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Super 15 Individual Overall Records
(as at 21/5/2012)

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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 (*)

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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
9 Dan Carter Crusaders

Conversions

Most Conversions in a League Match
(+7)
13 Andrew Mehrtens Crusaders vs Waratahs: Christchurch - 2002
11 Derick Hougaard Bulls vs Reds: Pretoria - 2007
9 Gavin Lawless Natal vs Highlanders: Durban - 1997
9 Joe Roff Brumbies vs Cats: Canberra - 2004
9 Morné Steyn Bulls vs Stormers: Pretoria - 2005
9 Stephen Donald Chiefs vs Lions: Johannesburg - 2010
9 Berrick Barnes Waratahs vs Lions: Sydney - 2010
8 Stirling Mortlock Brumbies vs Cats: Canberra - 2000
8 Joe Roff Brumbies vs Bulls: Canberra - 2003
8 Stephen Donald Chiefs vs Blues: Hamilton - 2009
7 Jannie de Beer Free State vs Highlanders: Invercargill - 1997
7 Adrian Cashmore Blues vs Stormers: Auckland - 1998
7 Tony Brown Highlanders vs Bulls: Invercargill - 1999
7 Andrew Mehrtens Crusaders vs Cats: Nelson - 1999
7 Adrian Cashmore Blues vs Bulls: Auckland - 2000
7 Carlos Spencer Blues vs Bulls: Auckland - 2002
7 Joe Roff Brumbies vs Chiefs: Canberra - 2003
7 Willem de Waal Bulls vs Cats: Pretoria - 2004
7 Nel Fourie Cats vs Bulls: Pretoria - 2004
7 Daniel Carter Crusaders vs Sharks: Christchurch - 2005
7 Nick Evans Blues vs Lions: Johannesburg - 2008
7 Morné  Steyn Bulls vs Cheetahs: Bloemfontein - 2008
7 Stirling Mortlock Brumbies vs Reds: Brisbane - 2009
7 Earl Rose Lions vs Chiefs: Johannesburg - 2010
Season
(+30)
51 Joe Roff Brumbies - 2004
39 Stirling Mortlock Brumbies - 2000
38 Daniel Carter Crusaders - 2006
38 Morné  Steyn Bulls - 2010
37 Daniel Carter Crusaders - 2005
36 Stephen Donald Chiefs - 2009
35 Joe Roff Brumbies - 2003
34 Adrian Cashmore Blues - 1998
33 Morné  Steyn Bulls - 2009; 2011
32 Sias Ebersohn Cheetahs - 2011
31 Matthew Burke Waratahs - 2002
31 Quade Cooper Reds - 2010; 2011
31 Carlos Spencer Blues - 2003
30 David Knox Brumbies - 1997
30 Andrew Mehrtens Crusaders - 2002
30 Stephen Donald Chiefs - 2008
Career
(+100)
217 Daniel Carter Crusaders
199 Morné  Steyn Bulls (2005-2012)
162 Stirling Mortlock Brumbies
160 Matthew Burke Waratahs
149 Stephen Donald Chiefs (2005-2011)
147 Tony Brown Stormers (0); Sharks (11); Highlanders (136)
134 Andrew Mehrtens Crusaders
123 David Holwell Blues (5); Hurricanes (118)
121 Carlos Spencer Lions (2010: 1); Blues (1996-2005: 120)
112 Matt Giteau Brumbies/Western Force
106 Adrian Cashmore Blues
105 Peter Grant Stormers (2006-2012)
102 André  Pretorius Lions (2007 & 2009 & 2011: 28); Cats (2002-2006: 74)
100 Joe Roff Brumbies

Penalties

Most Penalties in a League Match
(+7)
9 Elton Jantjies Lions vs Cheetahs: Johannesburg - 2012
8 Jannie Kruger Northern Transvaal vs Highlanders: Pretoria - 1996
8 Willie Walker Highlanders vs Chiefs: Hamilton - 2003
8 Meyer Bosman Cheetahs vs Stormers: Cape Town - 2006
8 Derick Hougaard Bulls vs Crusaders: Pretoria - 2007: SEMI-FINAL
8 Tom Taylor Crusaders vs Stormers: Christchurch - 2012
7 Jamie Cameron Hurricanes vs Blues: Palmerston North - 1996
7 Joel Stransky Western Province vs Transvaal: Johannesburg - 1996
7 MJ Smith Free State vs Natal: Bloemfontein - 1997
7 Gavin Lawless Natal vs Waratahs: Durban - 1997
7 Simon Culhane Highlanders vs Reds: Dunedin - 1998
7 Jannie de Beer Cats vs Chiefs: Bloemfontein - 1998
Bulls vs Highlanders: Witbank - 2000
7 Kobus Engelbrecht Cats vs Brumbies: Johannesburg - 1999
7 Braam van Straaten Stormers vs Bulls: Pretoria - 1999
7 Matthew Burke Waratahs vs Blues: Sydney - 2001
7 David Holwell Hurricanes vs Highlanders: Napier - 2001
7 Peter Grant Stormers vs Crusaders: Cape Town - 2010
Stormers vs Cheetahs: Cape Town - 2011
7 Quade Cooper Reds vs Brumbies: Canberra - 2011
7 Mike Harris Reds vs Western Force: Brisbane - 2012
7 Morné Steyn Bulls vs Brumbies: Pretoria - 2012
7 Patrick Lambie Sharks vs Highlanders: Durban - 2012
Most Penalties by a Team in a League Match (+9)
9 Hurricanes vs Blues Willie Ripia (5), Piri Weepu (4) - 12/2/2009
9 Lions vs Cheetahs Elton Jantjies (9) - 25/2/2012
Most Penalties by 2 Teams in a League Match (+10)
14 Lions vs Cheetahs Elton Jantjies (Lions - 9), Johan Goosen (Cheetahs - 5) - 25/2/2012
Season
(+40)
51 Morné  Steyn Bulls - 2010
47 James O'Connor Western Force - 2011
46 Morné  Steyn Bulls - 2011
43 Quade Cooper Reds - 2011
43 Andrew Mehrtens Crusaders - 1999
42 Dan Carter Crusaders - 2011
41 Andrew Mehrtens Crusaders - 1998
40 Nathan Spooner Reds - 1999
Career
(+100)
230 Daniel Carter Crusaders
206 Morné  Steyn Bulls
202 Andrew Mehrtens Crusaders
199 Tony Brown Stormers (4); Sharks (15); Highlanders (180)
173 Matthew Burke Waratahs
161 Peter Grant Stormers (2006-2012)
150 Stephen Donald Chiefs (2005-2011)
144 Stirling Mortlock Rebels (2011: 0); Brumbies (1998-2010: 144)
138 David Holwell Blues (3); Hurricanes (135)
126 Elton Flatley Reds
121 André  Pretorius Lions (2007 & 2009 & 2011: 26); Cats (2002-2006: 95)
114 Matt Giteau Brumbies/Western Force
113 Adrian Cashmore Blues
113 Louis Koen Bulls/Cats/Stormers
110 Peter Hewat Waratahs
108 Braam van Straaten Bulls/Stormers

