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Peter Nelson (rugby union)

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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 Ulster
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Dungannon ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2011– 2019 Ulster 60 (47)
Correct as of 3 September 2017
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012
2013
2019-
Ireland u20
Emerging Ireland
Canada
5
1
(10)
(0)
Correct as of 10 Feb 2015

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

  1. ^ a b "Peter Nelson". Ulster Rugby. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
  2. ^ "Peter Nelson". RaboDirect PRO12. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
  3. ^ "Pro12: Treviso 15-16 Ulster". bbc.co.uk. 23 November 2012. Retrieved 31 January 2014.