |
Bulls (2008-2012) |
| 65 |
Derick Kuün |
Bulls (2007-2011) |
| 65 |
Dion Waller |
Hurricanes |
| 65 |
Tom Willis |
Chiefs (2006-2008: 36); Highlanders
(2000-2004: 29) |
| 64 |
Ryan Cross |
Waratahs (2007-2011) |
| 64 |
Richard Kahui |
Chiefs (2006-2012) |
| 64 |
Brendon Leonard |
Chiefs (2007-2012) |
| 64 |
Salesi Ma'afu |
Western Force (2012: 12); Brumbies (2007-2011:
52) |
| 64 |
Roger Randle |
Chiefs |
| 63 |
Josh Blackie |
Blues (2008-2009: 7); Highlanders (2001-2007:
56) |
| 63 |
Robin Brooke |
Blues |
| 63 |
Tom Donnelly |
Highlanders (2004-2011) |
| 63 |
Michael Foley |
Reds |
| 63 |
Anton Leonard |
Bulls (51); Stormers (12) |
| 63 |
Louis Ludik |
Sharks (2011-2012: 27); Lions (2007-2010: 36) |
| 63 |
Chris Masoe |
Hurricanes (2001-2008) |
| 63 |
Mark Mayerhofler |
Blues |
| 63 |
Brad Mika |
Blues (2002-2012) |
| 63 |
Glenn Taylor |
Chiefs/Blues/Hurricanes |
| 63 |
Adam Thomson |
Highlanders (2006-2012) |
| 62 |
Sosene Anesi |
Waratahs (2010-2011: 21); Chiefs (2005-2009:
41) |
| 62 |
Anthony Boric |
Blues (2006-2012) |
| 62 |
Schalk Brits |
Stormers (2006-2009) |
| 62 |
Will Caldwell |
Waratahs (2006-2010) |
| 62 |
Jimmy Gopperth |
Blues (2009: 10), Hurricanes (2005-2008: 52) |
| 62 |
Corné Krige |
Stormers & Western Province |
| 62 |
Hottie Louw |
Stormers |
| 62 |
Deacon Manu |
Chiefs |
| 62 |
Joe McDonnell |
Hurricanes |
| 62 |
Julian Salvi |
Brumbies (2005-2011) |
| 62 |
André Vos |
Lions & Transvaal |
| 61 |
Mark Andrews |
Sharks |
| 61 |
Wian du Preez |
Cheetahs (2006-2010 - 59); Sharks (2005 - 2) |
| 61 |
Hika Elliott |
Chiefs (2006-2012) |
| 61 |
Robbie Kempson |
Stormers/Sharks |
| 61 |
Casey Laulala |
Crusaders (2004-2009) |
| 61 |
Danny Lee |
Blues (1997-2008) |
| 61 |
Filipo Levi |
Highlanders |
| 61 |
Patrick Phibbs |
Brumbies (2005-2011) |
| 61 |
Hendro Scholtz |
Cheetahs (2006-2010 - 39); Cats (2003-2004 -
20); Bulls (2001 - 2) |
| 61 |
Joeli Vidiri |
Blues |
| 61 |
John Welborn |
Western Force (10); Waratahs (51) |
| 60 |
Scott Higginbotham |
Reds (2008-2012) |
| 60 |
Glen Jackson |
Chiefs |
| 60 |
Jeremy Thrush |
Hurricanes (2006-2012) |
| Youngest
player to reach 50 Matches |
21 years
128 days |
Kurtley Beale
(Waratahs) |
Born: 6/1/1989
50th Game: 14/5/2010 (vs Hurricanes, Sydney) |
22 years
327 days |
Quade Cooper
(Reds) |
Born: 5/4/1988
50th Game: 26/2/2011 (vs Waratahs, Sydney) |
23 years
014 days |
David Pocock
(Western Force) |
Born: 23/4/1988
50th Game: 7/5/2011 (vs Waratahs, Sydney) |
23 years
100 days |
Isaia Toeava
(Blues) |
Born: 15/1/1986
50th Game: 25/4/2009 (vs Reds, Auckland) |
| Played more
than 50 matches for two franchises |
89
70 |
Nathan Sharpe |
Western Force (2006-2012)
Reds (1998-2005) |
| Played more
than 50 consecutive matches twice |
66
59 |
George Smith
(Brumbies) |
21/4/2000 to 30/4/2005
14/5/2005 to 19/3/2010 |
| Most
consecutive games |
| 104 |
Caleb Ralph |
Blues, Crusaders. He has played in astonishing
