Paul Grant (rugby union)
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| Date of birth | October 27, 1987 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Place of birth | Balclutha, New Zealand | ||
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Weight | 108 kg (238 lb) | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Number 8 | ||
| Professional / senior clubs | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2013-14 2014−16 2016- |
Montpellier Nottingham Bath |
9 44 0 |
(0) (95) (0) |
| correct as of 11 August 2016. | |||
| Provincial/State sides | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2007–13, 16 | Otago | 65 | (25) |
| correct as of 28 October 2016. | |||
| Sevens national teams | |||
| Years | Club / team | Comps | |
| 2008–2009 | New Zealand | 9 (0) | |
| correct as of 27 May 2009. | |||
Paul Grant (born October 27, 1987 in Balclutha, New Zealand) is a New Zealand rugby union player. He played in the number 8 (and occasionally lock) position for the provincial based ITM Cup side Otago, and was the captain for the side during 2012 and 2013.[1] He was captain when Otago lifted the Ranfurly Shield for the first time in 57 years.[2] He has also represented New Zealand in sevens rugby since 2008.
In October 2013, it was announced Paul Grant would leave Otago in November 2013 to join French club Montpellier.[3] In April 2014, it was announced that Grant had signed with Nottingham for the 2014-15 season.[4]
References
- ↑ "Rugby: Otago ITM Cup squad to be named next week". 24 July 2013. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
- ↑ "How Otago won the Shield". 25 August 2013. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
- ↑ "Rugby: Departing Otago captain fires salvo". 23 November 2013. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
- ↑ "Paul Grant: Montpellier back row signs Nottingham Rugby deal". 9 April 2014. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
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