Calvin Nash

Calvin Nash (born 8 August 1997) is an Irish rugby union player for Munster in the Pro14. He plays as a centre or wing and represents Young Munster in the All-Ireland League.

Calvin Nash
Date of birth (1997-08-08) 8 August 1997
Place of birthLimerick, Ireland
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight90 kg (14 st; 200 lb)
SchoolCrescent College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre, Wing
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016– Young Munster ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017– Munster 26 (30)
Correct as of 2 January 2021
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017 Ireland U20 7 (20)
Correct as of 18 June 2017

Munster

In January 2017, Nash was added to Munster's squad for the 2016–17 European Rugby Champions Cup.[1] On 3 February 2017, Nash made his competitive debut for Munster when he started against Edinburgh in a 2016–17 Pro12 fixture.[2] He scored his first try for Munster on 26 November 2017, coming off the bench against Zebre in round 9 of the 2017–18 Pro14 and helping the province to a 36–19 away victory.[3] He signed a one-year development contract with Munster in January 2018, which saw him join the senior squad for the 2018–19 season.[4] Nash was nominated for the 2018 John McCarthy Award for Academy Player of the Year in April 2018.[5]

He signed a two-year contract extension with Munster in December 2018, a deal that will see him remain with the province until at least June 2021.[6] Nash made his European debut for Munster in their final pool 4 fixture of the 2019–20 Champions Cup against Welsh side Ospreys on 19 January 2020.[7]

Ireland

On 20 December 2016, Nash was selected in Ireland U20s training squad for the 2017 Six Nations Under 20 Championship.[8] On 24 February 2017, Nash made his debut for the side, captaining the team to a 27–22 home victory against France U20 in Donnybrook Stadium.[9][10] On 11 March 2017, Nash again captained Ireland U20, scoring a try in his sides 41–27 defeat at the hands of Wales U20 in Eirias Stadium.[11] On 17 March 2017, Nash was again captain in Ireland U20's 14–10 defeat against England U20.[12] He was also selected in the Ireland Under-20s squad for the 2017 World Rugby Under 20 Championship.[13]

References
  1. "European Squad Update". Munster Rugby. 18 January 2017. Retrieved 3 February 2017.
  2. "Munster Grind Out Win In Edinburgh". Munster Rugby. 3 February 2017. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
  3. "Bonus-Point Win For Munster In Zebre". Munster Rugby. 26 November 2017. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
  4. "Contract Signings". Munster Rugby. 10 January 2018. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
  5. "Munster Rugby Player Of The Year Nominees". Munster Rugby. 19 April 2018. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
  6. "12 Munster Players Sign Contract Extensions". Munster Rugby. 4 December 2018. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  7. "Report | Five-Try Win For Munster Over Ospreys". Munster Rugby. 19 January 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
  8. "Ireland Under-20 Training Squad Announced". Irish Rugby. 20 December 2016. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
  9. "Ireland Under-20 Team Named For France Clash". Irish Rugby. 22 February 2017. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
  10. "Three-Try First Half Inspires Ireland U-20s Third Win". Irish Rugby. 24 February 2017. Archived from the original on 21 December 2018. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
  11. "Ireland U-20 Lose To Wales In Epic Eight-Try Encounter". Irish Rugby. 11 March 2017. Archived from the original on 21 December 2018. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
  12. "Ireland Under-20s Fall Just Short In Absorbing Battle With England". Irish Rugby. 17 March 2017. Archived from the original on 21 December 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2017.
  13. "Ireland U20 Squad Named For World Rugby U20 Championship". Irish Rugby. 17 May 2017. Retrieved 17 May 2017.


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