Toronto Arrows Sign Canadian International Fly-Half Nelson

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TORONTO, ON – The Toronto Arrows are pleased to announce the signing of Canadian international fly-half Peter Nelson for the remainder of the 2023 Major League Rugby season.

Nelson, 30, arrives at the club following a two-year stint with French side Aurillac, where the left-footed marksman has featured for the past two Pro D2 campaigns.

The six-foot, 195-pound back began his professional career with Ulster, spending eight seasons and making more than 60 PRO12 / PRO14 appearances with the Belfast-based club between 2011 and 2019.

Nelson departed his home province for France in 2020, first signing as a medical joker with Nationale club US Bressane before joining the Pro D2 ranks with Aurillac the following year.

Nelson has earned 15 caps for Canada since making his international debut against the United States in July 2019, booting 69 points and adding a try for his adopted nation. He was a member of Canada’s 2019 Rugby World Cup squad.

“We’re very excited to be adding another Canadian international to our ranks,” said Tim Matthews, Toronto Arrows Vice President and General Manager. “Peter’s skills translate well to our system, and he also provides a degree of versatility and depth to our backline.”

Born in Dungannon, Northern Ireland, Nelson previously represented Ireland at both under-18 and under-20 level, and made three appearances for Emerging Ireland between 2013 and 2015. He is eligible for Canada through his Vancouver-born grandmother.

About Toronto Arrows Rugby Football Club:

Established in 2018, the Toronto Arrows Rugby Football Club is Canada’s first and only professional rugby union team.

Competing in Major League Rugby, the team is equipped to compete against top-tier North American professional club teams, providing emerging Canadian talent with enhanced and more frequent opportunities to hone their skills at an elite level.

For more information, visit https://torontoarrows.com/

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For more information, please contact:

Brock Smith
Communications Manager
Toronto Arrows
[email protected]

Header Photo Credit: Ian Muir