# Top 10 Most Capped Men's Rugby Players

> Alun Wyn Jones leads with 170 caps, but can others overtake him?
- Title: Top 10 Most Capped Men's Rugby Players · Rugby World
- Summary: Alun Wyn Jones leads with 170 caps, but can others overtake him? Alun Wyn Jones has 170 international caps for Wales and British & Irish Lions, making him…
- Keywords: alun wyn jones, james slipper, sam whitelock, richie mccaw, eben etzebeth, beauden barrett, sergio parisse, brian o'driscoll, george gregan, cian healy, rugby world cup, rugby championships
- Source: Rugby World — https://rugbyworld.com/featured/who-are-the-top-10-most-capped-mens-rugby-players-of-all-time-179564
- Published: 2026-10-13T09:24:10+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: alun wyn jones, james slipper, sam whitelock, richie mccaw, eben etzebeth, beauden barrett, sergio parisse, brian o'driscoll, george gregan, cian healy, rugby world cup, rugby championships
## Alun Wyn Jones leads with 170 caps
Alun Wyn Jones has 170 international caps for Wales and British & Irish Lions, making him the most capped men's rugby player of all time.
## James Slipper plays until 2026
James Slipper, Australia's prop, has 154 caps through 2025 Rugby Championship and will play in 2026 Nations Championship.
## Sam Whitelock reaches 153 caps
Sam Whitelock, New Zealand's lock, reached 153 caps in eight years and 67 days, winning two Rugby World Cups.
## Richie McCaw's 148 caps
Richie McCaw, New Zealand's captain, has 148 caps from 2001 to 2015, winning two Rugby World Cups.
## Eben Etzebeth's 147 caps
Eben Etzebeth, South Africa's prop, has 147 caps from 2012 to present, playing for the Springboks.
## Beauden Barrett's 146 caps
Beauden Barrett, New Zealand's fly-half, has 146 caps from 2012 to present, winning two World Player of the Year awards.
## Sergio Parisse's 142 caps
Sergio Parisse, Italy's prop, has 142 caps, losing more matches than any player in history.
## Brian O'Driscoll's 141 caps
Brian O'Driscoll, Ireland's center, has 141 caps from 1999 to 2014, winning the 2009 Grand Slam.
## George Gregan's 139 caps
George Gregan, Australia's scrum-half, has 139 caps from 1994 to 2007, winning the 1999 Rugby World Cup.
## Cian Healy's 137 caps
Cian Healy, Ireland's prop, has 137 caps from 2009 to 2025, winning five Six Nations titles.
## Key takeaway

Alun Wyn Jones has 170 international caps for Wales and British & Irish Lions, making him the most capped men's rugby player of all time.