10 Most Unforgettable Rugby Tries Of The Modern Era

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Welcome to the ultimate compilation of the Top 10 Most Unforgettable Rugby Tries of Modern Rugby! In this video, we've carefully selected and ranked the most thrilling, skillful, and awe-inspiring tries from the world of rugby. These are the moments that fans will be talking about for years to come. Don't miss out on these legendary rugby highlights!
From international test matches to domestic leagues, these unforgettable tries showcase the very best of modern rugby, with game-changing plays and moments of sheer brilliance. And it's not just the men's game we're celebrating - we've also included some honorable mentions from rugby sevens, women's rugby, and other lesser-known matches that have produced moments of pure magic.
Prepare to be amazed as you watch these jaw-dropping tries, featuring lightning-fast runs, gravity-defying offloads, and some of the most impressive teamwork you'll ever see on a rugby field. This video is a must-watch for rugby enthusiasts and casual fans alike, offering a unique perspective on the sport's most memorable moments.
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Join the conversation in the comments below and let us know which of these unforgettable tries is your favorite, or if there are any other incredible rugby moments you'd like us to feature in future videos. Thank you for watching, and enjoy the spectacle of rugby at its finest!
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[@RugbyEverest]

Let us know what video you want to see next !

[@warwickdawg910]

Nice video and some great tries! Can't wait for the southern hemisphere version of it tho

[@CarnivorousMower]

I DON'T want to see that 2007 forward pass try by France again.

[@kenjones6441]

What about the greatest line outs in the modern era, or even best scrums.

[@chaz.92]

A Good video

[@berniecosmos5167]

I still get goose bumps when I see that Japanese try. One of the greatest moments in sporting history.

[@AudzATK]

i seen no reply to this comment. let me be the first to say I AGREE. 👌

[@alexandermalan8077]

As a Springbok fan... I still Cry at night when i think about it

[@pocop]

自分もです。

[@CRAiCED.]

The winning try for Japan is surely the greatest try of all time. Not just that but one of the best games of rugby all time

[@jensenjohn1640]

I disagree as a South African😅😅😭😭

[@andrew27]

Gives me goosebumps every time !

[@Cheeeesseee3678]

Japan v Scotland at the WC had some bangers too. Think it was the 2nd (?) under the posts that was my favourite, but it was certainly the culmination of what this try against the boks started.

[@kaoragh373]

I totally agree. As for New-Zeland, where the fighting spirit is incarnate in rugby, will and discipline are for Japan. I love this team, I always did. I hope one day, I'll have the chance to go to a game, watching Japan against my home team, France.

[@kylebruce1859]

I've rewatched this game a bunch of times. Embodies what I love about rugby: a team being ultra cohesive is more important than having 15 superior players. I doubt they would have got away with it two weeks in a row, but Japan went in with a game plan and executed it flawlessly against a South African side which actually played very well.

[@bFORCe2003]

Agree with the number one spot, a try on fulltime to not only win the game but cause the biggest upset in Rugby history when Japan snatched victory against the Springboks at the death. You should've also included the All Blacks try vs Ireland (2013) after time was up where they held onto the ball for numerous phases to score a length of the field try and needed the conversion to win the game.

[@Fuzcapp]

Australia v Ireland in 1991 RWC semi final at Lansdowne Road. Australia were beaten - until ...

[@andrewdunckley]

Japan's victory over the Boks is one of the best moments ever in rugby...

[@hiroS62M5D10]

That was an honour for my home Japan🇯🇵 Thank you so much.

[@user-gb7df4mt2l]

The video of the Japanese try brings back to me the excitement. It was midnight in Japan, and I screamed so loudly that my wife got angry.

[@JulietteGaillard-cf6fo]

They may not be the greatest in this top but I just love Kolbe and Barrett's tries in the final, they are the symbol of the definitive victory of All Blacks and Boks in the World Cup !

[@PatstarDeluxe]

That Barrett try is one of my favourite of all time

[@ComboMuster]

One of the best solo tries of all time Van Der Merwe for Scotland and Capozzo for Italy.

[@moggie269]

Except the Capuozzo one is a team try, as the one who score is Edo Padovani

[@davidgraham8058]

The great thing about Capozzo is having the composure to make the pass because they needed the conversion to win by 1 point.

[@jacobspinley9858]

"forward pass, the referee has miss it" Somehow gets into the best tries...

[@thomasedwardking7286]

lol so true 👏

[@igavinwood]

It's always funny watching a top 10 in rugby. You can almost hear the groans at having to put the All Blacks in... again. Too many to pick from and so many missed. Pleased to see you finish with Japans win over SA. That was memorable and the never give up attitude rewarded. Looks an interesting 12 months ahead with all the changes and shake ups across world rugby.

