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List of Super Rugby centurions

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

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.

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.
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