Tries

Most Tries in a League Match
(+3)
4 Joe Roff (ACT Brumbies) vs Natal: Canberra - 1996
4 Gavin Lawless (Sharks) vs Otago Highlanders: Durban - 1997
4 Stefan Terblanche Sharks) vs Waikato Chiefs: Port Elizabeth - 1998
4 Joeli Vidiri (Auckland Blues) vs Northern Bulls: Auckland - 2000
4 Doug Howlett (Auckland Blues) vs Wellington Hurricanes: Wellington - 2002
4 Mils Muliaina (Auckland Blues) vs Bulls: Auckland - 2002
4 Caleb Ralph (Canterbury Crusaders) vs Waratahs: Christchurch - 2002
4 Sitiveni Sivivatu (Chiefs) vs Blues: Hamiton - 2009
4 Drew Mitchell (Waratahs) vs Lions: Sydney - 2010
4 Sean Maitland (Crusaders) vs Brumbies: Nelson - 2011
3 Alistair Murdoch (NSW Waratahs) vs Wellington Hurricanes: Sydney - 1996
3 Joeli Vidiri (Auckland Blues) vs NSW Waratahs: Auckland - 1996
3 To'o Veaaga (Otago Highlanders) vs Western Province: Cape Town - 1996
3 André  Joubert (Natal) vs Wellington Hurricanes: Wellington - 1996
3 James Small (Natal) vs Wellington Hurricanes: Wellington - 1996
3 Ian Jones (Waikato Chiefs) vs NSW Waratahs: Hamilton - 1996
3 Mitch Hardy (ACT Brumbies) vs Otago Highlanders: Canberra - 1996
3 Cabous van der Westhuizen (Natal) vs Queensland Reds: Brisbane - 1996
3 Matthew Burke (NSW Waratahs) vs Northern Transvaal: Sydney - 1997
3 Doug Howlett (Otago Highlanders) vs Waikato Chiefs: Taupo - 1997
3 Eric Rush (Waikato Chiefs) vs ACT Brumbies: Canberra - 1997
3 Tana Umaga (Wellington Hurricanes) vs Northern Transvaal: Pretoria - 1997
3 Tana Umaga (Wellington Hurricanes) vs Otago Highlanders: Taupo - 1997
3 Christian Cullen (Wellington Hurricanes) vs Free State: Bloemfontein - 1997
3 Ipolito Fenukitau (ACT Brumbies) vs Canterbury Crusaders: Canberra - 1997
3 Joe Roff (ACT Brumbies) vs Northern Transvaal: Canberra - 1997
3 Stefan Terblanche (Sharks) vs Wellington Hurricanes: Palmerston North - 1998
3 Jannie van der Walt (Cats) vs Northern Bulls: Pretoria - 1998
3 Jannie van der Walt (Cats) vs Stormers: Johannesburg - 1998
3 Semi Taupeaafe (NSW Waratahs) vs Sharks: Sydney - 1998
3 Mark Carter (Auckland Blues) vs Stormers: Auckland - 1998
3 Jeremy Stanley (Otago Highlanders) vs Stormers: Cape Town - 1998
3 Jeff Wilson (Otago Highlanders) vs Stormers: Cape Town - 1998
3 Conrad Stoltz (Cats) vs Canterbury Crusaders: Nelson - 1999
3 Joe Roff (ACT Brumbies) vs Stormers: Canberra - 1999
3 Andrew Walker (ACT Brumbies) vs Sharks: Canberra - 2000
3 Andrew Walker (ACT Brumbies) vs Waikato Chiefs: Hamilton - 2000
3 Tana Umaga (Wellington Hurricanes) vs Queensland Reds: New Plymouth - 2000
3 Marika Vunibaka (Canterbury Crusaders) vs Northern Bulls: Christchurch - 2000
3 Caleb Ralph (Canterbury Crusaders) vs Northern Bulls: Christchurch - 2000
3 Owen Finegan (ACT Brumbies) vs Cats: Canberra - 2000
3 Owen Finegan (ACT Brumbies) vs Crusaders: Canberra - 2001
3 Keith Lowen (Waikato Chiefs) vs Auckland Blues: Rotorua - 2001
3 Justin Swart (Sharks) vs New South Wales Waratahs: Durban - 2001
3 Danny Lee (Waikato Chiefs) vs Otago Highlanders: Rotorua - 2001
3 Bruce Reihana (Waikato Chiefs) vs Wellington Hurricanes: Wellington - 2001
3 Breyton Paulse (Stormers) vs Northern Bulls: Pretoria - 2001
3 Scott Staniforth (Waratahs) vs Chiefs: Rotorua - 2002
3 Gcobani Bobo (Cats) vs Bulls: Pretoria - 2002
3 Graeme Bond (Brumbies) vs Sharks: Canberra - 2002
3 Stirling Mortlock (Brumbies) vs Bulls: Pretoria - 2002
3 Ryan Nicholas (Highlanders) vs Bulls: Pretoria - 2002
3 Marika Vunibaka (Canterbury Crusaders) vs Bulls: Christchurch - 2002
3 Leon Macdonald (Canterbury Crusaders) vs Bulls: Christchurch - 2002
3 Pieter Rossouw (Stormers) vs Waikato Chiefs: Hamilton - 2002
3 Nick Collins (Chiefs) vs Wellington Hurricanes: Hamilton - 2002
3 Joe Roff (Brumbies) vs Stormers: Canberra - 2003
3 Andrew Walker (Brumbies) vs Chiefs: Canberra - 2003
3 Marika Vunibaka (Crusaders) vs Highlanders: Christchurch - 2004
3 Fourie du Preez (Bulls) vs Cats: Pretoria - 2004
3 Gerrie Britz (Cats) vs Bulls: Pretoria - 2004
3 Mark Gerrard (Brumbies) vs Crusaders: Canberra - 2004
3 Ben Blair (Highlanders) vs Sharks: Durban - 2005
3 Peter Hewat (Waratahs) vs Bulls: Sydney - 2005
3 Ma'a Nonu (Hurricanes) vs Brumbies: Wellington - 2005
3 Sitiveni Sivivatu (Chiefs) vs Highlanders: Hamilton - 2005
3 Scott Hamilton (Crusaders) vs Hurricanes: Christchurch - 2005
3 Rua Tipoki (Blues) vs Western Force: Auckland - 2006
3 Scott Staniforth (Western Force) vs Cats: Johannesburg - 2006
3 Andrew Hore (Hurricanes) vs Chiefs: Wellington - 2006
3 Jaque Fourie (Cats) vs Blues: Johannesburg - 2006
3 Ross Filipo (Crusaders) vs Western Force: Christchurch - 2007
3 Brendon Leonard (Chiefs) vs Western Force: Hamilton - 2007
3 Roy Kinikinilau (Chiefs) vs Western Force: Hamilton - 2007
3 Joe Rokocoko (Blues) vs Cheetahs: Bloemfontein - 2008
vs Western Force: Auckland - 2010
3 Jacques Botes (Sharks) vs Cheetahs: Durban - 2008
3 Cameron Shepherd (Western Force) vs Brumbies: Canberra - 2009
3 Sitiveni Sivivatu (Chiefs) vs Blues: Hamilton - 2009
3 Dwayne Sweeney (Chiefs) vs Lions: Hamilton - 2009
3 Henno Mentz (Lions) vs Reds: Brisbane - 2009
3 Richard Kahui (Chiefs) vs Lions: Johannesburg - 2010
3 Wandile Mjekeva (Lions) vs Chiefs: Johannesburg - 2010
3 Israel Dagg (Highlanders) vs Bulls: Pretoria - 2010
3 Hosea Gear (Hurricanes) vs Reds: Wellington - 2010
3 Sarel Pretorius (Cheetahs) vs Hurricanes: Bloemfontein - 2011
3 Riaan Viljoen (Cheetahs) vs Lions: Johannesburg - 2011
3 Wynand Olivier (Bulls) vs Rebels: Pretoria - 2011
3 Tom Carter (Waratahs) vs Highlanders: Sydney - 2011
3 Ryno Benjamin (Cheetahs) vs Stormers: Bloemfontein - 2011
3 Rod Davies (Reds) vs Blues: Brisbane - 2011
3 TJ Perenara (Hurricanes) vs Western Force: Perth - 2012
3 Adam Thomson (Highlanders) vs Rebels: Invercargill - 2012
Semi-final
(+2)
3 Cabous van der Westhuizen Natal vs Queensland Reds: Brisbane 1996
3 Scott Hamilton Crusaders vs Hurricanes: Christchurch 2005
3 Rod Davies Reds vs Blues: Brisbane 2011
2 André  Joubert Natal vs Queensland Reds: Brisbane 1996
2 Jonah Lomu Auckland Blues vs Northern Transvaal: Auckland 1996
2 Eroni Clarke Auckland Blues vs Natal: Auckland 1997
2 Joeli Vidiri Auckland Blues vs Natal: Auckland 1997
2 James Holbeck ACT Brumbies vs Wellington Hurricanes: Canberra 1997
2 Christian Cullen Wellington Hurricanes vs ACT Brumbies: Canberra 1997
2 Adrian Cashmore Auckland Blues vs Otago Highlanders: Auckland 1998
2 Ollie le Roux Sharks vs Canterbury Crusaders: Christchurch 1998
2 Norm Berryman Canterbury Crusaders vs Sharks: Christchurch 1998
2 Marika Vunibaka Canterbury Crusaders vs Otago Highlanders: Christchurch 2000
2 Charl van Rensburg Sharks vs Cats: Durban 2001
2 Mark Robinson Crusaders vs Highlanders: Christchurch 2002
2 Graeme Bond ACT Burmbies vs New South Wales Waratahs: Sydney 2002
2 Joe Rokocoko Auckland Blues vs ACT Brumbies: Auckland 2003
2 Rico Gear Crusaders vs Bulls: Christchurch 2003
2 Leon MacDonald Crusaders vs Hurricanes: Christchurch 2008
       
Final
(+2)
3 Mark Gerrard ACT Brumbies vs Canterbury Crusaders: Canberra 2004
2 Andrew Blowers Auckland Blues vs Natal: Auckland 1996
2 Joe Roff ACT Brumbies vs Sharks: Canberra 2001
2 Caleb Ralph Canterbury Crusaders vs ACT Brumbies: Christchurch 2002
2 Mark Hammett Canterbury Crusaders vs Auckland Blues: Auckland 2003
2 Joe Roff ACT Brumbies vs Crusaders: Canberra 2004
2 Mat Rogers NSW Waratahs vs Crusaders: Christchurch 2005
2 Lachlan Turner NSW Waratahs vs Crusaders: Christchurch 2008
2 Fourie du Preez Bulls vs Chiefs: Pretoria 2009
2 Bryan Habana Bulls vs Chiefs: Pretoria 2009
       