104 consecutive matches since the 30/5/1998 final for the Blues, and since 26 February
1999 in 103 consecutive matches for the Crusaders up to the Semi-final on 20/5/2006, only
to miss the Final the next week - total games: 136 |
| 99 |
Pedrie Wannenburg |
Bulls. 19/4/2003-29/5/2010 - total games: 113 |
| 94 |
David Croft |
Reds. He has played in 94 consecutive matches
since his debut on 3/3/2001 for the Reds vs the Chiefs in Hamilton till his last on
17/5/2008 vs the Waratahs - total games: 94 |
| 86 |
Liam Messam |
Chiefs (2006-2012). He has played in 86
consecutive matches since 1/4/2006 - total games: 89 |
| 83 |
David Lyons |
Waratahs. He has played in 83 consecutive
matches since his debut on 26/2/2000 for the Waratahs, only to miss the first match in
2007 due to injury - total games: 100 |
| 80 |
George Gregan |
Brumbies - total games: 136 |
| 78 |
Brendan Cannon |
Western Force, Waratahs, Reds - total games:
106 |
| 76 |
Toutai Kefu |
Reds - total games: 86 |
| 75 |
Jacques Botes |
Sharks. 29/4/2005-19/2/2011 - total games: 98 |
| 75 |
Bill Young |
Brumbies - total games: 100 |
| 73 |
Reuben Thorne |
Crusaders. His run of consecutive matches
ended as a result of his being involved in the All Blacks' conditioning programme during
the first few rounds of the 2007 season - total games: 129. |
| 68 |
Nic Henderson |
Brumbies - 21/2/2004-21/3/2009 - total games:
98 |
| 66 |
John Afoe |
Blues - 4/4/2004-9/4/2009 - total games: 101 |
66
&
59 |
George Smith |
Brumbies
21/4/2000-30/4/2005
&
14/5/2005-13/3/2010 - total games: 128 |
| 65 |
Anton Oliver |
Highlanders. Oliver missed the first two games
of the Super 12 in 1996 but, after making his debut against Western Province in Cape Town
on 16/3/1996, he has appeared in 65 consecutive games, before he missed his first game on
20/4/2001 against the ACT Brumbies in Dunedin, due to a knee injury - total games: 127. |
| 64 |
Todd Blackadder |
Crusaders. total games: 71 |
| 63 |
Al Baxter |
Waratahs. 21/2/2003-12/3/2008 - total games:
121 |
| 61 |
Ollie le Roux |
Natal/Sharks. 9/3/1996-10/3/2001 - total games
- 108 |
| 60 |
Drew Mitchell |
Reds, Western Force, Waratahs.
20/2/2004-9/5/2008 - total games: 96 |
| 53 |
Nathan Sharpe |
Western Force. 22/2/2008-11/6/2011 - total
games for the Force: 89 |
| 53 |
André Venter |
Free State, Cats. 2/3/1997-9/5/2001 - total
games: 55) |
| 52 |
Fourie du Preez |
Bulls. 3/5/2003-5/5/2007 - total games: 112 |
| 52 |
Tai McIsaac |
Western Force. 10/2/2006-16/5/2009 - total
games: 67 |
| 52 |
Isaia Toeava |
Hurricanes, Blues. 11/3/2006-19/2/2010 - total
games: 75 |
| 50 |
Luke Burgess |
Waratahs. 5/4/2008-4/6/2011 - total games: 56 |
| 50 |
Mark Chisholm |
Brumbies. 21/2/2004-5/52007 - total games: 102 |
| Most matches
as captain |
| 79 |
Nathan Sharpe |
Wes.Force (77/89); Reds (2/70) |
| 75 |
Victor Matfield |
Bulls (75/116); Cats (0/8) |
| 68 |
Richie McCaw |
Crusaders (total games: 114) |
| 67 |
Taine Randell |
Highlanders (total games: 77) |
