84-10 – v Cook Islands at Madejski Stadium, Reading (2000)*
74-0 – v Tonga at Carlaw Park, Auckland (1999)
74-6 – v Scotland at Christchurch Stadium, Christchurch (2017)
64-0 – v Papua New Guinea at Palmerston North Showgrounds, Palmerston North (1996)
64-0 – v Lebanon at Kingsholm, Gloucester (2000)
76-12 – v Papua New Guinea at Rotorua International Showground, Rotorua (2010)
68-6 – v Jamaica at MKM Stadium, Hull (2022)
66-10 – v Papua New Guinea at Carlaw Park, Auckland (1992)
60-6 – v France at Carlaw Park, Auckland (1991)
62-8 – v Papua New Guinea at Rotorua International Stadium, Rototrua (1996)
66-14 – v Papua New Guinea at Carlaw Park, Auckland (1988)
56-5 – v Papua New Guinea at Lloyd Robson Oval, Port Moresby (1982)
62-12 – v France at Stade Ernest Wallon, Toulouse (2009)
*Kiwis’ highest score in a Test match
–Kiwis’ biggest Test win v Australia: 30-0 v Australia at FMG Stadium, Hamilton (2023)
-Kiwis’ biggest Test win v England/Great Britain: 49-6 v England at Reebok Stadium, Bolton (2000)
58-0 – v Australia at Westpac Stadium, Wellington (2007)*
52-0 – v Australia at Stadium Australia, Sydney (2000)
44-0 – v Australia at Sydney Football Stadium, Sydney (1991)
44-0 – v Great Britain at KC Stadium, Hull (2007)
48-6 – v Australia at Aussie Stadium, Sydney (2003)
50-12 – v Australia at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane (2006)
*Kiwis’ highest score conceded in a Test match
55 – Ruben Wiki
51 – Adam Blair
46 – Stacey Jones
46 – Gary Freeman
45 – Stephen Kearney
45 – Simon Mannering
43 – Issac Luke
40 – Thomas Leuluai
38 – Nathan Cayless
38 – Nigel Vagana
36 – Jock Butterfield
36 – Dane O’Hara
35 – Quentin Pongia
35 – Sean Hoppe
35 – Shaun Johnson
Current as at October 1, 2019
225 – Shaun Johnson
168 – Matthew Ridge
160 – Stacey Jones
137 – Daryl Halligan
132 – Des White
121 – Henry Paul
109 – Jamayne Isaako
108 – Olsen Filipaina
106 – Benji Marshall
95 – Jack Fagan
88 – Manu Vatuvei
82 – Jordan Rapana
78 – Kevin Iro
22 – Manu Vatuvei
19 – Jason Nightingale
19 – Nigel Vagana
17 – Sean Hoppe
16 – Kevin Iro
16 – Stacey Jones
16 – Hugh McGahan
15 – Richie Blackmore
15 – Tom Hadfield
15 – Phil Orchard
15 – Ruben Wiki
37 – Gary Freeman
29 – Dennis Williams
27 – Duane Mann
25 – Joe Vagana
25 – Brent Todd
24 – Maurice Brereton
24 – Benji Marshall
23 – Alister Atkinson
23 – Sean Hoppe
22 – Mel Cooke
22 – Tony Kriletich
22 – Bill McLennan
22 – Benji Marshall
19 – Gary Freeman
18 – Mark Graham
18 – Ruben Wiki
15 – Roy Christian
14 – Cliff Johnson
14 – Ken Stirling
32 (2 tries, 12 goals) – Tasea Lavea v Cook Islands at Madejski Stadium, Reading (2000)
26 (1 try, 11 goals) – Henry Paul v Tonga at Carlaw Park, Auckland (1999)
24 (6 tries) – Hugh McGahan v Papua New Guinea at Carlaw Park, Auckland (1983)
24 (2 tries, 8 goals) – Shaun Johnson v France at Parc des Sports, Avignon (2013)
24 (3 tries, 6 goals) – Jamayne Isaako v Papua New Guinea at CommBank Stadium, Sydney (2024)
22 (11 goals) – Des White v Australia at Lang Park, Brisbane (1952)
22 (1 try, 9 goals) – Bryson Goodwin v France at Stade Ernest Wallon, Toulouse (2009)
22 (1 try, 9 goals) – Shaun Johnson v Scotland at Christchurch Stadium, Christchurch (2017)
22 (2 tries, 7 goals) – Jamayne Isaako v Samoa at Eden Park, Auckland (2023)
6 – Hugh McGahan v Papua New Guinea at Carlaw Park, Auckland (1983)
4 – Brian Jellick v Tonga at Carlaw Park, Auckland (1999)
4 – Manu Vatuvei v England at Energy Australia Stadium, Newcastle (2008)
4 – Dallin Watene-Zelezniak v Jamaica at MKM Stadium, Hull (2022)
4 – Casey McLean v Papua New Guinea at CommBank Stadium, Sydney (2024)
43 – Stephen Kearney
