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List of Super Rugby centurions

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New Zealand's Wyatt Crockett, who retired after 202 Super Rugby matches, the most played for any centurion.
Stephen Moore is the top Australian centurion, retiring after 175 Super Rugby matches.
Tendai Mtawarira is the top South African centurion, retiring after 159 Super Rugby matches.
Aaron Smith is the 2nd most capped centurion, playing 185 times, all for the Highlanders.
Liam Messam played 179 Super Rugby matches before retiring, all for the Chiefs.
Kevin Mealamu played 175 Super Rugby matches before retiring.
Christian Leali'ifano is one of two centurions to represent Moana Pasifika.
Kurtley Beale played 156 Super Rugby matches for the Waratahs and the Rebels.
Bjorn Basson is the only Super Rugby centurion to have played for the Griquas in Super Rugby.
Michael Hooper has played for the Brumbies and the Waratahs in Super Rugby.
Stephen Larkham made all his Super Rugby appearances for the Brumbies.
Richie McCaw was a Super Rugby centurion as well as winning World Rugby Men's 15s Player of the Year a joint record three times.
David Pocock played for the Force and the Brumbies in Super Rugby.
John Smit played for the Sharks for 13 seasons.
Adam Thomson played for the Highlanders, Reds, Rebels and Chiefs in Super Rugby.
Duane Vermeulen played for the Cheetahs, Stormers and Bulls in Super Rugby.
Sam Wykes is the only Super Rugby centurion to have played for the Sunwolves.

Below is a listing of all Super Rugby players that have appeared in 100 or more matches during their career:

Top 10

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The following 10 players are the top appearance makers in Super Rugby.[1]

List of Top 10 Super Rugby appearance makers
Player Nationality Teams (years) Appearances
Wyatt Crockett  New Zealand Crusaders (2006–2018) 202
Aaron Smith  New Zealand Highlanders (2011–2023) 185
Liam Messam  New Zealand Chiefs (2006–2018, 2021) 182
Sam Whitelock  New Zealand Crusaders (2009–2023) 181
James Slipper  Australia Reds (2010–2018), Brumbies (2019–) 178
Stephen Moore  Australia Reds (2003–2008, 2017), Brumbies (2009–2016) 177
Keven Mealamu  New Zealand Blues (2000–2001, 2003–2015), Chiefs (2002) 175
Christian Lealiifano  Samoa Brumbies (2008–2019), Moana Pasifika (2022–)
Ma'a Nonu  New Zealand Hurricanes (2003–2011, 2015), Blues (2012, 2014, 2019), Highlanders (2013) 174
Michael Hooper  Australia Brumbies (2010–2012), Waratahs (2013–2020, 2022–2023) 172

Other centurions

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The following list is of all remaining Super Rugby centenarians. As no definitive source of number of appearances exist, players are listed in alphabetical order.[2][3]

