Nathan Amos

Nathan Amos
נתן עמוס
Full name Nathan Amos
נתן עמוס
Date of birth 1978
Place of birth Rhodesia
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight 260 lb (120 kg)
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position Prop
Professional / senior clubs
Years Club / team Caps (points)
2002– Rainey Old Boys Rugby Club
National team(s)
Years Club / team Caps (points)
2000- Israel
Medal record
Competitor for  Israel
Rugby union
Maccabiah Games
Bronze 2005 Maccabiah Rugby union

Nathan Amos (Hebrew: נתן עמוס‎; born 1978) is an international rugby union player for Israel.[1] As of 2010, Amos is only one of a few Israeli rugby players who ply their trade abroad.[1]

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Playing career

Northern Ireland

Amos has been playing for Rainey Old Boys Rugby Club in Northern Ireland since 2006.[2]

International

In 2005, Amos scored the winning try for Israel against the United Kingdom at the Maccabiah Games to secure the bronze medal.[3] Amos was a critical part of Israel's promotion from the European Division 3C to 3B in 2009.[4]

Personal life

Amos' brother, Danny, is a professional football player in Israel.

References

  1. ^ a b Spungin, Simon (20 March 2009). "Omens good for Luxembourg clash". Ha'aretz. http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/sports/rugby-national-team-omens-good-for-luxembourg-clash-1.272545. Retrieved 21 November 2010. 
  2. ^ "Rainey see off Youghal to lift Cup". Irish Independent. 10 April 2006. http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/rainey-see-off-youghal-to-lift-cup-102189.html. Retrieved 21 November 2010. 
  3. ^ Bousso, Ron (21 July 2005). "South Africa dominates U.S. to retain rugby title". Ha'aretz. http://www.haaretz.com/jewish-world/news/south-africa-dominates-u-s-to-retain-rugby-title-1.164485. Retrieved 21 November 2010. 
  4. ^ Ben-Tal, Daniel (30 April 2009). "Rugby is 'on a roll'". Ha'aretz. http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/sports/rugby-is-on-a-roll-1.275080. Retrieved 21 November 2010. 

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