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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
Position(s)
Position(s)	Fullback
Current team	Toronto Arrows
Amateur team(s)
Years	Team
20-2011	Dungannon RFC
Senior career
Years	Team
2020	Seattle Seawolves
2020–2021	US Bressane
2021–2022	Aurillac
2023–	Toronto Arrows
	Correct as of 15 January 2024
Provincial / State sides
Years	Team
2011–2019	Ulster
	Correct as of 15 January 2024
International career
Years	Team
2010	Ireland under-18
2012	Ireland under-20
2013–2015	Emerging Ireland
2019–	Canada
	Correct as of 15 January 2024

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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]

References

^ ^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

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

[ulsterprofile-1] "Peter Nelson". Ulster Rugby. Archived from the original on 18 September 2015. Retrieved 31 January 2014.

[pro12-2] "Peter Nelson". RaboDirect PRO12. Archived from the original on 18 May 2014. Retrieved 31 January 2014.

[FirstTry-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.

[ProfPlan-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.

[NelsonCaps-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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-'''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}}{{deadlink|date=September 2019}}</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}}{{deadlink|date=September 2019}}</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.
 ==Club career==
-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 | accessdate = 26 September 2019 | date = 23 November 2012}}</ref>
+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 ginger balls 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 | accessdate = 26 September 2019 | date = 22 May 2019}}</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 | accessdate = 26 September 2019 | date = 24 September 2019|work=Rugby World Cup 2019}}</ref>
+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 | accessdate = 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
+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>
-| publisher = Journal Media | accessdate = 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 | accessdate = 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
+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>
-| publisher =Independent News & Media|work=Independent.ie | title =
-Two Irishmen make the cut for Canadian Rugby World Cup squad|author=Cian Tracey | accessdate = 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 | accessdate = 26 September 2019 | date = 24 September 2019}}</ref>
 == References ==
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 ==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
+* [https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/player/45861 Player profile - Peter Nelson] Rugby World Cup
 {{Canada Squad 2019 Rugby World Cup}}
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+[[Category:Rugby union fly-halves]]
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 [[Category:Dungannon RFC players]]
 [[Category:Irish rugby union players]]
+[[Category:Canadian rugby union players]]
+[[Category:Canada international rugby union players]]
+[[Category:Union Sportive Bressane players]]
+[[Category:Stade Aurillacois Cantal Auvergne players]]
+[[Category:Toronto Arrows players]]
+[[Category:2019 Rugby World Cup players]]
+[[Category:Canadian expatriate rugby union players in France]]
+[[Category:People educated at the Royal School Dungannon]]

v t e Canada squad – 2019 Rugby World Cup
Forwards	Ardron (c) Baillie Blanchet Buydens Campbell Heaton Howard Ilnicki Keith Keys Olmstead Piffero Quattrin Rumball Sears-Duru Sheppard Tierney
Backs	~~Blevins~~ Coe Du Toit Hassler Hearn ~~LeSage~~ Mack Mackenzie McRorie Nelson O'Leary Parfrey Paris Sauder Trainor Van der Merwe
Coach: Jones