List of Super Rugby centenarians
Player Nationality Teams (years)
John Afoa  New Zealand Blues (2004–2011), Crusaders (2023)
Allan Alaalatoa  Australia Brumbies (2014–)
Willem Alberts  South Africa Lions (2005–2009, 2020), Sharks (2010–2015)
Ben Alexander  Australia Brumbies (2008–2018)
Adam Ashley-Cooper  Australia Brumbies (2005–2011), Waratahs (2012–2015, 2019)
Beauden Barrett  New Zealand Hurricanes (2011–2019), Blues (2020, 2022–2023, 2025–)
Jordie Barrett  New Zealand Hurricanes (2017–)
Scott Barrett  New Zealand Crusaders (2014–)
Bjorn Basson  South Africa Cheetahs (2009–2010), Bulls (2011–2016), Stormers (2017), Griquas (2020)
Al Baxter  Australia Waratahs (2000–2011)
Kurtley Beale  Australia Waratahs (2007–2011, 2014–2016, 2018–2020), Rebels (2012–2013), Force (2024–)
Josh Bekhuis  New Zealand Highlanders (2009–2014), Blues (2015–2016)
Andries Bekker  South Africa Stormers (2005–2013)
Meyer Bosman  South Africa Cheetahs (2006–2010), Sharks (2011–2013)
Jacques Botes  South Africa Sharks (2005–2013)
Bakkies Botha  South Africa Bulls (2002–2011)
Tony Brown  New Zealand Highlanders (1996–2004, 2011), Sharks (2006), Stormers (2008)
Schalk Burger  South Africa Stormers (2004–2016)
Sam Cane  New Zealand Chiefs (2011–2023)
Brendan Cannon  Australia Reds (1996–2000), Waratahs (2000–2005), Force (2006–2007)
Nizaam Carr  South Africa Stormers (2012–2018), Bulls (2020)
Dan Carter  New Zealand Crusaders (2003–2015)
Sam Carter  Australia Brumbies (2011–2019), Force (2024–)
Mitchell Chapman  Australia Reds (2005–2007), Brumbies (2009–2011), Waratahs (2013–2015)
Mark Chisholm  Australia Brumbies (2003–2011)
Dane Coles  New Zealand Hurricanes (2009–2023)
Justin Collins  New Zealand Chiefs (1998), Blues (1999–2009)
Liam Coltman  New Zealand Highlanders (2012–2022)
Quade Cooper  Australia Reds (2007–2015, 2017–2018), Rebels (2019)
Jimmy Cowan  New Zealand Highlanders (2003–2012), Blues (2015)
Pekahou Cowan  Australia Force (2006–2017, 2020), Waratahs (2021)
Ryan Crotty  New Zealand Crusaders (2006–2019, 2024)
Aaron Cruden  New Zealand Hurricanes (2010–2011), Chiefs (2012–2017, 2020)
Israel Dagg  New Zealand Highlanders (2009–2010), Crusaders (2011–2018)
Keegan Daniel  South Africa Sharks (2006–2014, 2016–2017)
Dave Dennis  Australia Waratahs (2007–2016)
Jean de Villiers  South Africa Stormers (2005–2009, 2011–2015)
Ash Dixon  New Zealand Hurricanes (2013–2014), Highlanders (2015–2021)
Elliot Dixon  New Zealand Highlanders (2012–2019)
Stephen Donald  New Zealand Chiefs (2006–2011, 2016–2017, 2019)
Kane Douglas  Australia Waratahs (2010–2014), Reds (2016–2018)
Mitchell Drummond  New Zealand Crusaders (2014–)
Matt Dunning  Australia Waratahs (2001–2009), Force (2010–2011)
Bismarck du Plessis  South Africa Sharks (2005–2015)
Jannie du Plessis  South Africa Cheetahs (2006–2007), Sharks (2008–2015), Lions (2020)
Fourie du Preez  South Africa Bulls (2003–2011)
Hika Elliot  New Zealand Chiefs (2006–2017)
Andy Ellis  New Zealand Crusaders (2006–2016)
Tamati Ellison  New Zealand Blues (2005), Hurricanes (2006–2010), Highlanders (2012–2013), Rebels (2014–2016)
Colby Fainga'a  Australia Brumbies (2010–2013), Rebels (2014–2018)
Saia Fainga'a  Australia Brumbies (2006–2008, 2017), Reds (2009–2016)
Tetera Faulkner  Australia Force (2011–2017), Rebels (2018–2019), Waratahs (2020–2023)
Corey Flynn  New Zealand Crusaders (2002–2014)
Bernard Foley  Australia Waratahs (2011–2019)
