Troy Nathan (born 9 October 1983) is a professional
New Zealand-born
rugby union player. Coming through
Kelston Boys High School
Kelston Boys' High School ("KBHS") (Te kura tuarua o nga tamatane o kerehana) is an all-boys state secondary school in Kelston, a suburb in the Waitakere region of Auckland, New Zealand. It was created in 1963 when the roll of Kelston High Scho ...
1996-2001 representing
New Zealand age grade at
Rugby
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Sport
* Rugby football in many forms:
** Rugby league: 13 players per side
*** Masters Rugby League
*** Mod league
*** Rugby league nines
*** Rugby league sevens
*** Touch (sport)
*** Wheelchair rugby league
** Rugby union: 1 ...
,
Touch Football and
Softball. In 2001 at the age of 17 years, he represented the
New Zealand Men's touch rugby team. In 2002 he signed with
Counties Manukau Rugby Union, staying until 2007. He then moved to Europe, and had 4 seasons with
Connacht Rugby
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in Ireland, two seasons with
Glasgow Warriors, and then, in 2013, made his way to the
Italian Rugby Federation
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, playing the remaining 4 months with
Mogliano Rugby
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, where he was part of the team winning the 2012-2013 Italian National Competition
National Championship of Excellence
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. In 2013 he signed a 2-year deal with
Lazio Roma Rugby that would see him there until 2015. In 2014 he also played for
Zebre
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. He is qualified to play for
Ireland.
[http://www.irishrugby.ie/6855_11606.php]
Nathan played in the
Super 14
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&
Air New Zealand Cup competition. He has played for
New Zealand at youth level. He is a utility back, having played in the number 10, 12 and 13 positions, and a goal-kicking specialist.
During his professional rugby career, Nathan maintained part-time studies with a view to life post-rugby. He completed a diploma in
Diet &
Nutrition, and then specialised in
Child
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and
Adolescent Nutrition. He has also studied for a
Sales and
Marketing Degree, where he looks to gain a network base and more insight in Part-time
Sports Management. Nathan also has a background in the
fitness industry as a qualified Personal Trainer with two years experience. He has completed the International Rugby Board, IRB Level 1 & 2 coaching course, providing resource coaching at clubs and schools across all ages and levels.
Nathan is the founder and CEO of HRG. Haka Rugby Global is the world's largest provider of rugby camps. HRG works with clubs and amateur rugby players of all ages and in particular children to help them enhance their rugby careers through rugby training and rugby camps around the world. HRG brings the best of New Zealand grassroots rugby to clubs around the world, while teaching players about Maori heritage and culture.
References
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zv918nMuglI
External links
Glasgow Warriors profileConnacht Rugby profile
1983 births
Living people
Glasgow Warriors players
New Zealand rugby union coaches
New Zealand rugby union players
Touch footballers
New Zealand sportsmen
Counties Manukau rugby union players
Connacht Rugby players
Mogliano Rugby players
Zebre Parma players
New Zealand expatriate rugby union players in Scotland
New Zealand expatriate rugby union players in Ireland
Expatriate rugby union players in Italy
People educated at Kelston Boys' High School
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