JACK REGAN HAS signed for the Ospreys following a remarkable stint in New Zealand. Regan, from Offaly, travelled to New Zealand in a bid to resurrect his playing career after being let go from Ulster in January of last year.
The second-row then moved to New Zealand and played with amatuer side Dunedin Sharks. He went on to impress in the semi-professional Mitre 10 Cup with Otago and ended up securing a training contract with the Highlanders, making his Super Rugby debut earlier this year.
And now Regan – whose father Daithí won an All-Ireland SHC medal with Offaly – will be returning closer to home after signing a three-year deal with the Ospreys.
“This is a great opportunity for me with the Ospreys and a team with such a proud history,” Regan said.
“There was interest from other clubs but the squad there is building impressive performances and wins, and you just feel is heading for success. I just want to be a part of that and play my role and add some value to the squad. I cannot wait to get to Swansea and to get going.
Regan made his Super Rugby debut earlier this year. Source: Photosport/Andrew Cornaga/INPHO
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“This a real chance to play at the top level and learn from the quality locks, like Alun Wyn Jones, Adam Beard and Bradley Davies, at the Ospreys.
“I have watched a lot of the Ospreys games and you can see Toby is giving young players a chance, and for a young guy, that’s very exciting. He trusts all the young lads to do a job for the team, you cannot ask for more than that from a coach.
“This is just a great opportunity for me to develop as a player after my experiences with Ulster and the Highlanders.”
Regan came through the Leinster system, captaining the province’s U18 side, but wasn’t offered a full Academy spot. He subsequently pitched up at Ulster but was released after playing just one senior game for the province.