Season
(+8)
15 Joe Roff Brumbies 1997
15 Rico Gear Crusaders 2005
13 James Small Natal 1996
13 Andrew Walker Brumbies 2000
12 André  Joubert Natal 1996
12 Roger Randle Chiefs 2002
12 Tana Umaga Hurricanes 1997
12 Doug Howlett Blues 2003
12 JP Pietersen Sharks 2007
11 Christian Cullen Hurricanes 1997
11 Pieter Rossouw Stormers 2002
11 Marika Vunibaka Crusaders 2000
10 Joeli Vidiri Blues 1996
10 Joeli Vidiri Blues 1997
10 Stefan Terblanche Sharks 1998
10 Joeli Vidiri Auckland Blues 1998
10 Jeff Wilson Otago Highlanders 1998
10 Breyton Paulse Stormers 2000
10 Christian Cullen Wellington Hurricanes 2000
10 Doug Howlett Auckland Blues 2002
10 Chris Latham Queensland Reds 2002
10 Caleb Ralph Canterbury Crusaders 2002
10 Stirling Mortlock ACT Brumbies 2004
10 Mark Gerrard ACT Brumbies 2004
10 Peter Hewat NSW Waratahs 2005
10 Lome Fa'atau Hurricanes 2006
9 Andrew Blowers Auckland Blues 1996
9 Graeme Bond ACT Brumbies 2002
9 Mitch Hardy ACT Brumbies 1997
9 Jannie van der Walt Cats 1998
9 Norm Berryman Canterbury Crusaders 1998
9 Clyde Rathbone ACT Brumbies 2004
9 Marika Vunibaka Canterbury Crusaders 2002
9 Bryan Habana Bulls 2005
9 Stirling Mortlock ACT Brumbies 2006
9 Scott Staniforth Western Force 2006
9 Ma'a Nonu Hurricanes 2009
9 Joe Rokocoko Blues 2010
9 Drew Mitchell Waratahs 2010
9 Bjorn Basson Bulls 2011
9 Sean Maitland Crusaders 2011
9 Sarel Pretorius Cheetahs 2011
8 Justin Swart Western Province 1996
8 Alistair Murdoch NSW Waratahs 1996
8 Ben Tune Reds 1996
8 Jonah Lomu Blues 1996
8 Joos Joubert Natal 1997
8 Stephen Larkham Brumbies 1998
8 Conrad Stoltz Cats 1999
8 Afato So'oalo Crusaders 1999
8 Joe Roff Brumbies 1999
8 Caleb Ralph Crusaders 2000
8 Aisea Tuilevu Highlanders 2001
8 Andrew Walker Brumbies 2001
8 Scott Staniforth Waratahs 2002
8 Stirling Mortlock Brumbies 2002
8 Leon Macdonald Crusaders 2002
8 Rupeni Caucaunibuca Blues 2003
8 Christian Cullen Hurricanes 2003
8 Brent Ward Hurricanes 2004
8 Sitiveni Sivivatu Waikato Chiefs 2005
8 Caleb Ralph Crusaders 2005
8 Scott Hamilton Crusaders 2005
8 Rico Gear Crusaders 2005
8 Lelia Masaga Chiefs 2007
2008
8 Bryan Habana Bulls 2007
2009
8 Gerhard van den Heever Bulls 2010
8 Rene Ranger Blues 2011
8 André Taylor Hurricanes 2012
8 Alisona Taumalolo (A PROP!!) Chiefs 2012
Career
(+15)
59 Doug Howlett Blues (55); Hurricanes (1); Highlanders (3) 1997-2007
58 Caleb Ralph Crusaders (52 - 1999-2008)
Blues (3 - 1998); Chiefs (3 - 1997)
1996-2008
57 Joe Roff Brumbies 1996-2004
56 Christian Cullen Hurricanes 1996-2003
56 Stirling Mortlock Rebels (3)
Brumbies (53)
2011-2012
1998-2010
52 Bryan Habana Stormers (15)
Bulls (37)
2010-2012
2005-2009
48 Tana Umaga Chiefs (1)
Hurricanes (47)
2011
1996-2007
43 Ma'a Nonu Hurricanes 2003-2011
43 Joeli Vidiri Blues 1996-2001
42 Leon MacDonald Crusaders (1999-2003; 2005-2009: 42)
Chiefs (1998: 0)
1997-2009
42 Sitiveni Sivivatu Chiefs 2002-2011
41 Chris Latham Reds (1998-2006; 2008); Waratahs (1997) 1997-2006; 2008
41 Scott Staniforth Waratahs (23)
Western Force (18)
1998-2003
2006-2010
40 Rico Gear Crusaders 1999-2007
40 Joe Rokocoko Blues 2003-2006
2008-2011
37 Jaque Fourie Stormers (13)
Lions (9)
Cats (15)
2010-2011
2007; 2009
2003-2006
36 Cameron Shepherd Western Force (30)
Waratahs (6)
2006-2012
2004-2005
35 Breyton Paulse Stormers 1998-2005; 2007
35 Marika Vunibaka Crusaders 2000-2004
35 Jeff Wilson Highlanders 1996-2002
35 Stefan Terblanche Sharks 1998-2003
2008-2011
33 Matt Giteau Brumbies (24)
Western Force (9)
2003-2006; 2011
2007-2009
33 Drew Mitchell Waratahs (15)
Western Force (12)
Reds (6)
2010-2011
2006-2009
2004-2005
32 Stephen Larkham Brumbies 1996-2007
32 Roger Randle Chiefs 1996-2003
32 Andrew Walker Brumbies (1999-2003)
Reds (2007)
1999-2003
2007
31 Lelia Masaga Chiefs 2006-2012
31 Pieter Rossouw Western Province (1)
Stormers (30)
1996
1998-2004
31 Ben Tune Reds 1996-2003 &
2005-2007
30 Daniel Carter Crusaders 2003-'08; 2010-'12
30 Owen Finegan Brumbies 1996-2005
29 Mark Gerrard Rebels (2)
Brumbies (27)
Waratahs (0)
2011
2003-2009
2001
29 Mils Muliaina Chiefs (13)
Blues (16)
2006-2011
2001-2005
29 JP Pietersen Sharks 2006-2012
29 Lote Tuqiri Waratahs 2003-2009
28 Wynand Olivier Bulls 2005-2012
28 Carlos Spencer Lions (3)
Blues (25)
2010
1996-2005
27 Lome Fa'atau Hurricanes (17); Chiefs (10) 2002-2006
27 Hosea Gear Highlanders (1)
Hurricanes (26)
2012
2004-2011
27 Akona Ndungane Bulls 2005-2012
26 Jonah Lomu Blues (14); Chiefs (2); Hurricanes (10) 1996-2003
25 Jacques Botes Sharks 2005-2012
25 Lachie Turner Waratahs 2007-2011
24 Matthew Burke Waratahs 1996-2004
24 Richie McCaw Crusaders 2001-2010
24 Odwa Ndungane Bulls (3)
Sharks (21)
2004
2005-2011
24 Morgan Turinui Reds (4)
Waratahs (20)
2008-2009
2003-2007
23 Justin Marshall Crusaders 1996-2005
23 Jeremy Paul Brumbies 1998-2006
23 Bruce Reihana Chiefs 1997-2002
22 Bjorn Basson Bulls (16)
Cheetahs (6)
2011-2012
2009-2010
22 Fourie du Preez Bulls 2003-2011
22 Zac Guildford Crusaders 2008-2012
22 Adrian Jacobs Bulls (9)
Cats (1)
Sharks (12)
2001-2002
2003
2004-2011
22 Aaron Mauger Crusaders 2000-2007
22 Pierre Spies Bulls 2005-2012
21 Mark Bartholomeusz Brumbies 1998-2004; 2010
21 Jean de Villiers Stormers 2005-2009; 2012
21 George Gregan Brumbies 1996-2006
21 Scott Hamilton Crusaders 2003-2008
21 Sean Maitland Crusaders 2008-2011
21 Liam Messam Chiefs 2006-2012
21 Percy Montgomery Sharks (10)
Stormers (11)
2006-2007
1998-2002
21 Isaia Toeava Blues (18)
Hurricanes (3)
2007-2012
2006
20 Mitch Hardy Brumbies 1996-2000
20 Andrew Hore Highlanders (1)
Hurricanes (19)
Crusaders (0)
2012
2002; 2004-2011
2001
20 Digby Ioane Reds (16)
Western Force (4)
2008-2012
2006-2007
20 Byron Kelleher Chiefs/Highlanders 1998-2006
20 Brian Lima Blues/Highlanders 1996-1999
19 Pita Alatini Hurricanes/Highlanders/Crusaders/Chiefs 1996-2003
19 Israel Dagg Crusaders 2009-2012
19 Stephen Donald Chiefs 2005-2011
19 Peter Hynes Reds 2003-2010
19 Casey Laulala Crusaders 2004-2009
19 Adam Thomson Highlanders 2006-2012
19 Jannie v/d Walt Golden Lions/Cats 1996-2001
19 Rudi Wulf Blues 2005-2012
18 Bjorn Basson Bulls (12)
Cheetahs (6)
2011-2012
2009-2010
18 Nathan Grey Waratahs 1998-2005
18 Tim Horan Reds 1996-2000
18 Richard Kanhui Chiefs 2006-2012
18 Zane Kirchner Bulls 2008-2012
18 Brendon Leonard Chiefs 2007-2012
18 Rene Ranger Blues 2009-2012
18 Romi Ropati Highlanders 1997-2002
18 Brent Russell Sharks (15)
Stormers (3)
2003-2006
2007
18 Damian Smith Reds 1996-2001
18 David Smith Western Force (4)
Hurricanes (14)
2011
2007-2010
18 Juan Smith Cheetahs (7)
Cats (11)
2006-2011
2003-2005
18 Wikus van Heerden Lions (1)
Bulls (12)
Cats (5)
2010-2012
2003; 2007-2008
2002; 2004-2006
17 Robbie Fleck Stormers 1998-2003
17 Daniel Herbert Reds 1996-2002
17 Wylie Human Cats (7)
Bulls (5)
Sharks (3)
Lions (1)
Stormers (1)
2001; 2004-2006
2002
2003
2007
2008
17 Cory Jane Hurricanes 2007-2012
17 André Joubert Natal/Sharks 1996-1999
17 Jongi Nokwe Cheetahs (15)
Stormers (2)
2008-2010
2006
17 Jason O'Halloran Hurricanes 1996-2002
17 Sarel Pretorius Waratahs (2)
Cheetahs (15)
2012
2009-2011
17 Afato So'oalo Crusaders 1997-2001
17 Brent Ward Crusaders (2)
Blues (2)
Hurricanes (13)
2007; 2011
2006
2003-2005
17 Frikkie Welsh Bulls 1999-2004
16 Norm Berryman Crusaders 1998-2000
16 Graeme Bond Brumbies 1997-2002
16 Tonderai Chavhanga Lions (2)
Stormers (14)
2010
2004-2009
16 Quade Cooper Reds 2007-2011
16 Ryan Cross Waratahs (1)
Western Force (15)
2011
2007-2010
16 Alby Mathewson Blues 2007-2012
16 Scott Robertson Crusaders 1996-2003
16 John Roe Reds 2001-2008
16 Mat Rogers Waratahs 2002-2003; 2005-2006
16 Wendell Sailor Waratahs (3); Reds (13) 2002-2006
16 George Smith Brumbies 2000-2010
16 Anthony Tuitavake Hurricanes 2006-2010
16 André Venter Cats (13)
Free State (3)
1998-2001
1997
15 Rupeni Caucaunibuca Blues 2002-2004
15 Mark Chisholm Brumbies 2003-2008
15 Troy Flavell Blues 1998-2008
15 Daryl Gibson Crusaders 1996-2002
15 Peter Hewat Waratahs 2005-2006
15 Scott Higginbotham Reds 2008-2012
15 Daryl Lilley Crusaders/Hurricanes 1997-2002
15 Isitolo Maka Chiefs (12), Highlanders (3) 1998-2000
15 Henno Mentz Lions (6)
Sharks (9)
2009
2004-2008
15 JP Nel Bulls 2001-2009
15 Clyde Rathbone Brumbies 2002-2006
15 James Small Golden Lions/Sharks/Stormers 1996-1999
15 Justin Swart Western Province (8)
Stormers (0)
Sharks (7)
1996
1998
1999-2003
Tries in Quick succession
53 seconds Hosea Gear (16/5/2008: Hurricanes) vs Blues, Auckland
     