| 67 |
John Smit |
Sharks (total games: 125) |
| 62 |
Todd Blackadder |
Crusaders (total games: 71) |
| 60 |
Stirling Mortlock |
Rebels (total games: 15/17); Brumbies (total
games: 45/123) |
| 58 |
Keven Mealamu |
Blues (2001-2012: 58/130); Chiefs (2000: 0/11) |
| 56 |
Phil Waugh |
Waratahs (total games: 132) |
| 52 |
Corné Krige |
Western Province & Stormers (total games:
62) |
| 49 |
George Gregan |
Brumbies (total games: 136) |
| 49 |
Rodney So'oialo |
Hurricanes (total games: 101) |
| 47 |
Jono Gibbes |
Chiefs (total games: 67) |
| 47 |
Reuben Thorne |
Crusaders (total games: 129) |
| 43 |
Anton Oliver |
Highlanders (total games: 127) |
| 43 |
Brett Robinson |
Brumbies |
| 43 |
Juan Smith |
Cheetahs (2006-2011: 43/47); Cats (2003-2005:
0/32) |
| 42 |
Gary Teichmann |
Sharks (total games: 42) |
| 40 |
Chris Whitaker |
Waratahs (total games: 107) |
Youngest, Oldest & Longest span |
Youngest
players
(< 19 years) |
| 17:288 |
James O'Connor |
5/7/1990-18/4/2008: Western Force vs Reds -
Brisbane |
| 18:019 |
David Pocock |
23/4/1988-12/5/2006: Western Force vs Sharks -
Durban |
| 18:027 |
Kurtley Beale |
6/1/1989-2/2/2007: Waratahs vs Lions -
Johannesburg |
| 18:035 |
Sipa Taumoepeau |
26/1/1990-1/3/2008: Brumbies vs Reds -
Canberra |
| 18:072 |
Matt Toomua |
2/1/1990-14/3/2008: Brumbies vs Hurricanes -
Canberra |
| 18:148 |
Michael Hooper |
29/10/1991-26/3/2010: Brumbies vs Chiefs -
Canberra |
| 18:205 |
Rob Horne |
15/8/1989-7/3/2008: Waratahs vs Brumbies -
Sydney |
| 18:230 |
Doug Howlett |
21/9/1976-9/5/1997: Highlanders vs Waratahs -
Dunedin |
| 18:236 |
Mark Gerrard |
4/9/1982-27/4/2001: Waratahs vs Hurricanes -
Wellington |
| 18:270 |
Liam Gill |
8/6/1992-5/3/2011: Reds vs Brumbies - Canberra |
| 18:301 |
Elton Flatley |
7/5/1977-3/3/1996: Reds vs Highlanders -
Dunedin |
| 18:203 |
Stefano Hunt |
11/8/1991-20/2/2010: Western Force vs
Hurricanes |
| 18:311 |
Quade Cooper |
5/4/1988-10/2/2007: Reds vs Crusaders -
Christchurch |
| 18:315 |
Ted Postal |
16/5/1991-3/4/2010: Western Force vs Bulls -
Perth |
| 18:320 |
Dane Haylett-Petty |
18/6/1989-3/5/2008: Western Force vs Chiefs -
Perth |
| 18:342 |
Luke Jones |
2/4/1991-20/2/2010: Western Force vs
Hurricanes |
| 18:347 |
Caleb Brown |
8/3/1987-18/2/2006: Reds vs Crusaders -
Brisbane |
| 18:360 |
Colby Faingaa |
31/3/1991-26/3/2010: Brumbies vs Chiefs -
Canberra |
| 18:364 |
JacoV/dWesthuyzen |
6/4/1978-4/4/1997: Natal vs Hurricanes -
Durban |
Oldest
players
(+35 years) |
| 38:008 |
Tana Umaga |
27/5/1973-4/6/2011: Chiefs vs Blues, Auckland |
| 37:342 |
Johan Ackermann |
3/6/1970-10/5/2008: Sharks vs Cheetahs, Durban |
| 37:134 |
Johan le Roux |
13/11/1961-27/3/1999: Northern Bulls vs
Brumbies, Canberra |
| 37:040 |
Richard Loe |
6/4/1960-16/5/1997: Chiefs vs Highlanders,
Hamilton |
| 36:275 |
Geoff Didier |
10/8/1959-12/5/1996: Brumbies vs Highlanders,
Canberra |
| 36:151 |
Tony Brown |
17/1/1975-17/6/2011: Highlanders vs Blues,
Auckland |
