[4] He played for Counties Manukau in the 2013 ITM Cup,[1] and scored the winning try in the 2013 Ranfurly Shield against Hawke's Bay,[5] but was unable to progress to Super Rugby level.

[4] He wrote to all four Irish provinces requesting a trial,[6] and signed a short-term contract with Ulster ahead of the 2014–15 season.

[8][1] He was selected for the 32-man Ireland squad to tour South Africa in June 2016.

[1] In 2020–21 he made 19 appearances including 13 starts, scoring five tries and making 218 tackles and seven turnovers,[14] but missed the second half of the season with a shoulder injury that required surgery.

[15] His opportunities in 2021–22 were limited, with seven appearances and two starts,[1] and he was released at the end of the season, to return to New Zealand.