Fastest Try after kick-off
First Half Vula Maimuri (12/5/2001: Highlanders - scored within 12 sec) vs Crusaders, Dunedin
  Keegan Daniel (8/3/2008: Sharks - scored within 16 sec) vs Blues, Durban
  Lionel Mapoe (12/2/2010: Cheetahs - scored within 20 sec) vs Bulls, Bloemfontein
  Chris Latham (22/2/2003: Reds - scored within 21 sec) vs Brumbies, Brisbane
  Steve Kefu (28/2/2004: Reds - scored within 23 sec) vs Chiefs, Brisbane
  Jaque Fourie (29/3/2003: Cats - scored within 25 sec) vs Sharks, Johannebsurg
  Quade Cooper (11/4/2009: Reds - scored within 25 sec) vs Highlanders, Invercargill
  Elton Flatley (26/2/2005: Reds - scored within 26 sec) vs Hurricanes, Brisbane
  Isaia Toeava (17/4/2009: Blues - scored within 26 sec) vs Highlanders, Auckland
  Bernard Foley (21/4/2012: Waratahs - scored within 26 sec) vs Rebels, Sydney
  Liam Messam (26/3/2011: Chiefs - scored within 34 sec) vs Blues, Hamilton
  Digby Ioane (15/5/2010: Reds - scored within 37 sec) vs Highlanders, Brisbane
  Daniel Carter (29/4/2005: Crusaders - scored within 40 sec) vs Sharks, Christchurch
  Jaco Gouws (10/5/2003: Stormers - scored within 42 sec) vs Cats, Cape Town
  Joe Roff (22/5/2004: Brumbies - scored within 42 sec) vs Crusaders, Canberra: final
  Ryan Cross (16/5/2009: Western Force - scored within 42 sec) vs Highlanders, Perth
  Digby Ioane (27/4/2012: Reds - scored within 43 sec) vs Blues, Auckland
  De Wet Barry (29/4/2006: Stormers - scored within 44 sec) vs Crusaders, Cape Town
  Lelia Masaga (6/3/2009: Chiefs - scored within 44 sec) vs Western Force, Hamilton
  Doug Howlett (22/4/2006: Blues - scored within 46 sec) vs Sharks, Durban
  Tonderai Chavhanga (28/3/2008: Stormers - scored within 48 sec) vs Western Force, Perth
  Quade Cooper (20/2/2009: Stormers - scored within 48 sec) vs Reds, Cape Town
  Naas Olivier (8/5/2010: Cheetahs - scored within 50 sec) vs W. Force, Bloemfontein
  James Hanson (6/5/2012: Reds - scored within 54 sec) vs Crusaders, Christchurch
  Rod Davies (10/4/2010: Reds - scored within 58 sec) vs Lions, Johannesburg
  Drew Mitchell (24/4/2009: Western Force - scored within 59 sec) vs Lions, Perth
  Will Genia (27/2/2010: Reds - scored within 59 sec) vs Blues, Brisbane
Second Half Wylie Human (10/5/2008: Stormers - scored within 9 sec) vs Waratahs, Cape Town
  Zac Guildford (11/6/2011: Crusaders - scored within 16 sec) vs Blues, Timaru
  Scott Staniforth (16/3/2002: Waratahs - scored within 27 sec) vs Cats, Sydney
  Marika Vunibaka (54/2002: Crusaders - scored within 29 sec) vs Waratahs, Sydney
  Joe Rokocoko (8/3/2003: Blues scored within 30 sec) vs Crusaders, Albany
  Paul Williams (4/4/2008: Highlanders scored within 30 sec) vs Lions, Dunedin
  Faifili Levave (23/4/2011: Hurricanes scored within 30 sec) vs Sharks, Durban
  Wynand Olivier (14/2/2009: Bulls scored within 31 sec) vs Reds, Pretoria
  Lelia Masaga (29/3/2008: Chiefs scored within 36 sec) vs Highlanders, Hamilton
  Berrick Barnes (8/5/2010: Waratahs scored within 39 sec) vs Chiefs, Hamilton
  Earl Rose (17/5/2008: Lions - scored within 44 sec) vs Stormers, Johannesburg
  Sean Maitland (11/3/2011: Crusaders - scored within 47 sec) vs Brumbies, Nelson, NZ
  CJ Stander (14/4/2012): Bulls - scored within 48 sec) vs Lions, Johannesburg
  Gcobani Bobo (14/3/2009: Stormers - scored within 50 sec) vs Lions, Cape Town
  Jaco Taute (2/4/2011: Lions - scored within 50 sec) vs Reds, Johannesburg
  Kurtley Beale (24/5/2008: Waratahs - scored within 59 sec) vs Sharks, Sydney
     