| 36:142 |
Brad Thorn |
3/2/1975-18/6/2011: Crusaders vs Hurricanes,
Wellington |
| 36:093 |
Frank Bunce |
4/2/1962-8/5/1998: Chiefs vs Brumbies,
Hamilton |
| 36:012 |
Dougie Heymans |
3/5/1963-15/5/1998: Cats vs Stormers, Cape
Town |
| 35:358 |
Stefan Terblanche |
2/7/1975-25/6/2011: Sharks vs Crusaders,
Nelson |
| 35:333 |
Justin Harrison |
20/4/1974-19/3/2010: Brumbies vs Hurricanes,
Canberra |
| 35:295 |
AJ Venter |
29/7/1973-16/5/2009: Stormers vs Cheetahs,
Bloemfontein |
| 35:247 |
John Welborn |
8/9/1970-12/5/2006: Western Force vs Sharks,
Durban |
| 35:197 |
Marius Hurter |
8/10/1970-22/4/2006: Cats vs Bulls, Pretoria |
| 35:110 |
Albert van den Berg |
26/1/1974-16/5/2009: Sharks vs Bulls, Durban |
| 35:075 |
Sam Cordingley |
20/3/1976-3/6/2011: Rebels vs Stormers,
Melbourne |
| 35:074 |
Willem Stoltz |
3/2/1975-17/4/2010: Lions vs Sharks,
Johannesburg |
| 35:029 |
André Joubert |
15/4/191964-14/5/1999: Sharks vs Reds,
Brisbane |
| 35:013 |
Percy Montgomery |
15/3/1974-28/3/2009: Stormers vs Crusaders,
Christchurch |
Longest Span
(+12 seasons) |
| 16seasons |
Tana Umaga |
Hurricanes (1996-2007: he played in the very
first Super12 game - vs Auckland Blues, on 1/3/1996 - and his last, the 872nd Super game,
on 5/5/2007 vs Waratahs), before he continued his career as a Chiefs' player on
18/2/2011). Total games: 124. |
| 16seasons |
Tony Brown |
Highlanders (1996-2004; 2011); Stormers
(2008); Sharks (2006).
He played his first Super 12 game, vs Queensland Reds, on 3/3/1996, and his 99th and last
for the Stormers, vs Lions, on 17/5/2008, before answering a SOS from Highlanders' coach,
Jamie Joseph, to play his 100th game on 5/3/2011, vs Bulls in Pretoria, because of
injuries to the two top flyhalves in the squad - after an absence of nearly seven seasons
from the franchise. Total games: 100. |
| 15seasons |
Nathan Sharpe |
Reds (1998-'05: 70); Western Force (2006-'12:
78) - Total games: 148 |
| 15seasons |
Carlos Spencer |
Blues (1996-2005), Lions (2010) - He missed
2006-2009 seasons. Total games: 108 |
| 15seasons |
Jaco van der Westhuyzen |
Bulls (2000; 2002-'03; 2006-'07; 2010-'11:
56); Sharks (1997: 2) - Total games: 58 |
| 14seasons |
Justin Harrison |
Brumbies (1997-2003; 2010), Waratahs
(2004-2005) - He missed 2006-2009 seasons. Total games: 96 |
| 14seasons |
Percy Montgomery |
Western Province (1996 - 3), Stormers
(1998-2002 & 2009 - 53), Sharks (2006-2007 - 21) - Total games: 78 |
| 14seasons |
David Hill |
Western Force (2010 - 5), Chiefs (1997-2006 -
58) - Total games: 63 |
| 14seasons |
Victor Matfield |
Bulls (199-2011: 104); Cats (1998: 8). Total
games: 112. |
| 14seasons |
Stirling Mortlock |
Rebels (2011: 3); Brumbies (1998-2010: 123) |
| 14seasons |
Stefan Terblanche |
Sharks (1998-2011). Total games: 108 |
| 13seasons |
Johan Ackermann |
Northern Transvaal/Cats/Sharks
(1996; 2000-2001; 2004; 2006-2008) - Total games: 67 |
| 13seasons |
Leon MacDonald |
