Matt Whaanga (born 25 May 1997) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Highlanders and Southland. His preferred position is centre.[1]

Early career

Whaanga studied at South Otago High School, scoring 60 points in a match for the school in 2014.[2][3]

Professional career

Whaanga represented Otago from 2018 until 2020.[4] He joined Southland in 2021, and has remained with the side since,[5] being named in the side for the 2023 Bunnings NPC.[6] He was called into the Highlanders as a late replacement for Round 14 of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season, debuting against the Reds.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Matt Whaanga". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  2. ^ "New Zealand schoolboy Matt Whaanga scores 60 points in First XV trial match". Fox Sports. 14 April 2014. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  3. ^ "Pondering life after rugby to a contract with the Hurricanes". Southland Tribune. 21 March 2023. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  4. ^ "Rugby: Taniwha come up short in epic Mitre 10 Cup battle with Otago". NZ Herald. 9 September 2018. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  5. ^ "Midfielder Matt Whaanga back for second season with Southland Stags". Stuff.co.nz. 15 April 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
  6. ^ "SBS Bank Southland Stags Squad Named for 2023 Bunnings Warehouse NPC". Rugby Southland. 10 July 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
  7. ^ "Match Centre - Super Rugby - Highlanders vs. Reds". SANZAAR. Retrieved 26 May 2023.


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