Peter Nelson (rugby union) explained

Peter Nelson
Birth Name:Peter Nelson
Birth Date:1992 10, df=yes
Birth Place:Dungannon, Northern Ireland
Weight:99kg (218lb)
Ru Currentteam:Toronto Arrows
Ru Currentposition:Fullback
Ru Position:Fullback
Ru Amateuryears:20??-2011
Ru Amateurclubs:Dungannon RFC
Ru Provinceyears:2011–2019
Ru Province:Ulster
Ru Provincecaps:60
Ru Provincepoints:(47)
Ru Provinceupdate:15 January 2024
Ru Clubyears:2020
2020–2021
2021–2022
2023–
Ru Proclubs:Seattle Seawolves
US Bressane
Aurillac
Toronto Arrows
Ru Clubcaps:0
11
16
8
Ru Clubpoints:(0)
(59)
(7)
(16)
Ru Clubupdate:15 January 2024
Ru Nationalyears:2010
2012
2013–2015
2019–
Ru Nationalteam:Ireland under-18
Ireland under-20
Emerging Ireland
Ru Nationalcaps:-
5
3
19
Ru Nationalpoints:(-)
(10)
(0)
(99)
Ru Ntupdate:15 January 2024
School:Royal School Dungannon

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).

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]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Peter Nelson . Ulster Rugby . 31 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150918113918/http://www.ulsterrugby.com/team/profile.aspx?TeamID=101756&PersonID=158811 . 18 September 2015 . dead.
  2. Web site: Peter Nelson . RaboDirect PRO12 . 31 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140518121213/http://www.rabodirectpro12.com/teams/ulster/squad.php?player=102013&includeref=dynamic . 18 May 2014 . dead.
  3. News: Pro12: Treviso 15-16 Ulster . BBC Sport . 26 September 2019 . 23 November 2012.
  4. News: Ulster Rugby: Utility back Peter Nelson to leave club . BBC Sport . 26 September 2019 . 22 May 2019.
  5. News: Peter Nelson's professional plan on hold after World Cup heroics . 29 April 2020 . Belfast Telegraph . Michael Sadlier . 13 April 2020 . Independent News & Media.
  6. Web site: Canada Fly-Half Nelson caps remarkable rise against Italy . World Rugby . 26 September 2019 . 24 September 2019 . Rugby World Cup 2019.
  7. News: Peter Nelson: Former Ulster utility back handed call-up by Canada . BBC Sport . 26 September 2019 . 19 June 2019.
  8. News: From Belfast to Vancouver: Nelson chases unexpected World Cup dream . Journal Media . 26 September 2019 . 6 July 2019 . The42.ie . Ryan Bailey.
  9. News: Irishman Nelson named at out-half for Canada debut against US . Journal Media . 26 September 2019 . 26 July 2019 . The42.ie . Murray Kinsella.
  10. News: Two Irishmen make the cut for Canadian Rugby World Cup squad . Independent News & Media . Independent.ie . Cian Tracey . 26 September 2019 . 3 September 2019.
  11. News: Rugby World Cup: Former Ireland hopeful Nelson to start for Canada . Irish Times . 26 September 2019 . 24 September 2019.