Youngest player to score a try
17:316 James O'Connor (5/7/1990) Western Force vs Brumbies, Perth - 16/5/2008
18:042 Kurtley Beale (6/1/1989) Waratahs vs Cheetahs, Kimberley - 17/2/2007
18:072 Matt Toomua (2/1/1990) Brumbies vs Hurricanes, Canberra - 14/3/2008
18:148 Michael Hooper (29/10/1991) Brumbies vs Chiefs, Canberra - 26/3/2010
18:230 James O'Connor (5/7/1990) Western Force vs Cheetahs, Perth - 20/2/2009
18:237 Doug Howlett (21/9/1978) Highlanders vs Chiefs, Hamilton - 16/5/1997
18:241 Rob Horne (15/8/1989) Waratahs vs Western Force, Perth - 12/4/2008
18:255 Rob Horne (15/8/1989) Waratahs vs Sharks, Sydney - 26/4/2008
18:332 Quade Cooper (6/4/1988) Reds vs Lions, Brisbane - 3/3/2007
18:360 Caleb Brown (8/3/1987) Reds vs Chiefs, Hamilton - 3/3/2006
Oldest player to score a try
38:008 Tana Umaga (27/5/1973) Chiefs vs Blues, Auckland - 4/6/2011
36:287 Johan Ackermann (3/6/1970) Sharks vs Hurricanes, Durban - 17/3/2007
36:029 Richard Loe (6/4/1960) Crusaders vs Highlanders, Christchurch - 5/5/1996
34:301 Helgard Müller (1/6/1963) Cats vs Highlanders, Johannesburg - 28/3/1998
34:174 David Campese (21/10/1962) Waratahs vs Free State, Sydney - 29/3/1997
34:162 Justin Collins (4/9/1974) Blues vs Western Force, Perth - 13/2/2009
34:052 Paul Mitchell (1/3/1967) Chiefs vs Bulls, Hamilton - 21/4/2001
34:042 Frank Bunce (4/2/1962) Chiefs vs Sharks, Hamilton - 17/3/1996
34:031 André  Joubert (15/4/1964) Sharks vs Crusaders, Durban - 16/5/1998
     

Points

Most points in a League Match
(+25)
50 Gavin Lawless (Sharks) vs Otago Highlanders: Durban - 1997 (4 tries, 9 conversions, 4 penalties)
39 Jannie Kruger (N. Transvaal) vs Otago Highlanders: Pretoria - 1996
35 Morné  Steyn (Bulls) vs Stormers: Pretoria - 2005
35 Morné  Steyn (Bulls) vs Brumbies: Pretoria - 2010
34 Peter Hewat (Waratahs) vs Bulls: Sydney - 2005
33 Matthew Burke (NSW Waratahs) vs Northern Transvaal: Sydney - 1997
32 Gavin Johnson (Gauteng Lions) vs Otago Highlanders: Johannesburg - 1997
32 Stephen Donald (Chiefs) vs Lions: Johannesburg - 2010
31 Quade Cooper (Reds) vs Crusaders: Brisbane - 2010
31 Tom Taylor (Crusaders) vs Stormers: Christchurch - 2012
30 André  Joubert (Natal) vs Waikato Chiefs: Durban - 1996
30 David Holwell (Hurricanes) vs Otago Highlanders: Napier - 2001
29 Henry Honiball (Natal) vs Gauteng Lions: Durban - 1997
29 Ben Blair (Crusaders) vs Bulls: Pretoria - 2001
29 Louis Koen (Bulls) vs Cats: Bloemfontein - 2003
29 Gareth Anscombe (Blues) vs Bulls: Pretoria - 2012
28 Braam van Straaten (Stormers) vs Wellington Hurricanes: Cape Town - 2000
28 Mat Rogers (Waratahs) vs Crusaders: Christchurch - 2004
28 Ben Blair (Highlanders) vs Sharks: Durban - 2005
28 Peter Hewat (Waratahs) vs Blues: Sydney - 2006
28 Daniel Carter (Crusaders) vs Cheetahs: Christchurch - 2006
28 Patrick Lambie (Sharks) vs Highlanders: Durban - 2012
27 Daniel Carter (Crusaders) vs Reds: Brisbane - 2006
27 Adrian Cashmore (Blues) vs Otago Highlanders: Auckland - 1998: SEMI-FINAL
27 Braam van Straaten (Stormers) vs Northern Bulls: Pretoria - 1999
27 Derick Hougaard (Bulls) vs Crusaders: Pretoria - 2007: SEMI-FINAL
27 Elton Jantjies (Lions) vs Cheetahs: Johannesburg - 2012
26 Gavin Johnson (Gauteng Lions) vs New South Wales Waratahs: Johannesburg - 1997
26 Simon Culhane (Highlanders) vs Queensland Reds: Dunedin - 1998
26 Butch James (Sharks) vs Otago Highlanders: Dunedin - 2001
26 Andrew Mehrtens (Crusaders) vs New South Wales Waratahs: Christchurch - 2002
26 Louis Koen (Bulls) vs Hurricanes: Napier - 2003
26 Elton Flatley (Reds) vs Stormers: Cape Town - 2003
26 Meyer Bosman (Cheetahs) vs Stormers: Cape Town - 2006
26 Morné Steyn (Bulls) vs Lions: Pretoria - 2010
26 Sias Ebersohn (Cheetahs) vs Lions: Johannesburg - 2011
25 Jannie de Beer (Cats) vs Waikato Chiefs: Bloemein - 1998
25 Andrew Mehrtens (Crusaders) vs Otago Highlanders: Christchurch - 1998
25 Matthew Burke (NSW Waratahs) vs ACT Brumbies: Sydney - 2000
25 Jannie de Beer (Northern Bulls) vs Otago Highlanders: Witbank - 2000
25 Stirling Mortlock (ACT Brumbies) vs Stormers: Canberra - 2001
25 Matthew Burke (Waratahs) vs Auckland Blues: Sydney - 2001
25 Andrew Mehrtens (Crusaders) vs Otago Highlanders: Christchurch - 2002
25 André Pretorius (Cats) vs Canterbury Crusaders: Johannesburg - 2002
25 Joe Roff (Brumbies) vs Chiefs: Canberra - 2003
25 Percy Montgomery (Sharks) vs Chiefs: Durban - 2006
25 Cameron Shepherd (W. Force) vs Bulls: Pretoria - 2007
25 Derick Hougaard (Bulls) vs Reds: Pretoria - 2007
25 Nick Evans (Blues) vs Bulls: Pretoria - 2008
25 Morné Steyn (Bulls) vs Cheetahs: Bloemfontein - 2008
vs Crusaders: Pretoria - 2010
25 Mike Harris (Reds) vs Western Force: Brisbane - 2012
     