[@gstgst6334]

Barrett 2015 rwc final because I'm a Kiwi. Lions length-of-the-field vs AB's because I hated it but love to see it now. Italy beating Wales so historic. But Japan vs SA greatest upset in world sports ever. Dead set number one.

[@theicerfire7358]

I couldn't imagine a top unforgettable tries without the french try at the 100th minute against Wales

[@metalidads]

That broke me!

[@leobricout2148]

Yeah, that try wasn't really beautiful but it is definitely one of the most unforgettable in rugby history.

[@theicerfire7358]

@@leobricout2148 yeah for sure, not beautiful at all lol

[@leobricout2148]

@@theicerfire7358 that's right but Wayne Barnes' fault after all

[@lionelvigier2838]

I still have chills when I see the test of Japan!

[@edmokmg]

First off, that Ngwenya try still gives goosebumps because I'd never seen anyone in world rugby blitz Habana then (and maybe even now). I do have some choice options ahead including: Radike Samo almost 50m sprint through the NZ back line was a massive try. And the Jason Robinson blitz right through Wales entire midfield for a try by Will Greenwood for England at the 2003 RWC QF (I think) was also awesome. Memorable maybe not as much, but also include the one Ma'a Nonu scored I think in the 2011 RWC from a pass from Sonny Bill Williams (who had some great offloads btw) Otherwise, very good selections Thanks

[@joedennehy386]

Some great tries there, Habana wasn't skinned on the outside too many times. Thankyou for showing the French try V All Blacks in 2007, it showed two blatant forward passes, I only remembered the first one. Thanks Wayne Barnes, but I'm not bitter....................................

[@biggest23]

At least Barnes came forward years later when it meant nothing and admitted he cocked up royally for nearly 60 mins of that test. Was very confusing watching the refereeing of that test. It was so astonishingly bad, for so long, it seemed to be not completely real. The French supporters in the bar I was watching it in, in Barcelona, were as dumbfounded as I was at what was going on but, at least it was amusing for them.

[@seankilfoyle2191]

The Lions vs All Blacks try is eerie because it feels nearly identical to Garett Davies great try in 70s

[@claudecoutadeur3614]

Quelques soient l equipe qui jouent dans ces véritables bijoux d essais c est un regal pour les yeux et une admiration pour ces exploits sportifs collectifs

[@keirhardy6470]

All amazing but for me personally it will always be Stuart McInally in the Calutta Cup 2019. Man ran his own charge down from our 10 metre line and scored the first try of one of the best comebacks in Scottish rugby history (game ended 35-35 but england had 28-0 on us before that try!!). 10/10 try and captain for me.

[@Fuzcapp]

There's that famous try by the All Blacks against Australia, eventually scored by Christian Cullen, after a double wrap-around, using Lomu as a decoy (no less!) and the backward grid iron formation. An absolute work of Rugby Union beauty - which, even as an Australian, I regard as the greatest test try of all time.

[@Blackstock123]

Cullen was a freak player

[@thomasedwardking7286]

Was that the 2000 test in Sydney? Those AB and Wallaby games back then were something 😍😍

[@Fuzcapp]

@@thomasedwardking7286 It's around that time. Two incredible teams going at each other.

[@loicalex]

one underrated imo, wales 35 phases try against England in 2020. Almost 5 minutes long

[@swx5487]

Excelente top 10 de try. Saludos desde Uruguay👕🇺🇾🏉

[@vonteflon]

3:15 just through his body language you can practically hear Kieran Read going “oh for fvck’s sake” when he gets stepped. Most relatable part of the whole video.

[@coloedicion]

Corleto against France 2007, Albanese against Ireland 1999, Lucas Gonzales Amorosino against Scotland RWC2011. Just to mention 3 that could perfectly be in this top 10

[@Wouldyurather133]

I'm not sure if 1999 is the modern era or not

[@Wouldyurather133]

I'm not sure if 1999 is the modern era or not

[@coloedicion]

@@Wouldyurather133 well, I guess 1995 with the first professional world cup could be the begging

[@Andy_M986]

Best try is Carlos Spencer,Super Rugby, literally from behind the Blues posts,to touch down behind the Crusaders line, he started it,and ended it. And then flipped the bird to the Parochial Crusaders crowd.

