Paul Grant (rugby union)

Paul Grant
Date of birth (1987-10-27) 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)
2013-2014
2014-
Montpellier
Nottingham
9
21
(0)
(10)
correct as of 22 July 2014.
Provincial/State sides
Years Club / team Caps (points)
2007–2013 Otago 56 (15)
correct as of 23 October 2013.
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

  1. "Rugby: Otago ITM Cup squad to be named next week". 24 July 2013. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
  2. "How Otago won the Shield". 25 August 2013. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
  3. "Rugby: Departing Otago captain fires salvo". 23 November 2013. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
  4. "Paul Grant: Montpellier back row signs Nottingham Rugby deal". 9 April 2014. Retrieved 18 April 2014.

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