Records and statistics of the Rugby World Cup
Points Name Team App Tries Con Pen Drop Tournaments
277 Jonny Wilkinson England 19 1 28 58 14 1999 , 2003 , 2007 , 2011
227 Gavin Hastings Scotland 13 9 39 36 0 1987 , 1991 , 1995
195 Michael Lynagh Australia 15 4 36 33 2 1987 , 1991 , 1995
191 Dan Carter New Zealand 15 3 58 17 3 2003 , 2007 , 2011 , 2015
170 Grant Fox New Zealand 10 0 37 31 1 1987 , 1991
Overall -- Individual
Jonny Wilkinson holds the record for the most points scored ( 277 ) , most penalties ( 58 ) & most drop goals ( 14 ) in Rugby World Cups .