Offaly's Jack Regan makes Super Rugby debut for Highlanders

The former Ulster Academy player moved to New Zealand just before the country locked down with Covid restrictions.

Highlanders' Jack Regan in action against the Crusaders in the Super Rugby Aotearoa clash. Picture: INPHO/Photosport/Andrew Cornaga

Highlanders opened their Super Rugby Aotearoa season with a 26-13 defeat to the Crusaders - but it wasn't all bad as the Otago-based side saw a young Irishman make his debut.

Jack Regan, son of Offaly GAA legend Daithí, lined out in the second row with the former Ireland U20 international playing over three-quarters of the contest.