Scored in all four ways
(scoring a try, conversion, penalty, dropped goal in the same match)
23 Carlos Spencer Blues vs Western Province, Auckland: 1t, 3c, 3p, 1d 27/3/1996
25 Andrew Mehrtens Crusaders vs Highlanders, Christchurch: 1t, 1c, 3p, 3d 24/4/1998
24 Glen Jackson Chiefs vs Bulls, Pretoria: 1t, 5c, 2p, 1d 21/4/2001
24 André Pretorius Cats vs Waratahs, Johannesburg: 1t, 2c, 4p, 1d 1/3/2003
25 Morné Steyn Bulls vs Cheetahs, Bloemfontein: 1t, 7c, 1p, 1d 17/5/2008
13 Kurtley Beale Waratahs vs Sharks, Sydney: 1t, 1c, 1p, 1d 24/5/2008
19 Quade Cooper Reds vs Waratahs, Brisbane: 1t, 1c, 3p, 1d 23/4/2011
Teams with three successful placekickers in a match
Team Opponent Players Date
Free State Natal Jannie de Beer-2c, MJ Smith-1c7p, Jorrie Kruger-1p 22/3/1997
Chiefs Reds Matt Cooper-1c1p, Leon MacDonald-1c, Ian Foster-2p 7/3/1998
Brumbies Bulls Joe Roff-3c2p, Stirling Mortlock-1p, Stephen Larkham-4p 27/3/1999
Highlanders Waratahs Brendan Laney-3p, Tony Brown-1p, Jeff Wilson-1p 12/5/2000
Brumbies Chiefs Andrew Walker-2c, Julian Huxley-1c, Stirling Mortlock-2p 4/5/2002
Crusaders Sharks Aaron Mauger-1c, Leon MacDonald-1p, Dan Carter-1p 18/4/2003
Reds Cats Julian Huxley-1c1p, Elton Flatey-1p, Chris Latham-1p 29/4/2005
Brumbies Cheetahs Mark Gerrard-3c, Matt Giteau-2c2p, Stirling Mortlock-1c 8/4/2006
Hurricanes Crusaders Jimmy Gopperth-2p, Piri Weepu-1p, David Holwell-1p: FINAL 27/5/2006
Highlanders Reds Daniel Bowden-1p, Paul Williams-2p, Mike Delany-1c 15/2/2008
Hurricanes Crusaders Jerry Collins-1c, Jimmy Gopperth-1c, Piri Weepu-1p 24/5/2008
Reds Bulls Berick Barnes-1c(+1d), Ben Lucas-1p, Quade Cooper-1c 14/2/2009
Hurricanes W. Force Aaron Cruden-1c, Piri Weepu-1c, Willie Ripia-1c2p 20/2/2010
Sharks Blues Ruan Pienaar-2p, Andy Goode-1p, Rory Kockott-1p 24/4/2010
Stormers Lions Gary van Aswegen-1p, Dewaldt Duvenhage-1c, Lionel Cronjé-2c3p 16/4/2011
Rebels Waratahs James O'Connor-1c, Julian Huxley-1c, Kurtley Beale-1c 21/4/2012
W. Force Rebels Ben Seymour (1c2p), David Harvey (1c,1p), Brett Sheehan (1p) 20/5/2012
Semi-final
(+15)
27 Adrian Cashmore Blues vs Highlanders: Auckland 1998
27 Derick Hougaard (Bulls) Bulls vs Crusaders: Pretoria 2007
24 Morné Steyn Bulls vs Crusaders: Soweto 2010
22 Andrew Mehrtens Crusaders vs Highlanders: Christchurch 2000
22 Daniel Carter Crusaders vs Hurricanes: Christchurch 2005
21 Daniel Carter Crusaders vs Hurricanes: Christchurch 2003
21 Morné Steyn Bulls vs Crusaders: Pretoria 2009
20 Carlos Spencer Blues vs Natal: Auckland 1997
20 Peter Grant Stormers vs Waratahs: Cape Town 2010
19 Daniel Carter Crusaders vs Stormers: Cape Town 2011
18 Willie Walker Highlanders vs Crusaders: Christchurch 2002
18 Daniel Carter Crusaders vs Hurricanes: Christchurch 2008
17 Nathan Spooner Reds vs Crusaders: Brisbane 1999
17 Daniel Carter Crusaders vs Stormers: Christchurch 2004
16 Andrew Mehrtens Crusaders vs Sharks: Christchurch 1998
16 Andrew Mehrtens Crusaders vs Highlanders: Christchurch 2002
16 Julian Huxley Brumbies vs Waratahs: Sydney 2002
15 Cabous van der Westhuizen Natal vs Reds: Brisbane 1996
15 John Eales Reds vs Natal: Brisbane 1996
15 Adrian Cashmore Blues vs Northern Transvaal: Auckland 1996
15 Rod Davies Reds vs Blues: Brisbane 2011
Final
(+14)
22 Joe Roff Brumbies vs Crusaders: Canberra 2004
21 Andrew Walker Brumbies vs Sharks: Canberra 2001
20 Morné Steyn Bulls vs Stormers: Soweto 2010
19 Morné Steyn Bulls vs Chiefs: Pretoria 2009
16 Andrew Mehrtens Crusaders vs Brumbies: Christchurch 2002
15 Adrian Cashmore Blues vs Natal: Auckland 1996
15 Andrew Mehrtens Crusaders vs Brumbies: Canberra 2000
15 Daniel Carter Crusaders vs Waratahs: Christchurch 2008
14 Andrew Mehrtens Crusaders vs Highlanders: Dunedin 1999
14 Stirling Mortlock Brumbies vs Crusaders: Canberra 2000
14 Daniel Carter Crusaders vs Hurricanes: Christchurch 2006
       
Fastest 100 points in a Season
4
games
Gavin Lawless
(Natal)
103: Otago-50; Brumbies-15; Free State-15;
Waratahs-23
1997
5 Gavin Johnson
(Transvaal)
102: Free State-10; ACT-19; Otago-32;
Waratahs-26; Wellington-15
1997
5 Morné Steyn
(Bulls)
106: Cheetahs-24; Brumbies-35; Waratahs-18;
Highlanders-15; Hurricanes-14.
2010
6 Matt Burke
(New South Wales)
105: Highlanders-21; Canterbury-15; Transvaal-12;
Natal-13; N.Transvaal-33; Free State-11: 105
1997
6 Matt Burke
(New South Wales)
104: Chiefs-22; Stormers-15; Bulls-23; Cats-9;
Auckland-25; Highlanders-10
2001
6 Louis Koen
(Golden Cats)
102: Stormers-24; Highlanders-24; ACT-7;
Hurricanes-18; Sharks-21; Chiefs-8: 102
2001
6 André Pretorius
(Cats)
103: Bulls-16; Waratahs-24; Brumbies-19;
Highlanders-10; Hurricanes-21; Sharks-13
2003
6 Dan Carter
(Crusaders)
100: Waratahs-14; Blues-19; Reds-15; Chiefs-16;
Highlanders-16; Brumbies-20
2004
6 Dan Carter
(Crusaders)
107: Highlanders-18; Reds-27; Sharks-12; Blues-22; Chiefs-15; Cats-13 2006
Fastest 150 points in a Season
8
games
Gavin Lawless
(Sharks)
150: Otago-50; Brumbies-15; Free State-15;
Waratahs-23; Hurricanes-19; Chiefs-18; Blues-7; Reds-3.
1997

9 Daniel Carter
(Crusaders)
152: Highlanders-18; Reds-27; Sharks-12; Blues-22; Chiefs-15; Cats-13; Hurricnes-10; Waratahs-7; Cheetahs-28.
163: Waratahs-14; Blues-19; Reds-15; Chiefs-16;
Highlanders-16; Brumbies-20; Cats-24; Bulls-20; Stormers-19.
2006


2004
9 Morné Steyn
(Bulls)
151: Cheetahs-24; Brumbies-35; Waratahs-18;
Highlanders-15; Hurricanes-14; Western Force-18; Blues-12; Chiefs-13; Reds-2.
2010

10 Andrew Mehrtens
(Crusaders)
150: Highlanders-25; Chiefs-16; Blues-20; Reds-14; Brumbies-20; Bulls-0; Sharks-3; Cats-17; Hurricanes-9; Waratahs-26.
152: Chiefs-23; Blues-17; Hurricanes-8; Reds-8; Brumbies-23; Highlanders-6; Stormers-12; Bulls-8; Cats-23; Sharks-24.
163: Chiefs-8; Waratahs-18; Reds-9; Blues-14; Bulls-11; Brumbies-18; Stormers-22; Chiefs-25; Hurricanes-24; Cats-14.
2002


1999


1998

10 Stirling Mortlock
(Brumbies)
160: Blues-5; Sharks-16; Stormers-14; Bulls-13; Cats-24; Highlanders-14; Waratahs-10; Hurricanes-21; Chiefs-20; Reds-23. 2000

10 Peter Hewat
(Waratahs)
155: Reds-11; Stormers-12; Bulls-12; Sharks-16; Cats-20; Western Force-12; Blues-28; Cheetahs-21; Crusaders-6; Brumbies-17. 2006

10 Morné Steyn
(Bulls)
161: Sharks-18; Cheetahs-21; Blues-8;
Stormers 7-; Reds-19; Crusaders-22; Lions-7; Brumbies-26; Rebels-21; Waratahs-12
2012

Fastest 200 points in a Season
12
games
Morné Steyn
(Bulls)
219: Cheetahs-24; Brumbies-35; Waratahs-18;
Highlanders-15; Hurricanes-14; Western Force-18; Blues-12; Chiefs-13; Reds-2; Lions-26; Sharks-17; Crusaders-25.
2010


12
games
Daniel Carter
(Crusaders)
201: Waratahs-14; Blues-19; Reds-15; Chiefs-16;
Highlanders-16; Brumbies-20; Cats-24; Bulls-20; Stormers-19; Hurricanes-8; Stormers-17; Brumbies-13.
2004


13 Andrew Mehrtens
(Crusaders)
206: Chiefs-8; Waratahs-18; Reds-9; Blues-14; Bulls-11; Brumbies-18; Stormers-22; Chiefs-25; Hurricanes-24; Cats-14; Sharks-17; Sharks-16; Blues-10. 1998


14 Daniel Carter
(Crusaders)
207: Highlanders-18; Reds-27; Sharks-12; Blues-22; Chiefs-15; Cats-13; Hurricnes-10; Waratahs-7; Cheetahs-28; Western Force-8; Stormers-8; Bulls-15; Brumbies-18; Bulls-10. 2006


Fastest 250 points in a Season
14
games
Morné Steyn
(Bulls)
263: Cheetahs-24; Brumbies-35; Waratahs-18;
Highlanders-15; Hurricanes-14; Western Force-18; Blues-12; Chiefs-13; Reds-2; Lions-26; Sharks-17; Crusaders-25; Crusaders-24 (Semi-final); Stormers-20 (FINAL).
2010