[@BennyJohnston100]

And the icing on the cake was that Spencer, a terrible kicker, walked it from the posts out to the sideline before forcing it then nailed the conversion

[@michaeljacobs169]

Pah bloody blues supporters!Spencer copied Mehrtens flipping a double bird to the Johannesburg crowd 😂

[@christopherwilliams1842]

The 'uruguay oh uruguay' try v Fiji in the 2019 rwc should be here imo

[@ronaldedwards4637]

NO try list will EVER be complete without Jonah Lomu

[@peterroycroft]

The Japanese one was a great team try and it was massive in world rugby, and it was great for the game. For sheer individual brilliance it's hard to beat Capuozzo's making of the Italian try against wales. Magical.

[@mludsladiesgentlemen1774]

Japan vs Boks. Never been kissed by so many Japanese women (and men) in my life. Italy v Wales - what made that the best in my mind was that Capuzo could have retained the ball, risked everything and scored in the corner leaving a difficult conversion. BUT he passed inside and the 14 took it closer to the posts. The conversion gave Italy the win. Fantastic thinking.

[@davidgraham8058]

That’s why I think it was the best play. I would probably have just gone for the try but he gave the try to someone else for his team to guarantee the win. Brilliant play.

[@diegoclasher8153]

Simply amazing ❤

[@davidsat24]

100% Japans try is the best try ever.

[@hiroS62M5D10]

I totally agree with you 😂

[@elmaestroco]

Am I the only one who enjoys team plays? I like individual prowesses but team efforts tend to be overlooked. In that regard, Beauden Barrett's try vs. Australia in the Final 10 (2017) is one of the best I've seen.

[@lewiswilliams227]

You put in the famous forward pass try

[@heydddd]

Japan vs S.A one of the greatest wins in rugby history from a All Black fan..

[@KSadikoglu]

You can tell this channel is owned by a British guy, most Top 10 are England or British Lions which is definitely NOT the case

[@Pmaxsam75]

the last try is supposed to be the best ever? you gotta be kiding me

[@Pmaxsam75]

@kanajingly8957 I still hugely disagree. I have no problems acknowledging Japan major upsert against a team that was given favorite on paper, or recognising a major accomplishment. This is not what this video is all about, at least in its title. What is an unforgettable try? A try that shows something borderline unhuman, which displays incredible skills, velocity, technique, intelligence, to get in the end, a try that would have been thought impossible to get. It is something out of the ordinary. This is not the case with this try. To get to qualify it of an incredible try, you have to consider the circumstances, the fact that it was overtime, the fact that Japan was the under dog. I don´t dispute any of that. But the try in itself is very average, the kind of try that, if not put back in its context, would never, NEVER, make it to the local news as an incredible try. Again, this try, out of its context, is very average. Leave aside the circumstances and you are left with nothing. Or, change the title of the video to: ´´MAJOR UPSET IN RUGBY HISTORY``. That, I would agree. But look at the other tries in this videos, we do not know (or need to know) the context to conclude that yea, that was an incredible try. In fact, the team that scored could have lost the game, it would still be an incredible try. But not this one. I will repeat that I do not under judge Japan´s major performance, which blew the world, me first. They deserve recognition for what they did, but then again, the title of the video would need to be changed.

[@user-ug5ns7vs8b]

I do not know when modern era begun. But Saint-André's try (March 91, at Twickenham)) and Sadourny's try (July 94 at Eden Park) duly belong to the 5 most beautiful tries ever.

[@andyh7777]

Started August 94

[@warrentaylor4258]

Where is Jonah Lumu against the poms??

[@jonnykk1]

That Japan try and win against SA… one of the greatest wins/moments in any sport.

[@redneckReno]

Thanks for the USA honorable mention, but it was 7's so.......but the Ngwenya try....awsome!!

[@RugbyEverest]

USA will without a doubt get their ! With all the emphasis put on College Rugby, the fast development of the sport in the country, the fact that it is safer than American Football and with the financials capability it is just a waiting game in our opinion !

[@RugbyEverest]

The fact that Ngwenya gassed Habana is pretty crazy hahaha

[@dotto252]

Hay que agregar uno mas.. 😅 🇦🇷

[@thomasedwardking7286]

Not on the video, but for me Jonah scoring against the Wallabies back in 2000 to win the test for the ABs in Sydney in the Greatest Test ever! Love to our Ozzie brothers and sisters. Kia kaha 🥰

[@jasonrandall951]

You are best 👌

[@robertpicton1]

Rugby - what a fantastic game. But as a Saffa, watching Habana get gassed hurts so bad!!

