Paul_Grant_(rugby_union)

Paul Grant (rugby union)

Paul Grant (rugby union)

New Zealand rugby union player

Paul Grant (born 27 October 1987 in Balclutha, New Zealand) is a New Zealand rugby union player. He played in the number 8 (and occasionally lock) position for the provincial based ITM Cup side Otago, and was the captain for the side during 2012 and 2013.[1] He was captain when Otago lifted the Ranfurly Shield for the first time in 57 years.[2] He has also represented New Zealand in sevens rugby since 2008.

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In October 2013, it was announced Paul Grant would leave Otago in November 2013 to join French club Montpellier.[3] In April 2014, it was announced that Grant had signed with Nottingham for the 2014-15 season.[4]

Grant returned to England to sign Bath in the Premiership Rugby competition from the 2016-17 season.[5] On 10 April 2019, Grant would leave Bath to return to the RFU Championship with Ealing Trailfinders from the 2019-20 season.[6]

As of 2023, Grant is playing and coaching back in Dunedin for Kaikorai Rugby Football Club.

References

  1. [1]
    Hepburn, Steve (24 July 2013). "Rugby: Otago ITM Cup squad to be named next week". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
  2. [2]
    "How Otago won the Shield". 25 August 2013. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
  3. [3]
    "Rugby: Departing Otago captain fires salvo". 23 November 2013. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
  4. [4]
    "Paul Grant: Montpellier back row signs Nottingham Rugby deal". BBC Sport. 9 April 2014. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
  5. [5]
    "Paul Grant: Bath sign Kiwi number eight from Otago". BBC Sport. 30 September 2016. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
  6. [6]
    "Paul Grant to leave Bath Rugby for Championship club". Somerset Live. 10 April 2019. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
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