Nelson played junior rugby at Ledbury and then Hereford, whilst attending
John Kyrle High School and then
Hartpury College, all whilst rising through the ranks of the
Gloucester academy, playing alongside the likes of
Jack Reeves and
Jack Clement. He left the academy to join
Cardiff Metropolitan University for the
BUCS Super Rugby competition whilst gained a degree in Sports Coaching and Physical Education and the
WRU National Championship for the Archers. Nelson left Wales as he signed for
Cornish Pirates in the
RFU Championship from the 2022–23 season. On 23 October 2024, Nelson left the Pirates with immediate effect to sign for boyhood club
Gloucester in the Premiership from the 2024–25 season. On 13 May 2025, Nelson would return to his old club
Cornish Pirates in the
RFU Championship after a season at Gloucester, for the 2025-26 season. ==References==