Archie Saunders

Archie Saunders (born 30 January 2004) is an Australian rugby union player, who plays for the Waratahs. His preferred position is wing.^[1]

Archie Saunders

Date of birth	(2004-01-30) 30 January 2004 (age 21)
Place of birth	Australia
Height	192 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight	98 kg (216 lb; 15 st 6 lb)
School	Knox Grammar School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing Current team Waratahs Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2025– Waratahs 1 (5) Correct as of 29 March 2025 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2024 Australia U20 4 (5) Correct as of 29 March 2025

Early career

Saunders attended Knox Grammar School where he played rugby but also competed in athletics as a sprinter (running 100metres in 10.3 seconds), being coached by former Olympian Melinda Gainsford-Taylor, before focusing on rugby.^[2][3] He plays his club rugby for Warringah^[4] and earned selection for Australia U20 in 2024.^[5]

Professional career

Saunders was named in the Waratahs squad ahead of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.^[6] He was named to make his debut for the Waratahs in Round 7 of the season against the Hurricanes,^[7] scoring a try.^[8]