[@Valhalla88888]

The best try of the last 100 years was the Scotland try (VDM) try against England he beat 7 players and still managed to move the ball to the other arm to fend off the English defender!!!

[@davidcoldstar6333]

yup, Japan vs South Africa 2015 is the greatest of World Cup history

[@shaunduncan8332]

How is JK's 1987 World Cup try V Italy not even in this top 10? Seriously!

[@RugbyEverest]

As stated in the title, those are from modern rugby.

[@shaunduncan8332]

@@RugbyEverest what defines "modern Rugby"? I assume the professional era?

[@thomasedwardking7286]

Surely JKs not that old 😅@@RugbyEverest

[@rinelbhownath6914]

No 1 is correct! try again lions number by ferri du plessis has to be somewhere in top 10

[@renaudleger1615]

Strange effect on the image.

[@markoq1879]

Speed of Baker is ahead of any other rugby player I’ve seen

[@rugbyguy1rugby407]

Jonah running over Matt catt is Surely the most famous try ever. But doesn’t count as modern tries.

[@teahucoxhead8341]

8 France was there not a forward pass?

[@RugbyEverest]

It definitely was but the referee did not see it. France went on and won this match. It was the quarter finals of the 2007 World Cup held in France but the match was in Cardiff. Weird stuff. They lost in the semi final against England.

[@kingspeechless1607]

It was only a little one!

[@joedennehy386]

@@RugbyEverest There were two forward passes. That 1/4 final was supposed to be an easy game for a young referee, NZ v Argentina who at that stage had never beaten the ABs. But the Argies beat France in the opening game of the 2007 RWC sending them onto our side of the draw. Barnes was out of his depth and just Froze. But I'm not bitter.......................................

[@lukasvanstaden3918]

That's why it's only ranked 8th

[@felipeossandon]

the comment at 6:18?!?!

[@bodybalanceU2]

its only because the roses are heads and shoulders above the mens team - he needs a tissue and a nappy

[@m.p.9658]

At the start of the action at 2:05 and in slow motion at 2:21 there is an obstruction I don't understand why there is no sanction here

[@CristianoRonalo7]

Shane Williams - Wales vs Fiji - RWC 2007 (look it up)

[@nzrockdj]

How does France try vs the All Blacks 2007 RWC make the list when it wasnt a try .. forward pass by a country mile and Wayne Barnes didnt even bother to relook at the try. He should have been barred from international refereeing. Will be interesting to see how these two nations face off in the opener RWC 2023.

[@leobricout2148]

Well, the All Blacks still have the 2011 World Cup when that wasn't even 15v15 game 'cause they were 16, everybody saw that and still their name is on the Trophy 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jeanchristophe1525]

Le top 10 selon toi, la majorité de ces essais proviennent d' exploits individuels et perso je ne pense pas que ce soit les plus beaux par contre le dernier du Japon ok parce que énormément de joueurs ont touché la balle et c' est ce qui me plait le plus. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGOqkqpvotepmac

[@laurentdupasquier7872]

i agree fully

[@craigwills1615]

All tries deserve to be there bar one, I can't see any merit in the Ashton try.

[@user-yk9mw6tm6c]

Best rugby try? All Blacks Ireland 2013,by Ryan Crotty in 81.24min,after numerous phases from deep in own half.

[@groovedohg]

@useryk9... I wasbjust about to leave that comment myself. And the drama still continued with Crudens conversion. Most amazing rugby sequence I have ever witnessed and I sincerely think it cannot be bettered

[@kenjones6441]

Just like watching an NRL match. Tries like these every game.

[@joelwagg8314]

It is a good list, but somehow it doesn't include the most unforgettable Chris Ashton try. All day long if someone says Chris Aston you would think of the Australia try from his own 5 metre line.

[@RugbyEverest]

Was that list fair in your opinion ? Which one did we miss ?

[@turrin003]

The title? 😉

[@Upendra-lk]

barret vs argentina was good.. and no 8 was definitely unforgettable :D

[@RugbyEverest]

@@turrin003 Hey ! What do you mean by the title ?

[@RugbyEverest]

@@Upendra-lk You are talking about the one where Barrett makes the offload or another one ?

[@Upendra-lk]

@@RugbyEverest that one where stepped two or three defenders and offloaded..luke jackobson ended up scoring

[@mumusegat6773]

Ange Capuozzo a surclasser le Pays de Galles.

[@scottsheargold2537]

Number 1 is deserved

[@vanielofeodh877]

I would have picked the one against Australia for Chris Ashton's try. There is nothing memorable about the one in the video in my opinion, maybe the context of the game but I doubt it.

