Peter Nelson (rugby union)

Irish-born rugby union player From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Peter Nelson (born 5 October 1992) from Dungannon is a Northern Irish-born rugby union player. He formerly played at the position of fullback for Ulster.[1][2] He currently plays for the Toronto Arrows in Major League Rugby (MLR).

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Peter Nelson
Birth namePeter Nelson
Date of birth (1992-10-05) 5 October 1992 (age 32)
Place of birthDungannon, Northern Ireland
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight99 kg (15 st 8 lb)
SchoolRoyal School Dungannon
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback
Current team Toronto Arrows
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
20-2011 Dungannon RFC ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020 Seattle Seawolves 0 (0)
2020–2021 US Bressane 11 (59)
2021–2022 Aurillac 16 (7)
2023– Toronto Arrows 8 (16)
Correct as of 15 January 2024
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2011–2019 Ulster 60 (47)
Correct as of 15 January 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010 Ireland under-18
2012 Ireland under-20 5 (10)
2013–2015 Emerging Ireland 3 (0)
2019– Canada 19 (99)
Correct as of 15 January 2024
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Nelson is a versatile back who can play at out-half, full-back, centre or wing.

Club career

Nelson made his debut for Ulster against Leinster in December 2011.[1] He scored his first try for Ulster against Benetton Treviso in November 2012.[3]

In May 2019, it was announced that Nelson would be leaving Ulster after eight seasons.[4]

In 2020, Nelson agreed a deal with Seattle Seawolves to play in Major League Rugby,[5] however that move was abandoned due to the coronavirus pandemic.[5]

International career

Ireland

Nelson has represented Ireland at both under-18 and under-20 level.[6]

Canada

In June 2019, Nelson was selected by Canada for the Pacific Nations Cup.[7] He is eligible for Canada through his Vancouver-born grandmother.[8] He made his Canada debut in the tournament against the USA Eagles.[9]

He was named in the Canada squad for the 2019 World Cup[10] and made his tournament debut against Italy on 26 September.[6][11]

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