Jack Regan (rugby union)

Jack Regan (born 9 May 1997) is an Irish rugby union player, currently playing for the Highlanders in Super Rugby and the Mitre 10 Cup side Otago Rugby. He previously played for Irish Pro14 team Ulster Rugby. He plays as a lock.

Jack Regan
Birth nameJack Regan
Date of birth (1997-05-09) 9 May 1997 (age 27)
Place of birthBirr, County Offaly, Ireland
Height1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
Weight114 kg (17 st 13 lb; 251 lb)
UniversityUniversity College Dublin
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Youth career
Birr
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015–2017 UCD ()
2017–2020 Ballynahinch ()
2020 Dunedin Sharks ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019–2020 Ulster 1 (0)
2021 Highlanders 2 (0)
2021–2023 Ospreys 1 (0)
2023–2024 Toyota Shuttles ()
Correct as of 5 April 2021
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020 Otago 11 (5)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017 Ireland U20 10 (0)
Correct as of 30 June 2017

Career

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Regan started playing rugby underage at Birr RFC in County Offaly and was part of the Leinster under-age set up.

Ulster

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Regan made his senior competitive debut for Ulster in their 54–42 defeat against Leinster in the 2018–19 Pro14 on 20 December 2019, coming on as a replacement in this match.[1] In March 2020 he was released by Ulster.

Otago

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Regan moved to New Zealand where he joined the Dunedin Sharks and was subsequently signed by Otago. He made his debut in Round 1 of the 2020 season against Auckland at Forsyth Barr Stadium.[2]

Highlanders

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In February 2021 Regan was called into the Highlanders squad as injury cover for some pre-season games. Regan made his Super Rugby debut for the Highlanders on 26 February in a 13–26 defeat to the Crusaders.[3] He made his second appearance in the Highlanders first win of the season against the Chiefs in Hamilton.

References

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  1. ^ "Who are the four players set for Ulster debuts at Leinster? All you need to know about Jack Regan, Azur Allison, Stewart Moore and Ethan McIlroy". Belfast Telegraph. 19 December 2019. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  2. ^ "Jack Regan". www.ultimaterugby.com. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  3. ^ "23-year-old Birr man Regan makes Super Rugby debut for the Highlanders". the42. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
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