Josh van der Flier

Josh van der Flier

athlete Ireland

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
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
11,630
Power
12$
Sentiment
5.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 4 5.50 0.21% +10% 5,030,000 11,630 $5,100 12$
Totals 4 5,030,000 11,630 $5,100 12$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Josh van der Flier is one of the frontline players missing for Leinster. 5

Kyle Rowe George Horne Sam Prendergast Dan Sheehan Franco Smith Jamie Heaslip Leo Cullen Bernard Jackman Hugo Keenan Tadhg Furlong Caelan Doris Garry Ringrose Tommy O Brien Scott Penny Ronan Kelleher Jimmy O Brien Zander Fagerson Huw Jones Sione Tuipulotu Josh Mckay Scott Cummings Henco Venter Andrea Piardi
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Leinster v Glasgow Warriors – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Josh van der Flier was withdrawn in the first half against the Scarlets with a tight hamstring. 5

Dan Sheehan Tommy O Brien Scott Penny Hugo Keenan Garry Ringrose Leo Cullen Ross Byrne Ciaran Frawley Fin Richardson Adam Hastings Huw Jones Xander Fagerson
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Dan Sheehan among three changes – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Josh van der Flier left the pitch in the first half with what appears to be a hamstring injury. 5

Leo Cullen Jack Conan Rg Snyman Jack Crowley Rory Scannell Conor Murray Jaden Hendrikse Jordan Hendrikse Bradley Davids Mike Adamson Ian Costello Peter O Mahony Stephen Archer
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Luke-warm Leinster stumble through as heroic Munster undone by penalties and theatrics – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Josh van der Flier played a key role in Leinster's victory over Scarlets. 7

Jordie Barrett James Ryan Sam Prendergast Hugo Keenan James Lowe Ryan Baird Jamison Gibson Park Tom Rogers Sam Costelow Blair Murray Johnny Williams Ioan Lloyd
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Off-colour Leinster see off Scarlets to set up URC semi-final with Glasgow – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Josh van der Flier made ground and fed scrumhalf Luke McGrath. 9

Jack Conan Simone Gesi Ronan Kelleher Sam Prendergast Ryan Baird Jordie Barrett Luke Mcgrath James Lowe Jamie Osbourne Ciaran Frawley Gonzalo Garcia James Culhane
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Leinster put 12 tries past Zebre to shake off European disappointment – The Irish Times

Australia Australia: Josh van der Flier is included in the squad for the match. 5

Zander Ferguson Tadhg Furlong Will Stuart Ellis Genge Andrew Porter Pierre Schoeman Tadhg Beirne Ollie Chessum Scott Cummings Maro Itoje Joe Mccarthy James Ryan Sione Tuipulotu Jack Conan Tom Curry Ben Earl Jac Morgan Henry Pollock Jamison Gibson Park Alex Mitchell Tomos Williams Finn Russell Fin Smith Immanuel Feyi Waboso James Lowe Duhan Van Der Merwe Tommy Freeman Mack Hansen Hugo Keenan Blair Kinghorn
The Sydney Morning Herald: England heavy squad a bad sign for Wallabies

Ireland Ireland: Josh van der Flier was called up in the backrow. 6

Mack Hansen Caelan Doris Andrew Porter Dan Sheehan Ronan Kelleher Tadhg Furlong Tadhg Beirne James Mccarthy James Ryan Jack Conan Jamison Gibson Park Finn Russell Marcus Smith Fin Smith Bundee Aki Garry Ringrose James Lowe Hugo Keenan Owen Farrell Maro Itoje Andy Farrell
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Record 15 Irish players called up for Lions Tour as Mack Hansen makes cut – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Josh van der Flier is also set to make his debut on the Lions tour. 7

Maro Itoje Caelan Doris Sam Prendergast Robbie Henshaw Dan Sheehan Ronan Kelleher Andrew Porter Tadhg Beirne Joe Mccarthy James Ryan Jack Conan Tadhg Furlong Bundee Aki Jamison Gibson Park Mack Hansen Hugo Keenan James Lowe Garry Ringrose Owen Farrell Ryan Baird Andy Farrell Andrew Goodman Simon Easterby John Fogarty Johnny Sexton Ieuan Evans Ugo Monye
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Ireland deserve top billing in Lions touring party to Australia – The Irish Times

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Josh van der Flier is included in the British and Irish Lions squad for the 2025 tour. 7

Henry Pollock Owen Farrell Bundee Aki Elliot Daly Tommy Freeman Jamison Gibson Park Mack Hansen Huw Jones Hugo Keenan Blair Kinghorn James Lowe Alex Mitchell Garry Ringrose Finn Russell Fin Smith Marcus Smith Sione Tuipulotu Duhan Van Der Merwe Tomos Williams Tadhg Beirne Ollie Chessum Jack Conan Luke Cowan Dickie Scott Cummings Tom Curry Ben Earl Zander Fagerson Tadhg Furlong Ellis Genge Maro Itoje Ronan Kelleher Joe Mccarthy Jac Morgan Andrew Porter James Ryan Pierre Schoeman Dan Sheehan Will Stuart
BBC: British and Irish Lions squad 2025: Henry Pollock to tour Australia as Owen Farrell misses out

Ireland Ireland: Josh van der Flier should also make the cut. 6

Caelan Doris Maro Itoje Andy Farrell Johnny Sexton Owen Farrell Bundee Aki James Lowe Hugo Keenan Tom Curry Dan Sheehan Ronan Kelleher Tadhg Furlong Marcus Smith Immanuel Feyi Waboso Henry Pollock Garry Ringrose Jack Conan Finn Russell Tomos Williams Sione Tuipulotu Huw Jones Darcy Graham Duhan Van Der Merwe Blair Kinghorn Ellis Genge Nicky Smith Zander Fagerson Will Stuart Pierre Schoeman Freddie Steward Dewi Lake Luke Cowan Dickie Jack Willis Taulupe Faletau
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Our rugby writers select their squads to face Australia – The Irish Times