Ben Franks  New Zealand Crusaders (2006–2012), Hurricanes (2013–2015)
Owen Franks  New Zealand Crusaders (2009–2019, 2024), Hurricanes (2022–2023)
Adam Freier  Australia Brumbies (2000–2002), Waratahs (2003–2010), Rebels (2011–2012)
Hosea Gear  New Zealand Hurricanes (2004–2011), Highlanders (2012–2013), Chiefs (2015)
Will Genia  Australia Reds (2007–2015), Rebels (2018–2019)
Mark Gerrard  Australia Waratahs (2001–2002), Brumbies (2003–2009), Rebels (2011–2012)
Matt Giteau  Australia Brumbies (2001–2006, 2010–2011), Force (2007–2009)
Kyle Godwin  Australia Force (2012–2016, 2020–2022), Brumbies (2017–2018)
Jake Gordon  Australia Waratahs (2017–)
Peter Grant  South Africa Stormers (2006–2014), Force (2016–2017)
George Gregan  Australia Brumbies (1996–2007)
Bryan Habana  South Africa Bulls (2005–2009), Stormers (2010–2013)
Bryn Hall  New Zealand Blues (2013–2016), Crusaders (2017–2022)
James Hanson  Australia Reds (2010–2015), Rebels (2016–2017, 2021–2022)
Sean Hardman  Australia Reds (2000–2010)
David Havili  New Zealand Crusaders (2015–)
Bryce Hegarty  Australia Rebels (2013–2015, Waratahs (2016–2018), Reds (2019–2021), Force (2023)
Nic Henderson  Australia Brumbies (2004–2009), Force (2010), Rebels (2011–2013)
Scott Higginbotham  Australia Reds (2008–2012, 2017–2019), Rebels (2013–2015)
Reece Hodge  Australia Rebels (2016–2023)
Matt Hodgson  Australia Force (2006–2017)
Stephen Hoiles  Australia Waratahs (2004–2006, 2014–2015), Brumbies (2007–2011)
Jed Holloway  Australia Waratahs (2013–2020, 2022–)
Greg Holmes  Australia Reds (2005–2016), Force (2020–2022)
Andrew Hore  New Zealand Crusaders (2001), Hurricanes (2002–2011), Highlanders (2012–2013)
Rob Horne  Australia Waratahs (2008–2017)
James Horwill  Australia Reds (2006–2015)
Doug Howlett  New Zealand Highlanders (1997), Hurricanes (1998), Blues (1999–2007)
Mitch Inman  Australia Force (2010–2011), Rebels (2012–2017)
Akira Ioane  New Zealand Blues (2015–2024)
Rieko Ioane  New Zealand Blues (2016–)
Chris Jack  New Zealand Crusaders (1999–2007, 2010–2011)
Adi Jacobs  South Africa Bulls (2001–2002), Cats (2003), Sharks (2004–2011)
Cory Jane  New Zealand Hurricanes (2007–2012, 2014–2017)
Elton Jantjies  South Africa Lions (2011–2012, 2014–2020), Stormers (2013)
Jerome Kaino  New Zealand Blues (2004–2012, 2014–2018)
Ryan Kankowski  South Africa Sharks (2006–2015)
Sekope Kepu  Australia Waratahs (2008–2019), Moana Pasifika (2022–2024)
Chris King  New Zealand Crusaders (2003–2004, 2018), Highlanders (2005–2014)
Steven Kitshoff  South Africa Stormers (2011–2015, 2017–2020)
Siya Kolisi  South Africa Stormers (2012–2020)
Werner Kruger  South Africa Bulls (2008–2016)
Tevita Kuridrani  Australia Brumbies (2012–2020), Force (2021)
Stephen Larkham  Australia Brumbies (1996–2007)
Chris Latham  Australia Waratahs (1997–1998), Reds (1998–2008)
Tanerau Latimer  New Zealand Crusaders (2006), Chiefs (2007–2014), Blues (2016)
Nepo Laulala  New Zealand Crusaders (2013–2015), Chiefs (2017–2020), Blues (2021–2023)
Ollie le Roux  South Africa Sharks (1996–2003), Cats (2005), Cheetahs (2006–2007)
Anton Lienert-Brown  New Zealand Chiefs (2014–)
Daniel Lienert-Brown  New Zealand Crusaders (2014), Highlanders (2015–)
Tyrel Lomax  New Zealand Rebels (2017), Highlanders (2018–2019), Hurricanes (2020–)
David Lyons  Australia Waratahs (2000–2008)
Leon MacDonald  New Zealand Crusaders (1997, 1999–2003, 2005–2009), Chiefs (1998)
