Peter Nelson (rugby union)

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Peter Nelson (rugby union)

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Peter Nelson

Birth name

Peter Nelson

Date of birth

5 October 1992 (age 32)

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

Rugby union career

Amateur team(s)
Position(s)	Fullback
Current team	Toronto Arrows
Years	Team	Apps	(Points)
20-2011	Dungannon RFC		()
Senior career
Years	Team	Apps	(Points)
2020	Seattle Seawolves	0	(0)
2020–2021	US Bressane	11	(59)
2021–2022	Aurillac	16	(7)
2023–	Toronto Arrows	8	(16)
Correct as of 15 January 2024
Provincial / State sides
Years	Team	Apps	(Points)
2011–2019	Ulster	60	(47)
Correct as of 15 January 2024
International career
Years	Team	Apps	(Points)
2010	Ireland under-18
2012	Ireland under-20	5	(10)
2013–2015	Emerging Ireland	3	(0)
2019–	Canada	19	(99)
Correct as of 15 January 2024

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

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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

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Ireland

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Nelson has represented Ireland at both under-18 and under-20 level.^[6]

Canada

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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

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^ ^a ^b "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.
^ ^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.
^ ^a ^b "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.

External links

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Peter Nelson - Canada ESPN Scrum
Player profile - Peter Nelson Rugby World Cup

v t e Canada squad – 2019 Rugby World Cup
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Backs	~~Blevins~~ Coe Du Toit Hassler Hearn ~~LeSage~~ Mack Mackenzie McRorie Nelson O'Leary Parfrey Paris Sauder Trainor Van der Merwe
Coach: Jones

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