Paul Grant (rugby union)

Paul Grant

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)
2013-2014 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.

External links

• Otago Rugby profile