Peter Nelson
Birth namePeter Nelson
Date of birth (1992-10-05) 5 October 1992 (age 31)
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 Canada Toronto Arrows
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
20??-2011 Ireland Dungannon RFC ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020
2020–2021
2021–2022
2023–		 United States Seattle Seawolves
France US Bressane
France Aurillac
Canada Toronto Arrows		 0
11
16
8		 (0)
(59)
(7)
(16)
Correct as of 15 January 2024
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2011–2019 Ireland Ulster 60 (47)
Correct as of 15 January 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010
2012
2013–2015
2019–		 Ireland Ireland under-18
Ireland Ireland under-20
Ireland Emerging Ireland
Canada Canada		 -
5
3
19		 (-)
(10)
(0)
(99)
Correct as of 15 January 2024

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).

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]

References

  1. ^ a b "Peter Nelson". Ulster Rugby. Archived from the original on 18 September 2015. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
  2. ^ "Peter Nelson". RaboDirect PRO12. Archived from the original on 18 May 2014. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
  3. ^ "Pro12: Treviso 15-16 Ulster". BBC Sport. 23 November 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
  4. ^ "Ulster Rugby: Utility back Peter Nelson to leave club". BBC Sport. 22 May 2019. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
  5. ^ a b 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.
  6. ^ a b "Canada Fly-Half Nelson caps remarkable rise against Italy". Rugby World Cup 2019. World Rugby. 24 September 2019. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
  7. ^ "Peter Nelson: Former Ulster utility back handed call-up by Canada". BBC Sport. 19 June 2019. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
  8. ^ Ryan Bailey (6 July 2019). "From Belfast to Vancouver: Nelson chases unexpected World Cup dream". The42.ie. Journal Media. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
  9. ^ Murray Kinsella (26 July 2019). "Irishman Nelson named at out-half for Canada debut against US". The42.ie. Journal Media. Retrieved 26 September 2019.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ "Rugby World Cup: Former Ireland hopeful Nelson to start for Canada". Irish Times. 24 September 2019. Retrieved 26 September 2019.

External links

Canada squad – 2019 Rugby World Cup
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