Peter_Nelson_(rugby_union)
Peter Nelson (rugby union)
Irish-born rugby union player
Peter Nelson (born 5 October 1992) from Dungannon is an 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).
| Birth name | Peter Nelson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | (1992-10-05) 5 October 1992 (age 31) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Dungannon, Northern Ireland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 99 kg (15 st 8 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Royal School Dungannon | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nelson is a versatile back who can play at out-half, full-back, centre or wing.
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]
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]
- "Peter Nelson". Ulster Rugby. Archived from the original on 18 September 2015. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
- "Peter Nelson". RaboDirect PRO12. Archived from the original on 18 May 2014. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
- "Pro12: Treviso 15-16 Ulster". BBC Sport. 23 November 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
- "Ulster Rugby: Utility back Peter Nelson to leave club". BBC Sport. 22 May 2019. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
- Michael Sadlier (13 April 2020). "Peter Nelson's professional plan on hold after World Cup heroics". Belfast Telegraph. Independent News & Media. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- "Canada Fly-Half Nelson caps remarkable rise against Italy". Rugby World Cup 2019. World Rugby. 24 September 2019. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
- "Peter Nelson: Former Ulster utility back handed call-up by Canada". BBC Sport. 19 June 2019. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
- Ryan Bailey (6 July 2019). "From Belfast to Vancouver: Nelson chases unexpected World Cup dream". The42.ie. Journal Media. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
- Murray Kinsella (26 July 2019). "Irishman Nelson named at out-half for Canada debut against US". The42.ie. Journal Media. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
- Cian Tracey (3 September 2019). "Two Irishmen make the cut for Canadian Rugby World Cup squad". Independent.ie. Independent News & Media. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
- "Rugby World Cup: Former Ireland hopeful Nelson to start for Canada". Irish Times. 24 September 2019. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
- Peter Nelson - Canada ESPN Scrum
- Player profile - Peter Nelson Rugby World Cup