Archie van der Flier
English Rugby player
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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]
25 April 2002
| 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 | Cranford House School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University of Nottingham | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative | Josh van der Flier (cousin) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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]