Brandon Nansen


Brandon Nansen is a New Zealand rugby union player who currently plays as a lock or loose forward for the Dragons in Newport, Wales. Previously Nansen represented North Harbour in New Zealand's provincial rugby tournament and the Blues in Super Rugby. He plays internationally for the Samoa national rugby union team.

Early life

Nansen attended Sacred Heart College and represented at under-16 and under-18 level.

Club career

He started his senior career in 2013, playing for. He quickly became a regular in the side and went on to make 9 appearances for them as they lifted the Mitre 10 Cup Championship in 2016 and earned the right to play in the Premiership in 2017.
Solid performances for North Harbour over the course of four seasons culminated in their promotion to the Mitre 10 Cup Premiership, and Nansen was named as a member of the squad for the 2017 Super Rugby season.
Nansen joined the Welsh regional team the Dragons for the 2018-19 season.
On 3 July 2020, Nansen leaves Dragons to return to France to sign for Brive in the Top 14 for the 2020-21 season.

International career

Nansen was a New Zealand Schoolboys representative in 2011, where he played in a side that featured future All Blacks; Ardie Savea and Patrick Tuipulotu.

Career honours

North Harbour