Rohan Wingham (born 4 December 2002) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Highlanders and Otago. His preferred position is prop.[1]

Rohan Wingham
Date of birth (2002-12-04) 4 December 2002 (age 21)
Place of birthNew Zealand
Height189 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight117 kg (258 lb; 18 st 6 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Current team Highlanders, Otago
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2023– Otago 9 (0)
2024– Highlanders ()
Correct as of 28 January 2024

Early career

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Wingham attended King's High School, Dunedin where he played rugby, representing the New Zealand Barbarian U18 side and New Zealand Schools.[2][3] He represented the Highlanders U20 side in 2021.[4]

Professional career

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Wingham has represented Otago in the National Provincial Championship since 2023, being named in their full squad for the 2023 Bunnings NPC.[5] He originally wasn't named in the Highlanders squad for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season, being named in the Highlanders development squad,[6] but was announced as a replacement signing in January 2024.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Rohan Wingham". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  2. ^ "NZ Zealand Schools' Barbarian Team Squad 2020". Kings High School. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Wingham breaks long drought for King's". Otago Daily Times. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  4. ^ "NZ schools trio part of U20 squad". Otago Daily Times. 9 April 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  5. ^ "2023 OTAGO SQUAD ANNOUNCED FOR BUNNINGS WAREHOUSE NPC". Otago Rugby Football Union. 4 July 2023. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
  6. ^ "Experience key for developing next generation". Highlanders (Press release). 12 December 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  7. ^ "Squad Update: Rohan Wingham elevated into full squad". Highlanders (Press release). 25 January 2024. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
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