Season
(+150)
263 Morné Steyn Bulls 2010 - 14 matches
228 Quade Cooper Reds 2011 - 18 matches
221 Daniel Carter Crusaders 2006 - 15 matches
216 Morné Steyn Bulls 2011 - 16 matches
206 Andrew Mehrtens Canterbury Crusaders 1998 - 13 matches
201 Daniel Carter Canterbury Crusaders 2004 - 12 matches
194 Daniel Carter Canterbury Crusaders 2011 - 13 matches
194 Stirling Mortlock ACT Brumbies 2000 - 13 matches
193 Patrick Lambie Sharks 2011 - 17 matches
192 Andrew Mehrtens Canterbury Crusaders 1999 - 13 matches
191 Peter Hewat Waratahs 2006 - 14 matches
191 Morné Steyn Bulls 2009 - 15 matches
182 Andrew Mehrtens Canterbury Crusaders 2002 - 12 matches
182 Joe Roff Brumbies 2004 - 13 matches
180 Adrian Cashmore Auckland Blues 1998 - 13 matches
179 Sias Ebersohn Cheetahs 2011 - 13 matches
173 Peter Hewat Waratahs 2005 - 13 matches
171 Daniel Carter Canterbury Crusaders 2005 - 12 matches
171 Quade Cooper Reds 2010 - 13 matches
171 Matt Giteau Brumbies 2011 - 16 matches
170 Gavin Lawless Natal 1997 - 10 matches
170 James O'Connor Western Force 2011 - 13 matches
167 Morné Steyn Bulls 2012 - 11 matches
166 Kurtley Beale Waratahs 2011 - 16 matches
164 Stephen Donald Chiefs 2007 - 12 matches
161 Derick Hougaard Bulls 2007 - 14 matches
160 Andrew Mehrtens Canterbury Crusaders 2000 - 11 matches
158 Matthew Burke NSW Waratahs 2000 - 11 matches
157 Matthew Burke NSW Waratahs 1996 - 11 matches
157 Louis Koen Cats 2001 - 12 matches
156 Peter Hewat Waratahs 2007 - 13 matches
155 John Eales Reds 1996 - 12 matches
155 Jon Preston Hurricanes 1997 - 12 matches
154 Daniel Carter Crusaders 2008 - 11 matches
153 Braam van Straaten Stormers 2001 - 11 matches
153 Stephen Donald Chiefs 2008 - 13 matches
153 Daniel Carter Crusaders 2010 - 13 matches
152 Braam van Straaten Stormers 1999 - 12 matches
152 Aaron Cruden Chiefs 2012 - 11 matches
150 Matthew Burke NSW Waratahs 1997 - 11 matches
150 Tony Brown Otago Highlanders 2000 - 12 matches
150 Nick Evans Auckland Blues 2008 - 12 matches
Scoring 200 points for two Franchises
471
280
Matt Giteau Brumbies (67 games)
Western Force (37 games)
2003-'06; 2010-'11
2007-2009
217
213
Percy Montgomery Stormers (58 games)
Sharks (21 games)
1998-2002; 2009
2006-2007
Career
(+250)
1301 Daniel Carter Crusaders - 104 games: 12.50 ave 2003-2008
2010-2011
1140 Morné Steyn Bulls (100 games: 11.40 ave) 2005-2012
1036 Stirling Mortlock Brumbies (1019) 123 games
Rebels (17) 17 games: 7.40 ave
1998-2010
2011
990 Andrew Mehrtens Crusaders - 87 games: 11.38 ave 1996-2005
959 Matthew Burke Waratahs - 79 games: 12.14 ave 1996-2004
942 Tony Brown Highlanders (857)
Sharks (73)
Stormers (12) - 107 games: 8.80ave
1996-2004; 2011
2006
2008
857 Stephen Donald Chiefs (85 games: 10.08 ave) 2005-2011
751 Matt Giteau Brumbies (471)
Western Force (280)
2003-'06; 2010-'11
2007-2009
745 Peter Grant Stormers (82 games) 2006-2012
700 David Holwell Blues (24: 6 games)
Hurricanes (676: 76 games) - 82 games: 8.54 ave
2007
1996-2004; 2006
661 André Pretorius Lions (163: 24 games)
Cats (498: 47 games) - 71 games: 9.31 ave
2007 & 2009 & 2011
2002-2006
629 Elton Flatley Reds 1996-2006
625 Carlos Spencer Lions (17)
Blues (608)
2010
1996-2005
619 Adrian Cashmore Blues/Chiefs 1996-2000; 2005
588 Joe Roff Brumbies 1996-2004
555 Louis Koen Stormers (86)
Cats (330)
Bulls (139)
1998-1999
2000-2002
2003
520 Peter Hewat Waratahs (50 games) 2005-2007
496 Braam van Straaten Stormers (434)
Bulls (62)
1999-2002
1998
481 Glenn Jackson Chiefs 1999-2004
476 Derick Hougaard Bulls 2003-2008
460 Jimmy Gopperth Hurricanes (356)
Blues (104)
2005-'08
2009
441 Butch James Lions (51)
Sharks (390)
2011-2012
2001; 2003-2007
436 Quade Cooper Reds 2007-2011
430 Percy Montgomery Sharks (213)
Stormers (217)
Western Province (0)
2006-2007
1998-2002; 2009
1996
404 David Hill Western Force (35)
Chiefs (369)
2010
2001-2006
402 John Eales Reds 1996-2001
400 Cameron Shepherd Waratahs (30)
Western Force (370)
2004-2005
2006-2011
389 Luke McAlister Blues 2010-2011
2004-2007
388 James O'Connor Rebels (82)
Western Force (306)
2012
2008-2011
373 Ben Blair Crusaders (159)
Highlanders (214)
2001-2004
2005-2006
356 Henry Honiball Natal (165)
Sharks (194)
1996-1997
1998-1999
355 Stephen Brett Blues (191)
Crusaders (164)
2010-2011
2006-2009
351 Kurtley Beale Waratahs 2007-2011
350 Leon MacDonald Crusaders (327)
Chiefs (23)
1997; 1999-2009
1998
331 Gaffie du Toit Cats (10)
Sharks (204)
Stormers (101)
Cheetahs (16)
1999
2000-2002
2003-2005
2006
321 Patrick Lambie Sharks (31 games) 2010-2012
320 Nick Evans Blues (150)
Highlanders (170)
2008
2004-2007
316 Mark Gerrard Rebels (10)
Brumbies (306)
Waratahs (0)
2011
2003-2009
2001
307 Julian Huxley Brumbies (137)
Reds (137)
Rebels (37)
2002; 2007-'08; 2010
2003; 2005-'06
2011-2012
303 Christian Cullen Hurricanes 1996-2003
301 Matthew Cooper Chiefs 1996-1999
298 Jon Preston Crusaders/Hurricanes 1996-1999
297 Gavin Lawless Natal (111)
Gauteng Lions (170)
1996
1997
295 Doug Howlett Highlanders (15)
Hurricanes (5)
Blues (275)
1997
1998
1999-2007
285 Caleb Ralph Chiefs (15)
Blues (15)
Crusaders (255)
Reds (0)
1997
1998
1999-2008
2011
281 Jannie de Beer Free State (86)
Cats (72)
Bulls (123)
1996
1998
2000
268 Andrew Walker Brumbies (246)
Reds ( 22)
1999-2003
2007-2008
262 Aaron Cruden Chiefs (2010-2012)
262 Piri Weepu Hurricanes (250)
Blues (12)
2004-2010
2012
252 Ruan Pienaar Sharks 2005-2010

Top Scorers in 2012

Points
Most Points in a Season: 263 - Morné Steyn (Bulls - 2010)
Most Points in 2011: 228 - Quade Cooper (Reds); 216 - Morné Steyn (Bulls - 2011)
Morné Steyn Bulls 167: 1t 27c 34p 2d
Aaron Cruden Chiefs 152: 2t 26c 30p 0d
Johan Goosen Cheetahs 145: 3t 17c 31p 1d
Beauden Barrett Hurricanes 137: 2t 20c 29p 0d
Tom Taylor Crusaders 123: 1t 14c 30p 0d
Patrick Lambie Sharks 118: 1t 16c 27p 0d
Christian Lealiifano Brumbies 109: 0t 17c 25p 0d
Mike Harris Reds 103:  0t 14c 24p 1d
Joe Pietersen Stormers 97: 2t 6c 25p 0d
Gareth Anscombe Blues 94: 2t 12c 19p 1d
David Harvey Western Force 87:  1t 11c 20p 0d
James O'Connor Rebels 82: 2t 6c 20p 0d
Brendan McKibbin Waratahs 80:  1t 12c 17p 0d
Elton Jantjies Lions 71:  0t 10c 17p 0d
Peter Grant Stormers 70:  2t 6c 16p 0d
Chris Noakes Highlanders 62:  2t 11c 10p 0d
Mike Delaney Highlanders 54:  0t 3c 16p 0d
James Stannard Western Force 51:  3t 3c 10p 0d
Tries
Most Tries in a Season: 15 - Joe Roff (Brumbies - 1997), Rico Gear (Crusaders - 2005)
Most Tries in 2011: 9 - Bjorn Basson (Bulls), Sean Maitland (Crusaders), Sarel Pretorius (Cheetahs)
8 Alisona Taumalolo
André Taylor
Chiefs
Hurricanes
7 Bjorn Basson
TJ Pererana
Bulls
Hurricanes
6 Robert Fruean
Dom Shipperley
Crusaders
Reds
5 Lelia Masaga
Lwazi Mvovo
Henry Speight
Chiefs
Sharks
Brumbies
4 Israel Dagg
Zac Guildford
Bryan Habana
Scott Higginbotham
Tom Kingston
Zane Kirchner
Willie le Roux
Lwazi Mvovo
Conrad Smith
CJ Stander
Joseph Tomane
Adam Thomson
Riaan Viljoen
Crusaders
Crusaders
Stormers
Reds
Waratahs
Bulls
Cheetahs
Sharks
Hurricanes
Bulls
Brumbies
Highlanders
Sharks
3 Gio Aplon
Jacques Botes
Craig Burden
Tom Carter
Keegan Daniel
Gareth Delve
Robert Ebersohn
JJ Engelbrecht
Bernard Foley
Johan Goosen
Cobus Grobbelaar
Rob Horne
Cory Jane
Alfi Mafi
Liam Messam
Jesse Mogg
Akona Ndungane
Wynand Olivier
Coenie Oosthuizen
Julian Savea
Aaron Smith
Andrew Smith
Benson Stanley
James Stannard
Cooper Vuna
Samu Wara
Stormers
Sharks
Sharks
Waratahs
Sharks
Rebels
Cheetahs
Bulls
Waratahs
Cheetahs
Lions
Waratahs
Hurricanes
Western Force
Chiefs
Brumbies
Bulls
Bulls
Cheetahs
Hurricanes
Brumbies
Brumbies
Blues
Western Force
Rebels
Western Force

