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Nathan Amos
נתן עמוסFull name Nathan Amos
נתן עמוסDate of birth 1978 Place of birth Rhodesia Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Weight 260 lb (120 kg) Rugby union career Playing career Position Prop Professional / senior clubs Years Club / team Caps (points) 2002– Rainey Old Boys Rugby Club National team(s) Years Club / team Caps (points) 2000- Israel Medal record Competitor for 
IsraelRugby union Maccabiah Games Bronze 2005 Maccabiah Rugby union Nathan Amos (Hebrew: נתן עמוס; born 1978) is an international rugby union player for Israel.[1] As of 2010, Amos is only one of a few Israeli rugby players who ply their trade abroad.[1]
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Playing career
Northern Ireland
Amos has been playing for Rainey Old Boys Rugby Club in Northern Ireland since 2006.[2]
International
In 2005, Amos scored the winning try for Israel against the United Kingdom at the Maccabiah Games to secure the bronze medal.[3] Amos was a critical part of Israel's promotion from the European Division 3C to 3B in 2009.[4]
Personal life
Amos' brother, Danny, is a professional football player in Israel.
References
- ^ a b Spungin, Simon (20 March 2009). "Omens good for Luxembourg clash". Ha'aretz. http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/sports/rugby-national-team-omens-good-for-luxembourg-clash-1.272545. Retrieved 21 November 2010.
- ^ "Rainey see off Youghal to lift Cup". Irish Independent. 10 April 2006. http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/rainey-see-off-youghal-to-lift-cup-102189.html. Retrieved 21 November 2010.
- ^ Bousso, Ron (21 July 2005). "South Africa dominates U.S. to retain rugby title". Ha'aretz. http://www.haaretz.com/jewish-world/news/south-africa-dominates-u-s-to-retain-rugby-title-1.164485. Retrieved 21 November 2010.
- ^ Ben-Tal, Daniel (30 April 2009). "Rugby is 'on a roll'". Ha'aretz. http://www.haaretz.com/print-edition/sports/rugby-is-on-a-roll-1.275080. Retrieved 21 November 2010.
External links
Categories:- 1978 births
- Living people
- South African emigrants to Israel
- Israeli rugby union players
- Jewish rugby union players
- South African rugby union players
- Maccabiah rugby union players of Israel
- Rugby union players at the 2005 Maccabiah Games
- Rugby union players at the 2009 Maccabiah Games
- Israeli sportspeople stubs
- Rugby union biography stubs
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