Nigel Brady (born 9 October 1979) is an Irish former rugby union player who played hooker for Dungannon, Ulster, Aurillac and Ireland 'A'
He attended Royal School Dungannon, and represented Ulster and Ireland at schoolboy level."Dungannon Appoint Brady And Irwin As Coaches", Irish Rugby, 19 May 2024 He joined Dungannon RFC in 1998, and was part of the Dungannon team that won the All-Ireland League in 2001.Michael Sadlier, "Nigel Brady handed task of reviving ailing Dungannon", Belfast Telegraph, 15 May 2014
He signed a development contract with Ulster in January 2002,"Kempson finally signs", BBC Sport, 25 January 2002 and made his debut later that year."Brady hopes hard work will pay off for Ulster" – Belfast Telegraph He made 119 appearances for Ulster over 11 years, mainly as backup to Rory Best.Jonathan Bradley, "Veteran Brady to test himself at French club", Belfast Telegraph, 22 May 2013 He represented Ireland 'A'.
In 2013 he moved to France, joining Aurillac, coached by his former Ulster teammate Jeremy Davidson, but was forced to retire through injury after one season. He was appointed forwards coach of Dungannon in 2014, replacing Paddy Johns.
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