Francois Hougaard

Quick Facts

Full Name	Francois Hougaard
Occupation	Rugby Player
Date Of Birth	Apr 6, 1988(1988-04-06)
Age	36
Birthplace	Paarl
Country	South Africa
Birth City	Western Cape
Horoscope	Aries

Francois Hougaard Biography

Francois Hougaard is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Player who was born on April 6, 1988 in Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa. South African rugby scrum half who joined the Bulls in the year 2008.

The duo of He and Elton Jantjies both played for the South African national team, the Springboks. both were part of The South African national team, the Springboks.

Hougaard was selected and joined off the bench for South Africa’s opening match scoring in the 65th minute in a 17-16 win over Wales. He was however dropped for the second game against Fiji which South Africa won 49-3 but started against Namibia in which he scored two tries and came off the bench against Samoa. South Africa was however knocked out of the Cup, losing 11-9 to Australia. Hougaard came on in the 50th minute during that match.

Francois Hougaard (born 6 April 1988) is a professional South African rugby union rugby player. He is currently playing for Worcester Warriors. His primary position is scrum-half, but also can play on the wing.

He was raised with four sisters.

Francois Hougaard Net Worth

Francois Hougaard is one of the richest Rugby Player from South Africa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Francois Hougaard 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The youngest of the players to debut with the Currie Cup in 2009.

Following his win of the Currie Cup in 2009, He took home his Super Rugby title in 2010.

He scored a try in the Currie Cup final win 36-24 against the Free State Cheetahs (3rd min) following a superb crosskick from Fourie du Preez for his first final at 21 (the youngest player in the starting line) wearing the number 14 jersey.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Francois Hougaard height 5 ft 10 in Francois weight 93 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Francois Hougaard Dating?

According to our records, Francois Hougaard is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Francois Hougaard’s is not dating anyone.

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Hougaard started all five games at scrum half against England and Argentina and scored one try against England. However, he was moved to the wing and his place at scrum half taken by the talented Ruan Pienaar in the first Championship Test against Australia on 8 September 2012.

Facts & Trivia

Francois Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. Francois Hougaard celebrates birthday on April 6 of every year.

He was a member of the South African Sevens team that won a bronze medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics. During the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro Hougaard was included as a travelling reserve, but was included on the bench for the final day of the Rugby sevens tournament after Seabelo Senatla injured his wrist during the pool stages. After the medal ceremony Hougaard offered his Bronze medal to Senatla, stating that: “he deserves it more”.

Top Facts about Francois Hougaard

1. Francois Hougaard is a South African rugby union player.
2. He was born on April 6, 1988 in Paarl, Western Cape.
3. Hougaard primarily plays as a scrum-half.
4. He has played for the South African national team since 2009.
5. Hougaard has also played for the Bulls and Worcester Warriors.
6. He won the Super Rugby title with the Bulls in 2010 and 2011.
7. In total, he has earned over 50 caps for South Africa.
8. Hougaard scored his first international try against New Zealand in 2010.
9. He was named SA Rugby Player of the Year in 2011.
10. As of August 2021, he plays for Toyota Verblitz in Japan’s Top League rugby competition.

How much does Francois Hougaard earn?

Their highest-paid player in recent years was South African scrum half Francois Hougaard on a reputed contract of £350K per year.

Is Derick Hougaard and Francois Hougaard related?

Not quite! Derick and Francois’s father are 4th cousins …”

What is Francois Hougaard doing now?

He is currently playing for Wasps Rugby. His primary position is scrum- half, but also can play on the wing.

Where is Francois Hougaard playing now?

South Africa

Is Francois Hougaard retired?

FRANCOIS Hougaard has chosen to retire from international duty as he looks at possibly playing out “the rest of his career” at Worcester Warriors. Director of rugby Alan Solomons confirmed the scrum-half’s decision to end his South Africa career and said it was a “major boost” for the Aviva Premiership outfit.