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Dominic Waldouck

Dominic Waldouck

English rugby union player

Dominic Waldouck (born 26 September 1987) is an English rugby union coach and former player. His playing position was centre.

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Early life and education

Waldouck grew up in Shepherd's Bush, London. He attended Kew College Primary School. He then studied at Latymer Upper School in Hammersmith, London, gaining A grades in three A levels – Philosophy, English and History of Art. In 2015 he gained a BA in politics, philosophy and economics at the Open University.[1] In 2019 he gained a Masters at Oxford University (see below).

As well as his rugby talent, Waldouck was also a member of the Fulham Soccer Academy and played cricket for South-East England U16s.

Rugby career

Playing career

Club career

Waldouck joined the London Wasps Academy in 2003/4 and followed it with an international debut for England U16 later that season, celebrating his first cap by scoring a try against Italy. He made his way into the London Wasps A team in 2004/05, and consolidated that with seven A team appearances in 2005/06, scoring one try and two conversions. Waldouck earned a full-time professional contract with London Wasps, making his senior debut against London Irish in the EDF Energy Cup in October 2006.[2] In May 2007, Waldouck came off the bench to earn a Heineken Cup winner's medal when London Wasps beat Leicester Tigers 25–9 at Twickenham.[3] The following season he started as Wasps won the 2007–08 Premiership Final.[4] He was named a vice-captain of London Wasps for 2010/2011 though a ruptured Achilles tendon brought a premature end to his involvement that season. Waldouck made 15 appearances for Wasps in the 2011/2012 campaign - taking his career total for the club above 100.

In July 2012 Waldouck switched clubs for the first time in his career, leaving London Wasps where he had spent nine years, to join the Northampton Saints after the two clubs agreed terms for his early release.

Waldouck joined London Irish at the start of the 2015–16 season.[5]

On 8 April 2016 it was announced that Waldouck would leave London Irish for the United States and join the Ohio Aviators in the newly formed PRO Rugby. Ohio played their inaugural game on 17 April 2016 when they travelled to Infinity Park to face Denver Stampede.[6] Waldouck made his Aviators debut on 12 June 2016 and scored a hat-trick of tries at home against the San Diego Breakers.[7]

On 14 July 2016, it was announced that Waldouck had signed with English side Newcastle Falcons on a one-month trial that would see him join the club for their pre-season friendlies.[8] He later signed a full-time contract.[9]

Waldouck captained Oxford University’s Rugby side in 2018 while studying for an MSc in Sustainable Urban Development at Kellogg College.[10][11]

Waldouck returned to Newcastle in 2019.

International

Waldouck was called up to the senior England squad for the 2008 tour of New Zealand.[12]

In 2009, Waldouck started all four England Saxons matches, scoring a try on his debut against Portugal. He also played in the 2010 Saxons victory over Ireland.[13]

A run of 17 Premiership appearances during the 2009/2010 season led to Waldouck's promotion to the Senior Elite Player Squad and subsequent selection for the summer tour of Australia and New Zealand.[14] Having caught the eye in the first half of the midweek game against the Australian Barbarians in Gosford, a first Test appearance seemed sure to follow but a twisted ankle ended his involvement in the tour.

Coaching career

In July 2019 Waldouck signed a player/coach contract with Newcastle. As well as remaining a first team squad player, his main coaching focus was backs defence.[15][16]

In July 2020 Waldouck signed as Defence Coach for Gloucester.[17][18]

References

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    "London Irish sign Northampton Saints centre Dominic Waldouck". BBC Sport. 10 February 2015.
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    "London Irish centre Dominic Waldouck leaves to play for Ohio in USA". BBC Sport. 8 April 2016.
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    "Ohio Trample San Diego in Obetz". Americas Rugby News. WordPress. 12 June 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
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    "Dominic Waldouck to join Falcons on month's trial". Newcastle Falcons. Newcastle Falcons. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
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    "Dominic Waldouck: Newcastle Falcons sign ex-Wasps and Northampton centre". BBC Sport. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
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    "Kellogg student elected University of Oxford Rugby captain". www.kellogg.ox.ac.uk. Kellogg College. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
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    "Oxford Men win 137th Rugby Varsity Match in a stunning show of teamwork". 6 December 2018.
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    "Much-changed England call up Care". BBC Sport. BBC. 17 June 2008. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
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    "Geraghy stars as Saxons get their revenge".
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    "England pick nine uncapped players for summer tour". BBC Sport. BBC. 11 May 2010. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
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    "Error404 - Newcastle Falcons".
  16. [16]
    "Dominic Waldouck is taking on some added responsibility at relegated Newcastle".
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    "Gloucester Rugby complete coaching team with appointment of Dom Waldouck". Gloucester Rugby. 22 July 2020. Retrieved 22 July 2020.
  18. [18]
    "Q&A – George Skivington: We're very lucky to have Kingy and Dom Waldouck at Gloucester". 29 July 2020.
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