Willie Anderson
Willie Anderson is a former Irish rugby international, known for his impactful career on the rugby field. He played as a prop for the Ireland national rugby team and is celebrated for his contributions to the sport. Anderson is also recognized as the father of fashion designer Jonathan Anderson, who has made headlines for his potential appointment as the next creative director of Dior.
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Willie Anderson is the former Irish rugby captain and coach, and the father of Jonathan Anderson.
Dior’s Jonathan Anderson presents first womenswear collection at Paris fashion week – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-01
Willie Anderson is capped 27 times for the Irish rugby team.
Jonathan Anderson is a reminder why we shouldn’t push our kids into ‘bullshit jobs’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-16
Willie Anderson is the celebrated former Irish rugby captain and coach, and father of Jonathan Anderson.
‘Moody, intense, a perfectionist, maybe not the warmest, but a visionary’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-15
Anderson is the son of former Ireland rugby international, Willie Anderson.
Dior appoints Irishman Jonathan Anderson as sole creative director – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-02
Willie Anderson is the former Irish rugby captain and father of Jonathan Anderson.
Jonathan Anderson offers advice to would-be fashion designers as he receives TCD honour – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-25
Willie Anderson is the father of Jonathan Anderson and a former Ireland rugby captain.
Dior confirms Jonathan Anderson as menswear artistic director after leaving Loewe
United Kingdom· 2025-04-17
Elder son of former Irish rugby captain Willie Anderson.
Irish man Jonathan Anderson appointed as creative director of Dior Menswear – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-17He is also the son of former Ireland rugby captain, Willie Anderson.
Jonathan Anderson steps down as Loewe's creative directorUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-17
Willie Anderson is the father of Jonathan Anderson and a former Irish rugby international.
Irish man tipped to become next creative director of French luxury goods brand Dior – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-06