Who Is Mike Catt? Age, Biography and Wiki
Mike Catt was born on September 17, 1971, which makes him 53 years old as of 2025. A key figure in rugby history, Catt has represented both England and his native South Africa during his illustrious career. After retiring, he transitioned into coaching, impacting countless young players and contributing to the development of rugby in various capacities. For more detailed information on his career and accomplishments, visit his Wikipedia page.
| Occupation | Rugby Player |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | September 17, 1971 |
| Age | 54 Years |
| Birth Place | Port Elizabeth, South Africa |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
| Country | South Africa |
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Height, Weight & Measurements
Mike Catt stands at an impressive height of 6 feet (183 cm) and maintained a competitive playing weight of approximately 185 lbs (84 kg) throughout his career. Known for his agility and skill on the field, Catt's measurements reflect a classic rugby player's physique—strong yet flexible.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
As of 2025, Mike Catt appears to be in a committed relationship, although he keeps his dating life relatively private. He has often mentioned the importance of family and has been seen sharing quality time with his loved ones in public appearances. There is no public record of him being married; however, it is evident that his personal life is filled with meaningful relationships that provide support.
He attended Grey High School in Port Elizabeth until 1989 and represented Eastern Province at rugby union. His mother Anne was English, through whom he qualified to play for England later on, and as a student he toured England. At the time, South Africa was banned from international competition because of the country's apartheid policy. He moved to England after leaving school.
Net Worth and Salary
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Career, Business and Investments
Mike Catt began his career as a professional rugby player, showcasing his skills both in domestic leagues and international tournaments. Post-retirement, he made a successful transition to coaching, taking on significant roles with various rugby teams. Additionally, Catt has been involved in business ventures, including rugby academies and training programs aimed at nurturing emerging talent in the sport.
Catt joined Bath in 1992 as understudy to Stuart Barnes and made his debut as a 21-year-old against Nottingham R.F.C. later the same year. He started for Bath in the victorious 1998 Heineken Cup Final as they defeated Brive.
He had a testimonial year with Bath in 2004, but at the end of the 2003–04 season, Bath decided not to renew his contract and he moved to London Irish. At the start of the 2007–08 season, he announced he was going to be backs coach for London Irish as well as a player.
Whilst with the Exiles, he enjoyed a fruitful twilight of his career and in May 2006 was named Guinness Premiership Player of the Season. He is the oldest ever player to play in an English Premiership final (May 2009), aged 37, when he was a player / coach at London Irish.
Education
Catt was called up as an injury replacement in the 1997 British Lions tour to South Africa and played in the final test. At the time the England squad (excluding the substantial number who were with the Lions) were touring Argentina, where Catt was showing excellent form.
