Josh van der Flier

Josh van der Flier is an accomplished Irish rugby player known for his versatility and tenacity as a flanker. He plays for Leinster in the United Rugby Championship and has been a crucial member of the Irish national team since his debut in 2016. Renowned for his work rate and breakdown skills, van der Flier has been instrumental in Ireland's success in recent tournaments, including the Six Nations and World Cup, where he has showcased his ability to perform at the highest level.

Born on Apr 25, 1993 (32 years old)

Global Media Ratings

Dominance

0.01%

Persistence

4 wks

Reach

242,062

Power

7,534$

Sentiment

5.79

Countries Mentioned

Country	Mentions	Sentiment	Dominance	+ Persistence	x Population	= Reach	x GDP (millions)	= Power
Ireland	14	5.93	0.83%	+40%	5,030,000	58,788	$5,100	60$
United Kingdom	4	6.00	0.14%	+30%	67,886,011	125,894	$2,700,000	5,007$
Australia	2	5.00	0.12%	+10%	25,499,884	32,826	$1,380,000	1,776$
Taiwan	1	6.00	0.10%	+0%	23,816,775	24,553	$670,000	691$
Totals	21				122,232,670	242,061	$4,755,100	7,534$

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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Ireland: Josh van der Flier had another ruled out after Ringrose had slightly nudged the ball forward. 5

Jamie Osborne Owen Farrell Ben White Garry Ringrose Blair Kinghorn Darcy Graham Triston Reilly Filipo Daugunu Kalani Thomas Seru Uru Jamie George Duhan Van Der Merwe Henry Pollock Marcus Smith

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Jamie Osborne scores double but Lions fail to convince against First Nations and Pasifika – The Irish Times

Ireland: Josh van der Flier eclipsed his team-mates with the substance of his performance; diligent and effective. 8

James Ryan Scott Cummings Triston Reilly Darcy Graham Jac Morgan Henry Pollock Ben White Jamie Osborne Owen Farrell Garry Ringrose

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Ryan, Ringrose and Van der Flier makes their cases for second Test and what else we learned – The Irish Times

Ireland: Josh van der Flier is Jamie Osborne's roommate and a Leinster colleague. 7

Jamie Osborne Andy Farrell Owen Farrell Jordie Barrett

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Jamie Osborne’s reaction to late Lions nod? He followed the template for Irish sons and called his mum – The Irish Times

Ireland: Josh van der Flier has been afforded only one start to date. 5

Mack Hansen Tommy Freeman Garry Ringrose Andy Farrell Bundee Aki Ellis Genge Dan Sheehan Tadhg Furlong Andrew Porter Tom Curry Jack Conan Tadhg Beirne Hugo Keenan James Lowe Jamison Gibson Park Joe Mccarthy Henry Pollock Duhan Van Der Merwe Ronan Kelleher Finn Russell Sione Tuipulotu Huw Jones Maro Itoje James Ryan

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: If anything there could have been more Irish in Lions side for first Test – The Irish Times

Ireland: Josh van der Flier is part of the amiable trio sent by the Lions for a tough gig of being hosted by the Great Barrier Reef foundation. 6

Abdel Benazzi Joe Schmidt Noah Lolesio Tom Lynagh Rob Valetini Fraser Mcreight Langi Gleeson Nick Champion De Crespigny Rafe Champion De Crespigny Henry Pollock Duhan Van Der Merwe

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: The Lions are very welcome guests, but they could do their hosts more harm than good – The Irish Times

United Kingdom: Josh van der Flier is mentioned as a former world player of the year with loads of experience. 7

Ugo Monye Joe Schmidt Will Skelton Rob Valetini Tom Lynagh Noah Lolesio Tom Curry Jac Morgan

BBC: Australia v British and Irish Lions: Team news will boost tourists, says Ugo Monye

Ireland: Choosing between Jac Morgan and Josh van der Flier is a good problem to have. 5

Andy Farrell Tadhg Beirne Ollie Chessum Jac Morgan Henry Pollock Owen Farrell Joe Schmidt Joseph Aukuso Suaalii Rob Valetini Tom Wright Tom Lynagh Jamison Gibson Park Finn Russell

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Time for Lions and Wallabies to leave the ‘meh’ behind and make some real magic – The Irish Times

Ireland: Josh van der Flier has admirers for his potential inclusion in the backrow. 6

Bundee Aki Andrew Porter Andy Farrell Maro Itoje Joe Mccarthy Mack Hansen Hugo Keenan Huw Jones Sione Tuipulotu Finn Russell Jamison Gibson Park Ellis Genge Dan Sheehan Tadhg Furlong Blair Kinghorn Garry Ringrose Tommy Freeman Owen Farrell Jack Conan Ben Earl Ollie Chessum Tadhg Beirne Henry Pollock Mitchell M Smith

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Close calls to be made on Bundee Aki and Andrew Porter as Lions’ first Test team takes shape – The Irish Times

United Kingdom: Josh van der Flier is competing for a spot in the Test-match 23. 6

Jamie George Garry Ringrose Luke Cowan Dickie Huw Jones Sione Tuipulotu Owen Farrell Jac Morgan Tom Curry Henry Pollock

The Guardian: Jamie George called up as Lions lose Cowan-Dickie and Ringrose for first Australia Test | Lions tour 2025

United Kingdom: Jac Morgan was competing for the open-side jersey that's flitted between himself, Josh van der Flier and Tom Curry. 6

Andy Farrell Hugo Keenan Blair Kinghorn Jac Morgan Tom Curry Huw Jones Sione Tuipulotu Van Der Merwe Smith Pollock Jones

BBC: Australia and New Zealand Invitational XV 0-48 Lions: Van der Merwe hat-trick as Lions shine