Nathan Lloyd Strong (born 20 January 1976) is a Welsh former professional rugby union and rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s. Nathan Strong was born in Neath, Wales. Hailing from Tondu, Strong's first sporting priority as a child was with the game of soccer, but eventually converting to the oval ball code, playing for Beddau RFC Under-16s (in Beddau). In the summer of 2005, Nathan, who is employed by Rockwool Insulation Ltd in Bridgend, transferred to Pontypridd RFC, offering the benefit of his experience and physicality to the young Pontypridd RFC squad.