Dominic Waldouck (born 26 September 1987) is an English

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coach and former player. His playing position was

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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

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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

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. In 2019 he gained a Masters at Oxford University 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. In May 2007, Waldouck came off the bench to earn a Heineken Cup winner's medal when London Wasps beat

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25–9 at

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. The following season he started as Wasps won the 2007–08 Premiership Final. 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

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after the two clubs agreed terms for his early release. Waldouck joined

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at the start of the 2015–16 season. 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

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. Ohio played their inaugural game on 17 April 2016 when they travelled to

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to face Denver Stampede. Waldouck made his Aviators debut on 12 June 2016 and scored a hat-trick of tries at home against the San Diego Breakers. On 14 July 2016, it was announced that Waldouck had signed with English side

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on a one-month trial that would see him join the club for their pre-season friendlies. He later signed a full-time contract. Waldouck captained

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’s Rugby side in 2018 while studying for an MSc in Sustainable Urban Development at

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. Waldouck returned to Newcastle in 2019.

International

Waldouck was called up to the senior

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squad for the 2008 tour of New Zealand. In 2009, Waldouck started all four

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matches, scoring a try on his debut against Portugal. He also played in the 2010 Saxons victory over Ireland. 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. 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. In July 2020 Waldouck signed as Defence Coach for

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References

External links

Wasps profileEngland profileDom Waldouck Video Interview
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