Frans Malherbe  South Africa Stormers (2011–2020)
Lionel Mapoe  South Africa Cheetahs (2010), Lions (2011–2012, 2014–2019), Bulls (2013)
Justin Marshall  New Zealand Crusaders (1996–2005)
Victor Matfield  South Africa Cats (1999–2000), Bulls (2001–2011, 2014–2015)
Alby Mathewson  New Zealand Hurricanes (2007–2009), Blues (2010–2012), Force (2013–2016)
Ben May  New Zealand Crusaders (2007), Chiefs (2008–2011), Hurricanes (2012–2020, 2022)
Richie McCaw  New Zealand Crusaders (2001–2015)
Damian McKenzie  New Zealand Chiefs (2015–2021, 2023–)
Drew Mitchell  Australia Reds (2004–2005), Force (2006–2009), Waratahs (2010–2013)
Joe Moody  New Zealand Crusaders (2013–)
Stirling Mortlock  Australia Brumbies (1998–2010), Rebels (2011–2012)
Richie Mo'unga  New Zealand Crusaders (2016–2023)
Tendai Mtawarira  South Africa Sharks (2007–2019)
Mils Muliaina  New Zealand Blues (2001–2005), Chiefs (2006–2011, 2014)
Dean Mumm  Australia Waratahs (2007–2012, 2015–2017)
Lwazi Mvovo  South Africa Sharks (2010–2020)
Akona Ndungane  South Africa Bulls (2005–2015)
Odwa Ndungane  South Africa Bulls (2004), Sharks (2005–2017)
Cadeyrn Neville  Australia Rebels (2012–2015), Reds (2016–2017), Brumbies (2020–)
Trevor Nyakane  South Africa Cheetahs (2012–2014), Bulls (2015–2020)
James O'Connor  Australia Force (2008–2011), Rebels (2012–2013), Reds (2015, 2020–2024)
Anton Oliver  New Zealand Highlanders (1996–2007)
Wynand Olivier  South Africa Bulls (2005–2013)
Coenie Oosthuizen  South Africa Cheetahs (2010–2015), Sharks (2016–2019)
Wycliff Palu  Australia Waratahs (2005–2016)
James Parsons  New Zealand Blues (2012–2020)
Jeremy Paul  Australia Brumbies (1998–2007)
TJ Perenara  New Zealand Hurricanes (2012–2020, 2022–2024)
Nick Phipps  Australia Rebels (2011–2013), Waratahs (2014–2019)
JP Pietersen  South Africa Sharks (2006–2016, 2020)
David Pocock  Australia Force (2006–2012), Brumbies (2013–2019)
Tatafu Polota-Nau  Australia Waratahs (2006–2016, 2019), Force (2017)
Joe Powell  Australia Brumbies (2015–2020), Rebels (2021–2022)
Ian Prior  Zimbabwe Reds (2011), Brumbies (2012–2013), Force (2014–2017, 2020–2024)
Caleb Ralph  New Zealand Chiefs (1997), Blues (1998), Crusaders (1999–2008), Reds (2011)
Kieran Read  New Zealand Crusaders (2007–2019)
Brodie Retallick  New Zealand Chiefs (2012–2019, 2022–2023)
Ricky Riccitelli  New Zealand Hurricanes (2016–2021), Blues (2022–)
Benn Robinson  Australia Waratahs (2006–2016)
Luke Romano  New Zealand Crusaders (2011–2021), Blues (2022)
Danie Rossouw  South Africa Bulls (2001–2011)
Paddy Ryan  Australia Waratahs (2011–2018, 2022, 2024)
Pete Samu  Australia Crusaders (2016–2018), Brumbies (2019–2023)
Ardie Savea  New Zealand Hurricanes (2013–2023), Moana Pasifika (2025–)
Julian Savea  New Zealand Hurricanes (2011–2018, 2020–2023), Moana Pasifika (2024–)
Louis Schreuder  South Africa Stormers (2011–2016), Southern Kings (2017), Sharks (2018–2020)
Nathan Sharpe  Australia Reds (1998–2005), Force (2006–2012)
Brad Shields  England Hurricanes (2012–2018, 2024–)
Rob Simmons  Australia Reds (2009–2017), Waratahs (2018–2020)
Scott Sio  Australia Brumbies (2012–2022)
John Smit  South Africa Sharks (1999–2011)
Ben Smith  New Zealand Highlanders (2009–2019)
Conrad Smith  New Zealand Hurricanes (2004–2015)
George Smith  Australia Brumbies (1999–2010, 2013), Reds (2017–2018)
Toby Smith  Australia Chiefs (2010–2013), Rebels (2014–2017), Hurricanes (2018–2019)
