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{{Short description|Irish-born rugby union player}}
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|birth_name = Peter Nelson
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1992|10|5}}
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| birth_place = [[Dungannon]], [[Northern Ireland]]
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| height = {{height|m=1.83}}
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|birth_place = [[Dungannon]], [[Northern Ireland]]
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| weight = {{convert|99|kg|stlb}}
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| ru_currentteam = [[Toronto Arrows]]
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| ru_currentposition = [[Fullback (rugby union)|Fullback]]
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|ru_currentteam = [[Ulster Rugby|Ulster]]
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| position = [[Fullback (rugby union)|Fullback]]
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| years1 = 2020
| years2 = 2020–2021
|ru_nationalyears = 2012<br>2013-2015<br>2019-
| years3 = 2021–2022
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| repyears1 = 2010
| repyears2 = 2012
| repyears3 = 2013–2015
| repyears4 = 2019–
| repteam1 = [[Ireland national under-18 rugby union team|Ireland under-18]]
| repteam2 = [[Ireland national under-20 rugby union team|Ireland under-20]]
| repteam3 = [[Emerging Ireland]]
| repteam4 = {{nrut|Canada}}
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'''Peter Nelson''' (born 5 October 1992) from [[Dungannon]] is a [[rugby union]] player. He formerly played at the position of [[Fullback (rugby union)|fullback]] for [[Ulster Rugby|Ulster]].<ref name=ulsterprofile>{{cite web|title=Peter Nelson|url=http://www.ulsterrugby.com/team/profile.aspx?TeamID=101756&PersonID=158811|publisher=Ulster Rugby|accessdate=31 January 2014}}</ref><ref name=pro12>{{cite web|title=Peter Nelson|url=http://www.rabodirectpro12.com/teams/ulster/squad.php?player=102013&includeref=dynamic|publisher=RaboDirect PRO12|accessdate=31 January 2014}}</ref>
'''Peter Nelson''' (born 5 October 1992) from [[Dungannon]] is a [[Northern Ireland|Northern Irish]]-born [[rugby union]] player. He formerly played at the position of [[Fullback (rugby union)|fullback]] for [[Ulster Rugby|Ulster]].<ref name=ulsterprofile>{{cite web |title=Peter Nelson |url=http://www.ulsterrugby.com/team/profile.aspx?TeamID=101756&PersonID=158811 |publisher=Ulster Rugby |access-date=31 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150918113918/http://www.ulsterrugby.com/team/profile.aspx?TeamID=101756&PersonID=158811 |archive-date=18 September 2015 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=pro12>{{cite web |title=Peter Nelson |url=http://www.rabodirectpro12.com/teams/ulster/squad.php?player=102013&includeref=dynamic |publisher=RaboDirect PRO12 |access-date=31 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140518121213/http://www.rabodirectpro12.com/teams/ulster/squad.php?player=102013&includeref=dynamic |archive-date=18 May 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref> 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.
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A versatile back, and gingernuts, who can play at out-half, full-back centre or wing, Nelson has represented Ireland at both Under 18 and Under 20 level He made his debut for Ulster against Leinster in December 2011. He is most well known for being friends with Malone rugby player, Jack Milligan. <ref name=ulsterprofile/> He scored his first try for Ulster against Benetton Treviso in November 2012. In May 2019, it was announced that Nelson would be leaving Ulster after eight seasons. <ref name="FirstTry">{{cite news | url = http://www.espnscrum.com/australia/rugby/player/147652.html | title = Pro12: Treviso 15-16 Ulster | publisher = bbc.co.uk | accessdate = 31 January 2014 | date = 23 November 2012}}</ref>


== References ==
==Club career==
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Nelson made his debut for Ulster against Leinster in December 2011.<ref name=ulsterprofile/> He scored his first try for Ulster against Benetton Treviso in November 2012.<ref name="FirstTry">{{cite news |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/20433635 |title=Pro12: Treviso 15-16 Ulster |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=26 September 2019 |date=23 November 2012}}</ref>