[@tiquays9342]

Context was that England hammered NZ ending a 20-game unbeaten run which included RWC 2011. It was the All Black's only loss in a 3 year period from Sep 2011-2014. Ashton v Aus was a great try but England were at least 50/50 before that game. This one was 80 mins of complete bewilderment at what you're witnessing. It later transpired there was a virus in NZ camp so I guess some players would have been a bit post-viral, no less fun at the time though!

[@markpattison6031]

Ok, so try number 2 England, what was so great about that? England have scored many better. France try was a forward pass. I would also have included the try scored off Lukhanyo Am’s behind the back pass. Australia also have a few involving Quade Cooper, particularly in his comeback game last year.

[@AltcoinIgnition]

You included a try with a forward pass.

[@Gremloid63]

Any particular reason why you kept making the screen go fuzzy? Couldn't watch it all the way through.

[@chrismoto6974]

0:40 la passe est juste en avant lol ...

[@willemkotze8616]

Makazole Mapimpi v England in the 2019 final?

[@juangabrielparracastellon4925]

Donde esta el partido de new zeland vs australia 2011, new zeland vs Irlanda 2014, new zeland vs wales

[@marcelobongioanni7316]

do you know cougars? try from Corleto to France?

[@srbmckenzie]

How on Earth did that Kolbe try make it in? All of the honourable mentions were waaay better

[@leobricout2148]

This top 10 isn't about the most beautiful tries but the most unforgettable. And this one is unforgettable.

[@deprofundisclamoate]

Not a single try from France ???

[@RugbyEverest]

Maybe we haven’t watch the same video 🤷‍♂️

[@deprofundisclamoate]

@@RugbyEverest right, Jauzion, my bad !

[@MrAhuapai]

Perry Bakers try is in the sevens game not 15s

[@larrywatson6689]

A forward pass makes an unforgettable try? What a joke

[@RugbyEverest]

The fact the France won against the All Blacks in a World Cup Quarter Final thanks to this try makes it unforgettable.

[@larrywatson6689]

@@RugbyEverest you mean via an illegal try.. Didn't see any other ones like that. Contradicts the quality of the other tries so it really makes no sense

[@groovedohg]

​@RugbyEverest In that case, why didn't you include Tony Woodcocks try exactly 4 years later. I also believe there were ref issues there too

[@joshuavanzutphen1961]

how is frances forward pass try in the top 10?

[@carleenstephenwoolley8057]

the forward pass in no 8?

[@loicalex]

1:13 NZ doing dirty shit when scored on - exhibit N° 362

[@funny1.510]

NE world cups

[@cjogrady2498]

Shame that fantastic try by Abby Dow (thanks for including it) gets a ‘I hate women’s rugby’ comment over it!

[@tidamz]

Why all these unnecessary blurring effects in the editing ???🤔

[@maximilianocuadrado964]

falta algun try de los pumas 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@jungbolosse3034]

Who is Morderne?

[@jaredcbrand]

Jaques Fourie series winner against B&I Lions?

[@terryrrr6582]

what about robinson greenwood 2003 world cup

[@michaeljacobs169]

Jauzion's try shouldn't be there....was from a forward pass.Wayne Barnes missed a lot in that game.

[@Mickmooreable]

really jarring video effects

[@juanmmartin]

Not Even one memorable try by Pumas? Come on!! For example Diego Albanese vs Ireland un 1999 World Cup

[@marcelosouletextiles]

Corleto de Arg vs Francia mundial 2007

[@jimbagley321]

Its sad to see in this current climate that so many of those sequences would have been stopped because of high tackles. Nobody was even thinking about objecting then - and now the game is being ruined

[@carlchadwick7109]

Great Rugby but why the stupid added sounds!!!!!

[@hectormontivero9673]

Y Luomo?

[@antoinejaulmes302]

My #1 is your #6...

[@e.c.5269]

None of Los Pumas???????????? 🤔

[@GrimDarkness1972]

Why that annoying blurring effect on the video? Ruins all the fun

[@RacqDar]

I'd have watched all of this if someone hadn't messed with the focus all the time. Headache inducing. Nice idea on the tries though,

[@jeanpierrebouleau177]

They would not have forgotten a little (unwittingly) FRANCE? Not very classy the British !!

[@NoName-hg6cc]

Did you really watch the video?

[@harrybrooks8878]

Ashton vs Aus 2010

[@Notreallyoverit]

Lomu. Catt. Missing.

[@gonzaloalbornozmaldonado3466]

John lomu a francia, no hay mas

[@Dianku675]

❤❤🎉🎉