Peter Nelson (rugby union)

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).

Peter Nelson
Birth namePeter Nelson
Date of birth (1992-10-05) 5 October 1992
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)
Dungannon ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020
2020–2021
2021–2022
2023–		 Seattle Seawolves
US Bressane
Aurillac
Toronto Arrows		 0
1		 (0)
(0)
Correct as of 25 April 2023
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2011–2019 Ulster 60 (47)
Correct as of 30 December 2020
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012
2013–2015
2019–		 Ireland U20
Emerging Ireland
Canada		 5
3
7		 (10)
(0)
(16)
Correct as of 30 December 2020

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. "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. 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. "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.
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