List of players who have converted from one football code to another From rugby league Rugby league to rugby union

| Name_ | Country | Top_rugby_league_level | Top_union_level | Top_representation_level | Rugby_League_Debut | Rugby_Union_Debut_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesley Vainikolo | England | NRL, Super League | English Premiership | New Zealand (RL), England (RU) | 2002 | 2007 |
| Andrew Walker | Australia | NRL | Super Rugby | Australia (RL/RU) | 1991 | 2000 |
| Chev Walker | England | Super League | English Premiership | Great Britain (RL), England Saxons (RU) | 1999 | 2007 |
| Barrie Jon Mather | England | RFL Championship/Super League | England RU | Great Britain (RL), England (RL), England (RU) | 1992 | 1998 |
| Sonny Bill Williams | New Zealand | NRL | Top 14, Super Rugby | New Zealand Kiwis (RL), New Zealand All Blacks (RU) | 2004 | 2008 |
| Craig Wing | Australia | NRL | Top League | Australian Kangaroos (RL), Japan (RU) | 2002 | 2010 |
| Craig Gower | Australia | NRL | Top 14 | Australian Kangaroos (RL), Italy (RU) | 1996 | 2008 |