Will Jordan surpasses Doug Howlett as All Blacks' top try-scorer
ESPN Rugby • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 6:42 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Will Jordan achieved a hat-trick against Italy on July 11, 2026, moving past Doug Howlett to become the All Blacks' all-time leading try scorer with his 50th Test try. Jordan scored three tries in total, reaching this milestone in his 56th Test match. The performance comes after a series of All Blacks, including Joe Rokocoko and Julian Savea, fell short of breaking Howlett's record of 49 tries, which stood for over two decades. Jordan's versatility and consistent scoring ability have been recognized since his debut, contributing to New Zealand's performance in the match.
- •Jordan scored his 48th, 49th, and 50th tries against Italy.
- •He broke Doug Howlett's long-standing record of 49 tries.
- •Jordan's hat-trick occurred in just his 56th Test match.
- •Previous efforts by players like Rokocoko and Savea ended short of the record.
- •Jordan celebrated with a shark-fin gesture after his last try.
- 9:58 AMESPN Rugby — Jordan achieves a try-scoring record as All Blacks...
- 9:14 AMYahoo Sports — Jordan breaks All Blacks try record in win over Italy
- 9:13 AMBBC Sport — Jordan breaks All Blacks try record in win over Italy
- 6:42 AMYahoo Sports — Will Jordan breaks All Blacks try-scoring record
"he gap between New Zealand's ambition and execution widened as the All Blacks overcame a slow start to beat Italy 47-17 Saturday and remain unbeaten after two rounds of rugby's Nations Championship.
"Will Jordan becomes New Zealand's record try-scorer with a hat-trick in his side's 47-17 thrashing of Italy in the Nations Championship.
"Will Jordan becomes New Zealand's record try-scorer with a hat-trick in his side's 47-17 thrashing of Italy in the Nations Championship.
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External links- ESPN RugbyJul 11, 2026, 9:58 AMJordan achieves a try-scoring record as All Blacks...
he gap between New Zealand's ambition and execution widened as the All Blacks overcame a slow start to beat Italy 47-17 Saturday and remain unbeaten after two rounds of rugby's Nations Championship.
- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 9:14 AMJordan breaks All Blacks try record in win over Italy
Will Jordan becomes New Zealand's record try-scorer with a hat-trick in his side's 47-17 thrashing of Italy in the Nations Championship.
- BBC SportJul 11, 2026, 9:13 AMJordan breaks All Blacks try record in win over Italy
Will Jordan becomes New Zealand's record try-scorer with a hat-trick in his side's 47-17 thrashing of Italy in the Nations Championship.
- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 6:42 AMWill Jordan breaks All Blacks try-scoring record
Jordan has gone past Doug Howlett’s tally with his 50th Test try
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