Rugby Union’s Finest: Unveiling the All-Time Top Try Scorers in Super Rugby
The Super Rugby tournament has undergone numerous transformations since its inception in 1996, showcasing some of the game’s greatest talents over the years. In a deep dive into the archives, we’ve uncovered the star-studded list of the competition’s all-time top try scorers, with two active players leading the pack.
Topping the Charts: TJ Perenara
Topping the charts is All Blacks veteran TJ Perenara, who has amassed an impressive 63 tries, making him the only scrumhalf to feature among the elite. The Hurricanes stalwart, who has over 150 Super Rugby appearances under his belt, overcame fears that his Achilles injury in 2022 would impact his prolific try-scoring prowess, returning in 2024 to solidify his position as the tournament’s all-time leading try scorer.
The ‘Bus’ Closes In: Julian Savea
Trailing closely at 62 tries is the aptly nicknamed ‘Bus‘, Julian Savea. The hard-running superstar, once compared to the legendary Jonah Lomu, has had a storied career, splitting his time between the Hurricanes and Moana Pasifika, where he is now reinventing himself as an inside center. The former All Black could pose a serious challenge to Perenara’s top spot this season.
A Controversial Presence: Israel Folau
Rounding out the top three is the controversial former Wallaby, Israel Folau, who held the record for several years after his sacking in 2018. The instinctive player, known for his aerial prowess, scored 60 tries in under 100 games for the New South Wales Waratahs.
Other Notable Names
Other notable names include the rapid All Black Doug Howlett, Crusaders legend Caleb Ralph, and Australian stalwarts Joe Roff, Stirling Mortlock, and Bryan Habana, whose try in the 2007 final for the Bulls remains one of the competition’s most iconic moments.
“As the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season unfolds, fans eagerly await to see if Perenara and Savea can further cement their legacies as the tournament’s greatest try-scoring talents.”
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