In May 2019, it was announced that Nelson would be leaving Ulster after eight seasons.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/48372877 |title=Ulster Rugby: Utility back Peter Nelson to leave club |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=26 September 2019 |date=22 May 2019}}</ref>

In 2020, Nelson agreed a deal with [[Seattle Seawolves]] to play in [[Major League Rugby]],<ref name=ProfPlan>{{cite news |url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/ulster-rugby/peter-nelsons-professional-plan-on-hold-after-world-cup-heroics-39122266.html |title=Peter Nelson's professional plan on hold after World Cup heroics |access-date=29 April 2020 |work=Belfast Telegraph |author=Michael Sadlier |date=13 April 2020 |publisher=Independent News & Media}}</ref> however that move was abandoned due to the [[2020 coronavirus pandemic in North America|coronavirus pandemic]].<ref name=ProfPlan/>

==International career==
===Ireland===
Nelson has represented [[Ireland national rugby union team|Ireland]] at both [[Ireland national under-18 rugby union team|under-18]] and [[Ireland national under-20 rugby union team|under-20 level]].<ref name=NelsonCaps>{{cite web |url=https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/news/480807 |title=Canada Fly-Half Nelson caps remarkable rise against Italy |publisher=World Rugby |access-date=26 September 2019 |date=24 September 2019 |work=Rugby World Cup 2019}}</ref>

===Canada===
In June 2019, Nelson was selected by [[Canada national rugby union team|Canada]] for the [[2019 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup|Pacific Nations Cup]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/48692493 |title=Peter Nelson: Former Ulster utility back handed call-up by Canada |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=26 September 2019 |date=19 June 2019}}</ref> He is eligible for Canada through his [[Vancouver]]-born grandmother.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.the42.ie/peter-nelson-canada-world-cup-interview-4712529-Jul2019/ |title=From Belfast to Vancouver: Nelson chases unexpected World Cup dream |publisher=Journal Media |access-date=26 September 2019 |date=6 July 2019 |work=The42.ie |author=Ryan Bailey}}</ref> He made his Canada debut in the tournament against the [[United States national rugby union team|
USA Eagles]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.the42.ie/peter-nelson-canada-usa-debut-4741354-Jul2019/ |title=Irishman Nelson named at out-half for Canada debut against US |publisher=Journal Media |access-date=26 September 2019 |date=26 July 2019 |work=The42.ie |author=Murray Kinsella}}</ref>

He was named in the Canada squad for the [[2019 Rugby World Cup|2019 World Cup]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/rugby-world-cup-2019/two-irishmen-make-the-cut-for-canadian-rugby-world-cup-squad-38463742.html |publisher=Independent News & Media |work=Independent.ie |title=Two Irishmen make the cut for Canadian Rugby World Cup squad |author=Cian Tracey |access-date=26 September 2019 |date=3 September 2019}}</ref> and made his tournament debut against [[Italy national rugby union team|Italy]] on 26 September.<ref name=NelsonCaps/><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/international/rugby-world-cup-former-ireland-hopeful-nelson-to-start-for-canada-1.4028774?mode=amp |title=Rugby World Cup: Former Ireland hopeful Nelson to start for Canada |publisher=Irish Times |access-date=26 September 2019 |date=24 September 2019}}</ref>

== References ==
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{{Ulster Rugby squad}}
==External links==
* [http://en.espn.co.uk/australia/rugby/player/147652.html Peter Nelson - Canada] ESPN Scrum
* [https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/player/45861 Player profile - Peter Nelson] Rugby World Cup

{{Canada Squad 2019 Rugby World Cup}}


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Latest revision as of 18:50, 28 November 2024

Peter Nelson
Birth namePeter Nelson
Date of birth (1992-10-05) 5 October 1992 (age 32)
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)
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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  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.
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