Scrum-ptuous Records
The first ever international rugby union match was played on this day in 1871 between Scotland and England, with the Scots emerging as the victors. From these humble beginnings, the game has blossomed into a global sporting powerhouse, as evidenced by last year’s spectacular World Cup tournament in France. Here are the top international rugby records for you to ‘try’ to emulate:
Fastest rugby union World Cup try
The fastest try scored in Rugby World Cup matches is 18 seconds after the kick-off by Elton Flatley playing for Australia against Romania on 18 October 2003 at the Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Highest attendance for a rugby union match
The largest paying attendance for an international is 109,874 for New Zealand's 39-35 victory over Australia at Stadium Australia, Sydney, Australia on July 15, 2000.
Highest score in international rugby union
The highest score in any full international is when Hong Kong beat Singapore, 164-13 in a World Cup qualifying match at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 27 Oct 1994.
Most international rugby union tests refereed
The most international rugby union matches refereed is 44 by Derek Bevan (UK) from 1985-2000.
Most points in a rugby union international career
The record for the most points scored in a Rugby Union international career is 1,099, and was achieved by Jonny Wilkinson (UK) on 75 matches for England (1,032 points in 69 matches) and the British and Irish Lions (67 points in 6 matches) from 4 April 1998 to 8 March 2008.
27 March 2008