Archie van der Flier
| Born | Archie van der Flier 25 April 2002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 3+1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 118 kg (18.6 st; 260 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Canford School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University of Nottingham | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative | Josh van der Flier (cousin) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Archie van der Flier (born 25 April 2002) is an English rugby union player who plays for Leicester Tigers in the Premiership Rugby. His main position is a loosehead prop. He is Irish-qualified through his father.[1]
Career
[edit]Archie joined Leicester Tigers, as part of the Senior Academy, after impressing for Nottingham in the RFU Championship.[2]
On 7 October 2023, he made his competitive debut for Leicester against Bedford Blues in the Premiership Rugby Cup.[3] Ahead of the 2025–26 season, he was rewarded with a senior squad contract with Leicester.[4]
On 6 February 2026, Archie was part of England A, debuted from off the bench where they beat Ireland XV 52–14 at Thomond Park in Limerick.[5]
References
[edit]- ↑ "'He's very independent' - Van der Flier on playing against Van der Flier". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2026-02-13.
- ↑ "Cornish Pirates hold out for excellent victory over Nottingham". Voice Newspapers. 13 January 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ↑ "Bedford Blues v Leicester Tigers (Premiership Rugby Cup)". Leicester Tigers. 7 October 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ↑ "Senior Academy trio sign new deals". Leicester Tigers. 23 February 2025. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ↑ "Ireland XV 14–52 England A: Visitors score eight tries in comprehensive win". BBC Sport. 6 February 2026. Retrieved 13 February 2026.