Age, Biography and Wiki
Derick Hougaard was born on 4 January, 1983 in Citrusdal, South Africa, is an A south africa international rugby union players. Discover Derick Hougaard's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 41 years old?
| Popular As |
N/A |
| Occupation |
Professional rugby union footballer |
| Age |
41 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
4 January, 1983 |
| Birthday |
4 January |
| Birthplace |
Citrusdal, South Africa |
| Nationality |
South Africa
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He is a member of famous Professional with the age 41 years old group.
Derick Hougaard Height, Weight & Measurements
At 41 years old, Derick Hougaard height is 1.75m and Weight 85 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.75m |
| Weight |
85 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Derick Hougaard's Wife?
His wife is Karlien van Jaarsveld (m. 2013–2015)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Karlien van Jaarsveld (m. 2013–2015) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Derick Hougaard Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Derick Hougaard worth at the age of 41 years old? Derick Hougaard’s income source is mostly from being a successful Professional. He is from South Africa. We have estimated Derick Hougaard's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Professional |
Derick Hougaard Social Network
Timeline
Derick Hougaard (born 4 January 1983), more commonly known as the 'Liefling van Loftus' is a South African professional rugby union player who played for Leicester Tigers and Saracens in England.
He normally played at flyhalf.
Hougaard played for the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup competition in South Africa and the Bulls in the international Super Rugby competition.
This equalled Adrian Cashmore of the Auckland Blues's 1998 record for most points by an individual in a Super Rugby semi-final.
This victory was historic since it set up the first ever Super Rugby final between two South African teams.
In the 2002 Currie Cup final against the Golden Lions, Hougaard broke Naas Botha's 15 year record for points scored in a Currie Cup final of 24 by scoring 26, (1 try, 2 drop goals and 5 penalties).
This feat at the start of his career and his excellent goal kicking success ratio during the following years earned him the accolade "Liefling van Loftus", an Afrikaans phrase meaning the "sweetheart of Loftus Versfeld Stadium" in Pretoria.
Each time Hougaard scored points for the Bulls at Loftus, the chorus of a Gé Korsten song named "Liefling" was played in the stadium.
Hougaard made his test debut at the age of 20 for the Springboks during the 2003 World Cup as a reserve during the 72 to 6 win over Uruguay at Subiaco Oval in Perth, he also scored his first international points, successful in a conversion.
After resuming his role as a reserve in the next match against England, Hougaard was promoted to flyhalf for the remaining three games that South Africa played at the World Cup.
At the close of the World Cup, Hougaard, with five caps to his name had produced 48 points, including two tries.
In the 2003 world cup match against, Hougaard was knocked out by a legal but hard tackle from Brian Lima.
The 2007 Super 14 semi-final saw Hougaard scoring all of his side's 27 points, by means of 8 penalties and a drop goal, against the Canterbury Crusaders at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.
The 2007 Super 14 season was also a personal best in Hougaard's Super Rugby career, having scored 161 points in 14 matches.
In 2008, Hougaard signed for Leicester Tigers rejoining previous Blue Bulls coach Heyneke Meyer as a replacement for Andy Goode who had moved to CA Brive.
He made his début against Bath in October 2008.
In 2009, Hougaard signed for Saracens.
In June 2023, Hougaard was hospitalised in a coma after experiencing inflammation of the lungs.
