| Peter Nelson | |
| Birth Name: | Peter Nelson |
| Birth Date: | 1992 10, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Dungannon, Northern Ireland |
| Weight: | 99kg (218lb) |
| Ru Currentteam: | Toronto Arrows |
| Ru Currentposition: | Fullback |
| Position: | Fullback |
| Amatyears1: | 20-2011 |
| Amatteam1: | Dungannon RFC |
| Provinceyears1: | 2011–2019 |
| Province1: | Ulster |
| Provinceapps1: | 60 |
| Provincepoints1: | 47 |
| Ru Provinceupdate: | 15 January 2024 |
| Years1: | 2020 |
| Years2: | 2020–2021 |
| Years3: | 2021–2022 |
| Years4: | 2023– |
| Clubs3: | Aurillac |
| Clubs4: | Toronto Arrows |
| Apps1: | 0 |
| Apps2: | 11 |
| Apps3: | 16 |
| Apps4: | 8 |
| Points1: | 0 |
| Points2: | 59 |
| Points3: | 7 |
| Points4: | 16 |
| Ru Clubupdate: | 15 January 2024 |
| Repyears1: | 2010 |
| Repyears2: | 2012 |
| Repyears3: | 2013–2015 |
| Repyears4: | 2019– |
| Repteam1: | Ireland under-18 |
| Repteam2: | Ireland under-20 |
| Repteam3: | Emerging Ireland |
| Repcaps2: | 5 |
| Repcaps3: | 3 |
| Repcaps4: | 19 |
| Reppoints2: | 10 |
| Reppoints3: | 0 |
| Reppoints4: | 99 |
| Ru Ntupdate: | 15 January 2024 |
| School: | Royal School Dungannon |
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]