Age, Biography and Wiki
John van der Giessen was born on 6 May, 1982 in Jerome, Idaho, U.S., is a John van der Giessen is rugby union player rugby union player. Discover John van der Giessen'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?
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| Age |
41 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
6 May, 1982 |
| Birthday |
6 May |
| Birthplace |
Jerome, Idaho, U.S. |
| Nationality |
Idaho
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He is a member of famous player with the age 41 years old group.
John van der Giessen Height, Weight & Measurements
At 41 years old, John van der Giessen height is 1.98m and Weight 114 kg.
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1.98m |
| Weight |
114 kg |
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Not Available |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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John van der Giessen Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is John van der Giessen worth at the age of 41 years old? John van der Giessen’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from Idaho. We have estimated John van der Giessen'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 |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
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Timeline
He had two training sessions and started his first match that weekend at the 25th Annual University of Idaho Alumni Tournament.
The founder of U of I Rugby, Joe McGurkin, and a former U of I player and friend, Conrad Breithbach watched the match.
Afterwards Mr. McGurkin told him he could go as far as he wanted in rugby if he stuck with it.
John van der Giessen (born May 6, 1982) is an American former rugby union player.
He played lock for the USA Eagle XV side.
He first started playing rugby in September 2001.
He was a University of Idaho Rugby Captain from 2004–2005.
He graduated from Idaho in 2004.
Van der Giessen was selected to come to the Rugby World Cup Training Camp and was named to the NA4 Hawks Team.
In 2006 Van der Giessen was selected for the 2006 NPC Hawkes Bay Reserve side, and has also played with the University of Queensland in Australia.
VDG returned to the US and played with various clubs, including the Santa Barbara Rugby Club and the Denver Barbarians.
John earned a captaincy role for the USA and represented the side in the 2007 and 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Van der Giessen played professional rugby in the English Premiership and French Top 14.
Van der Giessen was born in Jerome, Idaho.
Initially named as the reserve for the 2007 Rugby World Cup, Van der Giessen joined the team in France for its last two matches, following the injury of veteran USA lock Luke Gross, but VDG did not see any playing time.
Van der Giessen's debut for his country was in the 2008 Churchill Cup against England Saxons.
Van der Giessen played his club rugby with SC Albi of the Top 14 in France during the 2009-10 season, before moving to Bath Rugby in the English Premiership in the fall of 2010.
Bath coaches and executives have praised Van der Giessen's athleticism and good lineout skills.
He started several games for Bath, including a Heineken Cup match.
He was selected to tour with the USA Eagles squad for the Autumn 2010 tour of Europe, and was captain of the USA Eagles.
Van der Giessen played in the 2011 Rugby World Cup, and achieved the most lineout steals (5) of any player in the tournament, an impressive feat considering the US was knocked out of the tournament after 4 matches, whereas several other teams played 5-7 matches.
Van der Giessen's best match in the lineout was the USA's win against Russia, where VDG won 9 lineouts, including 4 steals on Russia's lineout.
Van der Giessen has played club rugby in New Zealand, Australia, France, England, and now in the United States.
Van der Giessen left Bath in February 2011 to return to the United States.
He played with the Utah Warriors in the US Rugby Super League in 2011.
