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Josh Van der Flier

Josh Van der Flier
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Josh Van der Flier

Josh van der Flier is a flanker who plays for Leinster and Ireland. In 2025, he toured with the British and Irish Lions in Australia.

Age

33

Position

Back Row

Height

188cm

Weight

103kg

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Josh Van der Flier Stats

Stats compared to other Flankers

Josh Van der Flier Stats

Stats compared to other Flankers
Josh Van der Flier
Josh Van der Flier

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Josh Van der Flier Performance Analysis

Six Nations 2026

Josh van der Flier featured in 2 matches during the 2026 Six Nations, representing Ireland. Results included 2 wins and 0 losses.

Ireland finished 2nd in the 2026 Six Nations, having won 4 and lost 1 of their 5 matches.

Josh van der Flier played 172 minutes across the Six Nations 2026. In attack he made 57m with ball in hand, beating 2 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he completed 56 tackles at a rate of 28 per game.

In the Six Nations 2026, Josh van der Flier completed 9 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 22 touches.

His tackle completion rate of 95% was among the highest of any Flanker's in the Six Nations.

Rugby World Cup 2023

Josh van der Flier featured in 5 matches during the 2023 Rugby World Cup, representing Ireland. Results included 4 wins and 1 loss.

Josh van der Flier represented Ireland at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, where Ireland were eliminated at the Quarter Final stage.

Josh van der Flier played 323 minutes across the Rugby World Cup 2023. In attack he made 141m with ball in hand, beating 5 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he completed 55 tackles at a rate of 11 per game.

In the Rugby World Cup 2023, Josh van der Flier ranked in the top 5% of Flanker's for passing, completing 37 passes at an accuracy of 100%, with 0 try assists and 62 touches.

  • He ranked in the top 5% of Flanker for passes completed in the Rugby World Cup.
  • Nations Championship 2026

    Josh van der Flier has featured in 3 matches during the 2026 Nations Championship to date, representing Ireland, with 2 wins and 1 loss.

    Ireland are currently 3rd in the 2026 Nations Championship table, having played 3 of their 4 matches.

    Josh van der Flier has played 142 minutes across the 2026 Nations Championship so far. In attack he has made 27m with ball in hand, beating 2 defenders and scoring 1 try. Defensively he has completed 37 tackles at a rate of 12.33 per game.

    In the Nations Championship 2026, Josh van der Flier has completed 12 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 25 touches.

    Investec Champions Cup 2026/2027

    Josh van der Flier has featured in 1 matches during the 2026/2027 Investec Champions Cup to date, representing Leinster Rugby, with 1 win and 0 losses.

    Josh van der Flier is representing Leinster Rugby in the 2026/2027 Investec Champions Cup season, who currently sit 1st in the table with 1 matches played.

    Josh van der Flier has played 80 minutes across the 2026/2027 Investec Champions Cup so far. In attack he has made 10m with ball in hand, beating 0 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he has completed 14 tackles at a rate of 14 per game.

    In the Investec Champions Cup 2026/2027, Josh van der Flier has completed 6 passes at an accuracy of 86%, contributing 0 try assists and making 12 touches.

    United Rugby Championship 2026/2027

    Josh van der Flier has featured in 2 matches during the 2026/2027 United Rugby Championship to date, representing Leinster Rugby, with 1 win and 1 loss.

    Josh van der Flier is representing Leinster Rugby in the 2026/2027 United Rugby Championship, who currently sit 6th in the table with 5 matches played.

    Josh van der Flier has played 147 minutes across the 2026/2027 United Rugby Championship so far. In attack he has made 39m with ball in hand, beating 2 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he has completed 10 tackles at a rate of 5 per game.

    In the United Rugby Championship 2026/2027, Josh van der Flier has completed 11 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 34 touches.

    Josh Van der Flier Bio

    Born 25 April 1993, Josh van der Flier began his professional rugby career in the Leinster Academy. He then progressed quickly, before making his professional debut for the side in 2014. 

    He’s since made more than 150 appearances for the side and won a host of honours. He’s won multiple Pro14 titles, a United Rugby Championship and a European Rugby Champions Cup. Plus, in 2022, he became only the third Leinster player ever to be named European Professional Club Rugby Player of the Year. 

    After making appearances for both the U18 and U20 teams, Josh van der Flier made his debut for the Ireland senior team in 2016. Ever since, he’s been a near ever-present for the side and has captured three Six Nations Championships, including two Grand Slams. In 2022, he was also named as the World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year. 

    Due to the strength of his performances for both Leinster and Ireland, Josh van der Flier was named in the 2025 British and Irish Lions squad for the team’s tour of Australia. Sadly though, during the tour, he did not make a test appearance. 

    Still young and with the world at his feet, we can’t wait to see what the future holds for Josh van der Flier. 

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