Archie van der Flier

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Archie van der Flier
BornArchie van der Flier
(2002-04-25) 25 April 2002 (age 23)
Height1.92 m (6 ft 3+12 in)
Weight118 kg (18.6 st; 260 lb)
School Cranford House School
University University of Nottingham
Notable relative Josh van der Flier (cousin)
Rugby union career
Position Loosehead Prop
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2023– Leicester Tigers 16 (5)
2023–2025Nottingham (loan) 34 (20)
Correct as of 8 March 2026
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2026 England A 1 (0)
Correct as of 5 December 2025

Archie van der Flier (born 25 March 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]

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Career

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

  1. "'He's very independent' - Van der Flier on playing against Van der Flier". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2026-02-13.
  2. "Cornish Pirates hold out for excellent victory over Nottingham". Voice Newspapers. 13 January 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
  3. "Bedford Blues v Leicester Tigers (Premiership Rugby Cup)". Leicester Tigers. 7 October 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
  4. "Senior Academy trio sign new deals". Leicester Tigers. 23 February 2025. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
  5. "Ireland XV 14–52 England A: Visitors score eight tries in comprehensive win". BBC Sport. 6 February 2026. Retrieved 13 February 2026.