Keith Nelson (rugby union)

Keith Nelson
BornKeith Alister Nelson
(1938-11-26)26 November 1938
Auckland, New Zealand
Died21 August 2025(2025-08-21) (aged 86)
Auckland, New Zealand
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight95 kg (209 lb)
SchoolAuckland Grammar School
UniversityUniversity of Otago
OccupationDentist
Rugby union career
Position Loose forward
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1959–1963 Otago
1964–1970 Auckland 87
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1960 New Zealand Universities 2 (0)
1962–1964 New Zealand

Keith Alister Nelson (26 November 1938 – 21 August 2025) was a New Zealand rugby union player. A loose forward and occasional lock, Nelson represented Otago and Auckland at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, from 1962 to 1964. He played 18 matches for the All Blacks including two internationals.

Nelson died in Auckland on 21 August 2025, at the age of 86.