Peter Nelson (rugby union)
Appearance
Birth name | Peter Nelson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 5 October 1992 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Peter Nelson (born 5 October 1992) from Dungannon is a rugby union player. He plays at the position of fullback for Ulster.[1][2]
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.[1] 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. [3]
References
- ^ a b "Peter Nelson". Ulster Rugby. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
- ^ "Peter Nelson". RaboDirect PRO12. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
- ^ "Pro12: Treviso 15-16 Ulster". bbc.co.uk. 23 November 2012. Retrieved 31 January 2014.