Daniel O'Regan (born 3 February 1988 in

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player who last played for the

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in the

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competition. His position of choice is at . He is the nephew of former

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Ron O'Regan Ronald Phillip O'Regan is a New Zealand former rugby league footballer, and coach who represented New Zealand between 1983 and 1986. His nephew, Daniel, played for the New Zealand Warriors. Playing career As a young boy he idolised players such ...

Early years

Educated at Kaipara College, and of Maori descent O'Regan played for the

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in the

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as well as spending time at the Manurewa club, before signing with the

. In 2008 O'Regan played in the Toyota Cup and was the Junior Warriors inaugural captain. He played in twenty three matches and scored eleven tries.

New Zealand Warriors

In 2009 he was part of the wider senior Warriors squad and played with the

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in the

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. He made his

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debut for the Warriors on 5 April 2009 against the

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, becoming the 150th player to play for the club.O'Regan to become Vodafone Warrior No 150
''Warriors Official Site'', 5 April 2009

Melbourne Storm

In 2010, O'Regan joined the

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after the New Zealand Warriors did not renew his contract.

International career

In 2005 O'Regan was a

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References

External links

Official player profile
1988 births Living people Auckland rugby league team players New Zealand rugby league players New Zealand Warriors players Mount Albert Lions players Manurewa Marlins players New Zealand Māori rugby league players Rugby league five-eighths Junior Kiwis players Rugby league players from Auckland Waitakere rugby league team players {{NewZealand-rugbyleague-bio-stub