Rugby League World Cup Records

Leading individual records across men's Rugby League World Cup history (1954-2021/22 completed editions), plus the leading nation by titles.

Data last verified: 11 August 2026.

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12
Most World Cup titles (nation)
Australia

Men's Rugby League World Cup, 1954-2021 — see the full tournament-by-tournament list.

16
Most tries — career (all tournaments)
Billy Slater

Australia, 2008/2013/2017 tournaments (13 appearances) — 7 tries in 2008 (incl. two hat-tricks), 4 in 2013, 5 in 2017. Jarryd Hayne, Ryan Hall and Valentine Holmes are next on 14. Source: Guinness World Records — Most tries scored at the Rugby League World Cup (individual)

124
Most points — career (all tournaments)
Johnathan Thurston

Australia, 2008 and 2013 tournaments (9 matches) — 5 tries, 52/69 goals. A World-Cup-specific tally, distinct from his broader international career points record. Source: RLWC2013.com — Tournament Records

17
Most tournament appearances
Cameron Smith

Australia, across the 2008/2013/2017 tournaments — won 16, lost 1 (the 2008 final). Chris Hill (England) is next on 16. Source: NRL.com — An unparalleled legacy: the men who hold a special place in Cup history

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