Paul Grant (rugby union)

Paul Grant (born 27 October 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.

Paul Grant
Date of birth (1987-10-27) 27 October 1987
Place of birthBalclutha, New Zealand
Height1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight108 kg (238 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Number 8
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013-2014
2014−2016
2016-2019
2019–		 Montpellier
Nottingham
Bath
Ealing Trailfinders		 9
44
0
0		 (0)
(95)
(0)
(0)
Correct as of 11 August 2016
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007–13, 16 Otago 65 (25)
Correct as of 28 October 2016
National sevens team(s)
Years Team Comps
2008–2009 New Zealand 9 (0)
Correct as of 27 May 2009

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]

Grant returned to England to sign Bath in the Premiership Rugby competition from the 2016-17 season.[5] On 10 April 2019, Grant would leave Bath to return to the RFU Championship with Ealing Trailfinders from the 2019-20 season.[6]

References
  1. Hepburn, Steve (24 July 2013). "Rugby: Otago ITM Cup squad to be named next week". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
  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.
  5. "Paul Grant: Bath sign Kiwi number eight from Otago". BBC Sport. 30 September 2016. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
  6. "Paul Grant to leave Bath Rugby for Championship club". Somerset Live. 10 April 2019. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
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