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