Most points in a Rugby Union World Cup career
- Who
- Jonny Wilkinson
- What
- 277 total number
- Where
- Not Applicable
- When
- 08 October 2011
The leading scorer in World Cup matches is Jonny Wilkinson (England) with 277 points in 19 games, from 1999 to 2011. His tally comprises 1 try, 28 conversions, 58 penalties and 14 drop goals.
Wilkinson's last match for England was in the 19-12 loss to France in the quarter-final of the 2011 World Cup at Auckland on 8 October 2011