Four Brothers in the same Team

Adam (wing: 25 yrs), George (flank: 26 yrs), Sam (lock: 23 yrs) and Luke Whitelock (replacement flank: 21 yrs) - Crusaders 21/4/2012 vs Hurricanes: Wellington

Three pairs of Brothers in the same Match

20/2/2010 Reds
vs
Crusaders
Anthony & Siaia Faingaa (twins) - Reds
Ben & Owen Franks - Crusaders
George, Sam Whitelock & Adam (replacement) - Crusaders
26/2/2010 Crusaders
vs
Sharks
Ben & Owen Franks - Crusaders
George, Sam Whitelock & Adam (replacement) - Crusaders
Bismarck & Jannie (replacement) du Plessis (Sharks)
27/3/2011 Crusaders
vs
Sharks
Ben & Owen Franks - Crusaders
George, Sam Whitelock & Adam (replacement) - Crusaders
Bismarck & Jannie du Plessis (Sharks)
24/2/2012
19/5/2012
Blues
vs
Crusaders
Daniel Braid & L:uke Braid (replacement) - Blues
Ben & Owen (replacement) Franks -
George, Sam Whitelock & Adam (replacement) - all Crusaders

Two pairs of Twins in the same Match

26/3/2011 Reds
vs
Cheetahs
-
Anthony (centre) and Saia Faingaa (hooker) - Born: 2./2/1987
Robert (centre) and Sias Ebersohn (flyhalf) - Born: 23/2/1989

Replaced Referees in a Match

30/4/2004 Sharks vs Blues Durban: Scott Young was replaced by Brett Bowden
23/4/2005 Bulls vs Chiefs Pretoria: Scott Young was replaced by George Ayoub
19/4/2008 Brumbies vs Sharks Canberra: Bryce Lawrence was replaced by Lyndon Bray
19/2/2010 Sharks vs Cheetahs Durban: Jonathan Kaplan was replaced by Pro Legoete
26/3/2011 Bulls vs Lions Pretoria: Chris Pollock (NZ) was replaced during the break by Vinny Munro (NZ)
23/4/2011 Reds vs Waratahs Brisbane: Steve Walsh (Aus) was replaced during the break by Ian Smith (Aus)
24/3/2012 Lions vs Stormers Johannesburg: Glen Jackson (NZ) was replaced during the break by Stuart Berry (SA)

Red Cards
(24)

13/4/1996 Damian Smith
(Reds vs Waratahs)
Ballymore, Brisbane
23/2/2001 Brent Moyle
(Sharks vs Bulls)
Absa Stadium, Durban, South Africa
14/4/2001 Tama Tuirangi
(Waikato Chiefs vs Sharks)
Owen Delany Park, Taupo, New Zealand
2/3/2002 Willie Meyer
(Cats vs Highlanders)
Carisbrook, Dunedin, New Zealand
22/2/2003 Ben Darwin
(Brumbies vs Reds)
Ballymore, Brisbane, Australia
28/2/2003 Troy Flavell
(Blues vs Chiefs)
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton, New Zealand (sent off within 5 minutes after the start for stamping Greg Smith, hooker)
22/3/2003 Hanyani Shimange
(Cats vs Hurricanes)
Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein, South Africa
12/4/2003 Tai McIsaac
(Reds vs Stormers)
Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa (sent off after 7min 55 sec after hitting Tjoepie van der Heever, hooker)
1/5/2004 Felipo Levi
(Highlanders vs Waratahs)
Aussie Stadium, Sydney, Australia (sent off after 44min after hitting Justin Harrison, lock)
1/5/2004 Mose Tuiali'i
(Crusaders vs Stormers)
Jade Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand (sent off after head butting Marius Joubert, centre)
19/3/2005 Ali Williams
(Blues vs Crusaders)
Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand (sent off after stamping Richie McCaw, flank and captain)
14/5/2005 Riaan Olckers
(Bulls vs Stormers)
Loftus, Pretoria, South Africa
17/2/2006 Willem Stoltz
(Cats vs Chiefs)
Ellis Park, Johannesburg, South Africa (was red-carded by referee Stuart Dickinson, Australia, in the 38th minute for aiming a kick at Sione Lauaki, eighthman. Stoltz was found not guilty on any charges of foul play by a disciplinarily hearing at Ellis Park the next day and accompanied his team to Australasia on Monday, 20th February.)
16/3/2007 Peter Hynes
(Reds vs Western Force)
Subiaco Oval, Perth, Australia (was red-carded by referee Brett Bowden, Australia, in the 29th minute for spear tackling).
7/3/2008 Zane Kirchner
(Bulls vs Lions)
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, South Africa (was red-carded by referee Jerome Fortuin, South Africa, in the 30th minute for spear tackling Dusty Noble).
5/4/2008 'Epeli Taione
(Sharks vs Hurricanes)
Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand (was red-carded by referee Paul Marks, Australia, in the 65th minute for head butting).
10/5/2008 Ben May
(Chiefs vs Lions)
Ellis Park, Johannesburg, South Africa (sent off in 64th minute by Stuart Dickinson, Australia, after stamping Joe van Niekerk)
20/3/2009 Deon Stegmann
(Bulls vs Hurricanes)
WestPac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand (sent off in 49th minute by Matt Goddard, Australia, after Stegmann, who executed a textbook spear tackle on Conrad Smith: lifted, turned, driven downwards head first. Goddard said that Stegmann's red card was for a second yellow!!!!!!)
2/5/2009 Rory Kockott
(Sharks vs Highlanders)
Absa Stadium, Durban, South Africa (sent off in 76th minute by Phillip Bosch, South Africa, for punching Adam Thomson)
19/2/2011 Ma'a Nonu
(Hurricanes vs Highlanders)
WestPac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand (sent off in 51st minute by Stuart Dickinson, Australia, for a late and dangerous tackle on Jimmy Cowan - his 2nd Yellow of the match)
5/3/2011 Rory Sidey
(Western Force vs Sharks)
nib Stadium, Perth, Australia (was red-carded by referee Keith Brown, New Zealand, in the 18th minute for spear tackling Odwa Ndungane).
21/5/2011 Ryno Benjamin
(Cheetahs vs Rebels)
Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein, South Africa (was red-carded by referee Pro Legoete, South Africa, in the 75th minute for head butting Stirling Mortlock, the Rebels captain). He was suspended for two weeks.
3/6/2011 Pat O'Connor
(Waratahs vs Bulls)
Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, South Africa (was red-carded by referee Craig Joubert, South Africa, in the 67th minute for an alleged headbutt during the match against the Bulls. No further sanction was taken against O'Connor after he appeared at a Sanzar Judicial Hearing in Pretoria on Saturday. After hearing evidence from the referee, the assistant referee and the player and considering video evidence of the incident, Sanzar Judicial Officer, Jannie Lubbe SC, concluded that he was satisfied on the balance of probabilities that O'Connor did not headbutt an opponent.
3/3/2012
Francois Hougaard
(Bulls vs Cheetahs)
Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein, South Africa (was red-carded by referee Craig Joubert, South Africa, in the 63rd minute for a tip tackle on Robert Ebersohn. Hougaard has received a one-week ban after being found guilty of performing a tip tackle. He contravened the law against lifting a player from the ground and dropping or driving him into the ground while that man's feet are still airborne.

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