Greg Somerville  New Zealand Crusaders (1999–2008), Rebels (2011)
Rodney So'oialo  New Zealand Hurricanes (2001–2011)
Henry Speight  Australia Brumbies (2011–2019), Reds (2020)
Carlos Spencer  New Zealand Blues (1996–2005), Lions (2010–2011)
Pierre Spies  South Africa Bulls (2005–2015)
Scott Staniforth  Australia Waratahs (1997–2004), Force (2006–2010)
Hamish Stewart  Australia Reds (2017–2022), Force (2023–)
Morné Steyn  South Africa Bulls (2005–2013, 2020)
Adriaan Strauss  South Africa Bulls (2006, 2015–2018), Cheetahs (2007–2014)
Steven Sykes  South Africa Sharks (2007–2012), Southern Kings (2013, 2016), Cheetahs (2015)
Angus Ta'avao  New Zealand Blues (2012–2015, 2024–), Waratahs (2016–2017), Chiefs (2018–2023)
Sam Talakai  Australia Reds (2015–2017), Rebels (2018–2019, 2023–2024)
Jordan Taufua  Samoa Crusaders (2013–2019)
Codie Taylor  New Zealand Crusaders (2013–)
Stefan Terblanche  South Africa Sharks (1998–2003, 2008–2011)
Adam Thomson  New Zealand Highlanders (2006–2012), Reds (2015), Rebels (2016), Chiefs (2020)
Brad Thorn  New Zealand Crusaders (2001–2004, 2008–2011), Highlanders (2013–2014)
Reuben Thorne  New Zealand Crusaders (1997–2008)
Jeremy Thrush  New Zealand Hurricanes (2006–2015), Force (2020–2023)
Neemia Tialata  New Zealand Hurricanes (2004–2011)
Matt Todd  New Zealand Crusaders (2011–2019)
Jeffrey Toomaga-Allen  Samoa Hurricanes (2012–2019), Reds (2024–)
Matt To'omua  Australia Brumbies (2008–2016), Rebels (2019–2022)
Patrick Tuipulotu  New Zealand Blues (2014–2021, 2023–)
Taniela Tupou  Australia Reds (2016–2023), Rebels (2024), Waratahs (2025–)
Ofa Tu'ungafasi  New Zealand Blues (2013–)
Tana Umaga  New Zealand Hurricanes (1996–2007), Chiefs (2011)
Albert van den Berg  South Africa Cats (1999), Sharks (2000–2008)
AJ Venter  South Africa Cats (1998–1999), Sharks (2000–2008), Stormers (2009)
Jano Vermaak  South Africa Lions (2006–2011), Bulls (2012–2013), Stormers (2016–2019)
Duane Vermeulen  South Africa Cheetahs (2007–2008), Stormers (2009–2015), Bulls (2019–2020)
Victor Vito  New Zealand Hurricanes (2009–2016)
Pedrie Wannenburg  South Africa Bulls (2002–2010)
Phil Waugh  Australia Waratahs (2000–2011)
Brad Weber  New Zealand Chiefs (2014–2023)
Laurie Weeks  Australia Reds (2009–2010), Rebels (2011–2017)
Piri Weepu  New Zealand Hurricanes (2004–2011), Blues (2012–2014)
Michael Wells  Australia Brumbies (2016), Waratahs (2017–2019), Rebels (2020–2022), Force (2023–2024)
Chris Whitaker  Australia Waratahs (1997–2006)
Nic White  Australia Brumbies (2011–2015, 2020–2023), Force (2024–)
Luke Whitelock  New Zealand Crusaders (2012–2015), Highlanders (2016–2019)
Ali Williams  New Zealand Blues (2002–2007, 2009–2013), Crusaders (2008)
Tony Woodcock  New Zealand Blues (2002–2012, 2014–2015), Highlanders (2013)
Sam Wykes  Australia Force (2008–2015), Sunwolves (2017–2018), Waratahs (2021)
Bill Young  Australia Brumbies (1998–2006)

See also

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Notes

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References

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  1. ^ "All time record". SANZAAR. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Super Records – Individual". SuperSport. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
  3. ^ "Super Rugby - Player stats". itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 23 January 2021.