35 – Frank Endacott
19 – Lory Blanchard
19 – Graham Lowe
18 – Michael Maguire
Honours
World Cup champions (2008)
World Cup finalists (1988, 2000, 2013)
World Cup semi-finalists (1995, 2022)
World Cup summary
Games Played: 74
Games Won: 37
Games Lost: 34
Games Drawn: 3
Points Scored: 1,845
Points Conceded: 1,338
Biggest wins
84-10 – v Cook Islands at Madejski Stadium, Reading (2000)
54-6 – v France at The Jungle, Castleford (2000)
48-0 – v France at Parc des Sports, Avignon (2013)
56-10 – v Papua New Guinea at Headingley Carnegie, Leeds (2013)
49-6 – v England at Reebok Stadium, Bolton (2000)
48-6 – v Papua New Guinea at Skilled Park, Robina (2008)
58-18 – v Wales at Millennium Stadium, Cardiff (2000)
Biggest losses
47-11 – v Australia at Central Park, Wigan (1970)
53-19 – v Great Britain at Stade du Hameau, Pau (1972)
34-2 – v Australia at Old Trafford, Manchester (2013)
36-8 – v Australia at Lang Park, Brisbane (1975)
40-12 – v Australia at Lang Park, Brisbane (1991)
40-12 – v Australia at Old Trafford, Manchester (2000)
Most Appearances
14 – Gary Freeman (1985-88, 1989-92, 1995)
14 – Dennis Williams (1972, 1975, 1977)
13 – Tony Coll (1972, 1975, 1977)
11 – Warren Collicoat (1972, 1975, 1977)
11 – Kieran Foran (2013, 2022)
11 – Kevin Iro (1985-88, 1989-92, 1995)
11 – Phil Orchard (1972, 1975)
11 – John Whittaker (1970, 1972, 1975, 1977)
11 – Kurt Sorensen (1975, 1977, 1985-88, 1989-92)
Most Tries
11 – Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (2013, 2017)
9 – Richie Blackmore (1988-92, 1995, 2000)
9 – Lesley Vainikolo (2000)
7 – Richie Barnett (1995, 2000)
7 – Peta Hiku (2017, 2022)
6 – Kevin Iro (1988-92, 1995)
6 – Shaun Johnson (2013, 2017)
6 – Willie Talau (2000)
Most Points
120 – Shaun Johnson (2013, 2017)
55 – Matthew Ridge (1989-92, 1995)
53 – Henry Paul (1995, 2000)
52 – Jordan Rapana (2017, 2022)
44 – Warren Collicoat (1972, 1975, 1977)
44 – Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (2013, 2017)
Most Tries in a Match
3 – Shane Horo v Papua New Guinea at Carlaw Park, Auckland (1988)
3 – Kevin Iro v Papua New Guinea at Carlaw Park, Auckland (1988)
3 – Dave Watson v France at Stade Albert Domec, Carcassonne (1989)
3 – Richie Blackmore v Papua New Guinea at Carlaw Park, Auckland (1992)
3 – Lesley Vainikolo v Wales at Millennium Stadium, Cardiff (2000)
3 – Robbie Paul v France at The Jungle, Castleford (2000)
3 – Sonny Bill Williams v Papua New Guinea at Headingley Carnegie, Leeds (2013)
3 – Peta Hiku v Scotland at Christchurch Stadium, Christchurch (2017)
3 – Te Maire Martin v Scotland at Christchurch Stadium, Christchurch (2017)
Most Points in a Match
20 (2 tries, 6 goals) – Stacey Jones v Lebanon at Kingsholm, Gloucester (2000)
20 (4 tries, 2 goals) – Dallin Watene-Zelezniak v Jamaica at MKM Stadium, Hull (2022)
19 (1 try, 8 goals) – Chris Jordan v France at Carlaw Park, Auckland (1977)
18 (9 goals) – Peter Brown v Papua New Guinea at Carlaw Park, Auckland (1988)
17 (1 try, 8 goals, 1 field goal) – Henry Paul v England at Reebok Stadium, Bolton (2000)
16 (4 tries) – Manu Vatuvei v England at EnergyAustralia Stadium, Newcastle (2008)
16 (8 goals) – Shaun Johnson v Papua New Guinea at Headingley Carnegie, Leeds (2013)
Coaches
1954 – Jim Amos
1957 – Bill ‘Snowy’ Telford
1960 – Travers Hardwick
1968 – Des Barchard
1970 – Lory Blanchard
1972 – Des Barchard
1975 – George Menzies
1977 – Ron Ackland
1985-88 – Graham Lowe, Tony ‘Tank’ Gordon
1989-92 – Tony ‘Tank’ Gordon, Bob Bailey, Howie Tamati
1995 – Frank Endacott
2000 – Frank Endacott
2008 – Stephen Kearney
2013 – Stephen Kearney
2017 – David Kidwell
2022 – Michael Maguire