Crusaders (1997; 1999-2003; 2005-2009: 122),
Chiefs (1998: 5) - Total games: 127 |
| 13seasons |
Keven Mealamu |
Blues (2001-2012); Chiefs (2000) |
| 12seasons |
Pita Alatini |
Hurricanes/Highlanders/Crusaders/Chiefs
(1996-2003) - Total games: 72 |
| 12seasons |
Brendan Cannon |
Reds/Waratahs/Force (1996-2007) - Total games:
106 (*) |
| 12seasons |
George Gregan |
Brumbies (1996-2007) - Total games: 136 (*) |
| 12seasons |
Andrew Hore |
Highlanders (2012); Hurricanes (2002;
2004-'11); Crusaders - Total games: 118 |
| 12seasons |
Stephen Larkham |
Brumbies (1996-2007) - Total games: 116 (*) |
| 12seasons |
Chris Latham |
Waratahs (1997); Reds (1998-2006; 2008) -
Total games: 108 |
| 12seasons |
Ollie le Roux |
Natal/Sharks/Cats/Cheetahs (1996-2003;
2005-2007) - Total games: 108 |
| 12seasons |
Victor Matfield |
Bulls (2001-2011); Cats (1999-2000) |
| 12seasons |
Anton Oliver |
Highlanders (1996-2007) - Total games: 126 (*) |
| 12seasons |
Caleb Ralph |
Crusaders (1999-2009: 126), Blues (1998: 6),
Chiefs (1997: 3) - Total games: 135 |
| 12seasons |
Bobby Skinstad |
Western Province (1996 - 2), Stormers
(1998-2002 - 25), Cats (2003 - 10), Sharks (2007 - 11) - Total games: 48 |
| 12seasons |
Ben Tune |
Reds (1996-2003; 2005-2007) - Total games: 98 |
| 12seasons |
AJ Venter |
Cats (1998-1999: 19); Sharks (2000-2008: 96);
Stormers (2009: 1) - Total games: 116 (*) |
- |
Drop Goals |
Most Drop
Goals in a League Match
(+2) |
| 4 |
Morné Steyn |
Bulls vs Crusaders: Pretoria - 2009 |
| 3 |
Andrew Mehrtens |
Crusaders vs Highlanders: Christchurch - 1998 |
| 3 |
Louis Koen |
Bulls vs Cats: Bloemfontein - 2003 |
| 2 |
Gaffie du Toit |
Cats vs Stormers: Cape Town - 1999 |
| 2 |
Andrew Mehrtens |
Crusaders vs Blues: Christchurch - 2000 |
| 2 |
Percy Montgomery |
Stormers vs Cats: Johannesburg - 2000 |
| 2 |
Louis Koen |
Bulls vs Crusaders: Pretoria - 2003 |
| 2 |
Frans Steyn |
Sharks vs Blues: Albany - 2007 |
| 2 |
Berrick Barnes |
Reds vs Stormers: Brisbane - 2008 |
| 2 |
André Pretorius |
Lions vs Waratahs: Johannesburg - 2009 |
| 2 |
Morné Steyn |
Bulls
vs Sharks: Durban - 2009
vs Crusaders: Pretoria - 2010
vs Hurricanes: Napier - 2011 |
| 2 |
Sias Ebersohn |
Cheetahs vs Reds: Bloemfontein - 2011 |
| 2 |
Riaan Viljoen |
Cheetahs vs Brumbies: Bloemfontein - 2011 |
Season
(+4) |
| 11 |
Morné Steyn |
Bulls - 2009 |
| 7 |
Louis Koen |
Bulls - 2003 |
| 6 |
André Pretorius |
Lions - 2009 |
| 4 |
Andrew Mehrtens |
Crusaders - 1998 |
| 4 |
Andrew Mehrtens |
Crusaders - 1999 |
| 4 |
Jannie de Beer |
Bulls - 2000 |
| 4 |
Andrew Mehrtens |
Crusaders - 2002 |
| 4 |
Frans Steyn |
Sharks - 2007 |
| 4 |
Berrick Barnes |
Reds - 2008 |
| 4 |
Quade Cooper |
Reds - 2011 |
| 4 |
Morné Steyn |
Bulls - 2011 |
Career
(+10) |
| 23 |
Morné Steyn |
Bulls |
| 17 |
Andrew Mehrtens |
Crusaders |
| 13 |
André Pretorius |
Lions (2007 & 2009 & 2011: 8); Cats
(2002-2006: 5) |
| 11 |
Louis Koen |
Stormers/Cats/Bulls |
| 10 |
Derick Hougaard |
Bulls |